Good evening, North Carolina. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories we're following and your weather outlook. 

Your Weather Planner

Skies cloud up overnight, then we have a chance for showers and thunderstorms late Thursday. A few severe storms are possible with damaging winds. We'll see a few showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon as well.

The weekend weather picture continues to be questionable. Some models forecast a wet weekend while others keep us mostly dry.

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

Today's Big Stories

1. How Trump is affecting N.C.’s electric vehicle industry

The state has become a hub of the electric vehicle industry, with companies such as Toyota and VinFast building plants here. But under the Trump administration, the EV industry in the U.S. suddenly is facing some big bumps in the road.

2. Republican concedes long-unsettled N.C. court election to Democratic incumbent

Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded last November's election for a state Supreme Court seat to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs on Wednesday, two days after a federal judge ruled that thousands of ballots challenged by Griffin must remain in the final tally.

3. N.C. animal shelter under quarantine due to disease exposure

Transylvania County Animal Services said it will not accept any canine surrenders or adoptions for at least two weeks. 

4. Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating conclave hasn't elected pope in first vote

Cardinals took just one round of voting Wednesday evening. After failing to find a winner on the first ballot, they retired for the night and will return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning to try to find a successor to Pope Francis.

5. Tying it Together: RNC Chair Michael Whatley on FEMA review efforts, Trump's first 100 days

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, the North Carolina native was just appointed to a FEMA Review Council, talks about that panel’s efforts and President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • The Carolina Hurricanes face the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. in Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in Washington, D.C.
  • Russian unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine
  • 60th Academy of Country Music Awards
  • Tony Awards hosts press event with this year's nominees
  • Strong World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees announced
Dozens gathered Tuesday at a Concord church for the 40th annual North Carolina Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony. The names on the North Carolina Honor Roll, which lists fallen officers dating to 1804, were read aloud, and the names of eight more officers killed while serving in 2024 were added.