Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today: A break in the clouds…some sunshine this morning with a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms…High 80
Today is the annual National Day of Prayer
Theme: "Prayer... America's Hope" based on Psalm 33:22
“Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone”
Find a local National Day of Prayer event in your city or county:
www.ndptf.org/custom/events/eventSearch/
There are NO planned public gatherings at the White House today for the National Day of Prayer. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama will pray privately as he does every day, but his only public acknowledgement will be to issue a White House proclamation.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=518466
The National Day of Prayer was officially created back in 1952 by a joint resolution of the US Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
New this morning...
Three year old Missouri Boy Found Alive 2 Days After Wandering Away http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_story/0,3566,519216,00.html
The nation's first full face transplant
http://www.webmd.com/news/20090506/surgeons-describe-first-us-face-transplant
President Obama meeting with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan yesterday. All are committed to fighting the Taliban and al Qaeda forces in both countries.
Another round of storms late yesterday afternoon ‘ushering in’ tornado warnings for most of the Triad. Rotating ‘funnel clouds ’ were spotted near Highway 601 in Davie County…then moved east into the Midway community in northern Davidson County then into Guildford County. There were no reports of damage.
With Graduation ceremonies planned for this weekend, officials with NC State University are rushing to repair the campus ‘Bell Tower’ that was damaged during a thunderstorm early Tuesday evening. Lightning knocked a 1,500-pound hunk of granite loose from top of the bell tower during the storm. http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5099324/
A WILDFIRE CONTINUES TO BURN OUT-OF-CONTROL IN SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA. Hundreds of residents have been told to evacuate their homes. The Governor declaring a state of emergency.
Lawmakers in Raleigh ‘watering down’ the latest ‘Smoking Ban’ proposal that would now apply only to restaurants, nightclubs and bars…not at the workplace. A more restrictive smoking ban was losing support. A vote on the latest smoking ban is expected this week in the state Senate.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/may/07/smoking-ban-diluted/
THE AMERICAN-IRANIAN JOURNALIST WHO IS IMPRISONED IN IRAN HAS ENDED HER HUNGER STRIKE. Roxanna Saberi was convicted of spying for the U.S in April.
A new Sheetz convenience store is coming to Kernersville near the intersection of North Main and Gralin streets. A traffic light will also be installed at the intersection. The Kernersville board of aldermen approved the rezoning earlier in the week. The new Sheetz will employ 40 people when it opens next year.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/may/07/kernersville-officials-ok-sheetz-convenience-store/news-local/
Confluence Coffee - Spring eXtravaganza…Great Promotions...
Going on NOW through next Monday, May 11. FREE Morning Coffee ( 8 - 10am)…FREE Fruit Smoothies (4 - 6 pm) Live Music EVERY NIGHT through May 11…http://www.confluencecoffee.com/
SPORTS: NHL Eastern Conference Semi-finals: Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 (in OT) over the Boston Bruins
The series (2-1 in favor of the ’Canes) Game 4 in Raleigh on Friday night.
