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. 

Your Weather Planner

A cold front will move across the state Thursday. Expect scattered showers with a small chance for a stray thunderstorm and gusty south winds.

Friday will be sunny and cool, with warming temperatures for the weekend. We won’t see any rain again until Monday.

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Today's Big Stories

1. Mecklenburg County sheriff responds to ICE on arrest of illegal immigrants

The agency said the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office did not honor active detainer warrants during the arrests. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden responded, saying they cannot honor the detainers unless they were signed by a judge.

2. Sports betting revenue taxes lead to big payout for N.C.

According to the N.C. State Lottery Commission, the state’s gross wagering revenue totals more than $713 million in the first year. With the 18% tax, the state is projected to receive more than $128 million in proceeds. 

3. Person rushed first responders with a weapon, shot and killed in Pinehurst, officials say

While crews were working on putting out a fire, a person came out of the home charging at first responders with a weapon, according to town officials. Police shot him and transported him to a hospital where he died.

4. Tying It Together: Do you trust North Carolina's election process?

Low faith and trust in elections is widespread, but North Carolina’s elections are more successful than many other states, according to a study from cross-partisan organization North Carolina Fair Safe and Secure Elections. Host Tim Boyum breaks down everything from the initial registration process, to rallies and challenges following the election.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • National Book Critics Circle Awards
  • Employment Situation of Veterans
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
  • Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims
  • NCAA Men’s Basketball - First Round begins
  • Court hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez
One couple is pushing back on the long-term effects of redlining – a discriminatory housing practice that denied loans or investments in certain neighborhoods because of the race or ethnicity of its residents. By putting homes in what’s called a perpetual purpose trust and taking just one quarter of the equity for themselves, they say a home can remain affordable forever.