Less than a week removed from Silent Sam’s downfall at the hands of protesters, people once again gathered at McCorkle Place on UNC’s campus.

Activists from both sides, those supporting Silent Sam and those against the Confederate monument, arrived early Saturday morning to continue the movement. UNC prepared for this rally in advance, sending out a notice on Friday that urged people not to attend.

UNC Police confirmed that seven people were arrested: three for assault, two for assault, destruction of property and inciting a riot, one for destruction of property and one for resisting an officer.

This comes in response to the rally earlier this week that saw protesters tear down Silent Sam from it’s pedestal. Four people have been charged since that incident, with one arrested the night of the toppling.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations has also agreed to assist UNC Police in the investigation.

Protesters were on campus around the remaining base of the Silent Sam statue from roughly 10 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m. before dispersing.

Related Stories
‹
Silent Sam at UNC: A Timeline
One year ago, protesters tore down the Silent Sam statue at McCorkle Place. This is a timeline we created in 2018 to help better contextualize the events surrounding the Confederate monument in Chapel Hill. Since the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 — where a counterprotester was killed by a […]
UNC, Chapel Hill Planning for Possible Demonstrations Saturday
Officials from UNC and the Town of Chapel Hill are preparing for the potential for demonstrations in downtown where the campus and town meet on Saturday. The UNC administration sent a message to the campus community on Friday that said the university “is preparing for the possibility of opposing demonstrations on and near campus.” The […]
Firearms 'Will Not Be Tolerated' on UNC Campus After Weekend Protest
UNC officials said Monday that “possession of a firearm will not be tolerated within any boundary of the campus,” after a handgun was brought to a protest over the weekend. Saturday marked another in the ongoing series of protests and counter protests regarding the Confederate monument that stood on the UNC – Chapel Hill campus […]
UNC Preparing for Possible Silent Sam Rally on Saturday
UNC officials are preparing “for a possible rally” on Saturday after the Confederate monument known as Silent Sam was pulled down on the campus earlier this week. Social media rumors of a possible rally have been swirling since Monday’s protest. UNC officials said in a message to the campus community on Friday afternoon, “We understand […]
August 21, 2018: Silent Sam
Orange County Commissioner Mia Burroughs and Orange County Human Relations Commission chair Debby Stroman join Aaron for an extended conversation about Silent Sam and Monday's protest - and larger questions, like how we can engage constructively with other people while still actively fighting injustice.
Protesters Tear Down Silent Sam Statue
Protesters have torn down the Silent Sam statue on UNC’s campus. Pictures quickly circulated on social media showing the statue lying face down in the dirt. https://twitter.com/ssiddiqui83/status/1031713396910186499 UNC officials issued the following statement just before 10:30 p.m. Monday: Around 9:20 p.m., a group from among an estimated crowd of 250 protesters brought down the Confederate […]
Social Media Reacts to Silent Sam Toppling
The office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has released a statement on his behalf through Cooper’s official Twitter account. The Governor understands that many people are frustrated by the pace of change and he shares their frustration, but violent destruction of public property has no place in our communities. 2/2 — Governor Roy […]
Protesters Call for Removal of UNC Confederate Monument Silent Sam
Protesters took to McCorkle Place on the UNC campus Tuesday evening calling for the removal of Confederate monument known as Silent Sam. A crowd slowly grew near the monument leading up to the scheduled seven o’clock protest of Silent Sam, and then a large, chanting group of protesters joined the crowd at the culmination of […]
UNC Black Student Groups Lead March Across Campus, Through Chapel Hill
What began as a rally on UNC’s south campus on Friday afternoon ended as a march in downtown Chapel Hill by hundreds of demonstrators. The UNC Black Congress and Black Student Movement organized an event to denounce white supremacy, speak out against intolerance of others and to show support of African Americans during a period […]
Chapel Hill to UNC: Relocate Silent Sam Away from the Town
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger and members of the Town Council sent a letter to UNC following the voided lawsuit between the university and a pro-Confederate group. Last week, Judge Allen Baddour ruled that the Sons of Confederate Veterans lacked evidence to prove the group had legal standing to bring action against the UNC System and dismissed […]
›