Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Winter Storm that has shut down portions of 5 states in the mid-west is now over New England. Heavy snow warnings have been posted from southern New York and northeastern Pennsylvania to much of Southern New England. Accumulations may be in the 5 to 10-inch range.
North Carolina facing the worst drought in the state's recorded history. Governor Easley is warning people across the state if they don't take water conservation seriously…that he will. Easley said he would use his emergency powers to place a limit on the daily amount of water some communities could use.
Merck & Company has recalled 1.2 million doses of the Type B Hib vaccine, a common childhood vaccine, due to potential contamination during the manufacturing process. Officials with Merck claim that the recalled vaccine does not pose a health threat.
The Type B Hib vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 (and usually given in a three-shot series, starting at 2 months of age.)
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=610864
The long awaited report on steroid abuse in Major League Baseball compiled by former Senator George Mitchell will point the finger on between 60 to 80 high profile baseball players. The long-awaited report will be released this afternoon.
In Las Vegas: An 18-year-old has been arrested in the shooting at a school bus stop that injured six young people on Tuesday. The shootings resulted after a fight earlier in the day over a girl.
60’s soul-rocker man Ike Turner died Wednesday at his home in San Diego. Ike was 76. Ike Turner and former wife Tina Turner were both inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
So, what is your cholesterol level? The National Center for Health Statistics has found that the average total cholesterol level among American adults is in the ‘ideal range’ for the first time since 1960.The average Cholesterol level in 2006 was 199. A level of 200 or less is desirable.
A former Triad middle school teacher indicted last April on sex offenses pleaded guilty to all charges Wednesday in a Forsyth County courtroom. Robert Watson was sentenced to 15 to 19 years in prison for numerous counts of taking indecent liberties with teenage students in 2005 while he was a teacher a Clemmons Middle School.
Only 4 days left! Sharing is Caring…Need Knows No Season
The Great Stocking Stuff with WBFJ and the Salvation Army
Help us fill at least 11,700 stockings by Monday, December 17
Thanks to Chick-Fil-A of the Triad, participating Christian Bookstores, Wachovia Bank, ABC45 / My48.
To Volunteer at the Salvation Army Toy Shop: Call 245-2076
Need assistance? Call the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem…722-8721
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Breezy…High near 70
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with gusty winds…Low 45
Friday: Sunny skies…High 60
Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Saturday: Afternoon showers…High 45
Sunday: Partly sunny…High 45
