In today’s news: dozens of firefighters battle a blaze in Carrboro, and Pittsboro shuts down Google Fiber work for the second time this month. Also: Durham County’s district attorney addresses a common theory about Faith Hedgepeth’s murder; Democrats hope for big gains in the 2026 midterm; and researchers talk AI at the UNC School of Social Work. And in sports: UNC basketball gears up for their final preseason exhibition; Carolina football gets set to face the no. 1 team in the nation; and two Tar Heel athletes earn all-conference honors.
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