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In today’s news: Carrboro names a new fire chief; the Chapel Hill Town Council will hear from residents on the proposed “Housing Choices” initiative to promote density in some existing neighborhoods; Chatham County Commissioners consider a new position to help preserve the Haw River; five kids are arrested after a prank gone wrong in Siler City; Habitat for Humanity celebrates the launch of Weavers Grove, a new mixed-income housing community; UNC baseball gets an ACC tournament win; eight Tar Heel athletes earn academic honors; and the Carolina Hurricanes prep for a must-win game.

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