In today’s news: Orange County gets an audit on last year’s controversial property revaluation, with recommendations for reform. Also: Hillsborough’s town board will discuss the future of Churton Street; Gov. Josh Stein signs a bill temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax; and immigrant rights advocates sound the alarm after ICE arrests an Orange County teen. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball gets a win in Michael Malone’s first (exhibition) game as head coach; and Carolina football, men’s soccer, and volleyball also score big weekend wins – as does UNC field hockey, though that also comes with a loss.

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