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

Fire departments participating in Fire Prevention Week seek to educate children, adults and teachers about how to stay safe during fires. This year, the campaign — “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” — aims to teach about the things people can do to protect their homes from fire.

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

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 the Town.  U.S. Marshals with the Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the 29-year-old suspect on Oct. 4. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

Firefighter injured, two residents displaced by fire at Park Apartments

A fire at Park Apartments in Chapel Hill was caused by an unattended candle. 

Shanghai Dumpling closed until further notice following early-morning fire

No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Want to get involved in the Chapel Hill government? This may be the academy for you

This five-week program, run by the Town of Chapel Hill, hopes to increase engagement between citizens and town government.

Local fire departments team up with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels

Chapel Hill and Carrboro firefighters will be visiting the homes of Meals on Wheels recipients to complete safety checks of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. 

Pi Lambda Phi members charged with violating commercial fire codes

Five Pi Lambda Phi students were charged for tampering with smoke detectors nearly 23 years after five students died in a fraternity house fire on Mother's Day in 1996.

Five Pi Lambda Phi members charged with fire alarm tampering

The Chapel Hill Fire Department announced at 9:15 this morning that it charged five members of UNC's Pi Lambda Phi fraternity last week for tampering with smoke alarms in the fraternity house.

Firefighters still don't know what caused the fire near Southern Village

There was residential structure fire near Southern Village on Sunday. The fire was put out before 4 p.m. and was mostly confined to the attic of the house. 

Town of Chapel Hill honors first responders, past and present, on Sept. 11

On Tuesday morning, local first responders gathered at Chapel Hill Fire Station to honor the bravery of those whose lives were lost on Sept. 11, and looked to those who will be responding to Hurricane Florence this week. 

Fayetteville issues mandatory evacuations amid flooding risk

Town, state and national officials weigh in and offer guidance for the upcoming Hurricane Florence. Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency and requested federal resources ahead of the Category 4 storm, including generators, food, water, shelter supplies and multiple means of evacuation and medical assistance.  The Town of Chapel Hill said they are preparing vehicles and keeping an eye on areas that are prone to flooding. Orange County also has a list of available resources during severe weather.

Here's an update on the Town of Chapel Hill's FY19 budget process

The proposed Chapel Hill Town Council budget aimed to focus on people first. “We understand that none of us are successful without the other 700 employees that work hard every day – seamlessly, in many ways,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said.