In today’s news: we revisit the wolf dogs who captivated our community when they went loose in Cedar Grove five years ago. Also: the State Board of Elections makes a controversial decision about contested ballots; Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson officially steps down; UNC’s track & field and cross country team gets two new assistant coaches; and Chapel Hill releases a draft of a new town Land Use Management Ordinance (or LUMO for short).

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