As President Trump takes office, voters in the key swing states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina spoke with ABC News about what they hope Trump does over the next four years, and their hopes for America in that time.

The Trump administration approach to higher education will be especially important to North Carolina. The University of North Carolina System of 16 universities is among the best in the nation. The state’s private universities, led by Duke and Wake Forest, are key contributors to the state’s workforce and economy.

Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based gas and convenience store with a loyal fan following, has plotted two more North Carolina stores on the map, and those are in Johnston County.

Thousands remain without a home after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina nearly four months ago.

President Donald Trump revealed which of the living presidents he'd call for advice. At both his inauguration and President Jimmy Carter's funeral, Trump came face-to-face with former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and also Joe Biden, who joined the ex-presidents club on Monday.

Orders pulled back approval of new wind leases, lifted restrictions on resource extraction and cut off money dedicated to electric vehicle charging. Their legality may be challenged, but climate advocates are preparing for the worst.

Roberto Minuta, a member of the Oath Keepers militia with New Jersey ties, was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Pam Scaggs has been promoted to the position of city clerk for Kannapolis following the retirement of Bridgette Bell who retired at the end of December after 30 years. As clerk she will be the primary public records custodian for the city.

There are at least a dozen talented tennis players from The Bahamas who have received athletic scholarships and who are contributing to their respective collegiate tennis teams.

Climate change is in the headlines. From the chill of northern Alaska to the heat of Arizona, here are the coldest and warmest cities in each U.S. state.

A third generation in the Polacek family is taking the role as JWF Industries president. William C. “Will” Polacek II said he first started familiarizing himself with the family business as a 14-year-old summer intern in 2004.