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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
Facing falling consumer confidence and widespread concern about inflation, President Donald Trump said a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package shows his policies are lowering prices.
Though it is too early for a precise holiday forecast, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall across most of North Carolina during Thanksgiving week.
Check out the list of top grocery deals valid Nov. 5-11 at multiple Raleigh, NC area stores! Although there are a number of sales for Thanksgiving dinner ingredients this week, most stores have not yet started their turkey sales (although a few have). The majority of turkey sales should start next week on Nov. 12.
The first night of Hanukkah only falls on Christmas Day every 29 years on average.
Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador
Zebulon police arrested Jason Linwood Hedges on Friday, accusing him of shooting and killing 55-year-old Robert Cummings on Thanksgiving Day. Police also arrested Armond Ledbetter, who is charged with accessory after the fact.
A Banner Elk woman reflects on her survival of Hurricane Helene's devastation, finding grief and gratitude as she celebrates Thanksgiving with family.
The Raleigh Rescue Mission and the Durham Rescue Mission were hard at work on Thanksgiving feeding thousands of neighbors in need.
Watch runners take off at Raleigh's annual Thanksgiving turkey trot.
I'm thankful that many teenagers say "queer" with pride. In my youth, the same word was associated with terrible, torturous, and bullying experiences.
Volunteers at the Durham Rescue Mission cook and serve Thanksgiving meals.
Before you prepare the big meal for Thanksgiving, you'll want to watch out for illnesses linked to recalled foods. A select brand of ground beef and organic carrots are being recalled by the FDA.
A record-breaking numbers of travelers expected for this Thanksgiving.
Ellen Shumaker, a food safety expert at North Carolina State University, explains your refrigerator is one of the most important tools in avoiding the unwanted party guest: harmful bacteria.
Since the crew of Skylab 4 first celebrated Thanksgiving 1973 in low Earth orbit, NASA has tried to provide holiday favorites, but even as food preparation science has improved, the taste just hasn't.
Millions of people are expected to drive and fly to their Thanksgiving destinations Wednesday. We're already seeing crowds start to form at RDU Wednesday morning.
It's one of the busiest travel times of the year, and we're here to help guide you through any weather troubles.
Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist
Bonds formed in training provide family feel for Marines far from home at the holidays.
For many of us, November and December are packed with fabulous family meals. Also packed: Our fridges and freezers. How do you make room for everything? As Consumer Reports explains, it all starts with a good strategy and planning ahead of time.
Consumer Reports
The National Dog Show airs at noon on Thanksgivng Day on NBC. Here's a preview of what to expect.
Cooks at Fort Liberty woke up early and worked hours Tuesday to prepare a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings to feed thousands of soldiers.
Wondering how to cook a turkey well this Thanksgiving? If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.
