Myah Ward
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Franklin Street filled with demonstrators opposing University's Silent Sam proposal
Traffic was stopped in all directions as demonstrators marched through both lanes of Franklin Street on Monday night. Demonstrators leading the way held a large sign that read, "Put it up. We'll tear it down. Anti-racists run this town." The protest was in response to the proposal by Chancellor Carol Folt and the UNC Board of Trustees to create a $5.3 million "History and Education Center," a freestanding single-use building, to house the Confederate Silent Sam monument on the UNC Odum Village site.
‘Fly with me’: Doctor and UNC grad chooses to not let disease take over her life
Being diagnosed with M.S. didn't stop UNC graduate Dr. Anne Marie Riether from learning karate, standing on stage with President Bill Clinton after lobbying for the FDA Modernization Act or skiing down a black diamond slope in Colorado with her three kids.
Simple assault reported outside of Lenoir Dining Hall
An Alert Carolina message was not released.
Here's what UNC Housing's instructing you to do following the OWASA pipe break
For on-campus residents and those in Chapel Hill affected by the major water pipe break, here is what to expect according to UNC Housing.
Vice Chancellor of Student Affiars Winston Crisp to retire later this month
“Hard to imagine Carolina without priceless gem @ViceCrispy by my side.”
Cases resolved for two Silent Sam demonstrators
The hearings for six demonstrators were held at Orange County Courthouse.
Folt, McCracken receive dozens of emails and voicemails after toppling of Silent Sam
Following a public records request by the DTH for communications to the Chancellor's Office on Aug. 20 and 21, the University released 18 emails, one text and approximately 150 voicemails. The DTH has also received 11 emails sent to UNC Police Chief Jeff McCracken. Many of those who contacted the chancellor were upset about the events that took place on Aug. 20, and revoked their support of the University -- emotionally, physically and monetarily. Others questioned the state of the University, the community and worried over what would happen next.
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.
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.
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.
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Students and community members walked from Silent Sam to the Peace and Justice plaza Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death.
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The University Affairs Committee met on Sept. 28.
