DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) - Nearly 50 firefighters were needed to battle a fire at a townhouse in Durham Friday night, the fire department said. To get the day's news and headlines in your inbox each morning, sign up for our email newsletters. Firefighters arrived to find an alarm sounding from a unit in the middle of the row of townhomes. To send a news tip, story idea or to ask a question you want our newsroom to answer, contact our editor. Hatchell, 68, who coached for UNC from 1986-2019, was involved in a collision on Jan. 6 that killed 89-year-old Betty Colby, who died two days later. Hatchell was the head coach of the North Carolina women's basketball team for 33 seasons. A crew was dispatched to a report of a fire alarm along the 100 block of Stratford Lakes Drive around 8:40 p.m. Friday. The official Women's Basketball page for the University of North Carolina Heels Thank you for reading! Hatchell, 68, who coached for UNC from 1986-2019, was involved in a collision on Jan. 6 that killed 89-year-old Betty Colby, who died two days later. She led the Tar Heels to three NCAA Final Fours and a national championship. Election 2020: Can a voter fix a problem on a mail-in ballot? She also received a $150 fine and is required to pay $190 in court costs. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Former UNC-Chapel Hill women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal traffic collision in January. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The Durham County District Attorney’s Office said Hatchell pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanor death by vehicle. tniemann@email.unc.edu: Jason Beaulieu: Strength & Conditioning Coach 919-962-6000 919-962-6000 jbeaulie@unc.edu: Dr. Harry Stafford: Team Physician 919-966-3655 919-966-3655 harry_stafford@med.unc.edu: Nicole Alexander: Staff Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball) 919-962-2067 919-962-2067 nlalexan@email.unc.edu: Jennifer Bryant Colby died two days later at UNC Hospitals. Welcome to the 2020-21 edition of The Daily Tar Heel, now in our 128th year! Hatchell received a 30-day suspended sentence, six months of unsupervised probation and 50 hours of community service. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She resigned from the program in 2019 following an investigation into allegations of racist remarks. The Durham County District Attorney’s Office said Hatchell pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanor death by vehicle. COVID-19 brings significant challenges to the UNC, Chapel Hill and Orange County communities and to the DTH, but our staff is committed to bringing you the news you can't get anywhere else, wherever you may be. 2-ranked recruiting class in 2021. A Division of Motor Vehicles incident report said that Hatchell was only driving 2 mph when one of her side mirrors struck Colby, causing her to fall and hit her head on the pavement. Police said Betty Colby, 89, died after she hit her head on the parking lot of a fitness center after she was hit by a car on Jan. 6. investigation into allegations of racist remarks, Legend of Korra allows fans to re-enter the fantasy world years after airing, Questions swirls around who is liable if a UNC athlete gets COVID-19, UNC field hockey rebounds after first loss since 2017 with 4-0 win over Duke, Trey Morrison's pick-two gives UNC football its second victory of the year, 'Living his purpose through coaching': Jackie Manuel begins new chapter in UNC career, NCAA announces college basketball start date as November 25, Column: American sports need to be put on pause. The UNC women’s basketball program is on the rise thanks to the nation’s No. Further details on the plea could be available later Wednesday. Colby died two days later, police said. She led the Tar Heels to three NCAA Final Fours and a national championship. Hatchell was making a slow left turn when Colby was struck. You are someone who appreciates independent student journalism, support that work with your tax-deductible donation today! Colby was an active volunteer at the Magic Wings Butterfly House at the Durham Museum of Life and Science at the time of her death. DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Former University of North Carolina basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a traffic accident in January that killed an elderly woman, officials said. The Daily Tar Heel welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic. Former North Carolina women's basketball head coach Sylvia Hatchell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor death by vehicle on Tuesday. The police said speed and impairment were not factors in the crash. To support independent student journalism at this difficult time, make a tax-deductible donation that will help the DTH Start the Presses. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Former UNC-Chapel Hill women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal traffic collision in January. In January, Hatchell was involved in a fatal accident that resulted in the death of Betty Colby. The accident happened in a parking lot on Farrington Road in Durham, and Hatchell was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and a moving violation at the time. We are printing a newspaper three times per week for now, with digital coverage every day. The collision occurred around noon in the parking lot at 6118 Farrington Road near O2 Fitness Center, the Durham police said. On Tuesday, Hatchell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Former University of North Carolina basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a traffic accident in January that killed an elderly woman, officials said. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) -- Durham police have arrested and charged a man they say robbed a bank Monday morning. She was sentenced to 30 days, which was suspended for six months of unsupervised probation, according to the DA’s office. The 89-year-old fell backwards and hit her head on the pavement, police said. 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She received a 30-day suspended sentence, six months of unsupervised probation and was ordered to pay a $150 fine. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. 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Betty and her husband, Ron, started volunteering at the butterfly house in 1999. Hatchell also was ordered to complete 50 hours of community service, pay a $150 fine and $150 in court costs, the district attorney’s office said. Police say the robbery occurred at SunTrust Bank at 200 N. Magnum St. around 9:30 a.m. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) --  Duke University, which continues in-person classes, has placed four campus groups on suspension and handed down interim suspensions for six students for "flagrant violations" of COVID-19 rules, according to an email obtained by CBS 17. Hatchell was the head coach of the North Carolina women's basketball team for 33 seasons. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball … Sign up to receive breaking news text alerts from The Daily Tar Heel. Hatchell resigned as women’s basketball coach in April 2019 after an external review found she had made “racially insensitive” comments and applied “undue influence” regarding players’ ability to compete through medical issues. At the time, Hatchell was cited with misdemeanor death by vehicle and unsafe movement violation. To get the latest and historical news about the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on UNC, check out this page.