thanksgiving

What is the White House turkey pardon all about?

Two very lucky turkeys get to avoid the dinner table for a podium at the White House today, thanks to the annual presidential turkey pardon. President Barack Obama will meet with Tater and Tot, both 18 weeks old and 40 pounds each, for the annual tradition for the eighth and final time. The history of the turkey pardon is unclear,…

The most-traveled city this Thanksgiving is…

Sin City is ranked as the number one destination for travelers this holiday weekend. According to the  AAA Thanksgiving Holiday Forecast, West Coast cities take up the majority of the top 10 spots this year, including San Diego, San Francisco, Anaheim and Seattle. An estimated 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving – an increase of 1…

USDA’s food safety tips for Thanksgiving

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. and as home cooks are making the largest meals they’ve cooked all year, we have some food safety tips to get you through the holiday. The USDA says do not wash your turkey, as doing so could cause bacteria…

Thanksgiving travel expected to be at 9-year high

(CNN) –  AAA is calling it the biggest Thanksgiving rush in years, as more than 48.7 million Americans are expected to take to the highways, skies and seas this holiday. It’s all thanks to the economy and consumer confidence. AAA says this year’s increase in travel would mark the eighth year of growth, boosting totals to the highest volume since 2007. Driving…

Black Friday deals leaked

Walmart, Target and Best Buy unveil their best deals

With Black Friday just two weeks away, retail giants Walmart, Target and Best Buy are rolling out their plans. The sales circulars for the major Black Friday destinations have been leaked and experts say that if you’re looking for good deals on technology, be sure to get out early on Black Friday to snag the best deals. Walmart and Target…

Banning Santa?

A New York School Principal has decided to remove any traces of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Pledge of Allegiance from her school. Find out how parents are reacting.