In today’s news: a positive update on a dog named Mr. Pickles, who’s captivated social media since being rescued last month. Also: the latest on Chapel Hill’s budget talks, a new president for UNC Hospitals, and strategies for state and national Democrats heading into the November midterm. And in sports: the schedule is out for UNC baseball in this weekend’s NCAA Super Regional; three Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors; single-game tickets go on sale for UNC football; two local high school teams win state championships; and the Carolina Hurricanes take a loss in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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