North Carolina is no longer trying 16-year-olds as adults. Here's what that means.
North Carolina is officially the last state to adopt the Raise the Age law, but what does the law entail?
PUBLIC SAFETY
Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting
At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and availability and community listening sessions.
Here's how on-campus crime and safety have changed over the past ten years
Here's how campus and Chapel Hill police have reacted to the changes in campus crime, and where they see potential concerns.
How 10 years of crime and public safety incidents affected the Chapel Hill community
Here’s a look back at some of the biggest crimes and public safety incidents that have affected and united the University and Chapel Hill community.
Ongoing homicide investigation in Orange County for death of 62-year-old man
A homicide is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Local schools see four mass violence threats in two months
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged two Cedar Ridge High School students for communicating threats of mass violence in the last couple months, and are offering a reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the third person who threatened the school. The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested a student with the same charge in relation to a threat against East Chapel Hill High School. With four threats of mass violence in two local schools since September, law enforcement and school officials are stressing the importance of communication in responding to and preventing these situations.
'Progress is being made': Police chief updates faculty on trust in the community
Members of the Faculty Executive Committee met on Monday where they heard from UNC Police Chief David L. Perry.
Months after controversy fueled its formation, UNC's safety commission faces questions
Campus Safety Commission meetings have been in session over the last two months to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to discuss their concerns with being safe on campus. Since it convened it April, there have been 13 listening sessions with some being geared toward specific communities on campus. But while the premise of bringing together stakeholders from the University together seems like a step in the right direction, some have said the goal is undermined by poor publicity and attendance.
Cedar Ridge High School senior arrested for sending threat of mass violence
According to a press release, high school senior Dylan George sent a text message to a classmate saying there was going to be a school shooting at Cedar Ridge. The classmate’s parents immediately called 911.
No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night
As students prepare for Halloween at UNC this year, Chapel Hill police let people know what they should and should not do.
Over a year after being killed by a security guard, DeAndre Ballard is not forgotten
Students at NCCU remember the death of DeAndre Ballard a year later.
Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy
On Nov. 14 and 16, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy, a two-day event aimed to improve the community's understanding of the police department.
Lawsuit could change solitary confinement practices in the state
The plaintiffs are seeking to represent all current and future people held in DPS custody, and they are suing for declaratory and injunctive relief. If successful, this lawsuit could dramatically change the practices involving solitary confinement in North Carolina.
Crime is up in Carrboro. Here's how you can stay safe.
The University's annual Security and Fire Safety report revealed that there has been a spike in certain crimes across Carrboro over the past 3 years. The Carrboro Police Department is offering a few tips and resources to help keep you protected.
Town Council votes to ban right turns on red for some Chapel Hill intersections
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted on Wednesday to ban right turns on red at 17 intersections across the area.
'I wouldn’t have done it any other way': Carrboro police Capt. Cornell Lamb retires
After over two decades of service, Lamb recently retired and said he believes it was time to move on and open up the door to something new.
Man arrested and charged for Sept. 13 sexual assault at Shortbread parking deck
Chapel Hill Police arrested Vernon Lamont Reed, 46, for the sexual assault that occurred on Sept. 13 at the Shortbread Lofts parking deck, according to a statement the Town of Chapel Hill released Monday.
'It’s a duty that we owe to survivors': Rebuilding campus safety after spike in crime
The UNC campus community is responding to a recent string of crimes that have impacted people, especially women, on campus. Organizations like UNC SafeWalk are interested in making students feel safer on campus by providing them company if they are walking alone.
One dead, two injured in Franklin Street crash
A fatal, two-motor-vehicle collision occurred on Franklin Street on Sunday afternoon.
29 years later, New Hope Jane Doe still unidentified
County officials hope that a new forensic illustration and ever-expanding communication in the community may help discover the identity of New Hope Jane Doe.
