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'This is my home': Community supports Med Deli after fire

By Audrey Kashatus and Walker Livingston | August 22

After a major fire in late July, Mediterranean Deli has received aid from local business owners and the community at large. The process of rebuilding ...

Local officials and business owners meet to organize support for Mediterranean Deli

By Walker Livingston | July 25

Members of the Chapel Hill community — small business owners, local government officials and organizations such as the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership ...

Mediterranean Deli fire started during roof work, fire department says

By Ethan E. Horton | July 22

The Chapel Hill Fire Department's investigation into the cause of the fire confirmed that it started on the roof due to work being done there at the time. ...

Q&A: Jay Mebane talks about starting new role as Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | July 17

Jay Mebane was selected as Chapel Hill Fire Department's new fire chief on June 2, and started work on July 3. Mebane began his firefighting career volunteering ...

Jay Mebane, current Burlington fire chief, to be new Chapel Hill fire chief

By Walker Livingston | June 2

Jay Mebane, the current fire chief for the City of Burlington, was announced as Chapel Hill's new fire chief by Interim Town Manager Chris Blue this afternoon.  ...

Two dead after fatal vehicle crash near Raleigh Road, investigation under way

By Walker Livingston | May 3

On Tuesday at 9:40 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a vehicle on fire after a crash in the 600 block of West ...

Chapel Hill Fire Chief Vencelin Harris to retire after nearly 30 years with department

By Ethan E. Horton | February 10

Harris has almost 30 years of experience in the Chapel Hill Fire Department, and served as the emergency management coordinator for the Town of Chapel ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro fire departments celebrate 100th annual Fire Prevention Week

By Caroline Dickey | October 12

Fire departments participating in Fire Prevention Week seek to educate children, adults and teachers about how to stay safe during fires. This year, the ...

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Suspect arrested in connection with gunfire at 800 Pritchard Ave Ext., one fatality

By Emmy Martin and Samuel Long | October 4

At 6:18 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of multiple gunshots at 800 Pritchard Ave. Ext., according to a press release from ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library to hold prescribed burn to combat invasive species

By Avery Baker | March 11

The prescribed burn will occur on a weekday by March 23 with the goal of making room for more native plants to grow on the Pritchard Park property.

Fire damages house on Kenan Street, four UNC students displaced from their home

By Kelli Rainer | July 8

A fire damaged nearly half of a home on Kenan Street the morning of Tuesday, July 6.

One person arrested after shots fired at Chapel Hill apartment complex

By Kayleigh Carpenter | February 19

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 24

Since the 2002 Greene Tract resolution was adopted, several different land-use needs have been suggested, but no development has started on the lot.

'I hope it never changes': Blue fire trucks connect UNC to the Town

By Brittany McGee | October 6

Over 20 years later, the Carolina blue fire trucks continue to symbolize the bond between the University and community. 

Chapel Hill fire chief Matt Sullivan to retire after 32 years of service

By Rebecca Fiely | August 25

Chapel Hill Fire Chief Matt Sullivan looks back at his time spent as a public servant for the Town, as his career comes to an end.

Chapel Hill Fire Department responds to fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

By Marin Wolf | June 21

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a fire at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen early on Friday afternoon. The current cause of the fire is unknown.  ...

The 4th of July fireworks display in Kenan Stadium.

Fourth of July fireworks won't be in Kenan. Here's where to celebrate in Chapel Hill

By Brent Van Vliet | June 11

The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has changed up its location this year following safety concerns from previous shows at Kenan Memorial ...