The governor says the president's visit today is a positive signal. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina’s Democratic governor said President Donald Trump’s visit to the western part of the state today is a positive signal. Gov. Josh Stein said Trump assured him he will not forget the state.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is planning to meet President Donald Trump at Asheville Regional Airport during the president's Jan. 24 visit to WNC.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Governor Bill Lee is joining President Donald Trump on his trip to Asheville, North Carolina Friday morning.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state emergency officials gave an update on winter storm preparations happening across the state. According to Stein and state officials, most of the snow will be seen along North Carolina's coastline and eastern counties.

Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first second term trip. Follow along for live updates.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced measures to protect reproductive health care providers and patients via a new executive order.

A winter storm warning starts at 5 p.m. for parts of Eastern North Carolina, with the heaviest snow expected across the Outer Banks, state officials said Tuesday. Stein said “the main thing is we want folks to stay home” with supplies they need.

North Carolina's governor says President Donald Trump's planned visit to the mountains on Friday is "very good news" for a region.

Gov. Josh Stein called President Donald Trump's visit to North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 24, "very good news for the people of Western North Carolina."

Gov. Josh Stein and North Carolina emergency officials give update on winter storm preparations

During his visit on Friday, President Trump is scheduled to tour areas hit by Helene and get updates on recovery efforts.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit western North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 24, according to Governor Josh Stein. President Trump mentioned North Carolina by name in his inaugural address on Monday, criticizing the federal response after Hurricane Helene.