Good morning. It’s Thursday, December 17th. This is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The News & Observer. Yesterday’s rain will move out of the area, leaving cloudy skies and some warmer temperatures. There will be a high of 51 and a low of 34. In our top story: North Carolina’s largest school system is suspending in-person classes after students return from winter break. Wake County approved a plan that will move all students to online classes through the middle of January.