Did you brushed your teeth this morning…so where was your toothpaste made? The FDA is continuing to warning consumers to avoid toothpaste made in China because of reports that the products (among other things) may contain a thickening agent used in antifreeze. The FDA was not aware of any poisoning but found toothpaste with the chemical in a shipment at two bargain retail stores…one in Miami and another in Puerto Rico. (USA Radio News)
Tropical Storm Barry bringing some welcome rain to parts of Florida, Georgia and North Carolina over the weekend.
Most of the Triad getting over an inch of rain Saturday and Sunday.
In Georgia, the rain gave firefighters a much needed day off as they battle the largest wildfire since the 1950s. (CNN)
The Senate will resume the debate over immigration this week.
On the table…tougher border security and the legalization of an estimated 12 million unlawful immigrants. (USA RADIO News)
An ordinance restricting the number of flags allowed up for display has some business owners in NC seeing a lot of red…and not as much white and blue.
Raleigh has limited the number of American flags — and any other banners or signs — to three per property. The city-imposed deadline was Sunday to remove any flags (over the allotted 3) or pay a fine of $500 per day will be charged to anyone in violation of the policy.
(FOX News)
Celebrate Flag Day and support our local troops with Hanes Mall.
From now through Flag Day (June 14th) stop by the Customer Service Center to find out how you can help. Donations will be collected at Hanes Mall plus you can write letters of encouragement. There will be a flag raising ceremony at 1pm on Flag Day (June 14th) at Hanes Mall. Call 765-8321 for details. http://www.shophanesmall.com/
An insider helped to break up an alleged terror plot to bomb a fuel pipeline feeding JFK (NY City’s busiest airport). (USA Radio News)
Paris Hilton checking into the LA County jail late last night to begin serving a three-week sentence for violating probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case. (CNN)
The old Charlotte Coliseum is no more. The 24,000 seat (one time home of the Charlotte Hornets) was brought down yesterday. The site will now house housing, retail and office space and a hotel. (WXII NEWS)
Coffee giant Starbucks will replace whole milk with 2% for espresso drinks
in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by the end of the year.
But customers can still request their cappuccino with whole milk.
Sports:
NASCAR: racing at Dover Delaware today.
The Spurs and Cavaliers…NBA Finals (Thursday…June 7)
-Over 4,000 Greensboro Grass Hoppers fans making their way out to First Horizon Park in Greensboro yesterday. Craig Hunter of Mt Airy was the one millioneth visitor to the park since 2005. Hunter receiving lots of Hoppers stuff and 2 round trip tickets to anywhere in the US.
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