1+ hour, 13+ min ago (418+ words) A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Related video above: Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Omaha, Nebraska Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas. The storm dumped more than 8 inches of snow on northern Iowa by Saturday morning, and at least that much was expected in Chicago, elsewhere in Illinois, and in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays of about an hour in the morning, according to FlightAware.com, as one of the busiest travel days cranked up…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (884+ words) Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday. On the same day as the nonprofit world's Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Consumer advocates say there are legitimate savings to be had but also chances to be misled by marketing that conveys a false sense of urgency. "People see "40% off" and assume it"s a once-in-a-lifetime steal, without recognizing that the underlying price may have been inflated or that the same itinerary was cheaper last month....

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (112+ words) Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and patchy light rain is possible in the Piedmont Triad during the day before gradual clearing develops Sunday evening. Search location by ZIP code Winter Weather Advisory for the North Carolina Mountains Sunday and patchy showers for the Piedmont, Nov. 29 Update Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and patchy light rain is possible in the Piedmont Triad during the day. Gradual clearing develops Sunday evening....

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (304+ words) A cold and wet morning commute is likely on Tuesday in the Piedmont Triad and Foothills. In the Mountains, another round of wintry mix is possible with a risk of icy travel. There will be at least two rounds of wintry weather for the Mountains and at least two chances of rain in the Foothills and Piedmont Triad during the work week The first weather system will bring a risk a chance of wintry mix to the Mountains on Sunday with a winter weather advisory in effect until noon for light freezing rain that may cause slippery spots on bridges and other elevated surfaces like steps, sidewalks and decks For more information on Sunday's weather please check out the story here.What to expect on Tuesday in North CarolinaA surface low pressure area develops on Monday night and will ride…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (432+ words) Timber Creek Trading Co. in Midway hosted several local vendors for a Small Business Saturday event. Owners say the event gives vendors a sales boost, customers unique goods, and everyone a chance to build connections. Small Business Saturday saw local vendors and customers come together at Timber Creek Trading Company in Midway in an event that emphasized the importance of community support and unique, handmade products. "This is just a day that we say, 'Hey, please come out and support us and help give back to the community,'" said Jennifer Driggers, co-owner of Timber Creek Trading Co. The Davidson County shop is stocked with a variety of products made by many different vendors. Driggers says collaborating with one another is especially important in this economic climate. "It's so hard with the rising prices of everything and us trying to get…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago (325+ words) Porch pirates can be real Grinches, stealing your presents before they make it under your tree. But there are ways you can make sure everything arrives safely. Colchester police get an increase in calls this time of year for thefts. "Keep an eye on your neighbors. If you see somebody around your property that looks suspicious or is not normally in that area, or somebody on your neighbor's property or your property, call the police," said Colchester police Sgt. Jeremy Wyskiel. "Get as much detail as you can, as far as what the person may be wearing and a description of them and the vehicle or if they're on a bike." There are things you can do to prevent someone from taking your gifts. "Surveillance cameras can very much assist an investigation," Wyskiel said. "If something is stolen, it can…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (541+ words) We've made it. The end of the year is upon us. As with every year, theaters will be filled with a sometimes cheerful mix of heady award hopefuls, mind-numbing but merry comedies, big box office blowouts and some out-of-left-field curveballs. A preview of just some of the other upcoming eclectic titles follows. Welcome back to your animatronic horror nightmare. Based on the bestselling video game, this sequel picks up where 2023's first movie left off, and it's safe to say there will be a whole slew of new mechanical baddies to contend with. Based on the graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg and derived from Middle Eastern folklore, this fable about a woman tested by her husband to see how faithful she can remain features Maika Monroe (It Follows), Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue) and the brat herself, Charli XCX. The…...

4+ hour, 13+ min ago (109+ words) Toys, bikes, electronics, and more for children ages 6 months to 13 years can be dropped off at several locations until Dec. 1. The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is starting its holiday programming with its Santa's Workshop Toy Drive. The city's parks and recreation department said it will accept donations of gently used and new toys for families in need as part of the Santa's Workshop Toy Drive. Dedicated volunteers carefully clean gently used toys, ensuring every gift is ready for a new home. Toys, bikes, electronics, and more for children age 6 months to 13 years can be dropped off at the following sites until Dec. 1:...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago (358+ words) Dr. Peter Bridgman, a retired neurologist who has cancer, is a man on a mission to get funding restored for federal agencies that are conducting cancer research. Bridgman, 72, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2013. Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow cancer that is treatable with infusion therapies. The Yarmouth resident said he is doing well and is thankful for the treatments that are keeping him alive, but he is concerned about the future of cancer research. Advanced cancer treatment options are under development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), but the federal agencies face funding cuts in the billions. "NIH and the NCI expected small cuts like five or 10 percent, but they were completely floored by the 37 percent cut to the NCI," Bridgman said. "Active research is going on and that might be curtailed....

6+ hour, 44+ min ago (776+ words) Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you're 45 or older, it's not too late to try. Having the highest levels of physical activity in midlife and late life was associated with a 41% and 45% lower risk of dementia, respectively, found the study that was published Nov. 19 in the journal JAMA Network Open. Midlife was defined as ages 45 to 64, while late life was ages 65 to 88. "This study shifts the conversation from 'exercise is good for the brain' to 'there may be key windows when exercise matters most for brain health,'" said Dr. Sanjula Singh, an instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School and principal investigator at the Brain Care Labs at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She wasn't involved in the study. A…...