Explosion Blows Roof off Historic Modesto Chapel, Firefighters Narrowly Escape

MODESTO, Calif. – A historic landmark in Modesto, California, dating back to 1895, faced devastation as the former Franklin and Downs Colonial Chapel experienced a fire and subsequent explosion that led to the roof being blown off on Tuesday. The significance of the building was not lost on McHenry Museum & Historical Society executive director … Read more

Shooting Leaves One Dead in Chapel Hill: Police Investigate Isolated Incident

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Tragedy struck early Wednesday morning in Chapel Hill as a man lost his life in a fatal shooting incident. The Chapel Hill Police Department swiftly responded at 1:04 a.m. to a distressing scene on the 100 block of Ashley Forest Road, where they discovered a victim who had been shot. Despite … Read more

UNC Chapel Hill Releases Campus Safety Improvement Report Following Fatal Shooting

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – A recent report released by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill highlights areas for improvement in campus safety following a tragic shooting incident last August. The after-action report, developed in collaboration with CNA Corp., an independent research firm, suggests specific actions the university can take to avoid similar … Read more

UNC Chapel Hill Considers Mandatory Active Shooter Training After Campus Shooting Tragedy

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Following a tragic on-campus shooting, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is considering implementing mandatory active shooter training for its faculty and staff. The incident leading to this development prompted an extensive campus-wide lockdown before the suspect was apprehended, causing the university to reevaluate its safety protocols. Months of … Read more