Morning Briefing: New Business Ribbon Cutting

1. Weather: Expect a high of 74 degrees today, with light winds throughout the day. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will dip to 53 degrees tonight, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Thursday.

2. In Case You Missed It: The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney took place last night. Check out this article for a recap of the town hall debate or to leave your thoughts on the stances the candidates took and who did the best.

3. Happening Now: The Cherokee County Animal Shelter needs your help! Chihuahuas Dino and Max are inseparable and are looking to go to a forever home together. Can you be their new foster mommy or daddy?

4. Looking Ahead: The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting for one of the county's newest businesses later this week. Find out all the details at 10 a.m.

5. On This Date in History: On Oct. 17, 1931, notorious gangster Al Capone was put away on five counts of tax evasion. Capone's conviction was aided in large part by the efforts of Eliot Ness and his "Untouchables."