A Greensboro cyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a accident involving a vehicle yesterday afternoon. The accident happened at the intersection of Pembroke Road and Northline Avenue. Police said 52-year-old Susan Pannell was riding her bicycle when she did not stop at the intersection and struck the side of a Jeep Cherokee. Police said a 16-year-old was driving the vehicle. Police did not say whether any charges would be filed in the accident.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-bicylist-091109,0,1501316.story
A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING. President Obama and the first lady will attend. 13 people lost their lives in the attack. Forty-two people were wounded. Army investigators and the F-B-I are continuing their investigation of the tragedy. Sixteen victims including the suspected shooter remained hospitalized.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS APPLAUDING THE PASSAGE OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House passed the bill this weekend by a vote of 220 to 215. Opponents say the health care bill would raise costs, increase the deficit and lead to a government takeover of the health care system. The bill now goes to the Senate. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/09/house-health-senate/
The Gulf Coast bracing for Ida. Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall overnight as a strong tropical storm. A hurricane warning extends from Mississippi to the panhandle of Florida
Hurricane Ida could bring heavy rain to the southeast including North Carolina.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/weather/11/08/tropical.storm.ida/index.html
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/update/index.html?from=hp_news
Gas prices continue to climb nationwide. National average for regular unleaded gas…$2.68. In NC, statewide average is $2.56 per gallon. http://www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
The Disney animated “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carey tops at the Box office over the weekend. Michael Jackson’s tribute film “This is It” falling to #2.
www.pluggedin.com/en/movies/InTheaters/ChristmasCarol.aspx
Where were you on November 09, 1989? TODAY IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL The fall of the Berlin Wall -- the ultimate symbol of Cold War tensions and division -- began the process of German reunification and the downfall of other communist regimes across Eastern Europe. Germany was officially reunited on Oct. 3, 1990. http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/world/2009/11/09/fall-berlin-wall
Running and eating doughnuts for a good cause. The first annual Matthew Gfeller Memorial 5-K Doughnut Run is set for this Saturday (Nov 14) at 9am at Reynolds High School. Proceeds from the race will benefit a scholarship foundation established in memory of Matt Gfeller, the Reynolds football player who died last year during a game against Greensboro Page. Interested in joining the run?
Contacts: race director Molly Lineberger 748-9101, mlineberger@triad.rr.com
http://www.rjreynoldshigh.com/MGM-Run_Brochure_MECH.pdf
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/11/gfeller-run-includes-doughnuts/sports/
FYI: During the Gfeller 5-K, challengers for the overall titles must eat six doughnuts at the halfway point. Casual runners can eat fewer than six, but every runner must eat at least one doughnut.
In studio guest this morning: Jacob Atem - Southern Sudan Health Care Organization Jacob Atem, one of the "Lost Boys" from Sudan, has started a health clinic in the region of Sudan that he once was forced to flee. Read Jacob’s story: http://www.sshco.org/
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to the Triad
www.hedrickextreme.com/
SPORTS
NFL: The Saints remain undefeated with a win over the Panthers…30 - 20.
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson crashes on lap three. Kyle Busch runs out of gas with two and half laps to go… while ‘brother’ Kurt Busch cruises to a win at
Texas Motor Speedway.
