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Retiring Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue appointed interim town manager

By Ethan E. Horton | December 14

Chris Blue, Chapel Hill’s outgoing police chief, was unanimously appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Council as the interim town manager at a special ...

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Editorial: Franklin Street safety means more resources, not police

By Editorial Board | November 30

"UNC cannot be safe if Franklin Street isn’t. It is time to seriously address these safety concerns before even more are harmed."

Editorial: UNC can do more to protect students from drink tampering

By Editorial Board | November 30

"Students should not have to normalize this risk when attending parties and social events. UNC needs to impose larger disincentives and crack down on ...

Chapel Hill Town Council to vote on resolution regarding Operation Readi-Rock

By Carly Breland | November 16

During the Nov. 16 town council meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to approve a resolution that will acknowledge harm caused by the Graham Street ...

Black drivers are disproportionally pulled over in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill and Carrboro policing data shows racial disparities in traffic stops

By Gabriel Morrison and Joseph Adams | November 9

Police reports issued over the past few years by the Carrboro Police Department and Chapel Hill Police Department show that traffic stops disproportionately ...

Chapel Hill awaits results of soil testing for coal ash

By Samuel Long | November 9

Chapel Hill Mayor Pan Hemminger said the Town has been transparent about what it has learned about coal ash at 828 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. But, one ...

Mother of sexual assault victim in Carmichael Residence Hall petitions for more secure dorms

By Lauren Rhodes | November 9

Following the Oct. 22 sexual assault of a UNC student inside of Carmichael Residence Hall, the mother of the victim has partnered with other UNC parents ...

'It's important that it's done right': Officials, residents discuss voting security in OC

By Olivia Gschwind | November 8

Some rhetoric surrounding the election security has sparked an increased number of concerned citizens, especially regarding the fairness and accuracy ...

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Drug Enforcement Administration raises awareness for prescription drug misuse

By Caroline Horne | November 2

The Chapel Hill Police Department set up a drop-off site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29. The site and ...

How students can stay safe on and off campus

By Defne Önal | November 2

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 ...

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

By Annika Duneja | October 18

Four days a month, Chapel Hill residents can expect to see more patrol presence focused on preventing speeding and improving yield rates at crosswalks ...

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

By Hannah Ma | October 9

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 ...

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Suspect arrested in connection with gunfire at 800 Pritchard Ave Ext., one fatality

By Emmy Martin and Samuel Long | October 4

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 ...

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

By Gabriel Morrison | October 4

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

By Avery Baker | October 4

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

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

By Emmy Martin | September 22

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 ...

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

By Maddie Van Meter | September 18

Recent events in Chapel Hill, including a forceful student arrest on Franklin Street, have left some residents wondering about Alcohol Law Enforcement's ...

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

By Eliza Benbow | September 14

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 ...

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

By Samuel Long | September 13

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal-burning power plants, contains contaminants like inorganic arsenic — a known carcinogen — and mercury, which can be ...

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

By Sophie Teague | September 12

"Little can be done, however, to enforce the everyday interactions that result in the stigmatizing, belittling and disempowerment of female and female-presenting ...