In today’s news: OWASA officials urge Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents to think about water usage, amidst a major summer drought. Also: Orange County offers free box fans for residents battling the coming heat wave; state lawmakers finally reach a budget deal; Gov. Josh Stein creates a bipartisan committee on healthcare affordability; Chapel Hill continues the process of updating its land use management ordinance (LUMO); and Tar Heel baseball star Caden Glauber earns accolades for his performance both on and off the field.

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