New this morning: Parking deck collapses near South Park
A parking deck collapsed at the office complex SouthPark Towers in Charlotte this morning. Eyewitness reports say that one whole section collapsed straight down onto the deck below. So far, no injuries have been reported. (9:15am) http://www.wcnc.com/
So, what will be done with all of the debris that is piling up along the Frye Bridge Road area the in Forsyth County? The area affected by Thursday night's tornado lies in an unincorporated part of Forsyth County. Forsyth County is not wanting to provide help saying that "The county does not have capability to remove debris.” www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6524672&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
Want to help? NC Baptist Men 1-800-395-5102 www.ncmissions.org/ContactUs.aspx
The death toll is close to 12,000 after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked central China yesterday morning. The Chinese state media says more than 18,000 people are buried in one earthquake-hit city. There have been many aftershocks during the past 24 hours. (CNN, FOX news channel)
Registered voters going to the polls in West Virginia today. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton will likely win the state. (CNN)
ALL OF THE U.S. MILITARY SERVICES MET OR EXCEEDED THEIR RECRUITING GOALS FOR APRIL, WITH THE MARINE CORPS RECRUITING up 142% OF ITS GOAL.
MORE THAN HALF OF U.S. ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES ALSO HAVE ARTHRITIS. Researchers say that exercise including walking, swimming and biking is a vital tool for diabetics to manage their blood sugar levels, but arthritis pain can be a barrier to physical activity. The information found in a new study by the CDC in Atlanta. http://www.cdc.gov/
72% of American men have not had a vacation in the past year.
(Vitality magazine).
Celebrating National Nursing Home Week (May 12-16)
Blood Drive from 1- 5pm at Village Care Of King
440 Ingram Road in King on Wednesday, May 14th
Verne and Bonnie from WBFJ will broadcast LIVE from 2-4pm
Call 983-4900 to schedule an appointment
NBA Playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 last night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2 games each.
WS Warthogs over the Lynchburg Hillcats (4-2) http://www.warthogs.com/
Warthogs at home all this week. Tonight’s game is 7pm.
-Check out the progress on the new stadium at www.baseballdowntown.com/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High 73
Tonight: Mostly clear…Low 45
Wednesday: Mostly sunny…High 75
Thursday and Friday: Cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms possible
