Campus officials used this tool to surveil students’ social media “During demonstrations over a Confederate statue at UNC-Chapel Hill” (AKA Silent Sam) “And at North Carolina A&T…related to a cheerleader’s allegation that the school mishandled her rape complaint.” #ncpol #nced

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has named veteran broadcast journalist David Crabtree as the permanent chief executive officer and general manager of PBS North Carolina. Learn More: ow.ly/yOEF50KQxnX #UNCSystem

He had been serving as interim CEO of the public television station since April. Officials said a large search for a permanent CEO wasn’t necessary. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Detectable levels of lead have been found in water fountains and sinks in six #UNC campus buildings since late August. There’s an “ongoing investigation” of the issue, according to the university’s Department of Environment, Health and Safety. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

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