North and South Bound Highway 52 between MOORE-RJR and WESTINGHOUSE ROAD is shut down because of a tractor trailer accident.
HAZMAT crews are on the scene.
Detours in place at the King Exit and the Rural Hall exit.
Act of terrorism? The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece was hit by a rocket this morning. The embassy was occupied at the time but no one was hurt. The shell landed on the third floor. It's the first major attack against a U.S. target in Greece since 1996. (usaradio.com)
Eight people were charged with impeding traffic during an Anti War Protest yesterday afternoon in Greensboro. Protesters gathered near the intersection of Elm and East Market streets then took their protest into the streets…blocking traffic. (wxii.com)
Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton have proposed the establishment of a broadly inclusive alternative Baptist movement to counter what they called a negative image of Baptists and to address poverty, the environment, and global conflicts. The Baptist Press reporting that Carter and Clinton will host a “Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant,” tentatively set for the end of January (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention were not invited to attend. (baptistpress.com)
So how’s your pastor coping with the pressures of job, family and congregation? A Canadian study recently compiled by Knox College and the University of Toronto revealed that members of the Clergy are struggling with major feelings of loneliness and exhaustion.
-Most clergy feel more like a CEO rather than a pastor.
-The study also found a “high” level of depression among clergy – double the rate found in the general population.
http://www.anglicanjournal.com/issues/2006/132/dec/10/article/clergy-struggling-with-identity-and-feelings-of-loneliness-exhaustion/
-This weekend on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ:
Jan Hinton, founder of “e pastor network.com” discusses how her website can help all members of the clergy.
High School Basketball:
-North Davidson over West Forsyth…88-66
-Woodland Baptist over Gospel Light…42-41
NFL Play-offs this weekend…
David Beckum…is coming to America? Beckum is like the Michael Jordon of World Soccer, has signed with the LA Galaxy major league soccer team. The deal worth $250 million dollars over 5 years…or a million dollars a week.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy…High 56
Tonight: Mostly cloudy…Low 45
The Weekend: Cloudy skies and mild with temperatures in the 60’s.
Martin Luther King Day Forecast:
Mostly cloudy and mild. Afternoon showers possible…High 65
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