Good morning. It’s Wednesday, July 8th, and this is your briefing from Moneen Daley for The News & Observer. Today will have a high of 84 degrees with a chance of thunderstorms. In our top story: North Carolinians no longer need a doctor’s referral to get a coronavirus test. Until now, a referral has been required. But the state issued new orders to make it easier for people to get tested and for the state to track the results.