The first day of winter arrives this week, marked by the solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, and happens when the Northern Hemisphere is pointing away from the sun.
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With winter approaching, Ukraine prepares to fight on frozen ground
The coming winter may provide Ukraine with more opportunities to retake land from Russia, Western military analysts say. It will also bring a change in battlefield tactics.
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are bracing for several more inches of snow
Heavy snow rolled through Tennessee and Kentucky on Thursday, and was expected to hit several states across the northeast next.
It's the shortest day of the year. Things can only get brighter from here
Tuesday is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. That means from now till June, each day will be a little bit longer — and brighter. Here are some ways you can celebrate the season.
In Banner Elk, a winning woolly worm makes winter weather predictions
Since 1978, a festival in North Carolina's High Country has touted being able to predict the severity of winter weather.
And it all comes down to a winning worm.
Opinion: Olympic Flame Of Suffering
With the Winter Olympics set for next year, NPR's Scott Simon talks about the push by some human rights groups to move the games out of Beijing.
Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom
Ski areas are seeing record sales of season passes as people look for outdoor exercise this winter. Most are requiring masks, limiting lodge use, and making people put their boots on at their cars.
From Allergies To Declining Business, Warming Winters Affect Everyday Life
For many parts of the United States this winter has been one of the warmest on record. People around the country are feeling the effects of it.
Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm
As a winter storm heads towards North Carolina this weekend, Governor Roy Cooper is urging residents to be prepared.
Carolina Curious: How Does NCDOT Prioritize Clearing Snowy Roads?
As the Triad prepares for potentially heavy snow this weekend, people at the North Carolina Department of Transportation are getting ready too.