UNC-Chapel Hill posts response to NCAA’s amended notice of allegations
(Full Release With Additional Links)
(Chapel Hill, N.C. – Aug. 2, 2016) – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has released its response to the NCAA’s amended notice of allegations resulting from a joint investigation of past academic irregularities.
Carolina posted the response, submitted August 1, on the Carolina Commitment website, https://carolinacommitment.unc.edu/, after a review to protect privacy rights. Later, the University also will post a public copy of accompanying exhibits the University provided with its response to the NCAA.
“As a member of the NCAA, we carefully considered the appropriate University response based upon a thorough analysis of the NCAA’s Constitution and bylaws and all involved parties’ mutual desire to adhere to these important standards,” Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham said. “We identified key issues and provided factual responses for each allegation with the goal of bringing this case to a fair and just conclusion.’’
“Our work to reach this point has been extensive, including implementing wide-ranging reforms and taking substantial actions to ensure transparency and integrity across the University,” said Chancellor Carol L. Folt. “The necessary scrutiny and self-examination has made us a stronger University, and the resolution of this case will be vital to our moving forward.”
The University responded to the NCAA’s amended notice, sent April 25. The University previously disclosed the original notice sent in May 2015 and reported new information last August that the NCAA determined warranted the revised notice.
Beyond today’s post and consistent with NCAA protocols, University officials are unable to comment on the substance of the investigation until the case is complete.
The next major step in the NCAA’s process for the University is an appearance before the Committee on Infractions later this fall. That committee makes the final decision in the case.
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Breaking News: Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime
Due to the storms in the area the “Night Out Against Crime” Event scheduled for this evening, August 2, 2016, has been postponed. Information on another date will be forthcoming.
Authority Marcus W. Barrow, Chief of Police
Night Out Against Crime Is Today
In cooperation with the National Night Out Against Crime, the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson TODAY, August 2, 2016. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00 PM.
Events for this year’s Night Out include displays of law enforcement and public safety vehicles and equipment, informational booths for public safety and public health agencies and organizations, and children’s activities.
The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW’s National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August (In Texas, the first Tuesday of October).
National Night Out now involves over 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.
The traditional “lights on” campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to, block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars, in effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.
(Information obtained from a press release from Marcus W. Barrow, Henderson Chief of Police.)
Sad News – Drowning at Kerr Lake
On Sunday, July 31st at approximately 6:10 p.m., Vance County Deputies received a call about a possible drowning at Satterwhite Point.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that Keyon Philippe, age 16, of 208 Coley Road, Henderson had apparently drowned.
Philippe was out with family and friends and swam out to retrieve a ball. He never made it back to shore. A search and rescue mission was conducted.
Philippe’s body was located by Vance County Rescue personnel shortly before noon on August 1st.
(This was a press release from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office)