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

Your Weather Planner

Low pressure to the west continues to pull a lot of moisture into the Carolinas. Scattered to numerous showers along with a few storms will remain possible through Tuesday. Rain may be heavy, leading to the concern for flash flooding. Things may dry up by late morning Tuesday. However, scattered storms with downpours will be possible later in the afternoon and Wednesday.

Through the first half of this week, an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected for much of eastern North Carolina. Drier weather along with hotter temperatures are forecast by the end of the week.

Get the full forecast for areas across the state: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains

Today's Big Stories

1. Man charged in connection with wildfire that burned 1,300 acres in southeastern N.C.

The Sunset Road Fire in Brunswick County was started by a debris burn on private property, the North Carolina Forest Service said. It has grown to 1,331 acres and is 83% contained as of Monday.

2. $700 million biotechnology manufacturing plant expected to bring 400 jobs to N.C. town

Biotech company Genentech's plans for a new plant in the Wake County town of Holly Springs could inject millions of dollars in economic growth for the state, officials said. 

3. Black Lab continues tradition of entertaining Grasshoppers baseball crowds

The Greensboro Grasshoppers in 2006 introduced Miss Babe Ruth, a Labrador retriever that did a lot on the field, including taking baseballs to the umpire and fetching bats. Almost 20 years later, Miss Willie Mae Mays has stepped into the role. 

4. Apex small manufacturer feels tariffs, but adapts as needed

The business of sign making is more expensive because the goods needed, such as aluminum, cost more because of tariff wars. Hamid Lalani, owner of Mercury Signs, weighs how much of these costs to pass on to some of his 400 customers, including restaurants, school systems and companies at Research Triangle Park.

5. Trump signs order he promises will significantly reduce costs of drugs in U.S. 'almost immediately'

The move toward a “most favored nations" policy marks the president’s second attempt to address the issue after a similar order in his first term was met with fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry and ultimately faced legal challenges before being rescinded by former President Joe Biden.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • President Donald Trump travels to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
  • Menendez brothers hearing
  • National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund annual candlelight vigil, with the names of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in the past year read aloud
  • Court hearing for former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO on sex trafficking charges
While some who drink raw milk believe it has possible health benefits, others, including leaders with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, said it poses health risks and should be banned.