Driving will be difficult today. Be careful of 'Black Ice' overnight.
A MAJOR WINTER SNOWSTORM IS MAKING ITS WAY UP THE EAST COAST TODAY. The National Weather Service says that up to a foot of snow could fall from Washington, DC to Boston by this evening.
DR JAMES DOBSON HAS STEPPED DOWN AS CHAIRMAN OF FOCUS ON THE FAMILY. The ministry saying that the move is just the next step in a transition plan that was initiated six years ago.Dr Dobson will continue to host the daily Focus On The Family radio broadcast.
Two NFL players are among four boaters missing since Saturday night off Florida's Gulf Coast. Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and NFL free agent Corey Smith, who played for the Detroit Lions for the past three seasons, have not returned from a Saturday fishing trip in water off Clearwater, Florida. Smith played college ball at North Carolina State. Rough weather has hampered the Coast Guard search-and-rescue effort. www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/01/florida.missing.boaters/index.html
Dove nominations have been announced: Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, TobyMac and Chris Tomlin have been nominated for Artist of the Year by the Gospel Music Association. Chris Tomlin receiving 7 Dove nominations. Natalie Grant and newcomer Francesca Battistelli each receiving 5 Dove nominations. www.doveawards.com/doveawards/
VOTE now for ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘New Artist of the Year’. This is the first year that fans can take part in voting in these two categories. The 40th annual GMA Dove Awards happens April 23rd. Vote here: www.wbfj.fm
Sports:
ACC Basketball last night: Maryland over NC State…71 - 60
www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
Kyle Busch getting his first win of the season
