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.
