In today’s news: Orange County marks National EMS Week with a reunion of cardiac arrest survivors and the people who helped save them. Also: local and state officials continue budget talks; U.S. Senator Thom Tillis’ approval rating sinks ahead of the 2026 midterm; a pair of UNC graduates get a major honor from the UNC system; Tar Heel baseball gears up for Boston College in Friday’s ACC quarterfinal; UNC women’s lacrosse gets ready for the NCAA Final Four; and a Tar Heel golf star makes his pro debut.

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