Thanksgiving

North Carolina ranks second in the country for turkeys raised and first in the country for pounds of turkey produced.

The Trump Administration has implemented tariffs on a sweeping array of products, many of which like steel and aluminum play a role in farming.

On Thursday and Friday, tune into WUNC for special holiday programming, which include The Splendid Table's Turkey Confidential, Horn of Plenty and Radiolab's The Turducken.

Raleigh Fire Department officials are warning folks to take precautions with Thanksgiving cooking this week by demonstrating what happens when a turkey gets dropped into a fryer with extremely hot oil.

Since 2018, Cooper has pardoned a pair of North Carolina turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving each year. It's similar to an event held at the White House.

Community colleges and universities are raising money and collecting donations for their food pantries.

Officials with AAA expect 1.5 million North Carolinians to travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thursday through Sunday, WUNC will offer special programming for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his wife are expected to join the Bidens on Monday during their visit to Fort Bragg.

Students in a North Carolina school system will have the entire week of Thanksgiving off to support students and staff members’ mental health and wellness, the district has announced.