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
