Noose discovered outside Duke University student center
A noose was hanging outside of the student center at Duke University Wednesday morning around 2 a.m., The State reported. It has since spurred an investigation by the university officials.
Students discovered the noose early in the morning and proceeded to post photographs on social media. Duke’s vice president for student affairs, Larry Moneta, said the perpetrators would be held accountable for what he deemed an “act of intimidation.”
The university held a forum to discuss the incident Wednesday on the steps of Duke Chapel. Speakers included Duke President Richard Brodhead and Provost Sally Kornbluth, as well as various other faculty and student leaders.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
USC to host women’s basketball viewing parties
Viewing parties for the semi-finals of the women’s NCAA tournament have been planned at three Columbia Wild Wing Cafe locations and the Russell House Theatre on USC’s campus, The State reported.
The Wild Wing locations for the viewing parties are located at 729 Lady St. in the Vista, 1150 Bower Parkway in Harbison and 480 Town Center Place in Sandhills. The locations will offer TVs tuned to the game, audio throughout the restaurant as well as rally towels for supporters.
Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
Man charged with criminal domestic violence after assaulting pregnant wife
A man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his pregnant wife after she failed to bring him enough beer, The State Reported.
The victim refused to buy Patrick Donahue Tolbert — her husband and father of their unborn child — an 18-pack of beer. However, she did buy him a 12-pack of beer. When she returned, her husband was waiting for her outside. Using a tool, Tolbert began to hit the vehicle. When she began to get out of the car, he grabbed her by the wrist and yanked her out. She escaped to a neighbor’s house and called 911. Tolbert fled on foot.
Tolbert is being charged with criminal domestic violence after the incident.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor