UNC boards have special meetings in aftermath of statue fall

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The boards that govern North Carolina's flagship university are holding special meetings a week after protesters tore down a century-old Confederate statue on campus.

The University of North Carolina declined to confirm the purpose of the specially convened meetings Tuesday, a week after the fall of the statue known as "Silent Sam."

The UNC system's Board of Governors is receiving a legal briefing, according to a public agenda that doesn't offer further details.

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Trustees of the main Chapel Hill campus are also meeting separately. Both boards are planning to hold at least part of their meetings in sessions closed to the public, according to meeting notices.

A UNC spokeswoman declined to provide further information.

A week ago, protesters used ropes to pull down the statue during a protest attended by hundreds.

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Associated Press