Good morning, Dover.

AAA reported that Delaware's average gas price has risen to $3.13 with little change expected through Thanksgiving.

The agency projects that about 218,000 people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday period—defined as Tuesday before to Monday after Thanksgiving—and advises drivers to avoid heavy traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons as well as later on Sunday, November 30th.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety launched its statewide winter holiday road safety campaign on Wednesday—aiming to reduce crashes during one of the busiest travel periods.

The campaign returned the Sober Rides ride-share voucher program that offers up to $20 in vouchers for rides on Thanksgiving Eve—helping drivers avoid impaired driving.

Blood Bank of Delmarva is urging community members to donate blood this holiday season as the local supply remains at only a four-day level, which is below the ideal seven-day target.

Donors who give blood between Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 will receive a festive long-sleeved shirt—helping rebuild the inventory before Thanksgiving.

Delawareans can lace up their skates at several indoor rinks in New Castle County or try outdoor skating on the Delaware riverfront this holiday season—options include affordable public sessions with skate rentals and varied time slots for every skill level.

Centers like Fred Rust Ice Arena and Dover Skating Center offer convenient opportunities for families to enjoy a wintry pastime.

Delaware high school football games on November 21 showed Middletown beat Appoquinimink 28—20 and Salesianum defeated Smyrna 43—20.

Salesianum will play Middletown in the championship game at 7 p.m. next Friday at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium.

Delaware State and South Carolina State, both with 8-3 records, are set to face off today at 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium in Dover; the game will be broadcast on ESPN-plus & each team is led by head coaches DeSean Jackson and Chennis.

On November 22, Delaware football lost 52-14 to Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem—Wake Forest scored on its first five possessions while Delaware struggled to move the ball.

The Blue Hens will face Texas-El Paso on November 29 at Delaware Stadium.

Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K

9 AM — Rail Haus - Beer Garden — Cost varies — Participate in a festive 5K to burn off Thanksgiving turkey and support a local nonprofit.

One Night: Christmas Youth Service

11:00 PM - 1:30 AM — Calvary Church — Free entry — Engaging monthly youth service for students in grades 6-12 with a festive Christmas theme.

Dover Delaware Women's Connection Program and Breakfast Buffet

9:30 - 11:30 AM — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 inclusive — Attend a breakfast buffet with a guest speaker and music, supporting a good cause.