Even though Bertha is hundreds of miles from the Carolina Coast (with no threat to the mainland of the US), the National Weather Service issuing a High Risk Warning for ‘Rip Currents’ along the North Carolina Coast again today. 40 swimmers were rescued by lifeguards at Carolina Beach because of rough seas over the weekend. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
The Department of Motor Vehicles closed the High Point and Thomasville license plate offices on Friday, all part of an investigation into alleged questionable activity. Offices in Greensboro and the Lexington DMV plate office on Main Street are open. www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2008/07/07/daily59.html?ana=from_rss
14 cases of Salmonella (from tainted tomatoes or hot peppers) have been confirmed in North Carolina…six in Mecklenburg County, two in Wake County and one in Guilford County. There have been over 1,000 confirmed cases of Salmonella poisoning in 42 states.
http://news14.com/content/local_news/sandhills/597312/more-salmonella-cases-in-n-c-/Default.aspx
Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow losing his battle with colon cancer over the weekend. Tony Snow was 53. ( RnR News)
Nine US troops were fatally wounded after an attack by over 100 rebel militants against a U.S. base in Afghanistan. This was the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years. www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/14/world/main4256977.shtml
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has filed genocide charges against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
Violence in Darfur that has left at least 300,000 people dead with 2.5 million displaced since 2003. www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/07/14/darfur.charges/index.html
ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANKS IN THE US, INDY MAC, IS SET TO REOPEN TODAY, BUT IT WILL BE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE FDIC. The California-based bank closed its doors Friday. Officials say that depositors who had $100 thousand dollars or less in the bank will be fully insured.
This take over bid is for you? Anheuser-Busch has agreed to a takeover offer by Belgian brewer InBev SA in a $52 billion dollar deal. Subject to shareholders' and regulators' approval, would create the world's largest brewer and create the fourth-largest consumer product company worldwide. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080714/D91THTGG0.html
Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008 last night. Miss USA Crystle Stewart of Texas, fell down during the evening gown competition…the second year in a row that the US contestant has fallen down).
www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/14/miss.universe.ap/index.html
The 3rd Annual Jackie Johnson - Red Cross Blood Drive Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem tomorrow! Help us make our goal of 600 pints!
To schedule an appointment call (336) 413-0267
Details about the WBFJ ‘Shoes for Orphan Souls’ shoe drive as well as drop off locations in your area online at wbfj.fm. www.wbfj.org/concertpopup3.htm
SPORTS: MLB: All Star Game on Tuesday. Home–run Derby tonight.
