Bill Belichick's debut as head coach of UNC football created an unprecedented frenzy in Chapel Hill, transforming the campus into a hub of excitement and anticipation, marking a new era for the program.
Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill is undergoing a significant recovery effort after a severe flood caused extensive damage to businesses, with community support and volunteer efforts aiding the cleanup process.
Tropical Depression Chantal caused historic flooding in Orange County and parts of Chatham County, with a photo gallery capturing the aftermath in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Chatham County as the community begins recovery efforts.
North Carolina handed Syracuse its worst loss in over 20 years with a 103-67 victory in Chapel Hill, N.C. The upcoming rematch between Syracuse and North Carolina is highly anticipated, with the Orange seeking redemption after their previous defeat.
The live election results for the 2023 Chapel Hill and Carrboro municipal races are being reported, with maps showing vote totals in each precinct. The Orange County Board of Elections will sort early voting ballots into the respective precincts of the voters through a process called "precinct sort," as required by state law. The precinct sort data will be published on the State Board of Elections' website a few weeks after the election.
The 2023 municipal election results for local races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro, North Carolina have been reported. Jess Anderson wins the Chapel Hill mayoral race with 59.76% of the votes, while Barbara Foushee becomes the Carrboro mayor with 96.91% of the votes. Mark Bell is elected as the Hillsborough mayor with 97.10% of the votes, and Kyle Shipp becomes the Pittsboro mayor with 95.31% of the votes. The results for town council and board of education seats are also provided.
A 28-year-old man named Dustin Taylor Oakley from Raleigh has been charged with kidnapping after stealing a car with a five-year-old inside at a shopping center in Chapel Hill. The AMBER Alert was sent out on Monday night, and the child was found safe and Oakley was arrested by Lillington police late last night. Oakley is facing multiple charges and is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.
A 5-year-old girl who was abducted in Chapel Hill has been found safe, according to police. The police had issued an Amber Alert for the girl after she was taken from her home on Tuesday. The suspect, a 51-year-old man, was taken into custody.
One person was shot near the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, and the victim is not affiliated with the University of North Carolina. The police have identified a suspect, described as a 28-year-old black male, but have not yet apprehended him. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call 911 or UNC Police.