School nurses will be at East Forsyth High School today to teach students and staff how to protect themselves from MRSA, a hard-to-treat infection. On Wednesday, the school system confirmed that six members of the East Forsyth football team have been diagnosed with the disease. A 17-year-old senior at Staunton River High School in Bedford County, Virginia died on Monday after being diagnosed with MRSA.
One school district in Maine has voted to make prescription birth control pills and patches available to its Middle School students…ranging in age from eleven to 13. (The Portland Press Herald)
During a ceremony with the Dalai Lama, President Bush and Congressional leaders presented the Buddhist leader with the Congressional Gold Medal yesterday. The President calling on China to hold direct talks with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
Add Burlington to the list of Piedmont cities implementing mandatory water restrictions. The new guidelines take effect November 1.
Transportation Officials in Davidson County are considering making the I-85 Yadkin River bridge a toll road to help cover the $400 million dollar construction costs. Turnpike Authority Officials plan on presenting the proposal to lawmakers in Raleigh. If approved, the toll road could be finished by late 2008.
If you see a person dressed in an orange and blue shirt with the Business 40 logo at your door asking questions…its there is a reason:
Door-to-door surveys have started this week in downtown neighborhoods in Winston-Salem. Information gathered from the surveys will help shape the department's plans for proposed improvements to a section of Business 40
( from 4th Street to Church Street along Business 40 ) in downtown Winston-Salem. The main question: Should the section of Business 40 be closed for repairs for 2 years or 6 years? www.business40nc.com
IN INDIA, GOSPEL FOR ASIA IS PROVIDING FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO RESIDENTS OF A STRING OF ISLANDS THAT HAVE BEEN ESPECIALLY HARD HIT BY MONSOON RAINS THIS YEAR. GFA Missionaries have traveled by foot, bicycle, boat, and even rickshaw to deliver rice and lentils (the basics of an Indian diet), as well as the Christian Gospel, to 366 island families.Gospel for Asia says it plans to help rebuild homes that have been damaged by heavy rains and flooding after the water recedes. coast of West Bengal.
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Kernersville Showcase from 1 to 7pm today at First Christian Church. The showcase is open to the public…highlighting businesses food and fun. (993-4521)
The Cleveland Indians vs the Boston Red Sox (Game 5 in Cleveland tonight)
The Indians lead the ALCS, 3 games to 1. The World Series next Wednesday.
The Colorado Rockies clinching the National League pennant and a first-ever trip to the World Series.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy. A chance of afternoon showers…High 77
Tonight: Showers…Low 67
Friday: Good chance of rain. An afternoon thunderstorm
possible…High 75 (chance of rain…70%)
Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Lots of sunshine…Highs in the upper 70sJust a reminder:
The Governor has issued a statewide ban on open outdoor burning
