A jaywalking fine of $166 goes into effect at UNC, where previously violations were treated with verbal warnings.
The initiative is an effort to improve pedestrian safety.
The UNC Department of Public Safety said that this is not a project to increase revenues, as $141 dollars of the fine will go to court costs.
Be careful when walking around campus as that short-cut to class may cost you.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Change of beats
My apologies about the update lapse.
The blog will switch modes a bit in the coming months. I will no longer be strictly reporting on the Hillsborough area.
However, keep your out for upcoming events coverage and political commentary for the Triangle community right here!
The blog will switch modes a bit in the coming months. I will no longer be strictly reporting on the Hillsborough area.
However, keep your out for upcoming events coverage and political commentary for the Triangle community right here!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Political pundits speak at UNC
Mark Shields and William Kristol came to Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, October 5th to Discuss the State of the Union before the mid-term elections.
Though their views are polar opposite, the discussion was educational, not argumentative.
William Kristol is the founder of a D.C.-based political magazine, The Weekly Standard and is a political contributor for FOX News Channel.
Mark Shields is a columnist and commentator. He began writing his now syndicated column as an editorial writer at The Washington Post in 1979. Shields has provided weekly political analysis and commentary on national campaigns for PBS.
After an analytic debate and questions from the audience, the crowd headed to Gerrard Hall for a reception with free food and conversation with the speakers.
Hodding Carter III, University Professor of Leadership and Public Policy, moderated the event.
Though their views are polar opposite, the discussion was educational, not argumentative.
William Kristol is the founder of a D.C.-based political magazine, The Weekly Standard and is a political contributor for FOX News Channel.
Mark Shields is a columnist and commentator. He began writing his now syndicated column as an editorial writer at The Washington Post in 1979. Shields has provided weekly political analysis and commentary on national campaigns for PBS.
After an analytic debate and questions from the audience, the crowd headed to Gerrard Hall for a reception with free food and conversation with the speakers.
Hodding Carter III, University Professor of Leadership and Public Policy, moderated the event.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Hillsborough police request the public's help to investigate car break-ins
Contact: Detective Chip White, Criminal Investigations Division of the Hillsborough Police Department, 732-9381 Ext. 37
The Hillsborough Police Department is investigating 10 motor vehicle break-ins at apartment complexes in Southern Hillsborough.
The incidents occurred between March 19 and April 21 at Ashford Lakes Apartment Homes on Churton Street and Coachwood Apartments on Cheshire Drive. The property theft exceeds $4,000, with damages of more than $8,000. The incidents also have resulted in credit card fraud in Hillsborough, Durham and Raleigh.
The Police Department has obtained surveillance footage of two suspects and their vehicle and is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Snapshots of the footage may be viewed on the Town of Hillsborough’s Web site, www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us, and on its government access channel, available on Time Warner Cable Channel 18.
One suspect is a white man about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 155 to 180 pounds. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck. The second suspect is a white woman about 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 140 to 160 pounds. She has light/medium color hair. The suspects’ vehicle is a gold minivan, possibly a Plymouth or Chrysler.If you have any information, please contact Detective Chip White by phone at 732-9381 Ext. 37 or by e-mail at police.reports@hpdnc.org. For an immediate police response, call 911.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Last Fridays in Hillsborough starting up again
Hillsborough residents gear up for Last Fridays which take place August through September in downtown Hillsborough and attract crowds from near and far.
“Last Fridays is something we do as a family during the warmer months,” said David Irvin, a 42-year-old Hillsborough resident. “It’s one of the great things about living here, seeing your friends and neighbors while enjoying some great music.”
Elizabeth Read, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough said that she has seen the event grow exponentially over the years.
“This will be our 12th season of Last Fridays and I remember at the first one there were only 100 or so people, but now it is in the thousands,” said Read.
Last Fridays take place over a four-block area around the King Street and Churton Street intersection. The event features live music, an art walk, vendors, and other community activities.
The Hillsborough Art Council sponsors the free concert series and the art walk. Armand Lenchek and Bluesology featuring Will McFarlane will be the headlining musical act.
Local restaurants feature take-out menus so that attendees may eat and socialize out on the lawn.
Weaver Street Market has a band playing on their lawn during last Fridays as well. John Howie and the Sweethearts will be April’s performer.
The town will also hold a pie contest with “celebrity” judges such as Mayor Tom Stevens.
The flavor of the month is chocolate and after the best chocolate pie is awarded, slices will be available for sale as a fundraiser.
Hillsborough Presbyterian Church will sponsor the Decatur Streets Dixie Land Band in front of their church on East Tyron Street.
A live wax museum will take place at the Orange County Historical Museum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and students from Grady Brown Elementary School will be dressed as famous historical characters and attempt to be as still as possible for observation.
“Last Fridays is one of my favorite parts of living in this town,” said Jim Stuart of Hillsborough. “I have never seen another town consistently put on something so great.”
“Last Fridays is something we do as a family during the warmer months,” said David Irvin, a 42-year-old Hillsborough resident. “It’s one of the great things about living here, seeing your friends and neighbors while enjoying some great music.”
Elizabeth Read, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough said that she has seen the event grow exponentially over the years.
“This will be our 12th season of Last Fridays and I remember at the first one there were only 100 or so people, but now it is in the thousands,” said Read.
Last Fridays take place over a four-block area around the King Street and Churton Street intersection. The event features live music, an art walk, vendors, and other community activities.
The Hillsborough Art Council sponsors the free concert series and the art walk. Armand Lenchek and Bluesology featuring Will McFarlane will be the headlining musical act.
Local restaurants feature take-out menus so that attendees may eat and socialize out on the lawn.
Weaver Street Market has a band playing on their lawn during last Fridays as well. John Howie and the Sweethearts will be April’s performer.
The town will also hold a pie contest with “celebrity” judges such as Mayor Tom Stevens.
The flavor of the month is chocolate and after the best chocolate pie is awarded, slices will be available for sale as a fundraiser.
Hillsborough Presbyterian Church will sponsor the Decatur Streets Dixie Land Band in front of their church on East Tyron Street.
A live wax museum will take place at the Orange County Historical Museum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and students from Grady Brown Elementary School will be dressed as famous historical characters and attempt to be as still as possible for observation.
“Last Fridays is one of my favorite parts of living in this town,” said Jim Stuart of Hillsborough. “I have never seen another town consistently put on something so great.”
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Hillsborough police altered accreditation records
Records tied to the accreditation of the Hillsborough Police Department were improperly backdated to demonstrate compliance with various standards, Town Manager Eric Peterson said Thursday.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Hillsborough names acting police chief
David Trimmer, a 49-year-old commander within the Police Department will serve as the acting police chief when Clarence Birkhead steps down on April 2, said Hillsborough's town manager.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead the department through this transition period,” said Trimmer, who is currently commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. “Naturally, I am sorry to see Chief Birkhead go and I wish him the best in his campaign for sheriff. Working for him has been a tremendous learning experience for me.”
Trimmer said his main priority will be to continue providing citizens with the excellent service they have come to expect from their department, which has 32 employees and had a $2.4 million budget in Fiscal Year 2010.
Sgt. Scott Nicolaysen, an investigator with the department, will serve as acting commander of the Criminal Investigations Division during the transition.
“I’m very happy that Lt. Trimmer has agreed to serve as the acting chief of police,” Town Manager Eric Peterson said. “Lt. Trimmer is well respected by the officers and has a great deal of law enforcement experience. The town is extremely fortunate to have such an accomplished law enforcement professional who can step in on the first day and keep things running smoothly for the Police Department.”
Trimmer joined the Hillsborough Police Department in June 2006 as commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. He supervises the department’s investigators and narcotics officers and is the head firearms instructor for the department.
Trimmer started his law enforcement career in 1993 at Duke University Police, rising through the ranks there to lieutenant and serving in investigations and patrol.
Plans for selecting a new police chief are being developed. Replacing a department head position typically takes about six months. The process includes advertising the position, screening applicants, conducting interviews and performing background investigations.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead the department through this transition period,” said Trimmer, who is currently commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. “Naturally, I am sorry to see Chief Birkhead go and I wish him the best in his campaign for sheriff. Working for him has been a tremendous learning experience for me.”
Trimmer said his main priority will be to continue providing citizens with the excellent service they have come to expect from their department, which has 32 employees and had a $2.4 million budget in Fiscal Year 2010.
Sgt. Scott Nicolaysen, an investigator with the department, will serve as acting commander of the Criminal Investigations Division during the transition.
“I’m very happy that Lt. Trimmer has agreed to serve as the acting chief of police,” Town Manager Eric Peterson said. “Lt. Trimmer is well respected by the officers and has a great deal of law enforcement experience. The town is extremely fortunate to have such an accomplished law enforcement professional who can step in on the first day and keep things running smoothly for the Police Department.”
Trimmer joined the Hillsborough Police Department in June 2006 as commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. He supervises the department’s investigators and narcotics officers and is the head firearms instructor for the department.
Trimmer started his law enforcement career in 1993 at Duke University Police, rising through the ranks there to lieutenant and serving in investigations and patrol.
Plans for selecting a new police chief are being developed. Replacing a department head position typically takes about six months. The process includes advertising the position, screening applicants, conducting interviews and performing background investigations.
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