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In today’s news: the Tar Heel community (and beyond) says goodbye to Eric Montross, who passed away Sunday at 52. Also: the Orange County School Board names Dr. Danielle Jones as the district’s next superintendent, effective February 1; North Carolina Democrats say the casino issue may give them an opening for 2024 success; UNC women’s basketball rises and UNC men’s basketball falls in this week’s national rankings; and four Tar Heel women’s lacrosse players earn preseason honors.

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