Many grocery store chains will be open for Thanksgiving Day, but with plans to shorten their hours and close early to give employees time with friends and family. Some popular chains — including Trader Joes,

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Here’s a list of which grocery stores in the Raleigh area are open and closed on Thanksgiving. Food Lion stores in North Carolina are open on Thanksgiving, but closing hours vary. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com Carlie C’s: Stores close at 3 p.m.

Here’s a list of the grocery stores in the Charlotte area that are open (and those that are closed) on Thanksgiving Day. Food Lion: All locations are open, but closing times vary. Check when the store nearest you closes at stores.foodlion.com/nc. Harris Teeter: Locations close at 2 p.m. Lowes Foods: Stores close at 4 p.m.

Giant Food: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most pharmacies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Giant’s two 24-hour pharmacies (Bethesda and Catonsville) will close at 4 p.m. Gas stations close at 4 p.m. Giant pickup closes at 4 p.m. Find local hours here.

Here's an overview on what restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores will be open or closed on Thanksgiving this year.

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