In today’s news: the Triangle is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with multiple school closings and delays across the area. Also: newly elected officials take their oaths of office in Chapel Hill and Carrboro; the filing process continues for candidates in the 2026 midterm; a judge blocks Gov. Josh Stein’s effort to reduce Medicaid payouts amidst the ongoing state budget impasse; Chapel Hill and Carrboro gear up for this year’s Holiday Parade; UNC women’s basketball falls at Texas in the ACC-SEC Challenge; Carolina volleyball gets a win in the first round of the NCAA tournament; and UNC football loses a star to the transfer portal – but gains 39 highly-touted incoming freshmen.
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