Thanksgiving Coverage

Colorado Springs church carries on Club Q tradition, hosts Thanksgiving dinner for community

The deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado left a hole in the community for the holiday. For the last decade, Club Q hosted a community Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who needed a meal, or simply somewhere to spend the day. This year, the Pikes Peak Metropolitan Community Church is keeping the tradition alive.

73 years later, thankfulness and gratitude remain after a hunting accident

Thanksgiving Day 73 years ago, a day etched in the memories of two men from Kinston.

Free Thanksgiving meals offered to those in need in Raleigh

Local groups across the Triangle work each Thanksgiving to help feed those who might otherwise not have a meal.

Durham Rescue Mission hosts 48th annual community dinner

Durham Rescue Mission served its annual Community Dinner on Thursday - and it meant prepping 150 turkeys for 2,389 Thanksgiving meals served.

Durham Rescue Mission hosts Thanksgiving lunch, carnival games and prizes for families

Volunteers spent their Thanksgiving morning preparing a meal for thousands.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter and Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham Rescue Mission will serve thousands on Thanksgiving

Volunteers are spending their Thanksgiving morning preparing dinner for thousands.

96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs on WRAL

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The parade will air on WRAL and stream on Peacock.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Travelers pack Triangle roads headed to their Thanksgiving destinations

In the air or on the road. It's one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Dancers from Fuquay-Varina to be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

A group of dancers from a studio in Fuquay-Varina will be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade participants making final preparations

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs at 9 a.m. ET Thursday on WRAL.

WRAL 5 On Your Side: Staying healthy during the holidays

COVID, RSV and the flu: WRAL 5 On Your Side shares three easy ways to stay healthy this holiday season.

Best ways to stay healthy this holiday from an infectious disease expert

Hospitals throughout the Triangle are seeing a rare surge of respiratory viruses including the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

National Dog Show hosted by Purina celebrates 21st annual Thanksgiving show

The National Dog Show hosted by Purina will have its 21st annual Thanksgiving show at noon. WRAL will be streaming the dog show Thursday at noon.

Millions of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving holiday

U.S. leaders are expecting more than 2 million flyers each day this week.

RDU prepares for busiest day of Thanksgiving week so far

Today and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving at RDU International Airport. RDU expects over 55 thousand people to travel through the airport today, so officials are advising passengers to give themselves plenty of time and get here early.

Thanksgiving celebration at Fort Bragg

Thanksgiving is coming a couple of days early for soldiers at Fort Bragg. A Thanksgiving meal was served Tuesday at all nine dining facilities on Post - to soldiers and their families.

Thanksgiving comes early for Fort Bragg soldiers and their families

Thanksgiving is coming a couple of days early for our soldiers at Fort Bragg.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

RDU prepares for busiest week since 2019, gives tips to passengers

As RDU prepares for a record-breaking number of people passing through Thanksgiving week, TSA officials share some tips to help you get to your flight quickly and on time.

Carolina Hurricanes deliver 1,250 turkey breast to families in NC

The Carolina Hurricanes will be delivering turkey to Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

Robert Furges, WRAL contributor

RDU advises passengers to follow guidelines, prepare for busiest week on record

As RDU expects to see an estimated 332,950 passengers Thanksgiving week, officials advise passengers to come prepared and follow these tips to ensure a quick and easy trip.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL Multiplatform Producer

Durham Rescue Mission to prepare for their 48th annual community Thanksgiving dinner

The Durham Rescue Mission is preparing for a large community gathering this Thursday. 150 turkeys are being prepared for their 48th annual community Thanksgiving dinner

Robert Furges, WRAL contributor

RDU update on crowds expected Thanksgiving weekend, busiest travel days

The demand for travel is high. Anyone catching a flight for the Thanksgiving holiday is advised to prepare for packed terminals, long TSA lines and possible disruptions.

Busiest holiday shopping season since pandemic

This year's holiday shopping season is expected to be the busiest one since the pandemic. The National Retail Federation said they still expect this weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to be the busiest shopping days. More people are expected to shop in person than online, now that covid restrictions are over.

Gas prices dropping, remain historic high for Thanksgiving

People driving for Thanksgiving should expect the highest Thanksgiving Day gas prices ever.

Record Thanksgiving gas prices this year, but more Americans traveling

According to GasBuddy, gas is nearly 30 cents higher than it was last year

WRAL Staff