Friday, September 21, 2007
Rain?? Spotty showers possible for the Triad.
A storm brewing in the Gulf just west of Tampa, Florida continues to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to parts of the Florida Panhandle and southern Georgia. Residents in Louisiana are keeping an eye on this storm. (http://www.weather.com/)
Two students were shot at Delaware State University early this morning. The campus was locked down as police continue their search for the gunman. Classes have been cancelled today at Delaware State University. (CNN)
A large but peaceful demonstration in Jena, Louisiana on Thursday. Thousands of people from across the country traveled to the small Louisiana town in support of the six black teenagers known as the ‘Jena 6’.
Sesame Street heading to China…The maker of Big Bird and Elmo will send auditors to factories and stores in China to check for lead and other problems in the toys. Last month, Mattel recalled nearly 1 million toys -- including 400,000 Sesame Street licensed toys -- because of lead contamination. About 80% of the $22 billion dollars in toys sold each year are imported from China. (FOX NEWS)
What would Santa do?? Battle Rages Over North Pole…
Russia is laying claim to a vast mountain range under the Arctic Ocean. Russia is one of several countries that have rushed to lay claims to the area. Why all the fuss? An estimated 25% of the world's undiscovered oil and gas could be hidden under the Arctic Ocean. http://www.wxii12.com/technology/14170086/detail.html
There will be a benefit concert for the Pollard Family tonight at the Clemmons Civic Center (across from Volglers Funeral Home) at 6:30pm. The Pollard family were seriously injured in a car accident back in August. Details at http://www.wbfj.fm/.
Less than a week away…The annual “See You at the Pole’ event happens nationwide on Wednesday, September 26th… Gather. Unite. Pray. Come Together…based on John 17:20-23
See You at the Pole (Wed Sept. 26th) Details at wbfj.fm http://www.syatp.com/home
This Week on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ:
Guest: David Sparks (Director of the Dixie Classic Fair)
The 125th Dixie Classic Fair (September 28 – October 7) www.dcfair.com
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Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Cloudy with scattered showers…High 80 (Rain chance…40%)
Tonight: Partly cloudy… Low 65
Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds…High 85
Sunday: Sunny and HOT for the first day of Autumn…High 90
FYI: Christian Music Day at Carowinds (Saturday): Cloudy skies…High 87
WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A ‘NUGGET’
Music from TobyMac ‘Portable Sounds’ and food from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
For a limited time: Book your room on the Music Boat 2008…
And get a FREE cabin up-grade. The Music Boat 2008 setting sail May 19 – 23, 2008 from Miami, Key West to Calica, Mexico. Enjoy sailing with TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Matthew West, Newsong, The Katinas, Ayeisha Woods…and others. Details at wbfj.fm. http://www.premierchristiancruises.com/tmb-08/
