UNC campus goes on lockdown for second time in two weeks + Wells Fargo plans more job cuts

Andrew Nantais
·2 min read

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1. Suspect arrested after UNC locked down for ‘armed and dangerous person’

Students pour out of the University of North Carolina student union after a lock down was lifted just after 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C. The lockdown began around 1 p.m. after a report an armed and dangerous person on campus.
Students pour out of the University of North Carolina student union after a lock down was lifted just after 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C. The lockdown began around 1 p.m. after a report an armed and dangerous person on campus.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill issued an emergency alert at 12:54 p.m. today for an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus.”

It was the second such alert issued by the university in less than two weeks. An “all clear” message was sent at 2:12 p.m.

Colleen Hammond, Kore Dean, Tammy Grubb and Aaron Sánchez-Guerra continue to update this story.

2. Wells Fargo says it plans more job cuts a day after Truist disclosed major layoffs plan

Wells Fargo expects more layoffs and a decrease in office space as the bank looks to continue to reduce expenses.
Wells Fargo expects more layoffs and a decrease in office space as the bank looks to continue to reduce expenses.

A top Wells Fargo official said to expect more layoffs at the bank and a decrease in office space.

This move comes as the bank looks to continue to reduce expenses. Yesterday, Truist announced $750 million in “sizable” layoffs and other cuts to reduce expenses.

Adam Bell has more on Wells Fargo’s plans.

3. CMS staff hurt, students arrested during fight at Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy

Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy sits on Millhaven Lane in an area between Statesville Road and Interstate 77 North.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy sits on Millhaven Lane in an area between Statesville Road and Interstate 77 North.

An investigation is underway after a fight broke out on the campus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy.

Principal Michael Turner told families in an email the fight involved several students, requiring law enforcement intervention and that several staff received minor injuries while attempting to “diffuse the situation.”

Anna Maria Della Costa shares more from the incident.

4. Panhandlers’ plight: They’ve lived at this intersection for years. Is there any way out?

Kenny Miller a panhandler works the intersection of South Boulevard and Woodlawn Road in Charlotte, hoping to receive money from passing motorists.
Kenny Miller a panhandler works the intersection of South Boulevard and Woodlawn Road in Charlotte, hoping to receive money from passing motorists.

Kenneth “Kenny” Miller and Mark “Lefty” Jacobson are well aware that a lot of people simply don’t want to see them.

Because a lot of people don’t want to give money to men like them — panhandlers, that is — for basically doing nothing but asking for it.

Théoden Janes has the story.

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Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.
Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.