Monday, September 17, 2007
Farmers in 85 counties in North Carolina are now eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the federal government to help them recover from crop losses because of this summer’s drought. The Agriculture Department said farmers in the affected areas have suffered losses of at least 30% in at least one significant crop. (WXII)
The owner and operator of Carter Brothers BBQ in High Point passed away on Friday. Darin 'Big Daddy' Carter as he was known was 38-years-old. His funeral will be held on 3pm today at First Wesleyan Church. (FOX8)
Far too many citizens of the world do not enjoy religious freedom. The State Department has released its annual report on Religious Freedom. The three worst countries: Burma, China, and Iran. The good news ….improvements have been made in Vietnam, India, and Saudi Arabia.
OJ SIMPSON IS BEHIND BARS AGAIN. The former football star was arrested Sunday on charges he was involved with the armed robbery of a memorabilia dealer in a Las Vegas hotel room last week. Simpson claiming that he was just retrieving stolen memorabilia that belonged to him. Simpson is facing six felony counts.
Censors used the ‘Bleep Button’ several times last night during the 59th annual Emmy Awards.
The most controversial comment came from Sally Field as she accepted the leading actress award for her role in the ABC program Brothers And Sisters. Field used some ‘colorful’ words when she declared that there would be no wars if mothers ruled the world.Among the big winners at the Emmys: the Sopranos and 30 - Rock for best drama and best comedy TV shows.
Today is Constitution Day. On this date back in 1787, the US Constitution was completed and delivered to Congress. Constitutional events going on today.
-Panel discussion at Salem College at 4pm
-At Davidson County Community College: Public readings of the Constitution at 9am and 6pm in the courtyard.
NFL action:
-Monday Night Football: Washington at Philadelphia
-The Carolina Panthers losing its HOME opener on Sunday…
The Texans over the Panthers 34-21.
-The New England Patriots proved they don't need no stinking video camera
to spy on their opponent to win. The Patriots pounding the Chargers 38-14.
High School (Monday) Night Football…games postponed from Friday
Glenn (4-0) at RJ Reynolds
Alleghany at Mt Airy
South Stokes vs East Surry
Lexington at North Davidson (4-0)
East Forsyth at Mt Tabor
Trinity at Ledford
Betty Academy at Davie
West Davidson vs Surry Central (7:30)
Parkland at West Forsyth
Only 9 days left until students gather at their school’s flag pole.
The annual “See You at the Pole’ event happens Wednesday, September 26th.
Details at http://www.syatp.com/home
Gather. Unite. Pray. Come Together…based on John 17:20-23
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Sunny…High 75
Tonight: Mostly clear…Low 52
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy…High 75
Looking Ahead: Dry and mild through Friday
Autumn begins this Sunday
WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A ‘NUGGET’
Music from TobyMac ‘Portable Sounds’
AND food from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
Monday Question:
Both McDonalds and Burger King use this ‘secret ingredient’ in their fries to make them golden brown.
(Answer: Sugar)
