Good morning, North Carolina! Here's what you need to know today.

President Donald Trump will make the first official visit of his second term to North Carolina on Friday, traveling to the mountains to assess recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. He also plans to visit fire-torn Los Angeles and suggested that Democrats’ desire for aid to help the city to recover could provide leverage for Republicans as they seek to pass his domestic agenda.

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Patchy ice could affect the morning commute today. We’ll see varying amounts of clouds and sunshine across the state, with dry conditions and slightly warmer daytime temperatures. Weekend temperatures will reach typical afternoon highs for this time of year. The forecast is dry until Monday, when there’s a chance of rain.

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Around North Carolina

1. Former N.C. lawmaker Joe John dies after resignation

Joe John, a former North Carolina appeals court judge, state crime lab director and until this week a state House member, has died at age 85, his family announced Wednesday.

2. James Beard Awards names 15 N.C. semifinalists. Here are the bars, chefs and restaurants that made the list

The organization is celebrating its 35-year anniversary by adding three new categories for the beverage industry.

3. Police identify men killed in shootout with Raleigh police that left officer injured

The suspect killed was 70-year-old Antonio Rodrigues, and the other man killed, whom authorities described as a victim, was 73-year-old John Rowe, according to Raleigh police.

Around The Nation

1. House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

2. Snowfall totals across the Southeast

3. Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time high

Editor's Pick - Photos: Winter storm brings snow to eastern N.C. and beach

Road crews typically plow sand off roads at the Outer Banks, but were instead plowing snow Wednesday. Take a look at the winter weather photos from the Spectrum News 1 team and viewers.