With road games over the 4th, the Winston-Salem Dash will celebrate Independence Day TONIGHT (July 2) with fireworks after the game. Ticket details: (336) 714-2287 www.wsdash.com
GASOLINE PRICES KEEP FALLING: It's the eleventh day in a row that the national average price for regular unleaded has gone down. Triple A says the national average for regular unleaded…$2.63. Also: Triple A estimating that about 37 million travelers will take a trip of 50 miles or more away from home during the Fourth of July weekend.
Winston-Salem officials are once again disputing population estimates from the U.S. Census. New census data put the city's population at 217,600 as of July 1, 2008, but city officials say that Winston-Salem has a lot more residents than that figure. This is the second time that city officials have challenged population estimates from the U.S. Census.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/jul/02/020055/winston-salem-says-that-census-figure-is-off/
North Korea has test fired two short range missiles off of its east coast.
Major military operation is under way against the Taliban in Afghanistan Nearly four thousand U.S. troops along with British and Dutch forces are taking part in Operation: "Strike of the Sword". http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090702/D9967R5O4.html
Starting Monday…PART or the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation will begin providing bus service to the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro. The Greensboro to the Zoo and back will cost $2 dollars. More details: www.partnc.org
Update: Michael Jackson’s body will Not be buried at Neverland Ranch.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090701/D995QFAG0.html
The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have now become a federal issue…with the DEA being called in to investigate the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.
Jackson's will: Who wins and loses?SHUT OUT: Ex-wife Debbie Rowe and Jackson's father Joe Jackson. CLEAR WINNERS: Mother Katherine, 79, who also was named guardian of Jackson's children. MOTOWN MOM: Diva Diana Ross was named guardian of his children if Katherine passes away or is unable or unwilling to serve. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090701/D995TU7O0.html
A US Airways flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a male passenger removed his clothing in mid-flight. Eyewitnesses say that Keith Wright (age 50) of New York took his clothes off while sitting in his seat in the back of the plane. The rest of the story... http://www.wsoctv.com/news/19919154/detail.html
Celebrity News: Academy Award-winning actor Karl Malden has died of natural causes. He was 97. Malden is best known for the 70’s series "The Streets of San Francisco," He was also the pitch man for American Express. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090702/D9966JO80.html
The eldest Jonas brother, 21 year old Kevin Jonas, and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa are now engaged. In a statement, Kevin's parents, Kevin Sr. and Denise Jonas, said they were "filled with joy." (Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas). http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090702/D9968CCG1.html
NASCAR: Daytona 500 (Saturday night…7:30pm)
A judge issued a temporary injunction yesterday to lift Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension, leaving Mayfield free to race at Daytona this weekend.Mayfield's attorneys said that NASCAR's drug testing system was flawed.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/jul/02/judge-allows-mayfield-to-race/sports/
Watch your speed over the weekend: The North Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in force this 4th weekend which begins at 6pm this evening and ends at midnight Sunday. You can report stranded motorists, crashes even questionable drivers by dialing STAR H-P on your cell phones.
