Classes canceled as UNC-CH protesters, police clash after American flag lowered at pro-Palestine demonstration
On Tuesday afternoon, an already tense situation at UNC-Chapel Hill escalated after the American flag was lowered and replaced with a Palestinian flag on the main quad. Dozens of police officers entered the main quad and clashed with protesters while UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts tried to reassure the campus community.
Matt Talhelm and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters