Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 29th. This is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The News & Observer. Today will be rainy with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 58. In our top story: North Carolina residents who can’t afford their rent won’t be evicted if tenants provide a sworn statement to their landlords about their circumstances. Governor Roy Cooper announced an order that will keep the state’s housing protections in line with federal guidelines.