A memorial fund has been set up for the family of a fallen WS Police officer killed in the line of duty last Friday. Sgt. Howard Plouff (Pluff) was shot after responding to a call at the Red Rooster nightclub on Jonestown Road last Friday morning. Plouff is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two children -- ages 9 and 11.
-A viewing will be held today from 5-9 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church on Kinnamon Road in Clemmons. Over flow parking will be available at Agapa Faith Church and River Oaks Community Church.
-A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning (at 11 a.m.) at the same church.
Police are still investigating the shooting. If you have any information about the case you are urged to call the Winston-Salem Police Department (773-7700)
or Crimestoppers (727-2800).
-Donations for the Sgt. Howard Plouff Memorial Fund can be made at area Wachovia Bank locations. Donations will be collected by the N.C. Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association:
http://www.sspba.org/foundation.htm
The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers Sgt. Howard Plouff:
http://www.odmp.org/officer.php?oid=18723
Gas prices up again: The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in the US jumped nearly 13 cents in the last two weeks and could go higher.
http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=1&storyid=1122
New York City bracing for more winter weather.
Two feet of snow has blanketed the upper Mid-west over the weekend.
200 flights at Chicago's O'Hare Airport were canceled yesterday.
The West Coast also is getting plenty of snow in the Sierra Nevadas and the Cascades. http://www.weather.com/newscenter/stormwatch/?from=newslinker
Martin Scorsese won his first-ever Oscar for best director at the Academy Awards last night. Jennifer Hudson (Best Supporting Actress) for her performance in ‘Dreamgirls’. Best Animated Featured Film ‘Happy Feet’ (edging out ‘Cars’ ).
http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=0&storyid=1137
Meeting on the grounds of the former Confederate Capitol, the Virginia General Assembly voted unanimously to express "profound regret" for the state's role in slavery.
-The resolution was introduced as Virginia begins its celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, where the first settlers arrived in 1607…with the first Africans arriving in 1619. Richmond, Virginia later became another point of arrival for Africans and a slave-trade hub.
-Sponsors of the resolution say they know of no other state that has apologized for slavery, although Missouri lawmakers are considering such a measure. http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=0&storyid=1010
Do you get frustrated when postage rates go up?
The Postal Regulatory Commission should announce today if it will OK a request from the Postal Service's request to raise first-class rates 3 cents to 42 cents and to establish a permanent ‘forever’ stamp. The next rate increase could be this summer. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070226/D8NHDH5G0.html
Information about ‘Amazing Grace- the Movie’
www.amazinggracemovie.com
ACC Basketball:
-Carolina falls to Maryand…89 - 87
-Duke over St Johns…67 - 50
- NASCAR in California: Matt Kenseth sweeping the weekend winning the Auto Club 500.
-Southern Conference Tournament starts Thursday…Charleston, SC
WBFJ Sharathon (May 8 – 11)
Sharathon Artist on Tuesday May 8…AVALON.
ROADWORK: (GREENSBORO) I-40 EASTBOUND BETWEEN GALLIMORE DAIRY RD AND GUILFORD COLLEGEROAD…THE LEFT LANE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 9 to 3 PM, MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR ROAD WORK.
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Today: Partly cloudy …High 58
Tonight: Partly cloudy…Low 36
Tuesday: Mix of sun and clouds…High near 60.
WBFJ Sharathon (May 8 – 11)
Sharathon Artist for 2007… AVALON…Wrapping up Praise n Prayer Day
at 1st Assembly of God in WS on Tuesday May 8…
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