The pedestrian was identified as John Arthur Holman, 77, of Chapel Hill. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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Chapel Hill resident Bobby Woodlief said he has endured a variety of difficulties during his 18 years of experiencing homelessness in the town. As a result of his living situation, he and others have had mixed interactions with police.
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The Chapel Hill Police Department is holding a Community Police Academy to teach community members about the department's role in the Town and the purpose of its divisions and units. The Community Police Academy will feature six free Tuesday sessions from April 11 to May 16 and a final session on May 20.
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The Town of Chapel Hill has opened an application for residents to apply to its 20 advisory boards, committees and commissions. These organizations present recommendations to the Town Council on policies related to sustainable transportation, historic preservation, affordable housing and other issues.
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The Town of Chapel Hill recently released "TOWNtalk the podcast." Ran Northam, communications manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, said he, Alex Carrasquillo, the community safety public information officer for the Town and Public Information Officer Christina Strauch created "TOWNtalk" in an effort to educate the public and shine a light on staff members.
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New data shows that North Carolina public schools reported an increase in student discipline issues during the 2021-22 school year. There were 11,170 total instances of crime and violence, an increase of 16.9 percent as compared to the 2018-19 school year.
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A group of professors and University faculty members are working to actively expand access to emergency preparedness information and collaborating with campus organizations and students to implement more resources.
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For this fiscal year, Chapel Hill Parking Services expects to make roughly $6 million in revenue — coming from a combination of meter fees, ticket fines and $3.8 million from debt services to fund building a new parking deck. Less than a mile down the road in Carrboro, parking is completely free.
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Several former workers at IZA Whiskey & Eats, a popular Carrboro restaurant, have brought forward allegations of employee mistreatment and negligence against Yung Nay, the owner and founder. They claim Nay poorly handled sexual harassment in the workplace and failed to fairly compensate back-of-house employees. A former back-of-house worker, who requested to remain anonymous, also said they noticed hours missing from their paycheck while employed at the restaurant.
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Over the years, the occurrences of theft on UNC's campus have continued to increase. Students and the chief of UNC Police share their experiences with the issue — one which often occurs in plain sight.
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After a recent report of sexual assault on a Chapel Hill Transit bus, leaders are working to ensure passenger safety – both on buses and at bus stops. Director Brian Litchfield said Chapel Hill Transit is “incredibly safe” because of well-trained staff, supervisors and a crisis team equipped to deescalate situations.
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As the Chapel Hill Police Department's Crisis Unit approaches its 50th anniversary this year, it has continued to change and grow to keep up with the needs of residents in Chapel Hill. The unit's role has been to provide support and help for people in crisis situations, including domestic violence and mental health issues.
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program received the Southeast Regional Award for its recent work pioneering and implementing internal software programs and studies to monitor dam infrastructure across the state. The program has "initiated several innovative projects to provide for the safety of dams, reduction of risks and benefits for the state," according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, the awarding body.
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The Orange County Schools Safety Task Force, which intends to address external threats and help provide a safer learning environment in Orange County Schools, will begin meeting in February. It will be comprised of 18 members, including local law enforcement, school district leaders and community members.
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The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a report of a shooting on the 600 block of North Heritage Circle. Officers responded at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday and found a body at the scene.
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