Public Safety

Fayetteville issues mandatory evacuations amid flooding risk

Town, state and national officials weigh in and offer guidance for the upcoming Hurricane Florence. Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency and requested federal resources ahead of the Category 4 storm, including generators, food, water, shelter supplies and multiple means of evacuation and medical assistance.  The Town of Chapel Hill said they are preparing vehicles and keeping an eye on areas that are prone to flooding. Orange County also has a list of available resources during severe weather.

Early morning gunshots fired off Rosemary Street near Country Fried Duck

Chapel Hill police responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired near Country Fried Duck on Sunday. 

After 6 years, Hedgepeth murder investigation continues

Updated: UNC releases arrest information from Saturday's Silent Sam rally

“Until the school moves Silent Sam and the pedestal off campus, this is going to keep happening."  Another clash between two groups of demonstrators and police erupted on Saturday, adding to the mounting number of arrests over the fallen statue. Students, Confederate demonstrators and police struggled to have their voices heard as the protest escalated. From flags to food, each side fought for their beliefs. Certainly the Silent Sam issue is no more resolved than when the statue came down before LDOC 2018, but no matter what side you're on, everyone has a right to be safe. 

Hillsborough PD offers a more philanthropic alternative to burning your Nikes

Following the destructive responses to Nike's controversial ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, Hillsborough police have asked members of the community to donate rather than destroy.

UNC professor Frank Baumgartner on race, traffic stops and why you should care

UNC political science professor Frank Baumgartner recently published a book on his research of over 20 million traffic stops, and his findings suggest police searches are based on race, gender and age. 

Carrboro barber shop tries to move on after destruction of property

The Midway Barber Shop, one of Carrboro's oldest black-owned businesses, recently celebrated it's 70th birthday.

Hillsborough police find explosive device, make two arrests

Hillsborough police released a statement on Friday saying that two individuals were arrested on Aug. 30 for possession of an explosive device. 

Number of protesters arrested at Silent Sam since Aug. 20 rises to 17

Many in the Chapel Hill community feared Thursday night’s Silent Sam demonstration would turn to violence following Chancellor Carol Folt’s statement urging students to stay away from McCorkle Place. While the demonstration began peacefully, the night finished with three arrests, making a total of 17 Silent Sam-related arrests in less than two weeks, said UNC Media Relations manager Carly Miller in a statement. 

Those arrested at Silent Sam protests receive charges in a crowded courthouse

From McCorkle Place to the Orange County Courthouse, supporters and opponents of the anti-Silent Sam movement gather to support their cause.

Both sides double down in defense of those arrested over Silent Sam

In the aftermath of Silent Sam’s Aug. 20 toppling, 12 people have been charged with crimes connected to the Confederate monument’s removal and the conflicts that have followed. 

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue tells officers to stand down in texts and emails

Blue's texts and emails, obtained by WRAL, show the chief telling officers not to engage. 

Here's the story of James Lewis Cates, a rallying point for today's UNC demonstrators

Just before 2 a.m. on Nov. 21, 1971, a 22-year-old Black man laid dying in the center of UNC’s campus after being stabbed multiple times by a member of a white supremacist biker gang. James Lewis Cates, a Chapel Hill native, bled on the ground of The Pit amid a brawl sparked by members of the gang during an all-night marathon dance. 

Chapel Hill’s party registration program looks to grow in its second semester

UNC and Chapel Hill reported a successful launch of their party registration program. 

Maya Little denies organizing Silent Sam protest

At the protest against Silent Sam on Monday, August 20, Maya Little gave remarks before the group marched on McCorkle Place, and hours later, removed the statue from its pedestal. She spoke about her experience with police at previous protests, as well as her continued dissent of the Confederate monument on campus. The next day, she spoke with The Daily Tar Heel about her relationship with protesters, her criminal and honor court charges and her next steps. 

Police cooperate with students in effort to bolster school safety

UNC offers many public safety opportunities from the P2P bus system to the LiveSafe app. Police even host events with students to make them feel more comfortable on campus. Keep reading for more tips on how to stay safe at school.

The Special Olympics torch is getting a Chapel Hill Police escort to Abu Dhabi

For the past 23 years, Smith has helped organize events that have raised more than $1.4 million for the Special Olympics.

Brothers involved in Chapel Hill stabbing

Chapel Hill man charged with the attempted first degree murder of his brother.

Police Reports: July 11-17

This week's summary of the Chapel Hill police logs.

Chapel Hill Police investigating shooting on MLK Jr. Blvd.

On Wednesday, July 11, Chapel Hill resident Zackary Richard Upton was shot multiple times at 1751 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.