An Iraqi court on Sunday handed former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein a death sentence for crimes against humanity. Hussein two other defendants were found guilty for their roles in a bloody 1982 crackdown in the Shiite town of Dujail in Iraq. President Bush has hailed the conviction of Saddam Hussein as a milestone in Iraq. (USA RADIO NEWS)
Reverend Ted Haggard calls himself "a deceiver and a liar" and says, "I am guilty of sexual immorality." Those allegations have led to Haggard's resignation as president of the National Association of Evangelicals and his dismissal Saturday as senior pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (CNN / AGAPE PRESS)
James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of three pastors named Sunday to counsel Haggard and his family, issued a statement over the weekend saying that he was "heartsick" upon learning of Haggard's admissions.
More conversation on the Haggard situation on today’s Focus on The Family broadcast…tonight at 9 on WBFJ.
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With the latest blast of cold weather…ski season has officially started in the mountains of North Carolina. The Cat-a-loo-chee Ski Area near MAGGIE VALLEY opened Saturday as cool weather inspired managers to crank up their snow-making machine. Cataloochee will only be open on the weekends for now. (AP)
Don’t forget to go out and vote tomorrow…
Mid-term elections…this coming Tuesday, November 7th
Questions? Check out the NC Board of Elections link on our WBFJ News Blog at wbfj.fm. www.sboe.state.nc.us FYI: An estimated 40 million Americans did NOT vote in 2004.
Sports:
-The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have climbed to 18th in the AP’s latest college football poll with a (21-14) victory over Boston College on Saturday.
The Great Stocking Stuff with Salvation Army and WBFJ starts today!
WBFJ staff will be at 3 Chick-Fil-A locations today handing out ‘Stockings’
Breakfast (Tami + Verne) Chick-Fil-A at Thruway Shoppng Center
Lunch (Darren + Kurt) Chick-Fil-A at Friendly Center
Supper (John + Bonnie) Chick-Fil-A on Main Street in High Point
Details about the Great Stocking Stuff on our website…wbfj.fm.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High near 60
Tonight: Increasing clouds…Low 40
Tuesday: (Election Day) Rain mainly during the afternoon…High 57
Looking ahead:
Warmer by the end of the week…Sunny and 72 on Thursday
