Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Toy recall information: http://www.mattel.com/safety/us/
You may want to check the kid’s toy box: Toy maker Mattel has issued another recall. Barbie Dolls and Polly Pockets are among the 9 million Chinese made toys in the latest recall.
The reason for the recall: high levels of lead paint or small, powerful magnets that could be easily swallowed.
Government recall site: http://www.recalls.gov/
Hurricane Flossie continues to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands. Flossie remains a dangerous storm. High wind and heavy rain are possible over the next 36 hours.
In the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Dean is expected to become a hurricane by Friday. http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/?from=wxcenter_news
Sources saying that Michael Vick's defense team and federal prosecutors have been in talks about a possible plea deal in his dog-fighting case.
www.wfmynews2.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=88237
Lots of students heading back to college this week:
Around 300 students at Winston-Salem State University will enjoy a hotel room instead of a dorm room for the next month. Construction on the university's new Foundation Heights residence hall won't be finished until September 15.
http://www.hotel-online.com/News/2007_Jun_23/k.WNE.1182765316.html
Opening town council meetings with sectarian prayer (for Christians praying in the name of Jesus) has been deemed unconstitutional by groups like the ACLU. The Alliance Defense Fund has launched a new web page. Information on public prayer rights and model prayer policies: http://www.telladf.org/ ww.telladf.org/adfresources/default.aspx?cid=4134
Mike Johnson – legal council with ADF will be our special guest this week on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ.
SPORTS: -Warthogs over the Fredrick Keys…8-6. Warthogs at home tonight at 7pm.
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Traffic:
Bridge repair: Davidson County, South of Lexington
NB I-85 at Highway 150 ( Mile Marker 82 ) near the Yadkin River will be down to one lane today from 8:30 to 4pm…
Use Highway 29 as an alternate route. The work is expected to continue through August 24, 2007
WS: A portion of Fourth Street (between Broad and Burke Street) will be closed over the next 4 weeks. New water and sewer lines are being installed.
More traffic: Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro because of the Wyndham Championship
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The Triad will be close to that Record High of 96 degrees (1938)
Code Orange Air Quality ‘Ozone Alert’ until 9pm…
Individuals with respiratory problems should limit outdoor activities.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny and Hot…High 97 Tonight: Clear skies…Low 70
The Wyndham Championship (Thursday) at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro
Thursday: Sunny and Hot…High near 100
Sneak Peak to the Weekend: Sunny and not as hot…Highs in the mid-80s
