Many stores and restaurants in central Ohio are closed on Thanksgiving, while a few businesses are open with varying hours, including Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Whole Foods Market, Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, Cabela's, CVS, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Burger King, Dunkin', McDonald's, and Starbucks.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking the public for help in naming their new baby elephant, who is the second calf born at the zoo in one year and is currently thriving and meeting all developmental milestones.