In today’s news: Buc-ee’s breaks ground on their giant new gas station in Mebane, set to open in November of 2027. Also: a late-night fire briefly knocks out power for about 1,600 Orange County residents; OWASA holds a public hearing on next year’s budget; the iconic Surplus Sid’s sign is returned three months after being stolen; a cafe in Southern Village announces plans to expand into a larger space; and Orange County prepares for Juneteenth celebrations, with two events this Friday. And in sports: UNC baseball heads to Omaha for the College World Series; individual All-America honors come in for Tar Heels in baseball, track and golf; and the Carolina Hurricanes gear up for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final.

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