The Triad under a Wind Advisory until 9pm tonight
Wind Advisory until 9am Saturday morning for the Foothills
High Wind Warning for the Northern Mountains
NEWS...
Time is running out: President Obama is poised to rescind the Conscience Clause. The Conscience Clause was implemented by President George W. Bush (through Executive Order) to give physicians and nurses the choice to act according to their conscience — to not participate in abortion procedures if it conflicts with their personal convictions and individual beliefs. By reversing the Conscience Clause, pro-life doctors and nurses will be forced into performing abortion procedures.
Jay Sekulow, the Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice is hoping that you will sign the Conscience Clause petition: www.aclj.org/Petition/Default.aspx?sc=3419&ac=1
NEW: Time Warner Cable has made the Triad a test market for metered Internet service — a plan to monitor customers’ broadband data use and charge heavy users extra fees. There will be a three-month “education process” before the pricing shift, Time Warner said. Customers can log in to their accounts to track their usage before choosing their new plan in the (Fall). www.news-record.com/content/2009/04/02/article/time_warner_cable_will_track_charge_by_internet_usage
NEW: First Community Bank, based in Bluefield, Virginia, has agreed to purchase TriStone Bank for an estimated $10 million dollars. TriStone Bank is based in Winston-Salem and operates two branches in the city. First Community Bank operates 59 locations in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee. First Community is also the parent company of GreenPoint Insurance Group based in High Point.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/04/03/article/winston_salem_bank_to_be_purchased
World leaders attending the G-20 summit promising $1 Trillion dollars to help nations during the struggling global economy. PRESIDENT OBAMA TODAY IS ATTENDING A NATO SUMMIT AT THE FRENCH-GERMAN BORDER. The president is seeking support from NATO allies for the new U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Additional layoffs at the Dell computer assembly plant in Forsyth County. But the company has refused to say how many jobs will be eliminated. Winston-Salem officials were informed of the layoffs but no details were given.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/04/02/article/more_layoffs_announced_at_dell_plant_in_forsyth
The state Senate voting to require mo-ped users to get a license plate, carry liability insurance and wear a helmet. Supporters said requiring insurance will make mo-ped operators responsible for their actions. A final Senate vote is set for next week.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/04/02/article/get_coverage_senate_wants_mo_ped_drivers_insured
A judge has rejected Madonna's request to adopt a second child from Malawi because of a requirement that prospective parents live in the southern African nation for at least 18 months. Madonna's efforts to adopt 3-year-old "Mercy" James has drawn criticism from some activists who said the little girl would be best off with relatives. The 50-year-old pop superstar will likely appeal the ruling.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AF_MALAWI_MADONNA_ADOPTION?SITE=NCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
The 4th Annual Donate Life Walk happening tomorrow morning (April 4).
The walk is a combined effort between Forsyth Medical Center, Baptist Hospital and Carolina Donor Services to raise awareness of the 100,000 people on the national donor waiting list. If you would like to walk or volunteer: Contact Beth Hinesley at (336) 774-4450
http://www.blogger.com/www.carolinadonorservices.org
A Cleaner World is offering FREE dry cleaning to anyone who is currently unemployed. To qualify for the FREE dry cleaning at area ‘A Cleaner World’ locations you will need to bring a current statement from the Employment Security Commission. The offer continues through August 31st. www.acleanerworld.com/
The Winston-Salem Dash is hosting national anthem auditions this Saturday, April 4, from noon till 6pm at Hanes Mall. The event will take place in the lower level of the food court. The first 150 entries received will be guaranteed a scheduled time slot.
All candidates must pre-register by visiting http://extras.journalnow.com/dash_contest/.
How would you like Chilc-Fil-A breakfast FREE for a year? It’s the Chick-Fil-A ‘Breakfast Bailout'. The first 100 customers IN LINE (and re-registered) at any participating
Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the Triad at 6am this Saturday morning (April 4th)
will win FREE Chick-Fil-A breakfast for a year. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/
VOTE now for Dove ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘New Artist of the Year’
at http://www.wbfj.fm/. The 40th annual GMA Dove Awards happens April 23rd.
www.doveawards.com/doveawards/
SPORTS: The Men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four (Saturday)
UCONN vs Michigan State (6pm)
Carolina vs Villanova (9pm)
http://www.ncaa.com/
