In today’s news: Orange County Commissioners meet tonight to discuss the process of filling a vacancy on the board. Also: Gov. Josh Stein signs a budget bill, but not without significant criticism; construction begins on a major intersection on UNC’s campus; new businesses come to Franklin Street downtown; and a newly-elected Pittsboro town board member weighs in on lessons learned after six months on the job. And in sports: UNC men’s soccer releases its 2026 schedule, and 21 Tar Heel swimmers and divers earn honors for their work in the classroom.

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