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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 ...

A new traffic signal is being placed in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to increase pedestrian safety.

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

By Samuel Long | September 9

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

By Editorial Board | August 29

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Chapel Hill Police Department charges suspect in University Gardens shooting

By Samuel Long and Guillermo Molero | August 28

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

Andrew Phillips, a senior EXSS major from Canton, Ohio, examines (my) ID at Goodfellows on Franklin St. The bar-back has worked at the bar for almost two years and says he can pretty quickly tell the difference between a real and a fake ID.

Chapel Hill Police Department offers safety training program for bar, restaurant workers

By Avery Baker | August 15

The Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services are offering two bar safety programs for restaurant staff on the second ...

Search for new Chapel Hill police chief underway as Chris Blue's retirement approaches

By Maddie Singleton | July 26

While Blue's successor has not yet been announced, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said that candidates from within the Chapel Hill Police Department ...

'It's really powerful': Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit hires first peer support specialist

By Sarah Choi and Ethan E. Horton | July 18

The Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit recently hired Laverne Burton as its first peer support specialist. She began in the role on June 13. ...

Chapel Hill Police Department launches new online crime reporting system

By Sarah Choi | June 26

The Chapel Hill Police Department launched its new online crime reporting system last week, providing Chapel Hill residents with another way to file non-emergency ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue reflects on his 25-year career with the CHPD

By Sarah Choi | June 12

On June 6, Chapel Hill Police Chief and Executive Director for Community Safety Chris Blue announced that he will retire on Dec. 31, 2022. ...

Chapel Hill hosts National Co-Responder Conference, emphasizes mental health crisis responders

By Ethan E. Horton | June 9

The third annual National Co-Responder Conference, or CoRCon, was held this week at the Carolina Inn. The event featured keynote speeches and events ...

Chapel Hill Police investigate two armed robberies near Franklin Street Wednesday night

By Lucas Thomae | May 26

The first robbery took place at the intersection of Rosemary Street and Pritchard Avenue around 9:30 p.m. The second happened 15 minutes later on Church ...

Editorial: Durham's gun buyback presents solutions for Orange County

By Editorial Board | April 12

"Durham County has taken the lead when it comes to minimizing firearm-related violence. And it's crucial that Orange County, the Town of Chapel ...

CHCCS School Safety Task Force discusses school resource officers alternatives

By Katie MacKinnon | April 11

SROs are law enforcement officers placed in schools with the goal of creating and maintaining safe, secure and orderly learning environments for students, ...

Mask compliance on public transportation remains high, with some enforcement gaps

By Ian Walniuk | April 4

Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said Orange County will continue to require masks on public transportation as long as the federal mandate ...

CHTC moves forward with redevelopment project despite potential health hazards

By Ethan E. Horton | March 24

Redevelopment would include affordable housing, fire station access, connections to Bolin Creek Trail, thousands of square feet of office space and a ...

Column: Bomb threats at HBCUs are another act of violence against Black students

By Charity Cohen | March 1

"Racism and hatred toward Black people who are seeking to better themselves intellectually still exists, and isn’t a remnant of the past, but rather ...

Column: Transformative justice is key in addressing Asian American violence

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | February 21

"We will continue to see more and more violence if we rely on the same tired responses to violent crime. In order to move forward and create a world where ...

Chapel Hill ups safety enforcement in response to recent pedestrian, bike crashes

By Katie MacKinnon | February 13

In recent weeks, Chapel Hill has seen an increase in bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and many community members have expressed concerns about safety ...

Op-ed: Making our streets safer for all users in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

February 13

"Reach out to your local elected leaders today and let them know that you want Chapel Hill and Carrboro streets to be safe for everyone, no matter how ...