Monday, August 27, 2007
Most students back in school today.
Students in Guilford County go back to class on Tuesday.
Watch out for the back-packers over the next few days.
Guildford County joining Boone, Blowing Rock and Raleigh currently under Mandatory Water Restrictions. Governor Easley asking that all residents cut their water usage by 20%.
The New York Times is reporting that President Bush has accepted the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Gonzales came under fire for his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors.
WISCONSIN IS THE LATEST MIDWESTERN STATE TO BE DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA BECAUSE OF RECENT FLOODING. Last week Minnesota and Oklahoma were declared federal disaster areas. Other states hit hard by heavy rains and flood waters include Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
DEADLY WILDFIRES IN GREECE ARE MOVING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO OLYMPIA…THE ANCIENT BIRTHPLACE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES. The fires have claimed 62 lives. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
A SEVENTH BORE HOLE IS TO BE DRILLED IN HOPES OF FINDING SOME TRACE OF THE SIX TRAPPED MINERS IN UTAH. Federal mining officials say that the sixth hole didn’t provide any helpful information.
Reverend Billy Graham remains hospitalized today…but continues to show progress. The 88 year old evangelist was admitted just over a week ago for intestinal bleeding.
The founder of Coral Ridge Ministries will retire.
Dr D. James Kennedy has not been able to return to the pulpit after a heart attack in late 2006. The announcement was made during the morning worship service yesterday.
Michael Vick will be back in court today: The Atlanta Falcons quarterback is expected to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from a dog fighting ring. The NFL has placed Vick on indefinite suspension.
The Little league team from Warner Robins, Georgia beating Tokyo 3-2
in the Little League World Series. USA dominating the past 3 years…Columbus, Georgia winning in 2006 and the little League team from Hawaii winning in 2005.
http://sports.myway.com/news/08272007/v0750.html
Christian Music News:
The latest CD from Casting Crowns “The Altar And The Door” featuring the current single “East To West” out in stores on Tuesday. Casting Crowns coming to the Greensboro Coliseum November 17th.
Concert information on line at wbfj.fm.
The Appetite for Construction Tour featuring Switchfoot, Reliant K and Ruth coming Friday, November 2 to the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem.
A dollar from every ticket sold will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Tickets on sale now at all Ticket Master locations.
Concert information on line at wbfj.fm.
The American Red Cross needs your help!
Local supply’s of blood are extremely low…
Call 1-800 GIVE LIFE to make an appointment today!
More information on the News Blog…wbfj.fm.
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Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms…High 85
Tonight: Cloudy…Low 70
Tuesday: Mix of sun and clouds…High 86
