Pittsboro, NC – On November 25, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office held its 18th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive for senior residents and families in need across Chatham County. For nearly two decades, deputies have reached out to local businesses to…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I explained in a column many years ago. One reason is that it is one of the very few days we have saved just for families and…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first…
Raleigh, NC – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. Thanksgiving Travel NCDOT is suspending most construction activity along its major highways to keep lanes open for those traveling for Thanksgiving. The work along…
By Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper moved North Carolina backward in economic reopening in another virtual news conference that shut out conservative publications. Cooper tightened restrictions on indoor mass gatherings, dropping the maximum allowed gatherings from 25…
On Tuesday, Walmart announced that it has made the decision to close Walmart stores on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, this year. Sam’s Club locations will also be closed again this year on this day. “We know this has been a…
by Mark Stinson Silk Hope, NC – With all the department stores jumping on the Christmas holiday selling train lots of people have forgotten about the importance of Thanksgiving. I have found you have to be thankful and grateful first…