Tropical Storm Ernesto not causing any major problems in the Triad…
just some wind and steady rain.
-Ernesto made landfall near Long Beach late last night with 70 mph winds…just under Category One Hurricane status.
-The National Weather Service saying that seven inches of rain was recorded in Onslow County. More than eight inches of rain has fallen in Wilmington
-Tropical Storm Ernesto tracking north into Virginia today.
-A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon for Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties. (weather.com)
Iran defied a U.N. deadline yesterday saying that it would not be "bullied" into giving up the right to use nuclear technology. Thursday was the international deadline for Iran to stop enriching uranium. The fear is that Iran will use the uranium to develop nuclear weapons. (AP / USA radio news)
A Memorial Service for Dr Mark Corts will be held Saturday morning at 10am at Calvary Baptist Church.
-Dr Mark Corts, former senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday evening. He was 68.
- Today: The worship center at Calvary Baptist Church will be open to family and friends for a viewing from 9am to 7 pm.
-Also, No classes today for students at Calvary Baptist Day school.
The Share Life broadcast (started by Dr Corts) can be heard Sunday mornings at 11am on Your Family Station…WBFJ.
To learn more about Dr. Corts' Legacy of Faith, click here.
www.calvarynow.com
Lower gas prices on the way! Gasoline prices should keep falling.
One analyst saying that gas prices should be closer to $2 than $3 come Thanksgiving. Triple A saying that gas prices will likely drop 10 cents a gallon after Labor Day. The nationwide average for gas is around $2.84.
Sports:
Andre Agassi advances at the US Open…
Agassi playing in his final pro tennis tournament…
beating eighth-seeded Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus.
John Kasey lifting the Panthers over the Steelers…15-13 in their final pre-season game.
Warthogs last home game tonight…fireworks after the game.
Your opportunity to go to the final home game at Ernie Shore Field at 8:40…Beat the Boss on WBFJ.
Weird News:
Bartender Gets $10,000 Tip On $26 Tab "We'd just talk across the bar he's a really nice guy. I hope he comes back in so I can tell him thank you, because the other day I was kind of dumbfounded." (The Associated Press) - August 31, 2006
Nepal Boy Claims to Be Shortest in World 14-year-old Nepal boy waiting on the Guinness Book of World Records…
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You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
Traffic and Weather every 15 minutes –weekday mornings-on WBFJ ___________________________________________
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Windy. Showers and thunderstorms…High near 70
Tonight: A slight chance of a thunderstorm…Low 62
The Weekend: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and
thunderstorms possible in the afternoon…High near 80
Labor Day (Monday): Mostly sunny. A thunderstorm possible…High 83
Extra credit reading for the weekend:
Is your job on the list???
TOP 50 Jobs
MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/top50/index.html
Congrats: Winners on the WBFJ Morning Show
Emily Hayworth (turns 20 on Saturday in HP) takes the cake...WBFJ / Ketchie Creek Birthday Bundle
Barbara (K-Ville) going to the WS Warthogs
Nicole (Yadkinville) The WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A NUGGET winner
-Music from Salvador
-Milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
FYI: The WBFJ Heavenly Layered Cake contest...
Deadline to enter is today...midnight Friday night
Look for the 'cake' link at www.wbfj.fm
Have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend!
