2.03.2009

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today: Mostly sunny and breezy…High 42
A 30% chance of snow showers overnight into Wednesday morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds…High only 36

Now that we are over the closings and delays this morning...let's eat!
FREE Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s today til 2pm. There are 3 Denny’s locations in the Triad (K-ville, Thomasville and Greensboro) http://www.dennys.com/

It’s called the ‘The Big Eat’ 15 downtown restaurants in Winston-Salem are offering 50% discounts on signature dishes every Tuesday night…starting TODAY (Feb 3) through the end of March. Check out the list here: www.dwsp.org/theBigEat.htm


The State Highway Patrol is cracking down on aggressive drivers on major interstates across NC. The two-week enforcement operation started Monday. Officers will keep a close watch on drivers along specific stretches of Interstate 77 in Iredell County and I-85 near Concord.

Former North Carolina insurance commissioner Jim Long has died. Long suffered a serious stroke late last month and passed away yesterday surrounded by his family. Jim Long was 68. Long served as insurance commissioner for 23 years. He was the longest-serving member of the Council of State, a powerful panel of 10 statewide elected officials.

The spring Furniture Market in High Point will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in April. Caterers needed! The High Point Market Authority is asking for bids from caterers interested in handling the food and beverage services at its “Stars Under the Stars” concert events at the spring High Point Market. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 16.
The Spring Market runs from APRIL 25-to-30
Details: www.highpointmarket.org/default.aspx
www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/02/02/daily6.html?ana=from_rss

Christian Music News
FORMER "AMERICAN IDOL" CONTESTANT PHIL STACEY HAS SIGNED WITH REUNION RECORDS (a division of the Provident Label Group). The new project is expected to be released sometime this summer. FYI: Phil recently completed his four-year commitment to the U.S. Navy and is still in the Navy Reserves. He holds a degree in vocal performance from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Phil lives in Nashville with his wife Kendra and two daughters. http://philstacey.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm?inc=5&news_id=15223