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In today’s news: the CHCCS board approves 81 staff cuts to address a budget shortfall, and Orange County makes three arrests in a March 3 murder. Also: authorities arrest the sister of the convict who escaped custody for three days last week; a Carrboro cafe temporarily closes after an appliance fire; Pittsboro residents get new recycling carts; UNC men’s soccer opens its season, while the Tar Heel women have their home opener; and Carolina football coach Mack Brown discusses his team’s chances, a week out from their season opener.

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