Thursday, November 15, 2007
Wind Advisory for the northern mountains
Showers this morning then some clearing this afternoon. Very windy. Temperatures falling through the day.
THE FDA HAS ANNOUNCED NEW WARNINGS FOR A POPULAR DIABETES DRUG. The maker of Avandia has agreed to add new information to the drug’s labeling about the potential for increased risk for heart attacks.
Thinking about ‘kicking-the-habit’? Today is the day.
It’s the Great American Smoke-out sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Today: UNCG is holding a kick-the-habit awareness event at Elliot University Commons from 11-2 pm. More information about the Tobacco Prevention Program with the Guilford County Department of Public Health @ http://www.guilfordhealth.org/. http://www.quitlinenc.com/
Call Lynne Beck…Guilford County Department of Public Health 336-641-6667
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Starting today, Lexington Memorial Hospital is going smoke-free. To help employees stop smoking, the hospital plans to provide them with a three-month supply of nicotine patches and free classes designed to help them quit.
Clean up continues from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Northern Chile yesterday. The quake caused structural damage in several northern cities. Two deaths were reported.
Another OJ Trial? This time the trial will be in Las Vegas. OJ Simpson and two co-defendants face 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. Simpson is accused of stealing sports memorabilia from a dealer at a Las Vegas hotel. Simpson says it was his stuff.
A new national organization for businesses: A reception to introduce the Winston-Salem Christian Chamber of Commerce at 1pm today at the Hewitt Business Center on Marshall Street. The reception is open to the public.
College Hoops: Tarheels winning their season opener…sneaking by Davidson (72-68)
-NC State plays William and Mary tonight
Wake will play UNC in the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s Soccer Tournament on Friday.
North Carolina-based Lowe's Home Improvement’s latest catalog contained a headline referring to Christmas trees as “family trees.” Which has caused a little controversy and confusion. The company released a statement yesterday saying that the reference to ‘Family Trees’ headline was a misprint.
Warm soup and fresh bread for supper…all for a good cause. Greensboro Urban Ministry is having its annual ‘Feast of Caring’ later today at First Baptist Church on West Friendly Avenue in Greensboro. Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. for a simple meal of soup and bread.
No reservations are necessary. 336-271-5959 http://www.greensborourbanministry.org/
Sharing is Caring…Need Knows No Season
Help us fill at least 11,700 stockings by Dec 17…
The Great Stocking Stuff with WBFJ and the Salvation Army
Thanks to Chick-Fil-A of the Triad, participating Christian Bookstores, Wachovia Bank, ABC45 / My48.
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Wind Advisory for the northern mountains
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Showers this morning then some clearing this afternoon.
Windy. Temperatures falling through the day.
Tonight: Clear and cold…Low 32
Friday: Sunny and breezy…High near 50
The Weekend: Sunny and cool…Highs in the upper 50’s
