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In today’s news: UNC reportedly dismisses a professor who rose alarms about his classes being secretly recorded. Also: state officials take the next steps on the future of 828 MLK Boulevard, the current home of Chapel Hill police headquarters; State Treasurer Dale Folwell becomes the subject of an investigation; the State Senate approves medical marijuana (again) and considers three new state constitutional amendments; a new candidate files for Carrboro Town Council; Orange County Commissioners approve a $300 million school bond referendum; officials dedicate a bench in honor of a local advocate; organizers gear up for this year’s EnoFest; and UNC long-distance runner Parker Wolfe wins a pair of major honors.

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