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In today’s news: vendors and customers at the Buckhorn Flea Market wonder what’s next as development threatens to take over their space. Also: a string of vehicle break-ins at UNC; three veto overrides and several proposed state constitutional amendments in Raleigh; childcare centers in the balance as lawmakers talk funding; an ongoing dispute over ballot access in North Carolina; an upcoming community chat on PFAS “forever” chemicals in Chapel Hill; a $350 million investment in a local tech company; a milestone anniversary for Chapel Hill Transit; a film shoot on the UNC campus; a major award for a future Tar Heel lacrosse star; a top-ten finish (again) for Carolina sports; and high honors (again) for Tar Heel baseball star Vance Honeycutt.

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