Good morning. It’s Monday, August 17th, and this is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The News & Observer. Today’s high will be around 85 degrees with a cool overnight low in the mid-60s. In fact, look for highs in the mid-80s with occasional rain throughout the week. In our top story: The Faculty Executive Committee at U-N-C-Chapel Hill has called a special meeting for 5 pm today to discuss the rising number of coronavirus cases on campus in the first week of classes.