Morning Briefing: When Does Burn Ban Start?

1. Weather: The National Weather Service expects a 40 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m. Following that, the high temperature today should reach about 77 degrees. Tonight, look for a low of roughly 55 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: The statewide outdoor burn ban goes into effect on May 1. Canton-Sixes Patch has more information on the burn ban and who you can contact if you have additional questions.

3. Happening Now: The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is still looking for the heavy set white male who allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl on Thursday. If you have any information that may lead to the suspect, please call 911 immediately.

4. Looking Ahead: Come back at 9 a.m. to see what crimes happened in Canton last week. If you want to catch up from weeks prior, check out the most recent Canton crime blotter.

5. On This Date in History: On April 29, 1770, famed British explorer James Cook is the first Westerner to arrive in Australia, when he makes landfall at a place he names Botany Bay. He also makes first contact with Australian aboriginal people on this date.