The city of Greensboro kicks off its bicentennial celebration today with the first of four torch relays — each scheduled for between 4 to 7 p.m.
Greensboro will wrap up the Bi-centennial celebration with a parade on May 17.
The dates match a 54-day period in 1808, starting when the land to found the city was sold and ending when the sale became final.
Bicentennial events are planned throughout the year.
www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080325/NRSTAFF/328805378
An up-to-date list is available at http://www.greensboro200.com/
Torch relay routes (Pdf) More on the city's bicentennial (Web)
Not only are we paying more for gas…how about that trip to the grocery store: Consumers worldwide are facing rising food prices. The prices, coupled with lower food reserves and growing consumer demand, have even led to food protests in several countries.
The state of Virginia is offering the families of those killed in the Virginia Tech shootings a $100,000 dollar settlement. Medical and counseling expenses would also be provided to the families of the 32 killed and dozens of surviving victims. The families have until March 31st to sign off on the settlement. If they agree, they cannot sue the state of Virginia or Virginia Tech University. www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/24/va.tech.settlement.ap/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR has undocked from the International Space Station and is making its way back home. Scheduled landing will be Wednesday evening at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO HAS CLEARED A MAJOR HURDLE IN ITS BID TO BUY XM SATELLITE RADIO. The Justice Department agreeing that the merger of the two companies would not harm competition. The deal must still win the approval of the FCC. Sirius has reportedly offered XM more than four-and-a-half billion dollars.
If you get your movies by way of Netflix…you may have to wait longer than usual for your next rentals. Online DVD rental giant Netflix fell silent (at least their website did) for 11 hours on Monday. Netflix Customer Service at 1-888-638-3549. www.wxii12.com/entertainment/15594760/detail.html
George Clooney and Renee Zellweger, stars of the film "Leatherheads" will be in Salisbury on Wednesday (March 26) around 11 a.m. at the Historic Salisbury Station as part of what they're calling the "Whistle Stop Express." Leatherheads was filmed in parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The football comedy opens April 4. http://www.leatherheadsmovie.com/
Major League Bseball: Regular season started today for (Boston) Red Sox and the (Oakland) A’s playing in Tokyo. Boston 6-5 over Oakland in 10 innings.
SPORTS: Men’s NCAA Tournament:
NCAA.com Interactive Site: www.ncaa.com/basketball-mens/default.aspx?id=147034
NIT second round… www.nit.org/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Sunny skies…High 60
Tonight: Mostly clear…Low 40
Wednesday: Mostly sunny…High 70
Sunshine with Highs in the 70s through the end of the week
