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In today’s news: more candidates file to run for local office, Progressive Democrats of Orange County declare victory, UNC students react to the university’s new free-tuition plan for lower-income families, state lawmakers consider legalizing casinos, a local lawmaker throws cold water on an attention-grabbing education bill, PORCH names its new executive director, UNC men’s soccer gets a new assistant coach, Bubba Cunningham gets a new leadership position, and a former Tar Heel football star receives a big honor for his classroom success.

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