In today’s news: our “Top Stories of 2025” series begins with a look back at the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: the filing period ends for candidates running for office in 2026, with some high-profile Democratic primary races in store for Orange County; and Chapel Hill reopens the Homestead Skate Park after months of renovations. And in sports: Seth Trimble returns to the court to help UNC men’s basketball beat Ohio State; Tar Heel women’s basketball wraps up its non-conference slate with an easy win; Carolina wrestling suffers its first loss but also gets a road win over a higher-ranked opponent; and two more Tar Heel football players announce plans to transfer.

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