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

Your Weather Planner

We'll have clearing skies and it will be pleasant tonight with lows in the 50s. It will also be breezy at times.

Much drier air is coming to the region, and that will make for great weather Thursday and Friday. Look for pleasant afternoons, cool mornings and low humidity.

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

Today's Big Stories

1. Caught on video: PGA champ's son stands for the first time at Quail Hollow's 18th green

Scottie wasn't the only Scheffler to take the spotlight during the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte over the weekend. The PGA champion golfer's son, Bennett Scheffler, stood for what appeared to be the first time while on the 18th green.

2. N.C. animal shelter extends quarantine after disease exposure

An animal shelter in western North Carolina remains under quarantine after being exposed to canine influenza and distemper, officials said. Transylvania County Animal Services says it will extend the quarantine period that was previously expected to last two weeks.

3. Wake Tech offers free financial program as student loan repayments return

As the U.S. Department of Education is restarting student loan payments for the first time in about five years, Wake Technical Community College is offering resources for its students, including wellness services, laptop help, a food pantry and coaches to help with study skills. North Carolina has 1.3 million borrowers, with the average student loan around $39,000. 

4. 82nd Airborne honors fallen soldiers in memorial

Five new names were added to the monuments at the All American Museum during a commemoration at Fort Bragg. Every year during the 82nd Airborne Division celebration known as All American Week, a poignant ceremony pays tribute to all the men and women who lost their lives while serving.

5. Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville

The deals with the two cities calling for an overhaul of their police departments followed the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that sparked nationwide racial injustice protests in summer 2020. The Trump administration also announced it was retracting the findings of Justice Department investigations into six other police departments that the Biden administration had accused of civil rights violations.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs at 8 p.m.
  • The ACC baseball tournament continues at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park
  • President Donald Trump holds gala dinner for meme coin purchasers
  • 11th annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., campaign raising money and awareness for children living in poverty
  • Unemployment insurance weekly claims report
  • U.S. Supreme Court convenes for a public non-argument session
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