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In today’s news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board considers staff cuts, and the state board of elections approves UNC’s new digital ID as acceptable for voting. Also: a court appearance for the woman accused of aiding Ramone Alston’s three-day escape last week; UNC and Chapel Hill town officials partner on housing; Pittsboro residents get new recycling carts; North Carolina Democrats say they’re energized ahead of the DNC; UNC field hockey is picked to finish second in the ACC; the nonconference schedule is out for Tar Heel women’s basketball; and UNC football’s new defensive coordinator looks for a rebound.

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