How students can stay safe on and off campus

With the recent reports of crime on campus, students are urged to remain aware of campus resources to stay safe – such as the Carolina Ready Safety App, Alert Carolina and the SafeWalk program. 

Chapel Hill Police Department runs monthly speed checks to improve pedestrian safety

Four days a month, Chapel Hill residents can expect to see more patrol presence focused on preventing speeding and improving yield rates at crosswalks in areas with higher pedestrian activity. The dates are released on the town's website each month.

Assistant Police Chief Jabe Hunter retires after 25 years of service to Chapel Hill

After 25 years of service to the community, Jabe Hunter, a Chapel Hill Police Department assistant chief, announced his retirement on Oct. 3. Hunter held various positions in the department before he was promoted to serve alongside Police Chief Chris Blue in 2013.

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 sees sharp rise in gun violence, more deaths than previous four years combined

Since the start of the year, Chapel Hill has been rocked by uncharacteristic violence — 2022 has seen five homicides so far.

'These are going to be more common': Tropical Storm Ian hits NC, causes outages and closures

After passing through South Carolina as a hurricane, Ian hit North Carolina as a tropical storm last weekend, causing power outages, downed trees, blocked roads and four deaths.

Carrboro Police charge 20-year-old suspect in shooting at 370 E. Main St.

The Carrboro Police have charged a 20-year-old man with six counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill following a shooting that occurred last week.

Here's what you need to know about Alcohol Law Enforcement's authority in North Carolina

Recent events in Chapel Hill, including a forceful student arrest on Franklin Street, have left some residents wondering about Alcohol Law Enforcement's purpose, power and presence – especially in a college town. ALE enforces the state’s alcoholic beverage control, lottery and tobacco laws. Its mission, according to its website, is to “reduce crime and enhance public safety."

As North Carolina students return to school, some counties tighten safety precautions

As North Carolina students return to classes for the new school year, schools across the state are working to ensure their safety through a variety of security and preventative measures.  For some North Carolina counties, this means installing body scanners at school entry points or introducing portable detectors for large gatherings. Other programs, including the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System and Crisis Go apps, help students anonymously report threats and quickly connect them to their school’s administrative and security teams.

'Could have very serious health repercussions': Coal ash poses problems for NC

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal-burning power plants, contains contaminants like inorganic arsenic — a known carcinogen — and mercury, which can be harmful to organs and bodily functions if ingested.  Without proper management, these contaminants can pollute air, groundwater, drinking water and waterways. 

Column: Too few protections exist for young women, non-binary renters

"Little can be done, however, to enforce the everyday interactions that result in the stigmatizing, belittling and disempowerment of female and female-presenting renters, as they are informal breaches in a longstanding culture of inequity."

Chapel Hill Police respond to pedestrian death on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Chapel Hill Police responded to a call about a person in traffic last night at 9:14 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Perkins Drive.

Editorial: ALE arrests reveal problems with law enforcement presence in the community

Chapel Hill Police Department charges suspect in University Gardens shooting

A 19 year old died on Thursday evening from gunshot wounds at the University Gardens apartment complex located at 800 Pritchard Ave. Ext.