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‘It's not business as usual’: Essential workers continue on through pandemic

By Victoria Johnson | April 5

While most are sheltered in their homes, essential personnel like firefighters, policemen and medical workers continue to provide community services. ...

Police increase patrols around town but haven't seen an uptick in break-ins

By Kayleigh Carpenter | April 2

Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the Town of Chapel Hill, confirmed in an email that Chapel Hill police have increased their ...

Report shows Orange County bail and bond system unjustly penalizes low-income citizens

By Kayleigh Carpenter | February 14

Orange County's criminal justice system disadvantages low-income residents, according to a new report by the Orange County Bail/Bond Justice Project. ...

Local artists bring color and brightness to nearby crosswalks

By Grace O'Callaghan | February 13

"We wanted to do artistic crosswalks to increase the visibility and draw drivers' attention."

Chapel Hill Police's response to last semester's assault in Shortbread Lofts

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 30

"Patrols were stepped up directly around that apartment complex and throughout Downtown. We even worked with UNC Police to make sure there was plenty ...

North Carolina is no longer trying 16-year-olds as adults. Here's what that means.

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 20

North Carolina is officially the last state to adopt the Raise the Age law, but what does the law entail?

Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting

By Mark Morrison | January 15

At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and ...

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Here's how on-campus crime and safety have changed over the past ten years

By Emily Orland | December 3

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

By Jamey Cross | December 3

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

By Diane Adame | December 2

A homicide is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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Local schools see four mass violence threats in two months

By Brittany McGee | November 17

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged two Cedar Ridge High School students for communicating threats of mass violence in the last ...

'Progress is being made': Police chief updates faculty on trust in the community

By Casey Quam | November 5

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

By Stephanie Mayer | November 3

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 ...

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Cedar Ridge High School senior arrested for sending threat of mass violence

By Sonia Rao | October 30

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 ...

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No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night

By Audrey Selley | October 28

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

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 27

Students at NCCU remember the death of DeAndre Ballard a year later.

Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy

By Diane Adame | October 24

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 ...

Lawsuit could change solitary confinement practices in the state

By Brittany McGee | October 23

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 ...

Crime is up in Carrboro. Here's how you can stay safe.

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 20

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. ...

Town Council votes to ban right turns on red for some Chapel Hill intersections

By Elizabeth Egan | October 6

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted on Wednesday to ban right turns on red at 17 intersections across the area.