Hope to see you and your family tomorrow @ the Alpha Acres ‘CORN MAiZE’ in Yadkinville. WBFJ will be on location this Saturday from noon til 2pm…
Spin the WBFJ Prize Wheel for your chance win: CDs, WBFJ T-shirts or 2 tickets to see Casting Crowns in Raleigh next Thursday.
Alpha Acres is a ministry of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
Details and directions: Call (336) 463-5155
http://www.cornfieldmaze.com/sites.php?ID=&username=ncwinstonsalem
10.30.2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.
James 2:19 (NLT)
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Don't forget to VOTE: Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st. The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd. North Carolina State Board of Elections Web Site: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
New this morning: The search continues for nine people missing after a Coast Guard plane collided with a Marine helicopter over the Pacific Ocean near Southern California last night. Debris has been found but no survivors so far.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/30/california.midair.collision/index.html
THE GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER THE H-1-N-1 or ‘Swine Flu’ VIRUS. The move allows local government agencies greater flexibility in administering the swine flu vaccine.
Locally, students and faculty lining up at UNC-G for the H1N1 flu vaccinations. UNC-G will hold another flu clinic for students and staff Friday and Saturday...while the flu shots last.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/29/article/uncg_vaccinates_its_family
A line of strong storms bringing everything from rain to snow to much of the mid-west. Powerful snowstorms in Colorado have shutdown highways and delayed flights. Denver got more than 15 inches of snow. Flood watches and warnings have been posted for portions of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee. http://www.weather.com/newscenter/nationalforecast/index.html?from=hp_news
Americans are using less water per person now than they have since the mid-1950s. Water-saving technologies and a nationwide push to conserve has helped. Nationwide, about 80% of the 410 billion gallons used each day went to produce electricity at thermoelectric power plants and to irrigate farm fields. California used about 9% of all water extracted from lakes, rivers and underground aquifers, followed by Texas, Idaho and Illinois.
http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_13671199
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
SPORTS
World Series Game two: NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…3 – 1
Game Three: Saturday night in Philly
High School Football: West Forsyth Takes on RJ Reynolds (Battle of the Un-beatens)
College Football: Saturday games: Miami at Wake Forest…Duke at Virginia…NC State at FSU
NFL: Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will remain the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
James 2:19 (NLT)
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Don't forget to VOTE: Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st. The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd. North Carolina State Board of Elections Web Site: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
New this morning: The search continues for nine people missing after a Coast Guard plane collided with a Marine helicopter over the Pacific Ocean near Southern California last night. Debris has been found but no survivors so far.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/30/california.midair.collision/index.html
THE GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER THE H-1-N-1 or ‘Swine Flu’ VIRUS. The move allows local government agencies greater flexibility in administering the swine flu vaccine.
Locally, students and faculty lining up at UNC-G for the H1N1 flu vaccinations. UNC-G will hold another flu clinic for students and staff Friday and Saturday...while the flu shots last.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/29/article/uncg_vaccinates_its_family
A line of strong storms bringing everything from rain to snow to much of the mid-west. Powerful snowstorms in Colorado have shutdown highways and delayed flights. Denver got more than 15 inches of snow. Flood watches and warnings have been posted for portions of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee. http://www.weather.com/newscenter/nationalforecast/index.html?from=hp_news
Americans are using less water per person now than they have since the mid-1950s. Water-saving technologies and a nationwide push to conserve has helped. Nationwide, about 80% of the 410 billion gallons used each day went to produce electricity at thermoelectric power plants and to irrigate farm fields. California used about 9% of all water extracted from lakes, rivers and underground aquifers, followed by Texas, Idaho and Illinois.
http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_13671199
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
SPORTS
World Series Game two: NY Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies…3 – 1
Game Three: Saturday night in Philly
High School Football: West Forsyth Takes on RJ Reynolds (Battle of the Un-beatens)
College Football: Saturday games: Miami at Wake Forest…Duke at Virginia…NC State at FSU
NFL: Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will remain the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
10.29.2009
Candy 'Buy Back' to benefit the Troops
Guest: Andrea Robinson with Robinson Dental Studios in Winston-Salem
Stop by 'The Party' at Robinson Dental Studios on Lyndhurst Avenue this Sunday November 1st from 3:00-5:00pm. They will 'buy back' your Halloween candy for $1 per pound, then gathering it up to send to our troops in Iraq through Operation Gratitude
http://www.opgratitude.com/
Enjoy door prizes, entertainment and games...Come on out for all the fun!
www.robinsondentalstudio.com
(336) 765-2921
Stop by 'The Party' at Robinson Dental Studios on Lyndhurst Avenue this Sunday November 1st from 3:00-5:00pm. They will 'buy back' your Halloween candy for $1 per pound, then gathering it up to send to our troops in Iraq through Operation Gratitude
http://www.opgratitude.com/
Enjoy door prizes, entertainment and games...Come on out for all the fun!
www.robinsondentalstudio.com
(336) 765-2921
Thursday, October 29, 2009
President Obama was on hand to honor the return of 18 fallen American soldiers and law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in Afghanistan this week. The President made the short trip to Dover Air Force Base around midnight. The military calls the process a ‘dignified transfer’, not a ceremony, because there is nothing to celebrate. The coffins were draped in US flags. The president is considering a request to send 40-thousand more troops to Afghanistan.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114270442
THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY BRIDGE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THIS MORNING. Repair crews have been battling 50-miles-per-hour winds to make necessary repairs to the bridge. The bridge was closed after pieces fell onto the road Tuesday.
For nearly five hours yesterday, former Governor Mike Easley answered questions about private flights, home repairs, car payments and bogus invoices. Easley testified before the State Board of Elections regarding allegations of tweaking invoices to get around campaign finance laws. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/29/easley-it-never-ever-happened/news/
The Greensboro Coliseum turns 50 years old today. The coliseum hosted its first event (Holiday on Ice) 50 years ago today on October 29, 1959. Greensboro News / Record
The next WBFJ concert event at the Greensboro Coliseum is Winter Jam coming up in February. (Feb 06, 2010)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
Just a reminder...
Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st. The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd. North Carolina State Board of Elections Web Site: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
SPORTS
College Football: UNC at Virginia Tech
World Series: Game one…Philadelphia Phillies roll past the NY Yankees…6 – 1.
Game Two tonight in New York
Coach John Fox will stay with Jake Delhomme as the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback. The Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sun.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114270442
THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY BRIDGE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THIS MORNING. Repair crews have been battling 50-miles-per-hour winds to make necessary repairs to the bridge. The bridge was closed after pieces fell onto the road Tuesday.
For nearly five hours yesterday, former Governor Mike Easley answered questions about private flights, home repairs, car payments and bogus invoices. Easley testified before the State Board of Elections regarding allegations of tweaking invoices to get around campaign finance laws. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/29/easley-it-never-ever-happened/news/
The Greensboro Coliseum turns 50 years old today. The coliseum hosted its first event (Holiday on Ice) 50 years ago today on October 29, 1959. Greensboro News / Record
The next WBFJ concert event at the Greensboro Coliseum is Winter Jam coming up in February. (Feb 06, 2010)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled and non-Skilled volunteers are still needed. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
Just a reminder...
Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st. The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd. North Carolina State Board of Elections Web Site: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/Default.aspx?s=0
SPORTS
College Football: UNC at Virginia Tech
World Series: Game one…Philadelphia Phillies roll past the NY Yankees…6 – 1.
Game Two tonight in New York
Coach John Fox will stay with Jake Delhomme as the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback. The Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sun.
10.28.2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hanesbrands will stop hosiery production at its Weeks Plant by the end of 2010. 240 jobs will be eliminated. Consumer demand for sheer hosiery has been down for about 10 years.
Ham's Restaurants Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 allows a business to stay open as it re-organizes. Ham’s operates 14 locations in North Carolina and Virginia.
Parts of Wyoming and Colorado are bracing for an early season snow storm. The storm could bring 12 to 18 inches of snow, as well as blizzard-like conditions, to the Cheyenne area through Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO'S BAY BRIDGE HAS BEEN CLOSED INDEFINITELY. A piece of the bridge fell onto the roadway on Tuesday. The Bay Bridge just underwent a major repair last month. Local ferry services are gearing up for extra passengers. Authorities are allowing residents of nearby Treasure Island to use one of the bridge's onramps.
On a typical day, nearly 280 thousand vehicles cross the Bay Bridge, between San Francisco and Oakland, California.
SENATOR JOE LIEBERMAN SAYS HE WOULD BACK A GOP FILIBUSTER OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL SPONSORED BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID. Lieberman says he opposes any health care bill that includes a government run insurance program. The Politico newspaper reports that confirms Reid is short of the 60 votes necessary to bring the legislation to a vote.
The two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles have been grounded ‘indefinitely’ unless the National Transportation Safety Board grants them a reprieve. The pilots have 10 days to appeal.
No launch yesterday maybe this morning. NASA is preparing to launch its next-generation rocket this morning 8 a.m. from Kennedy Space Center. The next launch window extends until noon. Ares I-X is a part of the Constellation Program. The program has been developing new vehicles to replace space shuttles, which will be phased out in 2010
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers are still needed. Volunteer Deadline November 6th. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Just a reminder: Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st.
The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd.
SPORTS
College Football: East Carolina ran all over Memphis…38 - 19
Game one of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Yankees TONIGHT in New York
Ham's Restaurants Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 allows a business to stay open as it re-organizes. Ham’s operates 14 locations in North Carolina and Virginia.
Parts of Wyoming and Colorado are bracing for an early season snow storm. The storm could bring 12 to 18 inches of snow, as well as blizzard-like conditions, to the Cheyenne area through Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO'S BAY BRIDGE HAS BEEN CLOSED INDEFINITELY. A piece of the bridge fell onto the roadway on Tuesday. The Bay Bridge just underwent a major repair last month. Local ferry services are gearing up for extra passengers. Authorities are allowing residents of nearby Treasure Island to use one of the bridge's onramps.
On a typical day, nearly 280 thousand vehicles cross the Bay Bridge, between San Francisco and Oakland, California.
SENATOR JOE LIEBERMAN SAYS HE WOULD BACK A GOP FILIBUSTER OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL SPONSORED BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID. Lieberman says he opposes any health care bill that includes a government run insurance program. The Politico newspaper reports that confirms Reid is short of the 60 votes necessary to bring the legislation to a vote.
The two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles have been grounded ‘indefinitely’ unless the National Transportation Safety Board grants them a reprieve. The pilots have 10 days to appeal.
No launch yesterday maybe this morning. NASA is preparing to launch its next-generation rocket this morning 8 a.m. from Kennedy Space Center. The next launch window extends until noon. Ares I-X is a part of the Constellation Program. The program has been developing new vehicles to replace space shuttles, which will be phased out in 2010
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November. Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers are still needed. Volunteer Deadline November 6th. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Just a reminder: Early voting continues through this Saturday, October 31st.
The General election is next Tuesday, November 3rd.
SPORTS
College Football: East Carolina ran all over Memphis…38 - 19
Game one of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Yankees TONIGHT in New York
10.27.2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad in November
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (the ABC-45 show with Ty Pennington) is coming to the Triad to present one deserving family with an extreme home makeover. Thanks to Lexington builder Jason Hedrick (Hedrick Creative Building) for stopping by the Morning Show this morning. Jason and lots of his friends will oversee and implement the project that will make a miracle happen for ONE Triad family.
How You Can Help Volunteers are being separated into two categories:
Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers.
(All volunteers must be 18 years old prior to November 1, 2009).
Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
Also, thanks to Robin Bivens with the Lexington Tourism Authority
http://www.visitlexingtonnc.com/ 336-236-4218
Traffic Problem in Guildford County: NB I-85 at Highway 62
Overturned tractor trailer at mile marker 118 near the GTCC / Groomtown Road Exit has I-85 shutdown at Hwy 62. Detour: Take I-85 NB to Highway 62/Liberty Road exit in Archdale and go east to Highway 220 north. Expect delays for several hours. An early morning wreck on the Highway 29 ramp to NB I-85 in Concord. Police say the driver of a cattle truck lost control and flipped over. The truck driver died on the scene. A passenger was taken to the hospital.
Several of the cows were wandering around.
www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=132251&catid=57
THE FBI SAYS IT HAS JUST WRAPPED UP A RECENT NATIONWIDE OPERATION THAT RESCUED 52 CHILDREN FROM PROSTITUTION. The three-day effort called ‘Operation Cross Country Four’ was carried out in 36 cities and led to the arrest of nearly seven hundred people. The FBI operation involved state and local law enforcement, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The two pilots on that Northwest Flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul that flew right past their destination last week are blaming the highly publicized mishap on their laptop.
Flight 188 flew 150 miles beyond their scheduled stop and the pilots had no communication with air traffic controllers for more than 90 minutes. Northwest says the pilots are suspended until the conclusion of the investigation.
THE PUBLIC OPTION HAS RETURNED TO THE HEALTH CARE REFORM DEBATE. The health care reform legislation that emerged from the Senate Finance Committee recently did not contain the so-called public option.
THE HEAD OF TURKEY'S POLICE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN REMOVED FROM HIS POST FOR NOT DOING ENOUGH TO PREVENT DEADLY VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN THE COUNTRY. Authorities blame the man for failing to prevent the murders of three Christian men in the town of Ma-lat-ya and of a Christian newspaper editor in 2007. Compass Direct News
NASA IS CLOSELY WATCHING THE WEATHER THIS MORNING…IN PREPERATION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST ROCKET. The 327-foot high rocket is the first new space vehicle that NASA has launched in more than 25 years.
SPORTS: Monday Night Football: Eagles over Redskins…27 – 17
Carolina Panthers…
The World Series is set…Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees
-Game one of the World Series will be Wednesday in New York
A rockslide over the weekend in western North Carolina has closed Interstate 40.
The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. The road is expected to be closed for several weeks.
Detour: If you are traveling on I-40 West: use I-240 West, to I-26 West out of Asheville, to Johnson City, TN, then take I-81 South back to I-40.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (the ABC-45 show with Ty Pennington) is coming to the Triad to present one deserving family with an extreme home makeover. Thanks to Lexington builder Jason Hedrick (Hedrick Creative Building) for stopping by the Morning Show this morning. Jason and lots of his friends will oversee and implement the project that will make a miracle happen for ONE Triad family.
How You Can Help Volunteers are being separated into two categories:
Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers.
(All volunteers must be 18 years old prior to November 1, 2009).
Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
Volunteer Deadline November 6th…
Also, thanks to Robin Bivens with the Lexington Tourism Authority
http://www.visitlexingtonnc.com/ 336-236-4218
Traffic Problem in Guildford County: NB I-85 at Highway 62
Overturned tractor trailer at mile marker 118 near the GTCC / Groomtown Road Exit has I-85 shutdown at Hwy 62. Detour: Take I-85 NB to Highway 62/Liberty Road exit in Archdale and go east to Highway 220 north. Expect delays for several hours. An early morning wreck on the Highway 29 ramp to NB I-85 in Concord. Police say the driver of a cattle truck lost control and flipped over. The truck driver died on the scene. A passenger was taken to the hospital.
Several of the cows were wandering around.
www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=132251&catid=57
THE FBI SAYS IT HAS JUST WRAPPED UP A RECENT NATIONWIDE OPERATION THAT RESCUED 52 CHILDREN FROM PROSTITUTION. The three-day effort called ‘Operation Cross Country Four’ was carried out in 36 cities and led to the arrest of nearly seven hundred people. The FBI operation involved state and local law enforcement, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The two pilots on that Northwest Flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul that flew right past their destination last week are blaming the highly publicized mishap on their laptop.
Flight 188 flew 150 miles beyond their scheduled stop and the pilots had no communication with air traffic controllers for more than 90 minutes. Northwest says the pilots are suspended until the conclusion of the investigation.
THE PUBLIC OPTION HAS RETURNED TO THE HEALTH CARE REFORM DEBATE. The health care reform legislation that emerged from the Senate Finance Committee recently did not contain the so-called public option.
THE HEAD OF TURKEY'S POLICE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN REMOVED FROM HIS POST FOR NOT DOING ENOUGH TO PREVENT DEADLY VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN THE COUNTRY. Authorities blame the man for failing to prevent the murders of three Christian men in the town of Ma-lat-ya and of a Christian newspaper editor in 2007. Compass Direct News
NASA IS CLOSELY WATCHING THE WEATHER THIS MORNING…IN PREPERATION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST ROCKET. The 327-foot high rocket is the first new space vehicle that NASA has launched in more than 25 years.
SPORTS: Monday Night Football: Eagles over Redskins…27 – 17
Carolina Panthers…
The World Series is set…Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees
-Game one of the World Series will be Wednesday in New York
A rockslide over the weekend in western North Carolina has closed Interstate 40.
The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. The road is expected to be closed for several weeks.
Detour: If you are traveling on I-40 West: use I-240 West, to I-26 West out of Asheville, to Johnson City, TN, then take I-81 South back to I-40.
10.26.2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Traffic: A rockslide in western North Carolina has closed Interstate 40
The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. The road is expected to be closed for several weeks.
Detour: If you are traveling on I-40 West: use I-240 West, to I-26 West out of Asheville, to Johnson City, TN, then take I-81 South back to I-40.
A new study finding that roughly 1 in 5 kids in the US (between the ages of one and eleven) are NOT getting enough vitamin D. Studies suggest that Vitamin D might help prevent serious diseases, including infections, diabetes and even some cancers. Their findings are published in the November issue of Pediatrics. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091026/D9BIJ41G0.html
A worker at the NC State Fair was injured yesterday while trying to break down a ride. The man fell 15 feet. The injured worker was taken to the hospital. Sunday was the last day of the State Fair.
President Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the "rapid increase in illness" from the H1N1 influenza virus. The ‘National Emergency Declaration’ on H1N1 allows healthcare systems to quickly implement disaster plans should they become overwhelmed.
The White House says that as expected H1N1 flu is moving rapidly throughout the country and the majority of states now have widespread influenza activity. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/24/h1n1.obama/index.html
THE TEMPLE MOUNT IN JERUSALEM IS CALM TODAY, AFTER VIOLENT CLASHES AT THE SACRED SITE ON SUNDAY. The Jerusalem Post reports that nine police officers were slightly wounded and 21 Arab rioters were arrested during clashes at the Temple Mount yesterday. The Temple Mount is sacred to both Jews and Muslims.
NATO AUTHORITIES SAY TWO SEPARATE HELICOPTER CRASHES HAVE CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 14 AMERICANS IN AFGHANISTAN TODAY.
WORLD LEADERS HAVE CONDEMNED SUNDAY'S DEADLY TWIN BOMBING ATTACK IN BAGHDAD. Combined, the two blasts claimed the lives of 155 people and wounded nearly five hundred others. Sunday's bombs were detonated just outside the heavily fortified Green Zone, the location of numerous government offices. The attack was one of the largest to rock the capital city of Iraq in several years.
An 80-foot section of a cement roof cap fell to the sidewalk from a building on East Russell Ave. on Friday night in High Point. No one was injured. It's unclear why the roof cap fell.
The building at 325 East Russell Ave. is unoccupied, but the county was in the process of remodeling it for us by Guilford County Department of Social Services. Police closed Russell Ave. between Manning and Centennial streets.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-partial-building-collapse-091023,0,6714605.story
SPORTS
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers… 20 - 9.
Monday Night Football: Redskins vs Eagles
BTW: Joe Gibbs said he has no plans to return to the Washington Redskins despite rumors and Internet reports. Gibbs is the owner of three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams.
The World Series is set…Philadelphia Phillies vs Yankees
-Game one of the World Series will be this Wednesday in New York
The rockslide is located at mile marker 3, near the Tennessee State Line, in Haywood County, West of Asheville. The road is expected to be closed for several weeks.
Detour: If you are traveling on I-40 West: use I-240 West, to I-26 West out of Asheville, to Johnson City, TN, then take I-81 South back to I-40.
A new study finding that roughly 1 in 5 kids in the US (between the ages of one and eleven) are NOT getting enough vitamin D. Studies suggest that Vitamin D might help prevent serious diseases, including infections, diabetes and even some cancers. Their findings are published in the November issue of Pediatrics. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091026/D9BIJ41G0.html
A worker at the NC State Fair was injured yesterday while trying to break down a ride. The man fell 15 feet. The injured worker was taken to the hospital. Sunday was the last day of the State Fair.
President Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the "rapid increase in illness" from the H1N1 influenza virus. The ‘National Emergency Declaration’ on H1N1 allows healthcare systems to quickly implement disaster plans should they become overwhelmed.
The White House says that as expected H1N1 flu is moving rapidly throughout the country and the majority of states now have widespread influenza activity. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/24/h1n1.obama/index.html
THE TEMPLE MOUNT IN JERUSALEM IS CALM TODAY, AFTER VIOLENT CLASHES AT THE SACRED SITE ON SUNDAY. The Jerusalem Post reports that nine police officers were slightly wounded and 21 Arab rioters were arrested during clashes at the Temple Mount yesterday. The Temple Mount is sacred to both Jews and Muslims.
NATO AUTHORITIES SAY TWO SEPARATE HELICOPTER CRASHES HAVE CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 14 AMERICANS IN AFGHANISTAN TODAY.
WORLD LEADERS HAVE CONDEMNED SUNDAY'S DEADLY TWIN BOMBING ATTACK IN BAGHDAD. Combined, the two blasts claimed the lives of 155 people and wounded nearly five hundred others. Sunday's bombs were detonated just outside the heavily fortified Green Zone, the location of numerous government offices. The attack was one of the largest to rock the capital city of Iraq in several years.
An 80-foot section of a cement roof cap fell to the sidewalk from a building on East Russell Ave. on Friday night in High Point. No one was injured. It's unclear why the roof cap fell.
The building at 325 East Russell Ave. is unoccupied, but the county was in the process of remodeling it for us by Guilford County Department of Social Services. Police closed Russell Ave. between Manning and Centennial streets.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-partial-building-collapse-091023,0,6714605.story
SPORTS
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers… 20 - 9.
Monday Night Football: Redskins vs Eagles
BTW: Joe Gibbs said he has no plans to return to the Washington Redskins despite rumors and Internet reports. Gibbs is the owner of three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams.
The World Series is set…Philadelphia Phillies vs Yankees
-Game one of the World Series will be this Wednesday in New York
10.23.2009
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
An exciting announcement will be made during Lexington’s Annual Barbecue Festival tomorrow morning.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Emmy-award winning hit TV show on ABC Television, is coming to the Triad to present one deserving family with an extreme home makeover. Lexington builder Jason Hedrick (Hedrick Creative Building) will oversee and implement the project that will make a miracle happen for ONE Triad family.
How You Can Help
Volunteers are being separated into two categories:
Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers.
(All volunteers must be 18 years old prior to November 1, 2009)
Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
The 26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival in Lexington
Saturday from 8:30 -6pm
http://www.barbecuefestival.com/home.html
Thanks to Robin Bivens with the Lexington Tourism Authority
http://www.visitlexingtonnc.com/
336-236-4218
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Emmy-award winning hit TV show on ABC Television, is coming to the Triad to present one deserving family with an extreme home makeover. Lexington builder Jason Hedrick (Hedrick Creative Building) will oversee and implement the project that will make a miracle happen for ONE Triad family.
How You Can Help
Volunteers are being separated into two categories:
Skilled Trade Volunteers and Non-Skilled Volunteers.
(All volunteers must be 18 years old prior to November 1, 2009)
Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at http://www.hedrickextreme.com/
The 26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival in Lexington
Saturday from 8:30 -6pm
http://www.barbecuefestival.com/home.html
Thanks to Robin Bivens with the Lexington Tourism Authority
http://www.visitlexingtonnc.com/
336-236-4218
Friday, October 23, 2009
The State Fair in Raleigh continues through Sunday. Jeremy Camp and Tenth Avenue North performing at Dalton Arena tonight in Raleigh.
Ticket info: www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale;jsessionid=473CB9C51429D2ECBD7EEE0B90035A8C?action=selectPerformance&cobrand=ncstatefair&performance_id=1046605
Big ‘open house’ planned at Victory Junction Camp this Saturday afternoon in Randleman. (Oct 24). The 5th birthday celebration is open to the public.
Victory Junction Camp is a camp for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. For more information: Call (336) 498-9055
FYI: You can take a shuttle from downtown Randleman to Victory Junction, located at the Richard Petty Museum, (142 West Academy Street, Randleman, NC 27317) for a $5 donation, beginning at 1pm. http://www.victoryjunction.org/celebration.php
Need to get rid of some old tax information, ATM receipts, checks or any other sensitive information? The First Citizens Bank on New Garden Road in Greensboro will hold a FREE shred-a-thon TODAY from 2 – 6pm. For more information about the event, call (336) 412-4220.
Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,16092515460968540114&fb=1&hq=First+Citizens+Bank&hnear=Highwoods+Boulevard+in+Greensboro&gl=us&daddr=1509+Highwoods+Blvd,+Greensboro,+NC+27410-2047&geocode=11364440142562139732,36.112390,-79.879971&ei=gG7gSqzrHIyntgfm6I0S&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CBMQngIwAA
Gas prices continue to rise. The Triple A says the national average price for regular unleaded has jumped 14 cents in one week. National average: $2.64 a gallon. Statewide $2.59 a gallon. http://www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
Computer maker Dell has committed to paying back $26.5 million dollars in local incentives within 30 days of closing its Forsyth County assembly plant in January. The commitment initially had been made by Dell shortly after the company said on October 7th that it would close the plant and eliminate 905 jobs.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/22/dell-commits-repaying-full-265-million-local-incen/
School officials in Guilford County have given the ‘OK’ for Oak Ridge Elementary school to re-open after being closed since June. Federal Health officials have found nothing harmful to students and staff.
No release for the group of 20 ‘lifers’. In the face of outrage from victims and their families, Governor Perdue saying that she will deny the release of the 20 inmates who were originally sentenced to life in prison…until the matter is resolved in the courts. Perdue arguing that the N.C. Department of Correction has NOT have the legislative authority to apply ‘good behavior credits’ to inmates who are in prison for life. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/23/perdue-tokeep-20-in-prison/
Actress Collin Wilcox-Paxton, who starred in the movie classic "To Kill a Mockingbird," died on October 14th in Highlands, NC in the southwest mountains. Paxton was diagnosed with brain cancer back in August. She was 74. No funeral was held. Instead, the family held a service before her death. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091022/D9BGBUCO1.html
Soupy Sales, a comedian from the 1950’s and 60’s died last night in Hospice care in New York. He was 83 years old. Sales was born Milton Supman on Jan. 8, 1926, in Franklinton, N.C.,
SPORTS…Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
ALCS: (Game 5) LA Angles outlast the NY Yankees…7 – 6. Yanks up 3 -2
Game 6 will be Saturday
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies going back to the World Series
Thursday night College Football
UNC Tarheels unable to hold on to an early lead fall to Florida State…30 – 27
Ticket info: www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale;jsessionid=473CB9C51429D2ECBD7EEE0B90035A8C?action=selectPerformance&cobrand=ncstatefair&performance_id=1046605
Big ‘open house’ planned at Victory Junction Camp this Saturday afternoon in Randleman. (Oct 24). The 5th birthday celebration is open to the public.
Victory Junction Camp is a camp for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. For more information: Call (336) 498-9055
FYI: You can take a shuttle from downtown Randleman to Victory Junction, located at the Richard Petty Museum, (142 West Academy Street, Randleman, NC 27317) for a $5 donation, beginning at 1pm. http://www.victoryjunction.org/celebration.php
Need to get rid of some old tax information, ATM receipts, checks or any other sensitive information? The First Citizens Bank on New Garden Road in Greensboro will hold a FREE shred-a-thon TODAY from 2 – 6pm. For more information about the event, call (336) 412-4220.
Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,16092515460968540114&fb=1&hq=First+Citizens+Bank&hnear=Highwoods+Boulevard+in+Greensboro&gl=us&daddr=1509+Highwoods+Blvd,+Greensboro,+NC+27410-2047&geocode=11364440142562139732,36.112390,-79.879971&ei=gG7gSqzrHIyntgfm6I0S&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CBMQngIwAA
Gas prices continue to rise. The Triple A says the national average price for regular unleaded has jumped 14 cents in one week. National average: $2.64 a gallon. Statewide $2.59 a gallon. http://www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
Computer maker Dell has committed to paying back $26.5 million dollars in local incentives within 30 days of closing its Forsyth County assembly plant in January. The commitment initially had been made by Dell shortly after the company said on October 7th that it would close the plant and eliminate 905 jobs.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/22/dell-commits-repaying-full-265-million-local-incen/
School officials in Guilford County have given the ‘OK’ for Oak Ridge Elementary school to re-open after being closed since June. Federal Health officials have found nothing harmful to students and staff.
No release for the group of 20 ‘lifers’. In the face of outrage from victims and their families, Governor Perdue saying that she will deny the release of the 20 inmates who were originally sentenced to life in prison…until the matter is resolved in the courts. Perdue arguing that the N.C. Department of Correction has NOT have the legislative authority to apply ‘good behavior credits’ to inmates who are in prison for life. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/23/perdue-tokeep-20-in-prison/
Actress Collin Wilcox-Paxton, who starred in the movie classic "To Kill a Mockingbird," died on October 14th in Highlands, NC in the southwest mountains. Paxton was diagnosed with brain cancer back in August. She was 74. No funeral was held. Instead, the family held a service before her death. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091022/D9BGBUCO1.html
Soupy Sales, a comedian from the 1950’s and 60’s died last night in Hospice care in New York. He was 83 years old. Sales was born Milton Supman on Jan. 8, 1926, in Franklinton, N.C.,
SPORTS…Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
ALCS: (Game 5) LA Angles outlast the NY Yankees…7 – 6. Yanks up 3 -2
Game 6 will be Saturday
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies going back to the World Series
Thursday night College Football
UNC Tarheels unable to hold on to an early lead fall to Florida State…30 – 27
10.22.2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Breaking News: Authorities in Orange Park, Florida have positively identified the body found at a landfill as that of Somer Thompson. The 7 year old girl disappeared on her mile-long walk home from school Monday in Orange Park. Somer was squabbling with another child, and her sister told her to stop. Somer got upset, walked ahead of the group and wasn't seen again…until her body was found. FYI: Somer Thompson's father, Sam Thompson, lives in Graham.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,568982,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/22/georgia.landfill.body/index.html
Top ‘bail-out’ dogs will likely get a pay cut… The chairman of the panel that oversees the $700 billion dollar federal bail-out fund is saying that the Obama administration is ready to order substantial cuts in the salaries of CEOs that took ‘bail-out’ money from the government.
Employees of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be subject to random background checks after officials discovered a middle school drama teacher with a criminal past had slipped through the cracks. Currently, background checks are only performed when employees are hired by the school system. Ralph Surridge, a drama teacher at Mineral Springs Middle School, was arrested Saturday on charges of sexual mis-conduct with a student. Investigators later learned Surridge had served jail time for felony embezzlement charges in 1985, something school officials said they were unaware of when they hired Surridge in 2003.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-school-background-checks-091021,0,5306242.story
Forget Windows Vista…Microsoft is launching Windows 7 today. BTW: There are three versions of Windows 7 on sale, not including student editions
Which version is right for you? http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology/2009/10/22/windows-7-explained-which-version-is-right-for-you-115875-21764851/
A deer smashed through the front glass window at the Little Gym on Battle Ground Avenue yesterday morning in Greensboro. The deer was treated for several cuts and released back into the wild later yesterday afternoon.
Richard Childress Racing in Welcome is hosting a 40th Anniversary Dinner following Fan Day TODAY. RCR ‘Fan Day’ runs from 9 to 5pm.
40th Anniversary Dinner at RCR… Doors open at 6pm. Dinner starting at 7pm
Proceeds to Benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma http://rcrracing.com/messageboards/trans/displayShortMsgRpt.asp?type=1&id=3821
The 26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival happening this Saturday
(from 8:30 am to 6pm ) in uptown Lexington.
THE GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL HAS ANNOUNCED THE LINE-UP OF NOMINEES FOR ITS 2009 MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.
Among the nominees in the Contemporary category:
Jonny Diaz for "More Beautiful You"
Brandon Heath for "Wait And See"
Francesca Battistelli for "Free To Be Me"
Jars of Clay for "Two Hands"
-Worship category nominees:
Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band and Michael W. Smith.
- Pop category nominees: tobyMac with Kirk Franklin and Mandisa;
and Mary Mary.
The winners will be announced on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Vote for your favorite video: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/gmcva
SPORTS…Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies going back to the World Series
with a win over the Dodgers last night 10 – 4.
ALCS: TONIGHT (Game 5) NY Yankees vs the LA Angles…Yanks up 3 -1
Thursday night College Football : UNC Tarheels hosting Florida State in Chapel Hill
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,568982,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/22/georgia.landfill.body/index.html
Top ‘bail-out’ dogs will likely get a pay cut… The chairman of the panel that oversees the $700 billion dollar federal bail-out fund is saying that the Obama administration is ready to order substantial cuts in the salaries of CEOs that took ‘bail-out’ money from the government.
Employees of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be subject to random background checks after officials discovered a middle school drama teacher with a criminal past had slipped through the cracks. Currently, background checks are only performed when employees are hired by the school system. Ralph Surridge, a drama teacher at Mineral Springs Middle School, was arrested Saturday on charges of sexual mis-conduct with a student. Investigators later learned Surridge had served jail time for felony embezzlement charges in 1985, something school officials said they were unaware of when they hired Surridge in 2003.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-school-background-checks-091021,0,5306242.story
Forget Windows Vista…Microsoft is launching Windows 7 today. BTW: There are three versions of Windows 7 on sale, not including student editions
Which version is right for you? http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology/2009/10/22/windows-7-explained-which-version-is-right-for-you-115875-21764851/
A deer smashed through the front glass window at the Little Gym on Battle Ground Avenue yesterday morning in Greensboro. The deer was treated for several cuts and released back into the wild later yesterday afternoon.
Richard Childress Racing in Welcome is hosting a 40th Anniversary Dinner following Fan Day TODAY. RCR ‘Fan Day’ runs from 9 to 5pm.
40th Anniversary Dinner at RCR… Doors open at 6pm. Dinner starting at 7pm
Proceeds to Benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma http://rcrracing.com/messageboards/trans/displayShortMsgRpt.asp?type=1&id=3821
The 26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival happening this Saturday
(from 8:30 am to 6pm ) in uptown Lexington.
THE GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL HAS ANNOUNCED THE LINE-UP OF NOMINEES FOR ITS 2009 MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.
Among the nominees in the Contemporary category:
Jonny Diaz for "More Beautiful You"
Brandon Heath for "Wait And See"
Francesca Battistelli for "Free To Be Me"
Jars of Clay for "Two Hands"
-Worship category nominees:
Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band and Michael W. Smith.
- Pop category nominees: tobyMac with Kirk Franklin and Mandisa;
and Mary Mary.
The winners will be announced on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Vote for your favorite video: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/gmcva
SPORTS…Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies going back to the World Series
with a win over the Dodgers last night 10 – 4.
ALCS: TONIGHT (Game 5) NY Yankees vs the LA Angles…Yanks up 3 -1
Thursday night College Football : UNC Tarheels hosting Florida State in Chapel Hill
10.21.2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A missing 7 year old Florida girl has ties to the Piedmont. Somer Thompson's father, Sam Thompson, lives in Graham. An Amber Alert was issued after the girl vanished on her way home from school on Monday in north Florida. The girl’s mom, Dina, made an emotional appeal to Somer's possible abductors this morning during a news conference.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,568811,00.html?test=latestnews
A Duke Energy agreement would raise energy rates 7% starting January 1st. That would be Duke Energy’s first increase since 1991. A hearing on the proposed rate hike is set for later today.
The City of Greensboro has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. Being designated as a ‘bicycle friendly’ community will help Greensboro ‘build momentum’ in making cycling a viable form of transportation in the city.
Greensboro is the fourth city in the state to be awarded the distinction.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-greensboro-bicycling-friendly-091020,0,1286833.story
Over 1,300 walkers participated in the 2009 CROP Hunger Walk in Forsyth County on Sunday. $57,000 dollars will benefit Crisis Control Ministry, Sunnyside Ministry and Church World Service.
New this morning: THE COLLISION OF TWO PASSENGER TRAINS IN INDIA HAS CLAIMED AT LEAST 21 LIVES TODAY. Initial reports indicate that one train rammed into the rear of the second train. The country sees about three hundred train accidents every year.
Following a White House meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, President Obama says that the US still plans on removing all combat troops from Iraq by next August.
The FAA is now investigating the “balloon boy” incident. Local authorities will likely file charges in the case soon. The parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene) have been accused of falsely reporting that their six-year old son, Falcon, had floated away from their Colorado home in a UFO-shaped helium balloon last week.
Wal-Mart Stores and Amazon.com are in the middle of an online price war. Wal-Mart posted last Thursday that it would Pre-sell 10 hotly anticipated new books for just $10 apiece through its online site (www.Walmart.com). Hours later, Amazon.com matched the $10 price.
Wal-Mart’s current price is under $9.oo. With FREE shipping.
Wal-Mart's promotion applies to the top 10 books coming out in November but the company is also selling 200 best-sellers for 50% of their list price.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125565024634288895.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular
Banana Republic Factory Store, the Gap Outlet and the Nike Factory Store...Tanger Factory Outlets will open an 80-store Outlet center in Mebane. The center will be located off Interstate 40/85 Exit 154 in Alamance County and should be open in late-2010. http://www.wxii12.com/money/21352932/detail.html
Richard Childress Racing in Welcome will host a 40th Anniversary Dinner following Fan Day on Thursday (Oct 22). Proceeds to Benefit Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Brenner.
RCR’s day-long celebration starts with RCR Fan Day which runs from 9 to 5pm on Thursday. Fans can tour: RCR’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series shop, autograph sessions with all the RCR drivers, a pit crew competition plus a kids’ entertainment area. General admission for RCR Fan Day is $5 www.rcrfanday.com
40th Anniversary Dinner: Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a long-time voice of the Motor Racing Network, will moderate a discussion panel including legendary NASCAR drivers Junior Johnson, Bobby and Donnie Allison and Richard Childress. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner starting at 7pm.
Tickets are $140 per person and $100 of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Reserve your seat by calling 866-635-8190. RCRFanDay@RCRracing.com
http://rcrracing.com/messageboards/trans/displayShortMsgRpt.asp?type=1&id=3821
26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival this Saturday (from 8:30 am to 6pm ) in uptown Lexington. Admission is free, but there may be a charge for parking.
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
ALCS: (Last night) NY Yankees beat the LA Angles… 10 – 1.
Game 5 Thursday in LA… Yanks up 3 -1.
NLCS: TONIGHT Game 5: LA Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies up 3 to 1.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,568811,00.html?test=latestnews
A Duke Energy agreement would raise energy rates 7% starting January 1st. That would be Duke Energy’s first increase since 1991. A hearing on the proposed rate hike is set for later today.
The City of Greensboro has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. Being designated as a ‘bicycle friendly’ community will help Greensboro ‘build momentum’ in making cycling a viable form of transportation in the city.
Greensboro is the fourth city in the state to be awarded the distinction.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-greensboro-bicycling-friendly-091020,0,1286833.story
Over 1,300 walkers participated in the 2009 CROP Hunger Walk in Forsyth County on Sunday. $57,000 dollars will benefit Crisis Control Ministry, Sunnyside Ministry and Church World Service.
New this morning: THE COLLISION OF TWO PASSENGER TRAINS IN INDIA HAS CLAIMED AT LEAST 21 LIVES TODAY. Initial reports indicate that one train rammed into the rear of the second train. The country sees about three hundred train accidents every year.
Following a White House meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, President Obama says that the US still plans on removing all combat troops from Iraq by next August.
The FAA is now investigating the “balloon boy” incident. Local authorities will likely file charges in the case soon. The parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene) have been accused of falsely reporting that their six-year old son, Falcon, had floated away from their Colorado home in a UFO-shaped helium balloon last week.
Wal-Mart Stores and Amazon.com are in the middle of an online price war. Wal-Mart posted last Thursday that it would Pre-sell 10 hotly anticipated new books for just $10 apiece through its online site (www.Walmart.com). Hours later, Amazon.com matched the $10 price.
Wal-Mart’s current price is under $9.oo. With FREE shipping.
Wal-Mart's promotion applies to the top 10 books coming out in November but the company is also selling 200 best-sellers for 50% of their list price.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125565024634288895.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular
Banana Republic Factory Store, the Gap Outlet and the Nike Factory Store...Tanger Factory Outlets will open an 80-store Outlet center in Mebane. The center will be located off Interstate 40/85 Exit 154 in Alamance County and should be open in late-2010. http://www.wxii12.com/money/21352932/detail.html
Richard Childress Racing in Welcome will host a 40th Anniversary Dinner following Fan Day on Thursday (Oct 22). Proceeds to Benefit Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Brenner.
RCR’s day-long celebration starts with RCR Fan Day which runs from 9 to 5pm on Thursday. Fans can tour: RCR’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series shop, autograph sessions with all the RCR drivers, a pit crew competition plus a kids’ entertainment area. General admission for RCR Fan Day is $5 www.rcrfanday.com
40th Anniversary Dinner: Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a long-time voice of the Motor Racing Network, will moderate a discussion panel including legendary NASCAR drivers Junior Johnson, Bobby and Donnie Allison and Richard Childress. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner starting at 7pm.
Tickets are $140 per person and $100 of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Reserve your seat by calling 866-635-8190. RCRFanDay@RCRracing.com
http://rcrracing.com/messageboards/trans/displayShortMsgRpt.asp?type=1&id=3821
26th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival this Saturday (from 8:30 am to 6pm ) in uptown Lexington. Admission is free, but there may be a charge for parking.
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
ALCS: (Last night) NY Yankees beat the LA Angles… 10 – 1.
Game 5 Thursday in LA… Yanks up 3 -1.
NLCS: TONIGHT Game 5: LA Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies up 3 to 1.
10.20.2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TODAY: The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg is collecting blood for our Troops from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Walk-Ins are welcome! For more information: call 408-7280.
A PIG HAS CONTRACTING THE H1N1 -- OR SWINE FLU The Department of Agriculture says it has confirmed the presence of H1N1 in a pig at the Minnesota State Fair. The government has stressed that people cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork.
The Forsyth County Health Department is offering H1N1 Flu shots to children (and certain adults) TODAY starting 1pm…until they run out.
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Publichealth/?NewsID=2297
BABY FOOD RECALL: Plum Organics of Emeryville, California is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food over concerns of possible botulism contamination. The product was sold nationwide at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches, with a "best by" date of May 21, 2010, and UPC 890180001221.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/plum-organics-voluntarily-recalls-select,1004957.shtml
G-M-A-C’s local operations are being sold to AmTrust. The investment group plans on keeping majority of the jobs in Winston-Salem.
Apple sold more Macs and i-Phones between July and September than in any other quarter in the company’s history. While Apple sold more iPhones and Mac computers last fewer iPods were sold. Those sales helped to push Apple's total revenue up to almost $9.9 billion dollars.
A new Obama policy orders authorities to relax ‘medical marijuana’ enforcement. Under the policy, federal prosecutors are being told it is ‘not a good use of their time’ to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana in strict compliance with state law. According to the government, a total of 14 states allow some form of medical marijuana use
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/nation/feds-to-stop-prosecuting-medical-marijuana-users-905680.html
Thousands of students will remain ‘silent’ today for a purpose. Today is the sixth annual Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. Participates are taking a vow ‘not to speak’ during the school day today drawing attention to the thousands of abortions which are performed every day in the US.
EVANGELIST FRANKLIN GRAHAM SPOKE TO NEARLY TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE IN CHINA OVER THE WEEKEND. Graham presented the Gospel at China's second largest church on Sunday. More than one thousand people responded to receive Christ. FYI: Ruth Bell Graham, was born in China in 1920.
NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK:
A worship album from Kutless titled "It Is Well"
And "The Road" from Jadon Lavik
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies over the LA Dodgers…5 - 4
Phillies up 3 to 1…Game 5 on Wednesday…
ALCS: LA Angles beat the NY Yankees…5 - 4 in 11 innings. Yanks up 2 -1.
Game 4 tonight…
Monday Night Football: The Denver Broncos remain unbeaten in the NFL. Broncos over the Chargers…34 - 23
A PIG HAS CONTRACTING THE H1N1 -- OR SWINE FLU The Department of Agriculture says it has confirmed the presence of H1N1 in a pig at the Minnesota State Fair. The government has stressed that people cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork.
The Forsyth County Health Department is offering H1N1 Flu shots to children (and certain adults) TODAY starting 1pm…until they run out.
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Publichealth/?NewsID=2297
BABY FOOD RECALL: Plum Organics of Emeryville, California is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food over concerns of possible botulism contamination. The product was sold nationwide at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches, with a "best by" date of May 21, 2010, and UPC 890180001221.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/plum-organics-voluntarily-recalls-select,1004957.shtml
G-M-A-C’s local operations are being sold to AmTrust. The investment group plans on keeping majority of the jobs in Winston-Salem.
Apple sold more Macs and i-Phones between July and September than in any other quarter in the company’s history. While Apple sold more iPhones and Mac computers last fewer iPods were sold. Those sales helped to push Apple's total revenue up to almost $9.9 billion dollars.
A new Obama policy orders authorities to relax ‘medical marijuana’ enforcement. Under the policy, federal prosecutors are being told it is ‘not a good use of their time’ to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana in strict compliance with state law. According to the government, a total of 14 states allow some form of medical marijuana use
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/nation/feds-to-stop-prosecuting-medical-marijuana-users-905680.html
Thousands of students will remain ‘silent’ today for a purpose. Today is the sixth annual Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. Participates are taking a vow ‘not to speak’ during the school day today drawing attention to the thousands of abortions which are performed every day in the US.
EVANGELIST FRANKLIN GRAHAM SPOKE TO NEARLY TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE IN CHINA OVER THE WEEKEND. Graham presented the Gospel at China's second largest church on Sunday. More than one thousand people responded to receive Christ. FYI: Ruth Bell Graham, was born in China in 1920.
NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK:
A worship album from Kutless titled "It Is Well"
And "The Road" from Jadon Lavik
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies over the LA Dodgers…5 - 4
Phillies up 3 to 1…Game 5 on Wednesday…
ALCS: LA Angles beat the NY Yankees…5 - 4 in 11 innings. Yanks up 2 -1.
Game 4 tonight…
Monday Night Football: The Denver Broncos remain unbeaten in the NFL. Broncos over the Chargers…34 - 23
10.19.2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops tomorrow (Oct 20) from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280. Walk-Ins are welcome!
A man and a woman from Winston-Salem have been arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy…after deputies were called to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center at the request of medical staff regarding life-threatening injuries to the 4-year-old boy. James Morrison Jr. faces one count of murder. DebraLee Matthews faces one count of accessory to murder after the fact. The Forsyth County sheriff's office is investigating the death.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-2-arrested-childs-death-091018,0,4276978.story
Despite the chilly temperatures, a record number of walkers (over 6,000 walkers) participated in the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk yesterday. Close to $200,000 dollars was raised to help fight hunger. 25% of the funds raised through the CROP Hunger Walk will come back to Greensboro Urban Ministry Potter’s House Community Kitchen…who feeds over 450 individuals every day. The other 75% will go to Church World Service (CWS) to help fight hunger globally. http://www.greatergreensborocrophungerwalk.org/.
Millions suspected it. And on Sunday, authorities confirmed it. Police in Colorado say that they’ve determined that last week’s so-called “Balloon Boy” incident was a hoax. The parents are facing charges. In a news conference on Sunday, investigators described the event as a "publicity stunt" put on by the Heene family in hopes of getting a reality TV show.
Another powerful typhoon setting its sights on the Philippines. Typhoon Lupit is expected to hit land on Thursday. The death toll in the Philippines has now risen to 858 from the two other devastating storms that hit the country last month.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/10/19/philippines.storms/index.html
TWO INTERNATIONAL AID WORKERS HAVE BEEN FREED…AFTER MORE THAN THREE MONTHS OF CAPTIVITY IN THE DARFUR REGION OF SUDAN. The women were handed over to the International Red Cross and a Sudanese official says they appear to be in very good health. Meanwhile, two civilian workers remain in captivity.
Authorities are investigating the unrelated deaths of three runners during Sunday’s Detroit Marathon in Michigan. All three deaths occurred between 9 and 9:20 am near the end of the race. http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/18/michigan.marathon.deaths/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
#1 at the Box Office: The kids book now movie, "Where the Wild Things Are", bringing in $32.5 million dollars over the weekend. Check out the review from Focus on the Family http://www.pluggedin.com/
SPORTS: Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Game 3: Yesterday…Philadelphia Phillies slam the LA Dodgers…11 – 0
Game 4 tonight. Phillies up 2 game to 1…
ALCS: Game 3: NY Yankees play at LA Angles this afternoon. Yanks up 2 -0.
NFL: Another win for the Carolina Panthers…Carolina 28 – 21 over Tampa Bay
NASCAR: All Jimmie Johnson…winner on Saturday at Lowes and leader in points race.
Traffic Note:
High Point: Expect heavier traffic volume along Main and Commerce near the downtown area because of the Fall Furniture Market through Thursday.
A man and a woman from Winston-Salem have been arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy…after deputies were called to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center at the request of medical staff regarding life-threatening injuries to the 4-year-old boy. James Morrison Jr. faces one count of murder. DebraLee Matthews faces one count of accessory to murder after the fact. The Forsyth County sheriff's office is investigating the death.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-2-arrested-childs-death-091018,0,4276978.story
Despite the chilly temperatures, a record number of walkers (over 6,000 walkers) participated in the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk yesterday. Close to $200,000 dollars was raised to help fight hunger. 25% of the funds raised through the CROP Hunger Walk will come back to Greensboro Urban Ministry Potter’s House Community Kitchen…who feeds over 450 individuals every day. The other 75% will go to Church World Service (CWS) to help fight hunger globally. http://www.greatergreensborocrophungerwalk.org/.
Millions suspected it. And on Sunday, authorities confirmed it. Police in Colorado say that they’ve determined that last week’s so-called “Balloon Boy” incident was a hoax. The parents are facing charges. In a news conference on Sunday, investigators described the event as a "publicity stunt" put on by the Heene family in hopes of getting a reality TV show.
Another powerful typhoon setting its sights on the Philippines. Typhoon Lupit is expected to hit land on Thursday. The death toll in the Philippines has now risen to 858 from the two other devastating storms that hit the country last month.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/10/19/philippines.storms/index.html
TWO INTERNATIONAL AID WORKERS HAVE BEEN FREED…AFTER MORE THAN THREE MONTHS OF CAPTIVITY IN THE DARFUR REGION OF SUDAN. The women were handed over to the International Red Cross and a Sudanese official says they appear to be in very good health. Meanwhile, two civilian workers remain in captivity.
Authorities are investigating the unrelated deaths of three runners during Sunday’s Detroit Marathon in Michigan. All three deaths occurred between 9 and 9:20 am near the end of the race. http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/18/michigan.marathon.deaths/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
#1 at the Box Office: The kids book now movie, "Where the Wild Things Are", bringing in $32.5 million dollars over the weekend. Check out the review from Focus on the Family http://www.pluggedin.com/
SPORTS: Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Game 3: Yesterday…Philadelphia Phillies slam the LA Dodgers…11 – 0
Game 4 tonight. Phillies up 2 game to 1…
ALCS: Game 3: NY Yankees play at LA Angles this afternoon. Yanks up 2 -0.
NFL: Another win for the Carolina Panthers…Carolina 28 – 21 over Tampa Bay
NASCAR: All Jimmie Johnson…winner on Saturday at Lowes and leader in points race.
Traffic Note:
High Point: Expect heavier traffic volume along Main and Commerce near the downtown area because of the Fall Furniture Market through Thursday.
10.16.2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Today is Bosses Day
Your WBFJ Family Station Weekend Forecast: Clouds and sun...Highs in the 50s
INDONESIA WAS ROCKED BY A POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE TODAY. The 6.3 magnitude quake was centered about 110 miles from the capital city of Jakarta.
A memorial service for Sgt. Mickey Hutchens will be held this afternoon at 2pm at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. The service is open to the public.
http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/Home/Departments/MarketingAndCommunications/NewsArchive/News2009/Articles/FuneralArrangementsForSgtMickeyHutchens
Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away Monday evening. Hutchens is one of two officers shot last week in the line of duty after answering a domestic violence call at the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway.
Check out these headlines:
Missing Boy Was Never Missing? 'Balloon boy' safe in attic after extensive search
Seriously, authorities in Colorado are digging a little deeper into the details of the boy and the big weather balloon on Thursday. While authorities have said they believe the incident was genuine and not a hoax, they are reportedly going to be conducting an investigation.
Balloon family was featured on 'Wife Swap'
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/10/15/heene.wife.swap/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
The so-called Twitter Bible is drawing some attention at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. Christian Post-dot-com reports that the Twitter Bible summarizes all of the more than 31 thousand verses of Scripture into nearly four thousand short-form tweets.
Come celebrate ‘Harvest Day’ this Saturday (Oct 17) at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem. Lots of family friendly, ‘hands-on’ activities. Ticket information: Call 721-7350 www.oldsalem.org
The ‘Fall’ edition of the High Point Furniture Market starts tomorrow. The High Point Furniture Market celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Furniture Market runs through next Thursday (Oct 22). http://www.highpointmarket.org/default2.aspx
SPORTS: Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies over the LA Dodgers last night in Game One…8 – 6
ALCS: LA Angles at NY Yankees (Game One TONIGHT) Game time forecast: snow flurries…Temps in the 30s
The Woolly Worm Festival is happening this weekend in downtown Banner Elk.
www.woollyworm.com
This Weekend: Northern Mountains (Boone and Blowing Rock):
50% chance of SNOW showers…High 36
Your WBFJ Family Station Weekend Forecast: Clouds and sun...Highs in the 50s
INDONESIA WAS ROCKED BY A POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE TODAY. The 6.3 magnitude quake was centered about 110 miles from the capital city of Jakarta.
A memorial service for Sgt. Mickey Hutchens will be held this afternoon at 2pm at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. The service is open to the public.
http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/Home/Departments/MarketingAndCommunications/NewsArchive/News2009/Articles/FuneralArrangementsForSgtMickeyHutchens
Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away Monday evening. Hutchens is one of two officers shot last week in the line of duty after answering a domestic violence call at the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway.
Check out these headlines:
Missing Boy Was Never Missing? 'Balloon boy' safe in attic after extensive search
Seriously, authorities in Colorado are digging a little deeper into the details of the boy and the big weather balloon on Thursday. While authorities have said they believe the incident was genuine and not a hoax, they are reportedly going to be conducting an investigation.
Balloon family was featured on 'Wife Swap'
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/10/15/heene.wife.swap/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
The so-called Twitter Bible is drawing some attention at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. Christian Post-dot-com reports that the Twitter Bible summarizes all of the more than 31 thousand verses of Scripture into nearly four thousand short-form tweets.
Come celebrate ‘Harvest Day’ this Saturday (Oct 17) at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem. Lots of family friendly, ‘hands-on’ activities. Ticket information: Call 721-7350 www.oldsalem.org
The ‘Fall’ edition of the High Point Furniture Market starts tomorrow. The High Point Furniture Market celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Furniture Market runs through next Thursday (Oct 22). http://www.highpointmarket.org/default2.aspx
SPORTS: Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies over the LA Dodgers last night in Game One…8 – 6
ALCS: LA Angles at NY Yankees (Game One TONIGHT) Game time forecast: snow flurries…Temps in the 30s
The Woolly Worm Festival is happening this weekend in downtown Banner Elk.
www.woollyworm.com
This Weekend: Northern Mountains (Boone and Blowing Rock):
50% chance of SNOW showers…High 36
10.15.2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Just a reminder...Bosses Day is Friday
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain or drizzle likely. Cool…High near 50
The family of Monte Evans, the man who allegedly shot and killed Sgt. Mickey Hutchens last week, paid their respects to the Winston-Salem Police Department on Wednesday. The Evans family laid flowers next to Sgt. Hutchens patrol car and asked the community for forgiveness.
The body of Sgt. Mickey Hutchens will lie in state this afternoon from 2 – 5pm at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. A memorial service will is set for Friday at 2pm at Wait Chapel. Both services will be open to the public.
http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/Home/Departments/MarketingAndCommunications/NewsArchive/News2009/Articles/FuneralArrangementsForSgtMickeyHutchens
Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away Monday evening. Hutchens is one of two officers shot last week in the line of duty after answering a domestic violence call at the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway.
Early voting begins today in several Piedmont cities. Winston-Salem's early voting period lasts until October 31st. Absentee ballots will be accepted until the 27th.
PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS NEW ORLEANS TODAY. He will be surveying the progress of federal building projects that began after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A YEAR, THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE CLOSED ABOVE TEN THOUSAND ON WEDNESDAY.
A puppy found severely abused in a Greensboro park back in August is recovering…and has quite a few people interested in adopting her. Vets say Susie, a pit-bull mix puppy, will need to be an inside dog and will require sunblock when she's outside. Officials say that a ‘drawing’ will likely determine who will adopt her. The Greensboro News & Record
A SCHOOL BOARD IN GEORGIA HAS REPORTEDLY UPHELD A POLICY PROHIBITING CHEERLEADERS FROM DISPLAYING RELIGIOUS BANNERS ON THE FIELD AT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES. Associated Baptist Press reports that the Catoosa County Public School Board accepted their attorney's argument that the signs were unconstitutional. The prohibition against the banners was first put in place during a September 28th school board meeting and it was met with widespread opposition. The superintendant said that while she regretted removing the banners from the field, it was her responsibility to protect the district from a lawsuit. Opposition to the banners was first raised by a local woman who said they violate federal law. A local attorney argued that the signs were protected under the First Amendment.
Come celebrate ‘Harvest Day’ this Saturday (Oct 17) at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem. Lots of family friendly, ‘hands-on’ activities. Ticket information: Call 721-7350 www.oldsalem.org
SPORTS…
The first five inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:
Dale Earnhardt (7-time Winston Cup Champion)
Richard Petty (7- time Winston Cup Champion and driver with most career wins)
Bill France, Sr (started NASCAR in 1947)
Bill France, Jr…
Junior Johnson (a former driver and car owner whose early days of running
moonshine through backroads of North Carolina led to organized racing)
Big NASCAR names not inducted this time around: Bobby Allison and David Pearson.
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NL: Philadelphia Phillies at the LA Dodgers (Game One TONIGHT)
AL: LA Angles at NY Yankees (Game One Friday night)
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain or drizzle likely. Cool…High near 50
The family of Monte Evans, the man who allegedly shot and killed Sgt. Mickey Hutchens last week, paid their respects to the Winston-Salem Police Department on Wednesday. The Evans family laid flowers next to Sgt. Hutchens patrol car and asked the community for forgiveness.
The body of Sgt. Mickey Hutchens will lie in state this afternoon from 2 – 5pm at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. A memorial service will is set for Friday at 2pm at Wait Chapel. Both services will be open to the public.
http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/Home/Departments/MarketingAndCommunications/NewsArchive/News2009/Articles/FuneralArrangementsForSgtMickeyHutchens
Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away Monday evening. Hutchens is one of two officers shot last week in the line of duty after answering a domestic violence call at the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway.
Early voting begins today in several Piedmont cities. Winston-Salem's early voting period lasts until October 31st. Absentee ballots will be accepted until the 27th.
PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS NEW ORLEANS TODAY. He will be surveying the progress of federal building projects that began after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A YEAR, THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE CLOSED ABOVE TEN THOUSAND ON WEDNESDAY.
A puppy found severely abused in a Greensboro park back in August is recovering…and has quite a few people interested in adopting her. Vets say Susie, a pit-bull mix puppy, will need to be an inside dog and will require sunblock when she's outside. Officials say that a ‘drawing’ will likely determine who will adopt her. The Greensboro News & Record
A SCHOOL BOARD IN GEORGIA HAS REPORTEDLY UPHELD A POLICY PROHIBITING CHEERLEADERS FROM DISPLAYING RELIGIOUS BANNERS ON THE FIELD AT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES. Associated Baptist Press reports that the Catoosa County Public School Board accepted their attorney's argument that the signs were unconstitutional. The prohibition against the banners was first put in place during a September 28th school board meeting and it was met with widespread opposition. The superintendant said that while she regretted removing the banners from the field, it was her responsibility to protect the district from a lawsuit. Opposition to the banners was first raised by a local woman who said they violate federal law. A local attorney argued that the signs were protected under the First Amendment.
Come celebrate ‘Harvest Day’ this Saturday (Oct 17) at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem. Lots of family friendly, ‘hands-on’ activities. Ticket information: Call 721-7350 www.oldsalem.org
SPORTS…
The first five inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:
Dale Earnhardt (7-time Winston Cup Champion)
Richard Petty (7- time Winston Cup Champion and driver with most career wins)
Bill France, Sr (started NASCAR in 1947)
Bill France, Jr…
Junior Johnson (a former driver and car owner whose early days of running
moonshine through backroads of North Carolina led to organized racing)
Big NASCAR names not inducted this time around: Bobby Allison and David Pearson.
Major League Baseball ‘Play-offs’
NL: Philadelphia Phillies at the LA Dodgers (Game One TONIGHT)
AL: LA Angles at NY Yankees (Game One Friday night)
10.14.2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The new CCM trio ‘No Other Name’ Sam, Laura and Chad in studio this morning
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Franklin Graham met with North Korea's foreign minister earlier today. Franklin Graham, who heads relief agency Samaritan's Purse, arrived in the capital city on Tuesday to deliver aid, saying he hoped his visit would "play the role of a bridge for better relations" between the U.S. and North Korea. Dr Billy Graham went to North Korea in 1992 and in 1994 at the invitation of late North Korean President Kim Il Sung, father of Kim Jong Il.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/14/article/billy_grahams_son_meets_nkoreas_top_diplomat
Operation Christmas Child ‘Shoe Box Collection Week’ November 16 – 23, 2009
http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
THE PENTAGON SAYING THAT ITS FISCAL YEAR 2009 WAS THE BEST RECRUITING YEAR THE MILITARY HAS SEEN SINCE THE START OF THE ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE IN 1973. All active and reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals and exceeded their recruit-quality benchmarks.
The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of a health care reform bill on Tuesday. The bill must now be merged with one passed by the Senate Health Committee before going to the full Senate.
MUD SLIDES REMAIN A CONCERN IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Randy Fulton, the principal of Mineral Springs Middle School, has been named as the 2009 Wachovia Principal of the Year in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Fulton has worked for the school system for 33 years, including the past nine as principal at Mineral Springs Middle School. Fulton will now compete with other local award winners from Northwest North Carolina. One of eight regional winners will be selected as the 2009 N.C. Wachovia Principal of the Year.
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will host a training session this Saturday morning (Oct17) at Westover Church in Greensboro. The training event is titled “Sharing Hope in Crisis.” Participants will also learn more about the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, the nationwide crisis ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. There is no charge to attend.
FYI: The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed following the attacks of September 11, 2001. The team has grown to more than 3,000 chaplains in 40 states who are specifically trained to deal with crisis situations.
Westover Church is located at 505 Muirs Chapel Road in Greensboro.
For more information, visit http://www.westoverchurch.com/Local/Default.aspx?articleId=3415
To register for the class online, visit http://my.serviceu.com/public/EventDetails.asp?OrgId=9786&EventID=3981989
For more information on the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, visit www.billygraham.org/rrt
A Wake Forest University student was found dead in her dorm room early yesterday morning. 21 year old Canda Kinney, of Lexington, was a senior at Wake. Wake Forest University police and Winston-Salem police are investigating her death, but don't believe it involved foul play.
The Reynolda House Museum of American Art will close during the month of January in efforts of remaining within its operating budget. The cost of operating Reynolda House varies from month to month. The museum's operating budget for the past fiscal year was $3.9 million dollars. The nearby Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art closed in January for renovations and will remain closed through January 2010. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/14/132330/reynolda-museum-to-be-closed-in-january/news/
A puppy found severely abused in a Greensboro park back in August is recovering…and has quite a few people interested in adopting her. The News & Record of Greensboro reported Tuesday that interviews will begin next week to find a home for Susie, a pit-bull mix puppy found with severe second- and third-degree burns on most of her body. Vets say Susie will need to be an inside dog and will require sunblock when she's outside. Officials say that a ‘drawing’ will likely determine who will adopt her.
THE NOMINEES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2009 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, INCLUDING CONTENDERS FOR FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST.
Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary.
Vote for your favorite online
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Franklin Graham met with North Korea's foreign minister earlier today. Franklin Graham, who heads relief agency Samaritan's Purse, arrived in the capital city on Tuesday to deliver aid, saying he hoped his visit would "play the role of a bridge for better relations" between the U.S. and North Korea. Dr Billy Graham went to North Korea in 1992 and in 1994 at the invitation of late North Korean President Kim Il Sung, father of Kim Jong Il.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/14/article/billy_grahams_son_meets_nkoreas_top_diplomat
Operation Christmas Child ‘Shoe Box Collection Week’ November 16 – 23, 2009
http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
THE PENTAGON SAYING THAT ITS FISCAL YEAR 2009 WAS THE BEST RECRUITING YEAR THE MILITARY HAS SEEN SINCE THE START OF THE ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE IN 1973. All active and reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals and exceeded their recruit-quality benchmarks.
The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of a health care reform bill on Tuesday. The bill must now be merged with one passed by the Senate Health Committee before going to the full Senate.
MUD SLIDES REMAIN A CONCERN IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Randy Fulton, the principal of Mineral Springs Middle School, has been named as the 2009 Wachovia Principal of the Year in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Fulton has worked for the school system for 33 years, including the past nine as principal at Mineral Springs Middle School. Fulton will now compete with other local award winners from Northwest North Carolina. One of eight regional winners will be selected as the 2009 N.C. Wachovia Principal of the Year.
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will host a training session this Saturday morning (Oct17) at Westover Church in Greensboro. The training event is titled “Sharing Hope in Crisis.” Participants will also learn more about the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, the nationwide crisis ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. There is no charge to attend.
FYI: The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed following the attacks of September 11, 2001. The team has grown to more than 3,000 chaplains in 40 states who are specifically trained to deal with crisis situations.
Westover Church is located at 505 Muirs Chapel Road in Greensboro.
For more information, visit http://www.westoverchurch.com/Local/Default.aspx?articleId=3415
To register for the class online, visit http://my.serviceu.com/public/EventDetails.asp?OrgId=9786&EventID=3981989
For more information on the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, visit www.billygraham.org/rrt
A Wake Forest University student was found dead in her dorm room early yesterday morning. 21 year old Canda Kinney, of Lexington, was a senior at Wake. Wake Forest University police and Winston-Salem police are investigating her death, but don't believe it involved foul play.
The Reynolda House Museum of American Art will close during the month of January in efforts of remaining within its operating budget. The cost of operating Reynolda House varies from month to month. The museum's operating budget for the past fiscal year was $3.9 million dollars. The nearby Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art closed in January for renovations and will remain closed through January 2010. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/14/132330/reynolda-museum-to-be-closed-in-january/news/
A puppy found severely abused in a Greensboro park back in August is recovering…and has quite a few people interested in adopting her. The News & Record of Greensboro reported Tuesday that interviews will begin next week to find a home for Susie, a pit-bull mix puppy found with severe second- and third-degree burns on most of her body. Vets say Susie will need to be an inside dog and will require sunblock when she's outside. Officials say that a ‘drawing’ will likely determine who will adopt her.
THE NOMINEES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2009 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, INCLUDING CONTENDERS FOR FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS will air on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC
The three nominees for the Inspirational category:Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary.
Vote for your favorite online
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2967
10.13.2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Fog Advisory through 9am...
Expect areas of dense fog from the Triad …east to Raleigh this morning
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy early then some sunshine…High 75
Sad news this morning: One of the Winston-Salem police officers shot last week near the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway has died from his injuries. Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away just before 7pm last night. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete.
-Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines has declared today through Friday (Oct. 13-16) as a period of ‘civic mourning’. Hutchens is survived by his wife, Beth, and the couple's two daughters.
-Officer Danny Clark who also was shot is recovering at home. Hutchens was a 27-year veteran of the police force and a 1976 graduate of Forbush High School in East Bend. Hutchens was 50 years old. http://www.digtriad.com/
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-officer-dies-091012,0,728504.story
A Blood Drive is being held in ‘memory’ of Sgt. Mickey Hutchens TODAY until 1pm at Forbush High School in East Bend. For more information call the school at (336) 961-4644
Expect areas of dense fog from the Triad …east to Raleigh this morning
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy early then some sunshine…High 75
Sad news this morning: One of the Winston-Salem police officers shot last week near the Bojangles off Peters Creek Parkway has died from his injuries. Sgt. Mickey Hutchens passed away just before 7pm last night. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete.
-Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines has declared today through Friday (Oct. 13-16) as a period of ‘civic mourning’. Hutchens is survived by his wife, Beth, and the couple's two daughters.
-Officer Danny Clark who also was shot is recovering at home. Hutchens was a 27-year veteran of the police force and a 1976 graduate of Forbush High School in East Bend. Hutchens was 50 years old. http://www.digtriad.com/
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-officer-dies-091012,0,728504.story
A Blood Drive is being held in ‘memory’ of Sgt. Mickey Hutchens TODAY until 1pm at Forbush High School in East Bend. For more information call the school at (336) 961-4644
THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE BAUCUS HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION TODAY. The Finance Committee is expected to approve the bill today, sending it on to the full Senate for consideration. The pro-life community is opposing the Baucus bill, saying that the measure does not contain an explicit ban on federally funded abortions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the plan would cost $829 billion dollars.
Up to 6 inches of rain is expected in southwestern California today. The National Weather Service warning that all that rain could trigger mudslides in areas that were recently hit by wildfires.
A search is underway in the Philippines for an Irish Priest who was abducted over the weekend. The 78-year old priest was taken from his home by six armed men on Saturday. Police say no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the abduction. The priest has been serving in the Philippines for the last 40 years. Asia News -dot-i.t.
A first for Converse and a Christian band: The Newsboys have signed a deal to launch its own line of Chuck Taylor Converse All-Star sneakers. The newsboys branded "Chuck Taylors" will be available in red, black, blue, and pink, in either low or hi tops…and will feature the band's "N-B" logo on the side. The Newsboys "Chuck Taylors" can only be ordered online, via a special link on the band's home page at http://www.newsboys.com/
Here’s a concert line-up for you: Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Charlie Daniels Band and Michael W. Smith? It’s the 2010 Sean Hannity Freedom Concerts. Sales open to the public on November 01…Closest date to NC is Atlanta (Aug 13, 2010)
Since 2003, over $10 million dollars has been raised for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund through the Freedom Concerts and generous donations from the Sean Hannity Show and its listeners. The Scholarship Fund is designated for the education of children of U.S. service members who have been killed or 100% permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident. https://premierecollectibles.com/freedom_concert?utm_campaign=hannitybanner&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=hannitybanner
SPORTS: Major League Baseball…now 4 teams left in the Play-offs
National League: Last night: Phillies over the Rockies: 5 – 4. Phillies will now face the LA Dodgers. American League: LA Angles vs Yankees
Monday Night Football: Dolphins come from behind 3 times in the 4th quarter to beat the Jets…31-27
The Carolina Panthers have signed receiver Dexter Jackson, a former star with App State, to its practice squad on Monday. Jackson was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2008.
10.09.2009
Traffic Alert for Saturday (Oct 10)
Plan accordingly...
Two big events going on Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem:
The Dixie Classic Fair and the Wake Forest Homecoming game at BB-T Field
Expect heavy traffic conditions before and after the Wake Forest football game Saturday evening. Kick off for the Wake Forest - Maryland game is set for 6:30pm.
Shuttle and Traffic info:
http://homecoming.alumni.wfu.edu/interior.php?p=tailgateandfootball
Two big events going on Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem:
The Dixie Classic Fair and the Wake Forest Homecoming game at BB-T Field
Expect heavy traffic conditions before and after the Wake Forest football game Saturday evening. Kick off for the Wake Forest - Maryland game is set for 6:30pm.
Shuttle and Traffic info:
http://homecoming.alumni.wfu.edu/interior.php?p=tailgateandfootball
Friday, October 09, 2009
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
The broadcast brought to you by Lewisville Drug Company
Proceeds from 'Plinko' will help out Old Town Medical Clinic
-Gates open at 11am this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at Noon
-Judging for the WBFJ Heavenly Layered cake contest tonight
at 7pm in Yesterday Village
More details at www.wbfj.fm
Breaking News this morning:
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS WON THE 2009 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. The Nobel Committee says it awarded the honor to President Obama for his, quote, “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” It says that President Obama has given the people of the world “hope for a better future.”
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2009/press.html
Update: One officer still in critical condition, one officer may be going home after the shooting incident near the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway. Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham is describing Sgt Mickey Hutchens' condition as "a roller coaster," and said that his injuries are "extremely serious." Officer Daniel Clark was also hospitalized, but he was expected to be released last night or this morning. The suspect was shot and killed at the scene. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/09/fellow-officers-hold-vigil/
In response to the incident that happened on Wednesday, there will be a community prayer vigil at noon today at Corpening Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem. The community is being asked to remember the officers and all of the families involved in the shootings.
Have you noticed that some of the trees in our area are turning color? Foliage on top of Grandfather Mountain is almost at its peak. Peak color for the Boone and Blowing Rock area will be over the weekends of October 16th and 23rd. Asheville will have peak color around October 23rd to 28th.
The city of Greensboro will start collecting leaves early in November. Leaves that are by the curb by Nov. 9 will be picked up by Dec. 12. Leaves that are by the curb by Dec. 14 will be picked up by Jan. 22. The collected leaves are made into compost to fertilize city gardens and landscaped areas. Residents may purchase compost at the White Street Landfill in Greensboro…For more details call (336) 373-2489.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS PASSED A CONTROVERSIAL EXPANSION OF HATE CRIMES LEGISLATION. Under the bill approved on Thursday, existing hate crimes laws would now extend protection to people based on their sexual orientation. Critics say the measure threatens to infringe upon the constitutional freedoms of speech and religion. The Bill will now go to the Senate for final approval.
NASA crashed a space probe into the moon this morning…on purpose. The upper stage of a satellite hit the moon at around 7:35am this morning. Roughly four minutes later, the second stage of the satellite travelled through the dust plume to collect ‘vapor samples’ before it crashed into the moon. Scientists will study that data to determine if there is any water in the moon's soil.
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280.
Walk-Ins are welcome!
SPORTS…
Major League Baseball Divisional Play-offs
National League: Yesterday
- LA Dodgers over the St Louis Cardinals…3 - 2
- Rockies over the Phillies…5 - 4
American League: Boston at LA Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
ACC Football (Satuday games)
Maryland vs Wake Forest (6:30pm start time)
Duke at NC State
Georgia Southern vs North Carolina
ASU hosting NC Central in Boone
Charlotte Bobcats beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-101…in an NBA exhibition game in Greensboro last night.
The broadcast brought to you by Lewisville Drug Company
Proceeds from 'Plinko' will help out Old Town Medical Clinic
-Gates open at 11am this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at Noon
-Judging for the WBFJ Heavenly Layered cake contest tonight
at 7pm in Yesterday Village
More details at www.wbfj.fm
Breaking News this morning:
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS WON THE 2009 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. The Nobel Committee says it awarded the honor to President Obama for his, quote, “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” It says that President Obama has given the people of the world “hope for a better future.”
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2009/press.html
Update: One officer still in critical condition, one officer may be going home after the shooting incident near the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway. Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham is describing Sgt Mickey Hutchens' condition as "a roller coaster," and said that his injuries are "extremely serious." Officer Daniel Clark was also hospitalized, but he was expected to be released last night or this morning. The suspect was shot and killed at the scene. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/09/fellow-officers-hold-vigil/
In response to the incident that happened on Wednesday, there will be a community prayer vigil at noon today at Corpening Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem. The community is being asked to remember the officers and all of the families involved in the shootings.
Have you noticed that some of the trees in our area are turning color? Foliage on top of Grandfather Mountain is almost at its peak. Peak color for the Boone and Blowing Rock area will be over the weekends of October 16th and 23rd. Asheville will have peak color around October 23rd to 28th.
The city of Greensboro will start collecting leaves early in November. Leaves that are by the curb by Nov. 9 will be picked up by Dec. 12. Leaves that are by the curb by Dec. 14 will be picked up by Jan. 22. The collected leaves are made into compost to fertilize city gardens and landscaped areas. Residents may purchase compost at the White Street Landfill in Greensboro…For more details call (336) 373-2489.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS PASSED A CONTROVERSIAL EXPANSION OF HATE CRIMES LEGISLATION. Under the bill approved on Thursday, existing hate crimes laws would now extend protection to people based on their sexual orientation. Critics say the measure threatens to infringe upon the constitutional freedoms of speech and religion. The Bill will now go to the Senate for final approval.
NASA crashed a space probe into the moon this morning…on purpose. The upper stage of a satellite hit the moon at around 7:35am this morning. Roughly four minutes later, the second stage of the satellite travelled through the dust plume to collect ‘vapor samples’ before it crashed into the moon. Scientists will study that data to determine if there is any water in the moon's soil.
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280.
Walk-Ins are welcome!
SPORTS…
Major League Baseball Divisional Play-offs
National League: Yesterday
- LA Dodgers over the St Louis Cardinals…3 - 2
- Rockies over the Phillies…5 - 4
American League: Boston at LA Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
ACC Football (Satuday games)
Maryland vs Wake Forest (6:30pm start time)
Duke at NC State
Georgia Southern vs North Carolina
ASU hosting NC Central in Boone
Charlotte Bobcats beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-101…in an NBA exhibition game in Greensboro last night.
10.08.2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ @ the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
Proceeds from Plinko going to the WBFJ Christmas Blessing
49,285
That's the number of non-perishable food items collected at the Dixie Classic Fair on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who donated Lowes Brand non-perishable food items to help fight hunger through Crisis Control Ministry of Forsyth County. http://www.crisiscontrol.org/
NEWS…
Winston-Salem police Sgt. Mickey Hutchens remains in critical condition this morning after being shot while responding to a call at the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway yesterday morning.
The second Officer Daniel Clark is listed in serious condition and is expected to recover. Hutchens and Clark were shot while chasing a man behind the restaurant. The suspect, Monte Denard Evans, was shot and killed at the scene.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/08/one-officer-improving-second-remains-critical-cond/news-local/
Dell will close its desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem in January. Approximately 905 employees will be affected by the closing…with about 600 employees losing their jobs in November. Mayor Allen Joines said the city is well-protected from potential losses incurred by the plant's closing. Dell is expected to repay the city of Winston-Salem $15.5 million dollars. Before Dell opened the plant in 2005, the company was promised more than $300 million in state and local incentives. But it was required to invest $100 million, create 1,700 jobs by September 2010 and maintain those jobs for 10 more years. If those terms weren't met, the company would forfeit the incentive package. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-dell-closing-091007,0,5582786.story
A Tyro Middle School player was taken to the hospital last night after he was injured during a school football game against North Davidson. Officials said that the injury happened during a tackle. The game did continue. http://www.wxii12.com/sports/21231769/detail.html
A girl remains in critical condition after being shot in the head at her home on West Church Street in Mt Airy on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, the girl was accidentally shot by her brother. The girl will have at least one operation before being released from the hospital. No charges have been filed.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-mount-airy-girl-091007,0,7947161.story
As the first wave of the Swine Flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents are still unsure if they will allow their children to get the swine flu shot. In an AP poll, 38% of parents say that they are unlikely to give permission for their children to be vaccinated at school. Also, 72% of those surveyed are worried about possible side effects from the new Swine Flu vaccine. AP
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280. Walk-Ins are welcome!
SPORTS…
Major League Baseball Divisional Play-offs
American League: Yankees over the Twins…7 – 2 Today: Boston at LA
National League: Philadelphia over the Rockies…5 – 1 Today: LA at St Louis
Proceeds from Plinko going to the WBFJ Christmas Blessing
49,285
That's the number of non-perishable food items collected at the Dixie Classic Fair on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who donated Lowes Brand non-perishable food items to help fight hunger through Crisis Control Ministry of Forsyth County. http://www.crisiscontrol.org/
NEWS…
Winston-Salem police Sgt. Mickey Hutchens remains in critical condition this morning after being shot while responding to a call at the Bojangles on Peters Creek Parkway yesterday morning.
The second Officer Daniel Clark is listed in serious condition and is expected to recover. Hutchens and Clark were shot while chasing a man behind the restaurant. The suspect, Monte Denard Evans, was shot and killed at the scene.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/08/one-officer-improving-second-remains-critical-cond/news-local/
Dell will close its desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem in January. Approximately 905 employees will be affected by the closing…with about 600 employees losing their jobs in November. Mayor Allen Joines said the city is well-protected from potential losses incurred by the plant's closing. Dell is expected to repay the city of Winston-Salem $15.5 million dollars. Before Dell opened the plant in 2005, the company was promised more than $300 million in state and local incentives. But it was required to invest $100 million, create 1,700 jobs by September 2010 and maintain those jobs for 10 more years. If those terms weren't met, the company would forfeit the incentive package. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-dell-closing-091007,0,5582786.story
A Tyro Middle School player was taken to the hospital last night after he was injured during a school football game against North Davidson. Officials said that the injury happened during a tackle. The game did continue. http://www.wxii12.com/sports/21231769/detail.html
A girl remains in critical condition after being shot in the head at her home on West Church Street in Mt Airy on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, the girl was accidentally shot by her brother. The girl will have at least one operation before being released from the hospital. No charges have been filed.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-mount-airy-girl-091007,0,7947161.story
As the first wave of the Swine Flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents are still unsure if they will allow their children to get the swine flu shot. In an AP poll, 38% of parents say that they are unlikely to give permission for their children to be vaccinated at school. Also, 72% of those surveyed are worried about possible side effects from the new Swine Flu vaccine. AP
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280. Walk-Ins are welcome!
SPORTS…
Major League Baseball Divisional Play-offs
American League: Yankees over the Twins…7 – 2 Today: Boston at LA
National League: Philadelphia over the Rockies…5 – 1 Today: LA at St Louis
10.07.2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Increased Fire Danger this afternoon…
Because of low humidity and gusty winds, please NO outdoor burning today
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
‘Special Ed Day’ at the Dixie Classic Fair: Gates open at 9am this morning for students
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 9:30am
NeedToBreathe at the Grandstand TONIGHT
You can get into the Dixie Classic Fair TODAY with the donation of
5 non-perishable Lowes Brand Food items…plus enjoy the concert with NeedToBreathe.
Details at www.wbfj.fm
N.C. A&T has removed its name and financial support from the university’s annual homecoming concert after complaints about hiring a gang-affiliated rapper. With recent controversy about rapper Gucci Mane performing as the concert headliner, Chancellor Harold Martin said that A & T had to take a “moral stand” not be in any way, shape or form associated with the rapper’s message or his image.” With more than 8,000 tickets sold, the show will go on as planned
October 31. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/06/article/nc_at_will_withdraw_name_financial_support_from_homecoming_concert
President Obama is putting off a visit with the Dalai Lama until after a schedule trip to China next month. But, the President will meet with Congressional leaders from ‘both sides of the aisle’ to discuss future military options in Afghanistan.
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280.
Walk-Ins are welcome!
New music out this week from Todd Agnew and Relient K. Also…“Wow Hits 20-10" and Chris Tomlin's first Christmas CD
SPORTS… MLB: The Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6 – 5 in 12 innings to clinch the AL Central Division title.
Because of low humidity and gusty winds, please NO outdoor burning today
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
‘Special Ed Day’ at the Dixie Classic Fair: Gates open at 9am this morning for students
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 9:30am
NeedToBreathe at the Grandstand TONIGHT
You can get into the Dixie Classic Fair TODAY with the donation of
5 non-perishable Lowes Brand Food items…plus enjoy the concert with NeedToBreathe.
Details at www.wbfj.fm
N.C. A&T has removed its name and financial support from the university’s annual homecoming concert after complaints about hiring a gang-affiliated rapper. With recent controversy about rapper Gucci Mane performing as the concert headliner, Chancellor Harold Martin said that A & T had to take a “moral stand” not be in any way, shape or form associated with the rapper’s message or his image.” With more than 8,000 tickets sold, the show will go on as planned
October 31. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/06/article/nc_at_will_withdraw_name_financial_support_from_homecoming_concert
President Obama is putting off a visit with the Dalai Lama until after a schedule trip to China next month. But, the President will meet with Congressional leaders from ‘both sides of the aisle’ to discuss future military options in Afghanistan.
The Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be collecting blood for our Troops on Tuesday, October 20th from 7:30am - 5pm at the National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem To schedule an appointment call 766-8436 or 408-7280.
Walk-Ins are welcome!
New music out this week from Todd Agnew and Relient K. Also…“Wow Hits 20-10" and Chris Tomlin's first Christmas CD
SPORTS… MLB: The Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6 – 5 in 12 innings to clinch the AL Central Division title.
10.06.2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
‘Senior Adults Day’ at the Fair...Gates open at 9am this morning for seniors / 11am for everyone else. Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 10am
FYI: NeedToBreathe at the Grandstand tomorrow nite (Wed, October 7th)
www.wbfj.fm
NEWS…
Several cities including Greensboro, Pleasant Garden and Asheboro are holding Primary Elections today. Polls will remain open until 7:30 this evening.
If you use natural gas…expect to see significantly lower bills this winter. The reason: Increased supplies and decreased demand. Piedmont Natural Gas, the state’s largest natural gas supplier, announced yesterday that winter heating costs could drop 10 to 20% compared to last year. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/05/article/winter_gas_bills_expected_to_drop
A soldier from the Piedmont has been killed in Afghanistan. Army Reservist Private Alan Newton’s convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber last Friday. Newton was a 2002 graduate of Southwestern Randolph. He was 26-years-old.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-soldier-killed-091005,0,6860455.story
Five dogs that were involved in the attack of a 5 year old child in Pinnacle two weeks ago were euthanized on Monday. According to officials with Surry County Animal Control, the dogs were euthanized after the owner couldn't afford to build a structure to keep the dogs contained.
5 year old J.J. Childress suffered wounds to his face, neck, shoulders and chest in the attack. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-dogs-euthanized-091005,0,1142782.story
THE WEATHER HAS BEEN HELPING FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING A 78 HUNDRED-ACRE WILDFIRE IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The so-called Sheep Fire is now 30% contained. The flames are burning about 40 miles northeast of downtown LA.
After their performance Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, the members of the band U2 were hungry. The News & Observer of Raleigh saying that Cooper's BBQ was about to close Saturday night when the band's private jet services coordinator called, asking for enough food for 25 people including: barbecue, pork rinds, five fried chickens, pig skins, ribs, cole slaw, hush puppies. Owners Debbie and Randy Holt said yes to the special order…but they don't take credit cards. Cash only. The bill came out to $277 dollars. Debbie Holt and her 14-year-old daughter, Ashley, delivered the food to U2's private jet at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 11pm Saturday night.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/05/u2-chows-down-some-north-carolina-cue/
SPORTS…
Monday Night Football: Bret Farve has now beaten all 32 NFL teams with a win over his former team…the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota Vikings over the Green Bay Packers…30 - 23.
MLB: The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will play a divisional one game tie breaker later this afternoon to decide who will clinch the AL Central title.
‘Senior Adults Day’ at the Fair...Gates open at 9am this morning for seniors / 11am for everyone else. Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 10am
FYI: NeedToBreathe at the Grandstand tomorrow nite (Wed, October 7th)
www.wbfj.fm
NEWS…
Several cities including Greensboro, Pleasant Garden and Asheboro are holding Primary Elections today. Polls will remain open until 7:30 this evening.
If you use natural gas…expect to see significantly lower bills this winter. The reason: Increased supplies and decreased demand. Piedmont Natural Gas, the state’s largest natural gas supplier, announced yesterday that winter heating costs could drop 10 to 20% compared to last year. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/10/05/article/winter_gas_bills_expected_to_drop
A soldier from the Piedmont has been killed in Afghanistan. Army Reservist Private Alan Newton’s convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber last Friday. Newton was a 2002 graduate of Southwestern Randolph. He was 26-years-old.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-soldier-killed-091005,0,6860455.story
Five dogs that were involved in the attack of a 5 year old child in Pinnacle two weeks ago were euthanized on Monday. According to officials with Surry County Animal Control, the dogs were euthanized after the owner couldn't afford to build a structure to keep the dogs contained.
5 year old J.J. Childress suffered wounds to his face, neck, shoulders and chest in the attack. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-dogs-euthanized-091005,0,1142782.story
THE WEATHER HAS BEEN HELPING FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING A 78 HUNDRED-ACRE WILDFIRE IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The so-called Sheep Fire is now 30% contained. The flames are burning about 40 miles northeast of downtown LA.
After their performance Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, the members of the band U2 were hungry. The News & Observer of Raleigh saying that Cooper's BBQ was about to close Saturday night when the band's private jet services coordinator called, asking for enough food for 25 people including: barbecue, pork rinds, five fried chickens, pig skins, ribs, cole slaw, hush puppies. Owners Debbie and Randy Holt said yes to the special order…but they don't take credit cards. Cash only. The bill came out to $277 dollars. Debbie Holt and her 14-year-old daughter, Ashley, delivered the food to U2's private jet at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 11pm Saturday night.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/05/u2-chows-down-some-north-carolina-cue/
SPORTS…
Monday Night Football: Bret Farve has now beaten all 32 NFL teams with a win over his former team…the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota Vikings over the Green Bay Packers…30 - 23.
MLB: The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will play a divisional one game tie breaker later this afternoon to decide who will clinch the AL Central title.
10.05.2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
‘School Day’ at the Fair:
Gates open at 9am this morning for Elementary students
-WBFJ will be providing FREE ‘face painting’ at the Gazebo this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 10am
FYI: NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th)
NEWS…
Two new government studies saying that about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders -- higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150. Greater awareness, broader definitions and spotting autism in younger children may explain some of the increase. President Obama has made autism a priority for research. The results published in this month’s issue of Pediatrics.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091005/D9B4N4801.html
On Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden and 6 of the 9 current Supreme Court Justices attended the traditional ‘Red Mass’ a service for the protection of the unborn. The Red Mass has been held at Washington's Saint Matthews Church on the Sunday before the start of the new Supreme Court every year since 1953. The US Supreme Court begins its new term today.
Firefighters are battling a wild fire in California. The blaze, dubbed the Sheep Fire, because it started near Sheep Canyon Road, has consumed 75-hundred acres. The fire is only 20% contained.
The Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools’ College Fair is going on today from 5-8pm in the North Main Exhibit Hall at the Benton Convention Center in down town Winston-Salem. The annual event is open to public and private school students and their parents. Call 727-2912 for more information.
SPORTS…
MLB: The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will play a divisional one game tie breaker on Tuesday afternoon to decide who will clinch the AL Central title.
NASCAR: The third race in the Chase.Tony Stewart winning in Kansas. Mark Martin still holding on the ‘Chase’ lead.
Monday night Football: Tonight
Bret Farve and the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Green Bay Packers.
‘School Day’ at the Fair:
Gates open at 9am this morning for Elementary students
-WBFJ will be providing FREE ‘face painting’ at the Gazebo this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at 10am
FYI: NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th)
NEWS…
Two new government studies saying that about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders -- higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150. Greater awareness, broader definitions and spotting autism in younger children may explain some of the increase. President Obama has made autism a priority for research. The results published in this month’s issue of Pediatrics.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091005/D9B4N4801.html
On Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden and 6 of the 9 current Supreme Court Justices attended the traditional ‘Red Mass’ a service for the protection of the unborn. The Red Mass has been held at Washington's Saint Matthews Church on the Sunday before the start of the new Supreme Court every year since 1953. The US Supreme Court begins its new term today.
Firefighters are battling a wild fire in California. The blaze, dubbed the Sheep Fire, because it started near Sheep Canyon Road, has consumed 75-hundred acres. The fire is only 20% contained.
The Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools’ College Fair is going on today from 5-8pm in the North Main Exhibit Hall at the Benton Convention Center in down town Winston-Salem. The annual event is open to public and private school students and their parents. Call 727-2912 for more information.
SPORTS…
MLB: The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will play a divisional one game tie breaker on Tuesday afternoon to decide who will clinch the AL Central title.
NASCAR: The third race in the Chase.Tony Stewart winning in Kansas. Mark Martin still holding on the ‘Chase’ lead.
Monday night Football: Tonight
Bret Farve and the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Green Bay Packers.
10.02.2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
WBFJ ‘LIVE’ from the Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair
-Gates open at 11am this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at noon
-Demolition Derby 7:30 at the Grandstand
FYI: NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th)
Now, that’s a BIG pumpkin…
While you are at the Dixie Classic Fair…check out the state’s largest pumpkin.
The great pumpkin was grown by Ricky Holder…weighing in at 1,257 lbs., crushing the old record of 960 lbs. www.DCFair.com.
Hand washing is encouraged at the Dixie Classic Fair.
Officials at the Dixie Classic Fair are taking precautions to help prevent the spread of flu. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed at numerous locations throughout the fairgrounds.
NEWS…
Thousands of villagers are fleeing the likely path of Typhoon Parma…a powerful storm bearing down on the northern Philippines. The government is bracing for the possibility of a second disaster just days after Typhoon Ketsana killed more than 420 in four Southeast Asian countries including the northern Philippines.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091002/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_storm
THE TWO POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES WHICH ROCKED THE INDONESIAN ISLAND OF SUMATRA IN AS MANY DAYS ARE BEING BLAMED FOR NEARLY ELEVEN HUNDRED FATALITIES. The United Nations says thousands more may be trapped under rubble. Thousands have been left homeless. Search and rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy rains.
The unveiling of a billboard showing several ‘same-sex’ couples’ in Greensboro is turning some heads. The image on the billboard located along Battleground Avenue near Cone Blvd displays four couples and indicates how long they have been together. At the bottom of the billboard it says: "Haven't we waited long enough?" According to the Triad Equality Alliance, the purpose of the billboard is to open minds and eliminate prejudice
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-triad-equality-billboard-091001,0,1305149.story
The International Olympic Committee meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark will decide later this morning which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Cities in the running: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113352325
New Laws that went into effect as of October 1st…
- No More Plastic Bottles in Landfills: Effective October 1, plastic bottles can not be thrown into landfills.
- Ability to freeze credit: The new law allows you to place a security freeze on credit report.
- WIC food choices: New foods like whole wheat, brown rice and tofu will be offered on WIC program.
- Novelty lighters illegal: Now illegal to sell lighters that look like toys, characters, or other objects
- Beer tastings now allowed: Retail stores can now hold beer tastings
- Foreclosure hearing delay: Homeowners could have foreclosure hearings postponed additional 60 days by Clerks of Court.
You can watch “The Wizard of Oz” for FREE courtesy of Netflix all day on Saturday. All you need is a computer and internet connection. “The Wizard of Oz’” turns 70 this year. A special edition of "The Wizard of Oz" on Blu-ray and DVD are now I stores. http://www.netflix.com/wizardofoz
"I Love Lucy" fans can catch 16 hours of the original "Queen of Comedy!" this Sunday morning (Oct 4) on the Hallmark Channel beginning at 11am.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7016296594#ixzz0SlYpObEm
I Love Lucy Trivia: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/Programm/Default_CustomPageWithBanner.aspx?Simscode=LUCY&ID=0
SPORTS:
MLB: Colorado Rockies are back in the playoffs
NASCAR: Racing at Kansas Speedway
Friday Night Football:
Parkland at Glenn
Central Davidson at Ledford
Elkin at Starmount
Mount Airy at Surry Central
East Surry at West Stokes
College Football:
State and Wake (Sat 3:30 kick off at BB-T Field in WS)
Virginia vs North Carolina
ASU vs the Citadel
-Gates open at 11am this morning
-Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs…first race at noon
-Demolition Derby 7:30 at the Grandstand
FYI: NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th)
Now, that’s a BIG pumpkin…
While you are at the Dixie Classic Fair…check out the state’s largest pumpkin.
The great pumpkin was grown by Ricky Holder…weighing in at 1,257 lbs., crushing the old record of 960 lbs. www.DCFair.com.
Hand washing is encouraged at the Dixie Classic Fair.
Officials at the Dixie Classic Fair are taking precautions to help prevent the spread of flu. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed at numerous locations throughout the fairgrounds.
NEWS…
Thousands of villagers are fleeing the likely path of Typhoon Parma…a powerful storm bearing down on the northern Philippines. The government is bracing for the possibility of a second disaster just days after Typhoon Ketsana killed more than 420 in four Southeast Asian countries including the northern Philippines.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091002/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_storm
THE TWO POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES WHICH ROCKED THE INDONESIAN ISLAND OF SUMATRA IN AS MANY DAYS ARE BEING BLAMED FOR NEARLY ELEVEN HUNDRED FATALITIES. The United Nations says thousands more may be trapped under rubble. Thousands have been left homeless. Search and rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy rains.
The unveiling of a billboard showing several ‘same-sex’ couples’ in Greensboro is turning some heads. The image on the billboard located along Battleground Avenue near Cone Blvd displays four couples and indicates how long they have been together. At the bottom of the billboard it says: "Haven't we waited long enough?" According to the Triad Equality Alliance, the purpose of the billboard is to open minds and eliminate prejudice
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-triad-equality-billboard-091001,0,1305149.story
The International Olympic Committee meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark will decide later this morning which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Cities in the running: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113352325
New Laws that went into effect as of October 1st…
- No More Plastic Bottles in Landfills: Effective October 1, plastic bottles can not be thrown into landfills.
- Ability to freeze credit: The new law allows you to place a security freeze on credit report.
- WIC food choices: New foods like whole wheat, brown rice and tofu will be offered on WIC program.
- Novelty lighters illegal: Now illegal to sell lighters that look like toys, characters, or other objects
- Beer tastings now allowed: Retail stores can now hold beer tastings
- Foreclosure hearing delay: Homeowners could have foreclosure hearings postponed additional 60 days by Clerks of Court.
You can watch “The Wizard of Oz” for FREE courtesy of Netflix all day on Saturday. All you need is a computer and internet connection. “The Wizard of Oz’” turns 70 this year. A special edition of "The Wizard of Oz" on Blu-ray and DVD are now I stores. http://www.netflix.com/wizardofoz
"I Love Lucy" fans can catch 16 hours of the original "Queen of Comedy!" this Sunday morning (Oct 4) on the Hallmark Channel beginning at 11am.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7016296594#ixzz0SlYpObEm
I Love Lucy Trivia: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/Programm/Default_CustomPageWithBanner.aspx?Simscode=LUCY&ID=0
SPORTS:
MLB: Colorado Rockies are back in the playoffs
NASCAR: Racing at Kansas Speedway
Friday Night Football:
Parkland at Glenn
Central Davidson at Ledford
Elkin at Starmount
Mount Airy at Surry Central
East Surry at West Stokes
College Football:
State and Wake (Sat 3:30 kick off at BB-T Field in WS)
Virginia vs North Carolina
ASU vs the Citadel
10.01.2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
The Dixie Classic Fair starts tomorrow…
You have until ‘close of business’ TODAY (Oct 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair. You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations. The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
Ticket locations: http://www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
A ban on plastic bottles in state landfills takes effect Today (Oct 01). North Carolina is the first state in the southeast to pass such a ban on all water bottles, milk jugs, soda bottles, shampoo bottles and juice bottles. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that any enforcement efforts will be aimed at haulers who show up at landfills with big loads of banned materials. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/01/what-to-do-with-all-the-bottles/news/
AN INTERNATIONAL RELIEF EFFORT IS UNDERWAY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SAMOAN ISLANDS, REELING FROM A DEADLY EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI THAT HIT ON TUESDAY. American Samoa (home to 65,000 people) is located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii in the South Pacific.
FYI: James (part of the brother group the Katinas) sharing an update this morning about the conditions in American Samoa. The Katinas grew up on the island and still have family there.
Blog Update: http://thekatinas.com/category/news/
To help go to: http://www.katinamissions.org/
CLICK on “Missions” at the top of this page to donate. All donations small or large, are tax deductible
A second major earthquake has hit Indonesia earlier this morning. Widespread destruction has been reported on the island of Samautra. The death toll has risen to 530. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/indonesia.earthquake/index.html
PRO-LIFE GROUPS ARE SHARPLY CRITICIZING A SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE ON ABORTION COVERAGE IN THE LATEST HEALTH CARE REFORM. By a vote of 13 to ten, the committee rejected an amendment that would have kept abortion out of the health care reform bill the members are debating. Meanwhile, the panel did vote to uphold 50 million dollars a year in abstinence education funding.
Amber Alert Cancelled: Authorities in Iredell County canceled an Amber Alert for a pregnant 12-year-old girl and her 11-year-old sister after the children were found safe in Tennessee. The sisters had been traveling with their adoptive father…who is being charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21157861/detail.html
General Motors will shut down its Saturn division after an agreement to sell the division to Penske Automotive Group fell apart. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/28/daily45.html
Just two days after HarperCollins announced that Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" had been moved up from the spring to November 17, pre-orders Wednesday night for the former Alaska governor's memoir made it No. 1 on both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/21162356/detail.html
The International Olympic Committee will decide Friday whether Chicago will get to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, or whether the games instead will be played in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro or Tokyo. One group of Chicagoans is heading off to Copenhagen to try to win the 2016 Olympic Games for Chicago, but others are gathering in the Windy City to rally against the games. Contrary to popular opinion, some people in Chicago would rather the games go anywhere else. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113352325
How would you like to stay FREE at a newly remodeled Sheraton hotel? The Sheraton Hotel Stay Promotion runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9. The deal is available for overnight stays on Friday, October 23 and will be offered a first-come, first-serve basis through the company’s Web site. About 2,100 rooms will be available to those who register. Guests who get to the site too late for the free night will be offered a coupon for a room discount. www.Sheraton.com/freenight/
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/30/article/sheraton_offers_free_night_stay_at_86_locations
http://sheraton.promo.eprize.com/freenight/?EM=VTY_SI_FREENIGHT_NAD_SWEEPS_PROMOTION
Have you watched any of the documentary from Ken Burns called… THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA? The 12-hour, six-part documentary series traces the beginnings of National Parks in the US…so, that the most special places in the nation be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. Premieres September 27-October 2, 2009 at 8pm
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/
The NEWSBOYS (featuring new frontman Michael Tait) kick off their "The Way We Roll" tour TONIGHT at Westover Church in Greensboro. Details about the concert at wbfj.fm. http://www.newsboys.com/
You have until ‘close of business’ TODAY (Oct 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair. You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations. The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
Ticket locations: http://www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
A ban on plastic bottles in state landfills takes effect Today (Oct 01). North Carolina is the first state in the southeast to pass such a ban on all water bottles, milk jugs, soda bottles, shampoo bottles and juice bottles. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that any enforcement efforts will be aimed at haulers who show up at landfills with big loads of banned materials. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/01/what-to-do-with-all-the-bottles/news/
AN INTERNATIONAL RELIEF EFFORT IS UNDERWAY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SAMOAN ISLANDS, REELING FROM A DEADLY EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI THAT HIT ON TUESDAY. American Samoa (home to 65,000 people) is located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii in the South Pacific.
FYI: James (part of the brother group the Katinas) sharing an update this morning about the conditions in American Samoa. The Katinas grew up on the island and still have family there.
Blog Update: http://thekatinas.com/category/news/
To help go to: http://www.katinamissions.org/
CLICK on “Missions” at the top of this page to donate. All donations small or large, are tax deductible
A second major earthquake has hit Indonesia earlier this morning. Widespread destruction has been reported on the island of Samautra. The death toll has risen to 530. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/indonesia.earthquake/index.html
PRO-LIFE GROUPS ARE SHARPLY CRITICIZING A SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE ON ABORTION COVERAGE IN THE LATEST HEALTH CARE REFORM. By a vote of 13 to ten, the committee rejected an amendment that would have kept abortion out of the health care reform bill the members are debating. Meanwhile, the panel did vote to uphold 50 million dollars a year in abstinence education funding.
Amber Alert Cancelled: Authorities in Iredell County canceled an Amber Alert for a pregnant 12-year-old girl and her 11-year-old sister after the children were found safe in Tennessee. The sisters had been traveling with their adoptive father…who is being charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21157861/detail.html
General Motors will shut down its Saturn division after an agreement to sell the division to Penske Automotive Group fell apart. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/28/daily45.html
Just two days after HarperCollins announced that Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" had been moved up from the spring to November 17, pre-orders Wednesday night for the former Alaska governor's memoir made it No. 1 on both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/21162356/detail.html
The International Olympic Committee will decide Friday whether Chicago will get to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, or whether the games instead will be played in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro or Tokyo. One group of Chicagoans is heading off to Copenhagen to try to win the 2016 Olympic Games for Chicago, but others are gathering in the Windy City to rally against the games. Contrary to popular opinion, some people in Chicago would rather the games go anywhere else. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113352325
How would you like to stay FREE at a newly remodeled Sheraton hotel? The Sheraton Hotel Stay Promotion runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9. The deal is available for overnight stays on Friday, October 23 and will be offered a first-come, first-serve basis through the company’s Web site. About 2,100 rooms will be available to those who register. Guests who get to the site too late for the free night will be offered a coupon for a room discount. www.Sheraton.com/freenight/
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/30/article/sheraton_offers_free_night_stay_at_86_locations
http://sheraton.promo.eprize.com/freenight/?EM=VTY_SI_FREENIGHT_NAD_SWEEPS_PROMOTION
Have you watched any of the documentary from Ken Burns called… THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA? The 12-hour, six-part documentary series traces the beginnings of National Parks in the US…so, that the most special places in the nation be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. Premieres September 27-October 2, 2009 at 8pm
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/
The NEWSBOYS (featuring new frontman Michael Tait) kick off their "The Way We Roll" tour TONIGHT at Westover Church in Greensboro. Details about the concert at wbfj.fm. http://www.newsboys.com/
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