A handful of universities nationwide have encouraged international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration amid fear over another travel ban. North Carolina institutions say they're closely communicating with international students ahead of the administration transition.

Friday’s front will pass through mostly dry, but a few sprinkles can’t be ruled out, and the mountains will get some more light snow. Totals will be low for the most part, but up to three inches may accumulate in the highest elevations.

"The farther south you go, the more north you get" is a saying often applied to the state of Florida. And while it's typically referring to the politics, it's actually true for the population distribution as well.