Good evening, North Carolina. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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It will be warm and humid across N.C. overnight. A few showers are possible around Wilmington. The best zone for storms Wednesday will be across western North Carolina. Although, all areas could see some activity develop. 

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1. A third of N.C. school districts have reversed course to require masks

As of Tuesday, 89 of North Carolina’s 115 school districts require masks indoors, following guidelines from the state Department of Health and Human Services. That means the vast majority of K-12 students in public schools are now under mask mandates.

2. Teen informs peers about e-cigarette use following JUUL lawsuit in N.C.

JUUL reached a $40 million settlement with the state of North Carolina in July after the e-cigarrete giant was accused of false marketing and marketing towards kids. One teen advocate says she’s working to teach her peers safe practices.

3. Sixth-generation farmer loses entire crop due to Fred impacts

Bill Holbrook is the latest in a long line – six generations worth – of farmers at Cold Mountain Farm. Tropical Storm Fred drowned his entire crop last week, evoking memories of the 2004 hurricane season.

4. Officials: Durham woman dies after 90-foot fall at Pilot Mountain

Emergency workers say the woman was close to the knob of Pilot Mountain when she fell Monday afternoon.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

• President Biden meets with private sector leaders to discuss improving the nation's cybersecurity
• President Biden receives an update on Afghanistan
• Vice President Harris visits Vietnam
• Sentencing of man who pleaded guilty in conspiracy to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
• One hundredth anniversary of Germany and the U.S. signing the peace treaty after World War I