Chapel Hill steps up security for G20 meetings

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — World economic leaders are in North Carolina this week for G20 meetings. Security was tightening up in Chapel Hill where meetings are taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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G20 is a group of  international finance leaders representing the world’s major and emerging economies. The focus of these meetings in North Carolina is economic growth, global trade and the future of finance.

Ashville hosted G20 meetings for the last several days. Tuesday and Wednesday, they move to Chapel Hill.

The big topic of conversation there is the role of AI in shaping economic growth and global innovation.

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G20 signage and decor was visible outside The Carolina Inn. Police officers with K-9s could be seen outside the Carolina Inn, stopping every vehicle and sweeping every guest car and delivery truck.

Chapel Hill police said they were stepping up law enforcement presence and teaming up with UNC, along with regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure a safe event.

People in town should expect heavier traffic over the next few days and more people than usual visiting restaurants and shops.

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