High Wind Warning for Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph
Wind Advisory for Stokes, Davie and Rowan counties
The latest winter storm in the Northeast could dump a foot or more of new snow in some areas of Pennsylvania and New York. The huge winter storm is also causing travel delays at PTI. Flights scheduled this morning from Greensboro to Newark, N.J., Detroit and New York were canceled. http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/26/article/huge_winter_storm_disrupts_travel_in_greensboro
RECALL: That recall of Lemon Girl Scout cookies in Kentucky should NOT affect North Carolina. Specific lots of Lemon cookies contain oils that may be breaking down, which can result in the off taste and smell”. If you received Lemon Chalet Crème cookies with an off taste and smell, call 1-800-962-1718 or contact Little Brownie Bakers at littlebrowniebakers@gmail.com.
This is the final day that candidates running for Congress, the state legislature and county offices can file to run for election this year. The filing period is open until noon today.
www.sboe.state.nc.us/items.aspx?id=4&s=4
The Guilford County health department is offering a FREE T.B. clinic today after a UNC-G student tested positive for Tuberculosis. Health officials estimate that upwards to 600 people had prolonged contact with the UNC-G student who has TB… and they will need to be tested for the infection. A FREE TB skin test and FREE antibiotics will be offered to those who test positive during the clinic today. www.guilfordhealth.org
Missing actor’s body is found in Vancouver. The body of Andrew Koenig (Kay-nig), the actor best known for his role as Kirk Cameron’s friend in the ABC sitcom "Growing Pains," was discovered by police in Vancouver, British Columbia on Thursday. He was 41. Koenig had been missing since February 14. Early reports confirm NO indication of foul play. Andrew Koenig was the son of Walter Koenig who played Chekov on the original "Star Trek" TV series.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/25/growing-pains-star-andrew-koenig-reportedly-dead/?test=faces
THURSDAY'S WHITE HOUSE HEALTH CARE SUMMIT LARGELY IGNORING THE ISSUE OF ABORTION. House Minority Leader John Boehner brought up the issue of abortion during the health care summit. Boehner said the bill before congress is the first in 30 years to go against a federal ban on taxpayer funding of abortions. The president offered no response on abortion funding. Democratic Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, who offered the pro-life amendment in the House bill, was not invited to the summit. Citizen Link
DR. JAMES DOBSON IS HOSTING HIS FINAL DAILY BROADCAST OF FOCUS ON THE FAMILY. Today on the daily broadcast of Focus on the Family: Dr James Dobson’s final day as ‘host’ of the program. The founder of Focus on the Family is stepping down after 33 years. On the broadcast today, Dr. Dobson will discuss his future and the future of Focus on the Family. Dr Dobson’s latest book “Growing Up Girls’ comes out in May.
www.focusonthefamily.com
SPORTS:
The Winter Games in Vancouver continue through the weekend. The closing ceremonies on Sunday.
On Thursday…
Women’s Figuring: South Korea takes Gold…Canada’s Joannie Rochette takes Silver. Rochette’s mom unexpectedly died on Sunday.
Woman’s Hockey: Canada gets Gold. USA settles for Silver…
The US leads in the medal count.
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action
Last night: Duke beating Tulsa…70 - 52
Tthis weekend:
Saturday: North Carolina @ Wake Forest…NC State @ Miami
Sunday: Duke @ Virginia
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
NASCAR: Sprint Cup series in Las Vegas (Sunday 3pm)
http://www.nascar.com/
2.26.2010
2.25.2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wind Advisory for Stokes, Davie and Rowan counties
High Wind Warning for Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes Counties…overnight into Friday
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast for the Triad: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 38
Wind gusts up to 30 mph…
NEWS…
(Health Alert) A UNC-G student is being treated for Tuberculosis. Guilford County health officials estimate that upwards to 600 people have had prolonged contact with a student who has TB… and they will need to be tested for the infection. The Guilford County health department will offer a FREE TB skin test and FREE antibiotics to those who test positive in a daylong clinic on Friday. Tuberculosis is an airborne infection transmitted when the bacteria is breathed into the lungs. More information about tuberculosis: www.guilfordhealth.org
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS HOLDING A SO-CALLED HEALTH CARE SUMMIT TODAY. The president invited about two dozen lawmakers -- both Democrat and Republican -- to the meeting…which is being held at the Blair House, across the street from the White House.
SEAWORLD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, IS INVESTIGATING THE DEADLY ATTACK OF A TRAINER BY ONE THE PARK'S KILLER WHALES yesterday afternoon. 40 year old Dawn Brancheau was one of the park's most experienced trainers. The Orlando Sentinel reports that she had worked at the park since 1994.
This men’s clothier in Winston-Salem is closing its doors after 101 years in business. Norman Stockton will close on Saturday, March 27. The reason for going-out-of-business: the tough economy and men's changing dress habits. Address: S. Stratford Road, across from Thruway Shopping Center. Hill Stockton plans to lease the rest of the building when he closes his store.
In April, he will start a new job at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/24/article/after_101_years_winston_salem_clothing_store_will_close
DR. JAMES DOBSON WILL HOST IS FINAL DAILY BROADCAST OF FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ON FRIDAY. The founder and former chairman of Focus on the Family is stepping down after 33 years. Citizen Link reports during the Friday broadcast, Dr. Dobson will join Focus President Jim Daly to share memories, discuss his future and Focus on the Family's future. Tom Minnery, a senior vice president at Focus on the Family, said emotions are heavy, but the future is bright. The origination’s principles and foundation will remain and its devotion to its causes: the family, that life is sacred and that marriage is between one man and one woman will never change. www.focusonthefamily.com
(SNOW CAMP) Two parents from Snow Camp face charges after their toddler caught himself on fire. According to the Times-News, Wesley and Shannon Faucette were allegedly smoking marijuana one day las week when the 2-year-old boy caught himself on fire. According to arrest warrants, the boy suffered third-degree burns on most of his stomach and chest and required surgery. The couple is current being held in the Alamance County Jail under $10,000 bond. (WGHP)
AUTHORITIES HAVE FOUND FIREARMS AND BOOKS ON ATHEISM AND DEMON POSSESSION IN THE HOME OF A SUSPECTED CHURCH ARSONIST. Search warrants suggest that investigators began collecting all sorts of evidence a few weeks after the first of ten church fires around Tyler, Texas. After several of the fires, they also gathered D-N-A samples from bricks and rocks used to break into the churches. After getting search warrants for the suspects' homes, local police and federal agents found books with titles like Demon Possession and The Atheist's Way, according to the Dallas Morning News. So far, investigators say neither 19-year-old Jason Bourque nor 21-year-old Daniel George McAllister is saying why they were targeting churches. The men were charged with a single count of arson involving a house of worship, a crime punishable by five to 99 years in prison. But authorities say more charges will soon be filed against the two men in ten church fires and three church break-ins.
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver
(Wednesday…)
-Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse took the gold and set a track record
-American Erin Pac, a relatively inexperienced driver, guided her sled to bronze
-Two weeks, two medals and two crashes later, US skier Lindsey Vonn might be finished, with one race to go, because of a broken right pinkie.
Vonn skied out in the super-combined yesterday, injuring her finger when she fell in driving snow and heavy fog during the giant slalom.
(Today…)
The U.S. Nordic combined team looks to add to its historic haul this afternoon
The most dominant team in the Olympics might be Canada's men's curling
Kim Yu-Na leads the pack heading into tonight's free skate
The US now has 28 medals (including 7 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action last night: Another loss for the Tarheels…Carolina falling to Florida State...77 – 67. Carolina drop to 3 and 10 for the season…
Tonight: Duke hosting Tulsa
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
High Wind Warning for Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes Counties…overnight into Friday
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast for the Triad: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 38
Wind gusts up to 30 mph…
NEWS…
(Health Alert) A UNC-G student is being treated for Tuberculosis. Guilford County health officials estimate that upwards to 600 people have had prolonged contact with a student who has TB… and they will need to be tested for the infection. The Guilford County health department will offer a FREE TB skin test and FREE antibiotics to those who test positive in a daylong clinic on Friday. Tuberculosis is an airborne infection transmitted when the bacteria is breathed into the lungs. More information about tuberculosis: www.guilfordhealth.org
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS HOLDING A SO-CALLED HEALTH CARE SUMMIT TODAY. The president invited about two dozen lawmakers -- both Democrat and Republican -- to the meeting…which is being held at the Blair House, across the street from the White House.
SEAWORLD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, IS INVESTIGATING THE DEADLY ATTACK OF A TRAINER BY ONE THE PARK'S KILLER WHALES yesterday afternoon. 40 year old Dawn Brancheau was one of the park's most experienced trainers. The Orlando Sentinel reports that she had worked at the park since 1994.
This men’s clothier in Winston-Salem is closing its doors after 101 years in business. Norman Stockton will close on Saturday, March 27. The reason for going-out-of-business: the tough economy and men's changing dress habits. Address: S. Stratford Road, across from Thruway Shopping Center. Hill Stockton plans to lease the rest of the building when he closes his store.
In April, he will start a new job at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/24/article/after_101_years_winston_salem_clothing_store_will_close
DR. JAMES DOBSON WILL HOST IS FINAL DAILY BROADCAST OF FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ON FRIDAY. The founder and former chairman of Focus on the Family is stepping down after 33 years. Citizen Link reports during the Friday broadcast, Dr. Dobson will join Focus President Jim Daly to share memories, discuss his future and Focus on the Family's future. Tom Minnery, a senior vice president at Focus on the Family, said emotions are heavy, but the future is bright. The origination’s principles and foundation will remain and its devotion to its causes: the family, that life is sacred and that marriage is between one man and one woman will never change. www.focusonthefamily.com
(SNOW CAMP) Two parents from Snow Camp face charges after their toddler caught himself on fire. According to the Times-News, Wesley and Shannon Faucette were allegedly smoking marijuana one day las week when the 2-year-old boy caught himself on fire. According to arrest warrants, the boy suffered third-degree burns on most of his stomach and chest and required surgery. The couple is current being held in the Alamance County Jail under $10,000 bond. (WGHP)
AUTHORITIES HAVE FOUND FIREARMS AND BOOKS ON ATHEISM AND DEMON POSSESSION IN THE HOME OF A SUSPECTED CHURCH ARSONIST. Search warrants suggest that investigators began collecting all sorts of evidence a few weeks after the first of ten church fires around Tyler, Texas. After several of the fires, they also gathered D-N-A samples from bricks and rocks used to break into the churches. After getting search warrants for the suspects' homes, local police and federal agents found books with titles like Demon Possession and The Atheist's Way, according to the Dallas Morning News. So far, investigators say neither 19-year-old Jason Bourque nor 21-year-old Daniel George McAllister is saying why they were targeting churches. The men were charged with a single count of arson involving a house of worship, a crime punishable by five to 99 years in prison. But authorities say more charges will soon be filed against the two men in ten church fires and three church break-ins.
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver
(Wednesday…)
-Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse took the gold and set a track record
-American Erin Pac, a relatively inexperienced driver, guided her sled to bronze
-Two weeks, two medals and two crashes later, US skier Lindsey Vonn might be finished, with one race to go, because of a broken right pinkie.
Vonn skied out in the super-combined yesterday, injuring her finger when she fell in driving snow and heavy fog during the giant slalom.
(Today…)
The U.S. Nordic combined team looks to add to its historic haul this afternoon
The most dominant team in the Olympics might be Canada's men's curling
Kim Yu-Na leads the pack heading into tonight's free skate
The US now has 28 medals (including 7 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action last night: Another loss for the Tarheels…Carolina falling to Florida State...77 – 67. Carolina drop to 3 and 10 for the season…
Tonight: Duke hosting Tulsa
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
2.24.2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Davie, Rowan, and Randolph counties
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain changing to snow with temperatures remaining in the 30s. Total snow accumulation = one inch possible mainly on grassy surfaces
Two students were wounded yesterday afternoon by a 32-year-old convicted felon who opened fire at a Colorado middle school. Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Colorado is just miles from Columbine High School. The shooter was tackled by a math teacher as he reloaded. Both of the wounded students were taken to the hospital. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587300,00.html
A portion of I-40 in western mountains that was blocked by a rockslide will remain closed for an additional month. Severe winter weather has hampered work crews from staying on time. The I-40 rockslide occurred on October 25th near mile marker 3 in Haywood County near the North Carolina / Tennessee border. DOT officials hope that the section of I-40 will be back open by late April. www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
The new downtown baseball stadium in Winston-Salem has a new name. Winston-Salem based BB and T has claimed the naming rights to the ‘Dash Stadium’ in a 15 year deal. The first game at BB and T Ballpark will be Tuesday, April 13th. (BB and T also has the naming rights on Wake Forest’s football stadium). www.wsdash.com/
Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas (locally based in Greensboro) has stopped its refugee arrivals to the Triad, citing economic conditions among other problems with the non-profit. Existing refugee clients will be “transitioned” to other resettlement agencies in the Triad between now and June. LFS, which contracts with the U.S. State Department to relocate refugees who are uprooted by war and political upheaval, is one of four resettlement agencies in the Triad including Church World Services, World Relief of High Point and N.C. African Services Coalition.
About one-third of all refugees coming to North Carolina come to the Triad, the state refugee coordinator has reported, because of the concentration of resettlement agencies here.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/23/article/lutheran_family_services_ends_local_refugee_resettlements
THE PRESIDENT OF TOYOTA IS SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY. Several governmental agencies are investigating Toyota's recall of millions of vehicles due to reports of sudden acceleration problems.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has informed Congress that the Navy plans to lift its decades-long policy of banning women from serving on-board submarines. The change is scheduled to be implemented through the phased-in assignment of women to subs.
Woman says her ‘love handles’ saved her life? A Florida woman said her love handles saved her life when she was shot entering an Atlantic City bar on Saturday. Samantha Lynn Frazier said she heard two pops when she walked into Herman's Place. The 35-year-old then felt pain and saw blood on her hand after she grabbed her left side. Atlantic City police said Frazier was an innocent bystander. Frazier said that she had been wanting to lose weight. She now said "I want to be as big as I can if it's going to stop a bullet." http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/
A CHRISTIAN LEGAL GROUP IS SUING A FLORIDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THE RIGHTS OF FACULTY TO PRAY. A federal judge has decided to uphold a consent order that the Santa Rosa School District agreed to follow. A two thousand eight lawsuit by the ACLU led to baring school officials from promoting, advancing, endorsing, participating in, or causing ‘prayers’. They are also banned from orally expressing personal religious beliefs to students during or in conjunction with instructional time or at a School Event. Liberty Counsel
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain changing to snow with temperatures remaining in the 30s. Total snow accumulation = one inch possible mainly on grassy surfaces
Two students were wounded yesterday afternoon by a 32-year-old convicted felon who opened fire at a Colorado middle school. Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Colorado is just miles from Columbine High School. The shooter was tackled by a math teacher as he reloaded. Both of the wounded students were taken to the hospital. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587300,00.html
A portion of I-40 in western mountains that was blocked by a rockslide will remain closed for an additional month. Severe winter weather has hampered work crews from staying on time. The I-40 rockslide occurred on October 25th near mile marker 3 in Haywood County near the North Carolina / Tennessee border. DOT officials hope that the section of I-40 will be back open by late April. www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/
The new downtown baseball stadium in Winston-Salem has a new name. Winston-Salem based BB and T has claimed the naming rights to the ‘Dash Stadium’ in a 15 year deal. The first game at BB and T Ballpark will be Tuesday, April 13th. (BB and T also has the naming rights on Wake Forest’s football stadium). www.wsdash.com/
Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas (locally based in Greensboro) has stopped its refugee arrivals to the Triad, citing economic conditions among other problems with the non-profit. Existing refugee clients will be “transitioned” to other resettlement agencies in the Triad between now and June. LFS, which contracts with the U.S. State Department to relocate refugees who are uprooted by war and political upheaval, is one of four resettlement agencies in the Triad including Church World Services, World Relief of High Point and N.C. African Services Coalition.
About one-third of all refugees coming to North Carolina come to the Triad, the state refugee coordinator has reported, because of the concentration of resettlement agencies here.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/23/article/lutheran_family_services_ends_local_refugee_resettlements
THE PRESIDENT OF TOYOTA IS SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY. Several governmental agencies are investigating Toyota's recall of millions of vehicles due to reports of sudden acceleration problems.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has informed Congress that the Navy plans to lift its decades-long policy of banning women from serving on-board submarines. The change is scheduled to be implemented through the phased-in assignment of women to subs.
Woman says her ‘love handles’ saved her life? A Florida woman said her love handles saved her life when she was shot entering an Atlantic City bar on Saturday. Samantha Lynn Frazier said she heard two pops when she walked into Herman's Place. The 35-year-old then felt pain and saw blood on her hand after she grabbed her left side. Atlantic City police said Frazier was an innocent bystander. Frazier said that she had been wanting to lose weight. She now said "I want to be as big as I can if it's going to stop a bullet." http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/
A CHRISTIAN LEGAL GROUP IS SUING A FLORIDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THE RIGHTS OF FACULTY TO PRAY. A federal judge has decided to uphold a consent order that the Santa Rosa School District agreed to follow. A two thousand eight lawsuit by the ACLU led to baring school officials from promoting, advancing, endorsing, participating in, or causing ‘prayers’. They are also banned from orally expressing personal religious beliefs to students during or in conjunction with instructional time or at a School Event. Liberty Counsel
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver…
-World champion Carlo Janka of Switzerland added the men's Olympic giant-slalom title to his list of honors on Tuesday -- after Bode Miller skied out in his attempt to claim a record ‘fourth medal’ at the Vancouver Winter Games.
-Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette finished in third place in the short program last night. The judges marked Rochette with a personal best score. Rochette goes into the long program as a medal contenders. FYI: Rochette’s mother died of a heart attack just hours after arriving in Vancouver on Sunday.
-NBC continues to be the ‘big winner’ in Prime Time. NBC beat American Idol last Wednesday -- the first time that show had been beaten in the ratings since May 2004.
The US now has 26 medals (including 7 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action tonight…
Carolina hosting Florida State
Virginia Tech @ Boston College
Clemson @ Maryland
www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
2.23.2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
This morning's guest:
Deana Hipwell “The Frugal Homeschooling Mom”
Topic: Spring Consignment Sales
www.thefrugalhomeschoolingmom.com/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 55
Wednesday: A 60% chance of snow showers…High 37
Forsyth County will move forward with the prayer appeal. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4 - 3 to move forward with an appeal on a Federal Judge's ban on sectarian prayer. Chairman David Plyler was the deciding vote. Vice Chair Debra Conrad read the Resolution to appeal and Gloria Whisenhunt second the motion. Chairman Dave Plyler did stress that ‘sectarian prayer’ would not be allowed at the beginning of county meetings during the appeal which could take 3 to 5 years. The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty pledged at least $300,000 dollars on Monday to help cover legal costs that Forsyth county could be hit with a possible loss in the appeal.
-Michael Johnson, with the Alliance Defense Fund who is defending the county in the case, said that the case could likely go all the way to the US Supreme Court.
-Note: A federal magistrate ruled on January 28 that the use of sectarian prayer (or prayer to a specific deity including Jesus Christ) at public meetings violates the First Amendment, deeming the open prayers unconstitutional.
FYI: The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join their network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle.
NC Partnership for Religious Liberty
www.letusallpray.org
CALL (336) 397 – 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
A CHRISTIAN LEGAL GROUP IS SUING A FLORIDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THE RIGHTS OF FACULTY TO PRAY. A federal judge has decided to uphold a consent order that the Santa Rosa School District agreed to follow. A two thousand eight lawsuit by the ACLU led to baring school officials from promoting, advancing, endorsing, participating in, or causing ‘prayers’. They are also banned from orally expressing personal religious beliefs to students during or in conjunction with instructional time or at a School Event. Matthew Staver of the Liberty Counsel says the court's ruling has elevated this case to nuclear war. Staver says he is confident that when an appellate court reviews this outrageous order, it will be overturned and freedom will be vindicated.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized on Monday with chest pains. The 69 year old former VP has a long history of heart problems. Cheney has suffered four heart attacks…the first dating back to 1978, when he was 37. (CNN)
Toyota officials confirmed on Monday that U.S. federal prosecutors and securities regulators have demanded information about the company's handling of its vehicles' safety problems. Toyota received a federal subpoena asking for all documents related to braking problems with the Prius hybrid car and seeks information about faulty accelerators in other Toyota cars.
A copy of the first comic book that features Superman has been sold for 1 million dollars online. The comic book marked the debut of Superman in 1938. Only about 100 copies of the comic book exist, and of those copies, only two have received a Very Fine grading of 8.0 or higher. Back in 1938, a copy of Action Comics #1 was sold for only 10 cents.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017901792?Rare%20Comic%20Book%20Featuring%20Superman%20Sold%20For%20$1%20Million#ixzz0gMfEQ14D
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver…
Yesterday…
-Canada taking GOLD in ice dancing…with the USA taking the Silver
-US women’s hockey team crushed Sweden 9 – 1 (US vs Canada on Friday)
Today…
-No man has ever won four Alpine skiing medals at a single Olympics, but American skier Bodie Miller could possibly make history today in the men's giant slalom.
- Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette will still compete tonight…despite the
death of her mother on Sunday.
The US now has 25 medals at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
Deana Hipwell “The Frugal Homeschooling Mom”
Topic: Spring Consignment Sales
www.thefrugalhomeschoolingmom.com/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 55
Wednesday: A 60% chance of snow showers…High 37
Forsyth County will move forward with the prayer appeal. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4 - 3 to move forward with an appeal on a Federal Judge's ban on sectarian prayer. Chairman David Plyler was the deciding vote. Vice Chair Debra Conrad read the Resolution to appeal and Gloria Whisenhunt second the motion. Chairman Dave Plyler did stress that ‘sectarian prayer’ would not be allowed at the beginning of county meetings during the appeal which could take 3 to 5 years. The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty pledged at least $300,000 dollars on Monday to help cover legal costs that Forsyth county could be hit with a possible loss in the appeal.
-Michael Johnson, with the Alliance Defense Fund who is defending the county in the case, said that the case could likely go all the way to the US Supreme Court.
-Note: A federal magistrate ruled on January 28 that the use of sectarian prayer (or prayer to a specific deity including Jesus Christ) at public meetings violates the First Amendment, deeming the open prayers unconstitutional.
FYI: The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join their network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle.
NC Partnership for Religious Liberty
www.letusallpray.org
CALL (336) 397 – 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
A CHRISTIAN LEGAL GROUP IS SUING A FLORIDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THE RIGHTS OF FACULTY TO PRAY. A federal judge has decided to uphold a consent order that the Santa Rosa School District agreed to follow. A two thousand eight lawsuit by the ACLU led to baring school officials from promoting, advancing, endorsing, participating in, or causing ‘prayers’. They are also banned from orally expressing personal religious beliefs to students during or in conjunction with instructional time or at a School Event. Matthew Staver of the Liberty Counsel says the court's ruling has elevated this case to nuclear war. Staver says he is confident that when an appellate court reviews this outrageous order, it will be overturned and freedom will be vindicated.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized on Monday with chest pains. The 69 year old former VP has a long history of heart problems. Cheney has suffered four heart attacks…the first dating back to 1978, when he was 37. (CNN)
Toyota officials confirmed on Monday that U.S. federal prosecutors and securities regulators have demanded information about the company's handling of its vehicles' safety problems. Toyota received a federal subpoena asking for all documents related to braking problems with the Prius hybrid car and seeks information about faulty accelerators in other Toyota cars.
A copy of the first comic book that features Superman has been sold for 1 million dollars online. The comic book marked the debut of Superman in 1938. Only about 100 copies of the comic book exist, and of those copies, only two have received a Very Fine grading of 8.0 or higher. Back in 1938, a copy of Action Comics #1 was sold for only 10 cents.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017901792?Rare%20Comic%20Book%20Featuring%20Superman%20Sold%20For%20$1%20Million#ixzz0gMfEQ14D
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver…
Yesterday…
-Canada taking GOLD in ice dancing…with the USA taking the Silver
-US women’s hockey team crushed Sweden 9 – 1 (US vs Canada on Friday)
Today…
-No man has ever won four Alpine skiing medals at a single Olympics, but American skier Bodie Miller could possibly make history today in the men's giant slalom.
- Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette will still compete tonight…despite the
death of her mother on Sunday.
The US now has 25 medals at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
2.22.2010
Forsyth will appeal prayer ban...
Breaking News:
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4 - 3 to move forward with an appeal on a Federal Judge's ban on sectarian prayer. Chairman David Plyler was the deciding vote.
The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty has pledged at least $300,000 to help cover any legal costs that Forsyth county could be hit with from the appeal.
Michael Johnson, with the Alliance Defense Fund who is defending the county in the case, said that the case could likely go all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Note: A federal magistrate ruled on January 28 that the use of sectarian prayer (or prayer to a specific deity including Jesus Christ) at public meetings violates the First Amendment, deeming the open prayers unconstitutional.
Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts (N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty) www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
Want to help? The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join their network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle.
NC Partnership for Religious Liberty (website) www.letusallpray.org
CALL (336) 397 - 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
Written by Verne Hill - WBFJ News Director (8:05pm, Monday, February 22, 2010)
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4 - 3 to move forward with an appeal on a Federal Judge's ban on sectarian prayer. Chairman David Plyler was the deciding vote.
The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty has pledged at least $300,000 to help cover any legal costs that Forsyth county could be hit with from the appeal.
Michael Johnson, with the Alliance Defense Fund who is defending the county in the case, said that the case could likely go all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Note: A federal magistrate ruled on January 28 that the use of sectarian prayer (or prayer to a specific deity including Jesus Christ) at public meetings violates the First Amendment, deeming the open prayers unconstitutional.
Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts (N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty) www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
Want to help? The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join their network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle.
NC Partnership for Religious Liberty (website) www.letusallpray.org
CALL (336) 397 - 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
Written by Verne Hill - WBFJ News Director (8:05pm, Monday, February 22, 2010)
Monday, February 22, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Showers early. Cloudy skies…High 48
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote tonight on whether to appeal a federal-court ruling that stopped sectarian prayer, or prayers to a specific deity such as Jesus, before board meetings. Currently, the board is split 3-3, with the tie breaker coming down to board Chairman Dave Plyler. The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty, headed by Pastor Steve Corts, is pledging to cover any legal costs to help Forsyth county appeal the case.
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/21/plyler-pivot-of-big-vote/
Voice your opinion before the meeting tonight at the Forsyth County Government center on Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem...
www.wbfj.fm/event3.html
www.letusallpray.org/
FYI: The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join our network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle. Learn more: NC Partnership for Religious Liberty. www.wbfj.fm/event3.html
CALL (336) 397 - 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
www.letusallpray.org/
**Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts with the N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty from last Thursday. The complete interview is in 3 sections: www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
As the spread of H1N1 (or Swine) flu eases, two more major hospitals in the Piedmont are easing their ban on children visiting patient rooms. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Lexington Memorial Hospital are lifting the restrictions today. Restrictions on visitors under age 18 have been in place since October, when hospitals acted to slow the spread of swine flu.
www.wxii12.com/health/22630742/detail.html
Students and teachers are returning back to class this morning at Oak Ridge Elementary school. The school has been closed since last summer due to health concerns.
AUTHORITIES IN TEXAS HAVE ARRESTED TWO MEN IN CONNECTION WITH ONE CHURCH FIRE…AND BELIEVE THE TWO SUSPECTS MAY BE CONNECTED TO NINE OTHER CHURCH FIRES. The suspects are 19 and 21-years old. Investigators say DNA evidence collected at the site of one of several Texas churches destroyed by arson links one of two suspects to the blaze…more charges are pending. The first of ten church arsons in East Texas was set back on January first. The investigation is ongoing.
If you haven't heard, big changes go into are here for the credit card industry. On Monday the CARD act goes into effect and consumers finally get some relief from such practices as "double-cycle billing" and arbitrary rate increases. The new act, which was signed into law last May, promises consumers more transparency about their credit card bill. But cardholders still need to watch out for a whole new series of traps and tricks.
www.wxii12.com/money/22626176/detail.html
C-PAC, THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL LEADERS, HAS CONDUCTED ITS PRESIDENTIAL STRAW POLL FOR 2010. The winner of the annual contest this year was U.S. Representative Ron Paul, of Texas. Coming in second was former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Taking the third place spot was former Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. When asked what issues were the most important to them, CPAC attendees listed reducing the size and spending of the federal government. Those two issues were followed, in order, by the war on terrorism, lowering taxes, and doing away with abortion
A rare night time landing by the crew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour on Sunday. Part of that mission was to install an observation deck on the International Space Station. The new observation deck provides a 360 degree view of space through seven windows. The crew of Endeavour traveled five-point-seven million miles during their 14 day mission. Talk about your frequent flier miles.
The GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION has announced the nominees for the 41st GMA Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet and Matt Maher have six nominations each.
Artist of the Year Nominees include: Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Mary Mary,
Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Skillet
Group of the Year Nominees: Skillet, Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay,
NEEDTOBREATHE and Tenth Avenue North.
New Artist of the Year Nominees: Jonny Diaz, Revive and Sidewalk Prophets
The Dove Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 21st in Nashville…
(and televised nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel Sunday, April 25th at 8 p.m. Eastern)
For the full list of nominees go to www.GospelMusic.org
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver…
-American skier Bodie Miller captures GOLD…
-Another solid win for the US Men’s Hockey team…5 – 3 over Canada on Sunday.
-Earlier in the weekend, American speed skater Apolo Ohno made history by winning his seventh medal of the 2010 Games.
The US now has 24 medals (including 7 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action on Sunday: #6 Duke over Virginia Tech…67 - 55
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson wins the Auto Club 500 in California.
http://www.nascar.com/
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote tonight on whether to appeal a federal-court ruling that stopped sectarian prayer, or prayers to a specific deity such as Jesus, before board meetings. Currently, the board is split 3-3, with the tie breaker coming down to board Chairman Dave Plyler. The NC Partnership for Religious Liberty, headed by Pastor Steve Corts, is pledging to cover any legal costs to help Forsyth county appeal the case.
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/21/plyler-pivot-of-big-vote/
Voice your opinion before the meeting tonight at the Forsyth County Government center on Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem...
www.wbfj.fm/event3.html
www.letusallpray.org/
FYI: The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you would like to join our network of faithful supporters, your gift will go a long way toward fighting off legal challenges to religious freedom and enlisting many more in this important battle. Learn more: NC Partnership for Religious Liberty. www.wbfj.fm/event3.html
CALL (336) 397 - 5446
Email: letusallpray@gmail.com
www.letusallpray.org/
**Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts with the N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty from last Thursday. The complete interview is in 3 sections: www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
As the spread of H1N1 (or Swine) flu eases, two more major hospitals in the Piedmont are easing their ban on children visiting patient rooms. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Lexington Memorial Hospital are lifting the restrictions today. Restrictions on visitors under age 18 have been in place since October, when hospitals acted to slow the spread of swine flu.
www.wxii12.com/health/22630742/detail.html
Students and teachers are returning back to class this morning at Oak Ridge Elementary school. The school has been closed since last summer due to health concerns.
AUTHORITIES IN TEXAS HAVE ARRESTED TWO MEN IN CONNECTION WITH ONE CHURCH FIRE…AND BELIEVE THE TWO SUSPECTS MAY BE CONNECTED TO NINE OTHER CHURCH FIRES. The suspects are 19 and 21-years old. Investigators say DNA evidence collected at the site of one of several Texas churches destroyed by arson links one of two suspects to the blaze…more charges are pending. The first of ten church arsons in East Texas was set back on January first. The investigation is ongoing.
If you haven't heard, big changes go into are here for the credit card industry. On Monday the CARD act goes into effect and consumers finally get some relief from such practices as "double-cycle billing" and arbitrary rate increases. The new act, which was signed into law last May, promises consumers more transparency about their credit card bill. But cardholders still need to watch out for a whole new series of traps and tricks.
www.wxii12.com/money/22626176/detail.html
C-PAC, THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL LEADERS, HAS CONDUCTED ITS PRESIDENTIAL STRAW POLL FOR 2010. The winner of the annual contest this year was U.S. Representative Ron Paul, of Texas. Coming in second was former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Taking the third place spot was former Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. When asked what issues were the most important to them, CPAC attendees listed reducing the size and spending of the federal government. Those two issues were followed, in order, by the war on terrorism, lowering taxes, and doing away with abortion
A rare night time landing by the crew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour on Sunday. Part of that mission was to install an observation deck on the International Space Station. The new observation deck provides a 360 degree view of space through seven windows. The crew of Endeavour traveled five-point-seven million miles during their 14 day mission. Talk about your frequent flier miles.
The GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION has announced the nominees for the 41st GMA Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet and Matt Maher have six nominations each.
Artist of the Year Nominees include: Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Mary Mary,
Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Skillet
Group of the Year Nominees: Skillet, Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay,
NEEDTOBREATHE and Tenth Avenue North.
New Artist of the Year Nominees: Jonny Diaz, Revive and Sidewalk Prophets
The Dove Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 21st in Nashville…
(and televised nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel Sunday, April 25th at 8 p.m. Eastern)
For the full list of nominees go to www.GospelMusic.org
SPORTS: The Winter Games in Vancouver…
-American skier Bodie Miller captures GOLD…
-Another solid win for the US Men’s Hockey team…5 – 3 over Canada on Sunday.
-Earlier in the weekend, American speed skater Apolo Ohno made history by winning his seventh medal of the 2010 Games.
The US now has 24 medals (including 7 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
Today’s Olympic schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action on Sunday: #6 Duke over Virginia Tech…67 - 55
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson wins the Auto Club 500 in California.
http://www.nascar.com/
2.19.2010
Take Action: Support the Prayer Appeal in Forsyth County...
Thanks to Dr Steve Corts (Center Grove Baptist Church) for coming into the studio on Thursday morning to talk about this sectarian prayer issue (and the appeal decision) facing the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Listen to the interview:
http://www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstitional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
www.letusallpray.org/
Here's what you can do (even if you live outside Forsyth County)...
1. CONTACT DAVE PLYLER by phone (336-413-1102), email (plylerdr@forsyth.cc) or letter (211 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284). Ask him to vote for freedom. Ask him to vote for an appeal on FEBRUARY 22, 2010. Let him know religious liberty is priceless. No American court, no government has the right to tell people how they should pray.
2. ATTEND THE FEB 22, 2010 MEETING OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Let your concerns be seen and heard. Be onsite by 5:15pm Monday afternoon (Feb 22). The meeting begins at 6pm and are held on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center (located at 201 North Chestnut St. in downtown Winston-Salem). Come and stay, even with limited seating and space. Your presence, along with 'thousands' of others, will make a real difference.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHER CONCERNED CITIZENS to do the same. PRAY...
N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty www.letusallpray.org/
Matthew 10:32-33 (Jesus sending out the twelve)
"Whoever acknowledges me (Jesus) before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
FYI: Federal judge says Forsyth County must stop allowing sectarian prayer at public meetings
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/jan/28/federal-judge-says-forsyth-county-must-stop-allowi/
http://www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstitional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
www.letusallpray.org/
Here's what you can do (even if you live outside Forsyth County)...
1. CONTACT DAVE PLYLER by phone (336-413-1102), email (plylerdr@forsyth.cc) or letter (211 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284). Ask him to vote for freedom. Ask him to vote for an appeal on FEBRUARY 22, 2010. Let him know religious liberty is priceless. No American court, no government has the right to tell people how they should pray.
2. ATTEND THE FEB 22, 2010 MEETING OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Let your concerns be seen and heard. Be onsite by 5:15pm Monday afternoon (Feb 22). The meeting begins at 6pm and are held on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center (located at 201 North Chestnut St. in downtown Winston-Salem). Come and stay, even with limited seating and space. Your presence, along with 'thousands' of others, will make a real difference.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHER CONCERNED CITIZENS to do the same. PRAY...
N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty www.letusallpray.org/
Matthew 10:32-33 (Jesus sending out the twelve)
"Whoever acknowledges me (Jesus) before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
FYI: Federal judge says Forsyth County must stop allowing sectarian prayer at public meetings
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/jan/28/federal-judge-says-forsyth-county-must-stop-allowi/
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunny and mild through the weekend…
(Austin, Texas) Joe Stack III, a software engineer with an apparent grudge against the IRS, crashed his small plane into an office building with nearly 200 IRS employees inside, killing himself and at least one worker yesterday. Before flying his single engine Piper PA-28 into the hulking black-glass office building Thursday morning, Joe Stack apparently posted a rambling ‘manifesto’ on a Web site in which he railed against "big brother," the Catholic Church, the "unthinkable atrocities" committed by big business and the government's bailouts that followed. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586781,00.html
6th District Representative Howard Coble spent the night in the hospital after fainting at an event yesterday in High Point. The 78 year old Coble is the state’s longest-serving Republican congressman. (Gboro News Record)
Toyota's president Akio Toyoda will testify before a US congressional hearing next week in Washington. Toyoda is the grandson of the company's founder. U.S. regulators are looking into recent recalls from Toyota of over 8 million vehicles worldwide. Included in the recalls: the Corolla, the Camry and the Prius hybrid.
This Monday evening at 6pm, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian prayers at government Board meetings that mention Jesus or any other Deity are unconstitutional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
Get your voice heard: www.letusallpray.org/
**Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts (from Center Grove Baptist Church) about local churches rallying for the appeal online on the Morning Show Page www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
10 Jobs You Thought Would Pay More (From MSN and careerbuilder.com) If you are a court reporter, paramedic or a police officer, you can make a living on your salary….but some salaries seem too low for the amount of work, time or risk they involve. Check out the list:
1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=415bc2b3d7e0457d9e4f0a0a2e423a00-319884053-RN-4">http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2165-Salaries-and-Promotions-10-Jobs-You-Thought-Would-Pay-More/?sc_extcmp=JS_2165_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp42165&ArticleID=2165>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=415bc2b3d7e0457d9e4f0a0a2e423a00-319884053-RN-4
QVC presents Point of Grace? The multi-platinum trio will make their Q-V-C debut tonight at 9pm. During the broadcast, Point of Grace will perform selections from their new album "No Changin' Us" and give viewers an inside look at the inspiration behind the music. Point of Grace is currently on the "Come Alive" tour with Mark Schultz.
Extreme ‘Thank You’ Tour of the Creasey family home in Lexington is this weekend…Davidson County Cancer Services and Relay for Life are sponsoring an Open House at the Creasey home on February 20 – 21 (Saturday + Sunday). The cost ($10 – adults and $5 for younger children). Donations will benefit both organizations. For more information contact: Davidson County Cancer Services at (336) 249-7265.
Web: http://www.davidsoncountycancerservices.com/Upcoming-Events.html
The Nathan Canter Memorial Blood Drive this Sunday...
Location: Union Grove Baptist Church (Union Grove / Hartman Road in Northern Davidson) this Sunday, February 21 from 11am - 4:30pm. Appreciation meal of soup, sandwiches, dessert to follow your blood donation. Our goal is 150 pints. The church number: (336) 764-2103 www.uniongroveonline.org
Local NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
SPORTS:
The Winter Games in Vancouver on Thursday…
-Another win for the US Men’s Hockey team…6-1 over Norway. US vs Canada on Sunday
-Reigning world champion Evan Lysacek captured the GOLD in Men’s Figure Skating on Thursday. That’s the first Gold in Men’s Figure Skating for the US in 22 years.
-High Point native Heather Richardson places another top 10 finish yesterday…
silver in Women's Super Combined Alpine Skiing, and silver and bronze in Women's Halfpipe Snowboarding. The U-S now has 18 medals (including 6 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
This weekend's schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action on Saturday…
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
UNC @ Boston College (noon)
Wake Forest @ NC State (2pm)
Virginia @ Clemson (4pm)
Sunday, Feb 21…Virginia Tech @ Duke
NASCAR: Auto Club 500 at Fontana (California) 3pm http://www.nascar.com/
(Austin, Texas) Joe Stack III, a software engineer with an apparent grudge against the IRS, crashed his small plane into an office building with nearly 200 IRS employees inside, killing himself and at least one worker yesterday. Before flying his single engine Piper PA-28 into the hulking black-glass office building Thursday morning, Joe Stack apparently posted a rambling ‘manifesto’ on a Web site in which he railed against "big brother," the Catholic Church, the "unthinkable atrocities" committed by big business and the government's bailouts that followed. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586781,00.html
6th District Representative Howard Coble spent the night in the hospital after fainting at an event yesterday in High Point. The 78 year old Coble is the state’s longest-serving Republican congressman. (Gboro News Record)
Toyota's president Akio Toyoda will testify before a US congressional hearing next week in Washington. Toyoda is the grandson of the company's founder. U.S. regulators are looking into recent recalls from Toyota of over 8 million vehicles worldwide. Included in the recalls: the Corolla, the Camry and the Prius hybrid.
This Monday evening at 6pm, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian prayers at government Board meetings that mention Jesus or any other Deity are unconstitutional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
Get your voice heard: www.letusallpray.org/
**Listen to our conversation with Dr Steve Corts (from Center Grove Baptist Church) about local churches rallying for the appeal online on the Morning Show Page www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
10 Jobs You Thought Would Pay More (From MSN and careerbuilder.com) If you are a court reporter, paramedic or a police officer, you can make a living on your salary….but some salaries seem too low for the amount of work, time or risk they involve. Check out the list:
1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=415bc2b3d7e0457d9e4f0a0a2e423a00-319884053-RN-4">http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2165-Salaries-and-Promotions-10-Jobs-You-Thought-Would-Pay-More/?sc_extcmp=JS_2165_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp42165&ArticleID=2165>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=415bc2b3d7e0457d9e4f0a0a2e423a00-319884053-RN-4
QVC presents Point of Grace? The multi-platinum trio will make their Q-V-C debut tonight at 9pm. During the broadcast, Point of Grace will perform selections from their new album "No Changin' Us" and give viewers an inside look at the inspiration behind the music. Point of Grace is currently on the "Come Alive" tour with Mark Schultz.
Extreme ‘Thank You’ Tour of the Creasey family home in Lexington is this weekend…Davidson County Cancer Services and Relay for Life are sponsoring an Open House at the Creasey home on February 20 – 21 (Saturday + Sunday). The cost ($10 – adults and $5 for younger children). Donations will benefit both organizations. For more information contact: Davidson County Cancer Services at (336) 249-7265.
Web: http://www.davidsoncountycancerservices.com/Upcoming-Events.html
The Nathan Canter Memorial Blood Drive this Sunday...
Location: Union Grove Baptist Church (Union Grove / Hartman Road in Northern Davidson) this Sunday, February 21 from 11am - 4:30pm. Appreciation meal of soup, sandwiches, dessert to follow your blood donation. Our goal is 150 pints. The church number: (336) 764-2103 www.uniongroveonline.org
Local NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
SPORTS:
The Winter Games in Vancouver on Thursday…
-Another win for the US Men’s Hockey team…6-1 over Norway. US vs Canada on Sunday
-Reigning world champion Evan Lysacek captured the GOLD in Men’s Figure Skating on Thursday. That’s the first Gold in Men’s Figure Skating for the US in 22 years.
-High Point native Heather Richardson places another top 10 finish yesterday…
silver in Women's Super Combined Alpine Skiing, and silver and bronze in Women's Halfpipe Snowboarding. The U-S now has 18 medals (including 6 Gold) at the Vancouver Olympics
This weekend's schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
ACC basketball action on Saturday…
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
UNC @ Boston College (noon)
Wake Forest @ NC State (2pm)
Virginia @ Clemson (4pm)
Sunday, Feb 21…Virginia Tech @ Duke
NASCAR: Auto Club 500 at Fontana (California) 3pm http://www.nascar.com/
2.18.2010
Take Action: Support Prayer Appeal in Forsyth County...
Thanks to Dr Steve Corts (Center Grove Baptist Church) for coming into the studio on Thursday morning to talk about this sectarian prayer issue (and the appeal decision) facing the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstitional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty. Learn more: www.letusallpray.org/
Here's what you can do (even those outside Forsyth County)...
1. CONTACT DAVE PLYLER by phone (336-413-1102), email (plylerdr@forsyth.cc) or letter (211 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284). Ask him to vote for freedom. Ask him to vote for an appeal on FEBRUARY 22, 2010. Let him know religious liberty is priceless. No American court, no government has the right to tell people how they should pray.
2. ATTEND THE FEB 22, 2010 MEETING OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Let your concerns be seen and heard. Be onsite by 5:15pm Monday afternoon (Feb 22). The meeting begins at 6pm and are held on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center (located at 201 North Chestnut St. in downtown Winston-Salem). Come and stay, even with limited seating and space. Your presence, along with 'thousands' of others, will make a real difference.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHER CONCERNED CITIZENS to do the same. PRAY...
More details: N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty
www.letusallpray.org/
Matthew 10:32-33 (Jesus sending out the twelve)
"Whoever acknowledges me (Jesus) before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
FYI: Federal judge says Forsyth County must stop allowing sectarian prayer at public meetings
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/jan/28/federal-judge-says-forsyth-county-must-stop-allowi/
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstitional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty. Learn more: www.letusallpray.org/
Here's what you can do (even those outside Forsyth County)...
1. CONTACT DAVE PLYLER by phone (336-413-1102), email (plylerdr@forsyth.cc) or letter (211 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284). Ask him to vote for freedom. Ask him to vote for an appeal on FEBRUARY 22, 2010. Let him know religious liberty is priceless. No American court, no government has the right to tell people how they should pray.
2. ATTEND THE FEB 22, 2010 MEETING OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Let your concerns be seen and heard. Be onsite by 5:15pm Monday afternoon (Feb 22). The meeting begins at 6pm and are held on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center (located at 201 North Chestnut St. in downtown Winston-Salem). Come and stay, even with limited seating and space. Your presence, along with 'thousands' of others, will make a real difference.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHER CONCERNED CITIZENS to do the same. PRAY...
More details: N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty
www.letusallpray.org/
Matthew 10:32-33 (Jesus sending out the twelve)
"Whoever acknowledges me (Jesus) before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
FYI: Federal judge says Forsyth County must stop allowing sectarian prayer at public meetings
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/jan/28/federal-judge-says-forsyth-county-must-stop-allowi/
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 45
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstructional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
Learn more: www.letusallpray.org/
Thanks to Dr Steve Corts (Center Grove Baptist Church) for talking about this prayer issue.
Matthew 10:32-33
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
Winston-Salem police reporting that home break-ins are up 15% over the same time last year and detectives say home security systems are helping them identify burglars. 84 homes were broken into during the past week.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-home-invasions-up-100217,0,4634482.story
FYI: Is your home protected against a break-in?? Here is a crime prevention checklist to help you avoid home invasions (Winston-Salem Police Dept)
www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Police/CrimePrevention/Articles/CrimePreventionTips
Eight of the ten American missionaries detained in Haiti for the past three weeks on suspicion of child abduction were finally released and arrived in Miami early Thursday morning. Two Americans, however, still remain in Haiti for further questioning. The eight Americans are part of the ten-member U.S. team that was arrested Jan. 29 by Haitian authorities while trying to transport 33 Haitian children to the Dominican Republic by bus. They say they wanted to take the children to an orphanage and care for them after a 7.0-magnitude quake devastated Port-au-Prince. Haitian authorities, however, say the group did not receive government permission to take the children out of the country.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100218/eight-baptist-volunteers-arrive-in-miami/index.html
President Obama will host the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, at the White House today…despite protests from China.
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Dalai-Lama-US-President-to-Meet-at-White-House-Thursday-84682702.html
American Airlines will resume commercial flights to Port-au-Prince on Friday. Flights to Haiti’s capital have been limited to humanitarian aid since the January twelfth earthquake. American Airlines and American Eagle have provided a total of 30 humanitarian flights since January.
Guilford County Commissioner Billy Yow will run for the 6th District seat currently held by longtime Representative Howard Coble. Yow, of Pleasant Garden, said he plans to file this morning. Howard Coble is North Carolina's longest-serving Republican congressman www.wxii12.com/politics/22593709/detail.html
You've heard it before…to avoid a heart attack don't smoke, eat right and exercise. But a new study saying the add ‘happiness’ to the list. Even if you're grumpy by nature, just try to be cheerful. Researchers at Columbia University rated the happiness levels of more than 1,700 adults in Canada with no heart problems in back in 1995. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
SPORTS: ACC Basketball action last night:
#6 Duke rallies past Miami…81 - 74. Maryland over NC State
The Winter Games in Vancouver…
For the USA: Snowboarding superstar and defending champion Shaun White won GOLD in the men's halfpipe. Lindsey Vonn took GOLD in the women's downhill. And, Shani Davis became the first man to win back-to-back 1,000 meter Olympic speedskating gold medals.
The U-S now has 14 medals in the Vancouver Olympics, five gold, three silver and six bronze.
A daily schedule at Vancouver: www.vancouver2010.com
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith are unconstructional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty.
Learn more: www.letusallpray.org/
Thanks to Dr Steve Corts (Center Grove Baptist Church) for talking about this prayer issue.
Matthew 10:32-33
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
Winston-Salem police reporting that home break-ins are up 15% over the same time last year and detectives say home security systems are helping them identify burglars. 84 homes were broken into during the past week.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-home-invasions-up-100217,0,4634482.story
FYI: Is your home protected against a break-in?? Here is a crime prevention checklist to help you avoid home invasions (Winston-Salem Police Dept)
www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Police/CrimePrevention/Articles/CrimePreventionTips
Eight of the ten American missionaries detained in Haiti for the past three weeks on suspicion of child abduction were finally released and arrived in Miami early Thursday morning. Two Americans, however, still remain in Haiti for further questioning. The eight Americans are part of the ten-member U.S. team that was arrested Jan. 29 by Haitian authorities while trying to transport 33 Haitian children to the Dominican Republic by bus. They say they wanted to take the children to an orphanage and care for them after a 7.0-magnitude quake devastated Port-au-Prince. Haitian authorities, however, say the group did not receive government permission to take the children out of the country.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100218/eight-baptist-volunteers-arrive-in-miami/index.html
President Obama will host the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, at the White House today…despite protests from China.
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Dalai-Lama-US-President-to-Meet-at-White-House-Thursday-84682702.html
American Airlines will resume commercial flights to Port-au-Prince on Friday. Flights to Haiti’s capital have been limited to humanitarian aid since the January twelfth earthquake. American Airlines and American Eagle have provided a total of 30 humanitarian flights since January.
Guilford County Commissioner Billy Yow will run for the 6th District seat currently held by longtime Representative Howard Coble. Yow, of Pleasant Garden, said he plans to file this morning. Howard Coble is North Carolina's longest-serving Republican congressman www.wxii12.com/politics/22593709/detail.html
You've heard it before…to avoid a heart attack don't smoke, eat right and exercise. But a new study saying the add ‘happiness’ to the list. Even if you're grumpy by nature, just try to be cheerful. Researchers at Columbia University rated the happiness levels of more than 1,700 adults in Canada with no heart problems in back in 1995. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
SPORTS: ACC Basketball action last night:
#6 Duke rallies past Miami…81 - 74. Maryland over NC State
The Winter Games in Vancouver…
For the USA: Snowboarding superstar and defending champion Shaun White won GOLD in the men's halfpipe. Lindsey Vonn took GOLD in the women's downhill. And, Shani Davis became the first man to win back-to-back 1,000 meter Olympic speedskating gold medals.
The U-S now has 14 medals in the Vancouver Olympics, five gold, three silver and six bronze.
A daily schedule at Vancouver: www.vancouver2010.com
2.17.2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today: Mostly sunny…High 40
More trouble for Toyota? Toyota is considering a recall of its best -selling Corolla…after complaints about power steering problems. Also, officials at Toyota are being ordered to turn over documents to the Department of Transportation related to its huge recalls over the past month. www.toyota.com
Donations of goods have dropped significantly at the local Salvation Army, Goodwill and Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Thrift Stores. With the drop, threatening their ability to provide their current level of services. Read the article from the Winston-Salem Journal.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/17/goods-donations-at-thrift-stores-drop-off/
Guests this morning on the Morning Show:
Mike Foster (with the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission ) and Susan Borst (with Creekside Terrace Retirement Community). Topic: Eldercare options at independent living facilities…
A middle-school teacher in Apex has been suspended after reacting angrily on her Facebook page that she was subjected to a "hate crime" by Christian students.
The Raleigh News & Observer reporting that West Lake Middle School eighth-grade science teacher Melissa Hussain was suspended with pay while investigators review her case.
Greg Thomas, a spokesman for the Wake County Schools, said that parents objected to comments on Hussain's social-networking site about her conflict with Christian students.
Hussain wrote that she would punish students who anonymously left a Bible on her desk. Parents said that a student earlier put a postcard of Jesus on Hussain's desk that she threw in the trash. Hussain's Facebook page does not mention her religious affiliation.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/16/teacher-suspended-over-facebook-post/
SPORTS: ACC Basketball action last night:
Georgia Tech over UNC…68 - 51
Virginia Tech over Wake Forest…87 – 83
The Winter Games in Vancouver…
Some good news for the USA yesterday:
-The US men's hockey team won its opener against Switzerland…3 -1.
The US women's hockey team dominated again.
-High Point native and Olympic rookie Heather Richardson finished 6th out of 36 speed skaters in yesterday’s 500 meter races. Heather, who made the inline-to-ice transition in 2007, expects to make a bigger splash at the Sochi Games in 20-14.
-Germany leads the overall medal count with 9 medals.
-The USA has 8 medals (2-Gold 2-Silver 4-Bronze)
Today at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver watch for…
(snowboarder) Shaun White, (speed skater) Shani Davis and (short track speedskater) Apolo Anton Ohno will be in action today. Apolo won a silver medal over the weekend, his sixth medal since the 2002 Winter Olympics. Lindsey Vonn got another day off yesterday to rest her shin as heavy snowfall closed the course.
Daily schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
A Scottish Terrier named ‘Sadie’ was crowned 'Best In Show' last night at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. Sadie became the first Triple Crown winner of dogdom. She took the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in November and the AKC National Championship in California in December. The dog show was halted for a brief time after two women representing PETA trotted out to the middle of the arena and held up signs in support of shelter dogs.
More trouble for Toyota? Toyota is considering a recall of its best -selling Corolla…after complaints about power steering problems. Also, officials at Toyota are being ordered to turn over documents to the Department of Transportation related to its huge recalls over the past month. www.toyota.com
Donations of goods have dropped significantly at the local Salvation Army, Goodwill and Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Thrift Stores. With the drop, threatening their ability to provide their current level of services. Read the article from the Winston-Salem Journal.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/17/goods-donations-at-thrift-stores-drop-off/
Guests this morning on the Morning Show:
Mike Foster (with the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission ) and Susan Borst (with Creekside Terrace Retirement Community). Topic: Eldercare options at independent living facilities…
A middle-school teacher in Apex has been suspended after reacting angrily on her Facebook page that she was subjected to a "hate crime" by Christian students.
The Raleigh News & Observer reporting that West Lake Middle School eighth-grade science teacher Melissa Hussain was suspended with pay while investigators review her case.
Greg Thomas, a spokesman for the Wake County Schools, said that parents objected to comments on Hussain's social-networking site about her conflict with Christian students.
Hussain wrote that she would punish students who anonymously left a Bible on her desk. Parents said that a student earlier put a postcard of Jesus on Hussain's desk that she threw in the trash. Hussain's Facebook page does not mention her religious affiliation.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/16/teacher-suspended-over-facebook-post/
SPORTS: ACC Basketball action last night:
Georgia Tech over UNC…68 - 51
Virginia Tech over Wake Forest…87 – 83
The Winter Games in Vancouver…
Some good news for the USA yesterday:
-The US men's hockey team won its opener against Switzerland…3 -1.
The US women's hockey team dominated again.
-High Point native and Olympic rookie Heather Richardson finished 6th out of 36 speed skaters in yesterday’s 500 meter races. Heather, who made the inline-to-ice transition in 2007, expects to make a bigger splash at the Sochi Games in 20-14.
-Germany leads the overall medal count with 9 medals.
-The USA has 8 medals (2-Gold 2-Silver 4-Bronze)
Today at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver watch for…
(snowboarder) Shaun White, (speed skater) Shani Davis and (short track speedskater) Apolo Anton Ohno will be in action today. Apolo won a silver medal over the weekend, his sixth medal since the 2002 Winter Olympics. Lindsey Vonn got another day off yesterday to rest her shin as heavy snowfall closed the course.
Daily schedule: www.vancouver2010.com
A Scottish Terrier named ‘Sadie’ was crowned 'Best In Show' last night at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. Sadie became the first Triple Crown winner of dogdom. She took the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in November and the AKC National Championship in California in December. The dog show was halted for a brief time after two women representing PETA trotted out to the middle of the arena and held up signs in support of shelter dogs.
2.16.2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Join the WBFJ Morning Show (with Darren, Tami and Verne)
TODAY for LUNCH at River Birch Lodge in Winston-Salem.
It’s all part of the third annual Celebrity Serve for Wishes in Forsyth County.
Participating restaurants are donating 10% of food sales to the local chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation. River Birch Lodge is located on Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem.
Phone: 768-1111
Menu and map: www.riverbirchlodge.com/location.html
http://www.celebrityserve.org/
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations (or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith) are unconstitutional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty. The Alliance Defense Fund is paying the county's legal bill, but won't pay the American Civil Liberties Union in the event of a loss. The opening prayer became controversial about three years ago. The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of citizens who complained about sectarian prayer at the county board of commissioners meetings. It wants the county to pay about $125,000 in legal expenses
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/16/church-leaders-are-not-united-on-lawsuit/
Take Action: Support the appeal…
Contact the Forsyth County Commissioners by email: (click here)
www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/contactus.aspx
Another Senator has decided to walk away from the political arena. Indiana senator Evan Bayh (‘Bye’) is the latest democrat to announce he is not seeking re-election. Bayh is the third Democratic senator to announce he is retiring. Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut and Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota previously said they would not seek re-election.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/15/democratic-sen-bayh-seek-election-year/
THE TALIBAN'S TOP MILITARY COMMANDER HAS BEEN CAPTURED IN PAKISTAN. According to the New York Times, the leader ranks second in influence only to the Taliban's founder and is a close associate of Osama bin Laden.
AN ATTEMPT TO RESCUE A CLIMBER WHO FELL INTO THE CRATER AT MOUNT SAINT HELENS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL THIS MORNING BECAUSE OF HIGH WINDS.. A helicopter spotted the climber on a steep slope near the bottom of the crater. It was unable to pick him up because of the high winds and whiteout conditions.
Family and friends are mourning the tragic death of three people, including two teens, who were killed in a auto accident in Browns Summit on Saturday night. 18 year old Sascha Hoffman, 18 year old Taylor McCaskill and 23-year-old Scott Bedwell were killed in the accident.
Officers said the driver, 20 year old Amanda Sperduti, of Winston-Salem, survived the accident and has been charged with DWI, and more charges are pending. She was taken to Moses Cone Hospital for surgery. www.myfox8.com/wghp-video-bedwell-parents-talk-100215,0,551920.story
Police believe that a syringe found stuck into a tube of ground beef at the Walmart in Eden on Sunday night was a diversion that allowed a Reidsville man to steal a vacuum cleaner. Read more...http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-walmart-meat-syringe-100215,0,2160253.story
SPORTS:
The Winter Games in Vancouver: American Seth Wescott taking the GOLD in the men’s snowboard cross. The USA leads in the medal count with 8 medals (2-Gold 2-Silver 4-Bronze). Today's Olympic events include Curling and men’s + women’s Ice Hockey
Daily schedule (cool site): http://www.vancouver2010.com/
ACC Basketball action tonight: Wake Forest at Virginia…UNC at Georgia Tech
TODAY for LUNCH at River Birch Lodge in Winston-Salem.
It’s all part of the third annual Celebrity Serve for Wishes in Forsyth County.
Participating restaurants are donating 10% of food sales to the local chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation. River Birch Lodge is located on Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem.
Phone: 768-1111
Menu and map: www.riverbirchlodge.com/location.html
http://www.celebrityserve.org/
Next Monday evening, the Forsyth County commissioners are expected to decide whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sectarian invocations (or prayers that mention Jesus or make other references to a particular faith) are unconstitutional. Forsyth County Board members are getting swamped with e-mail calling for an appeal, thanks in part to an organized effort by the local N.C. Partnership for Religious Liberty. The Alliance Defense Fund is paying the county's legal bill, but won't pay the American Civil Liberties Union in the event of a loss. The opening prayer became controversial about three years ago. The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of citizens who complained about sectarian prayer at the county board of commissioners meetings. It wants the county to pay about $125,000 in legal expenses
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/16/church-leaders-are-not-united-on-lawsuit/
Take Action: Support the appeal…
Contact the Forsyth County Commissioners by email: (click here)
www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Commissioners/contactus.aspx
Another Senator has decided to walk away from the political arena. Indiana senator Evan Bayh (‘Bye’) is the latest democrat to announce he is not seeking re-election. Bayh is the third Democratic senator to announce he is retiring. Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut and Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota previously said they would not seek re-election.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/15/democratic-sen-bayh-seek-election-year/
THE TALIBAN'S TOP MILITARY COMMANDER HAS BEEN CAPTURED IN PAKISTAN. According to the New York Times, the leader ranks second in influence only to the Taliban's founder and is a close associate of Osama bin Laden.
AN ATTEMPT TO RESCUE A CLIMBER WHO FELL INTO THE CRATER AT MOUNT SAINT HELENS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL THIS MORNING BECAUSE OF HIGH WINDS.. A helicopter spotted the climber on a steep slope near the bottom of the crater. It was unable to pick him up because of the high winds and whiteout conditions.
Family and friends are mourning the tragic death of three people, including two teens, who were killed in a auto accident in Browns Summit on Saturday night. 18 year old Sascha Hoffman, 18 year old Taylor McCaskill and 23-year-old Scott Bedwell were killed in the accident.
Officers said the driver, 20 year old Amanda Sperduti, of Winston-Salem, survived the accident and has been charged with DWI, and more charges are pending. She was taken to Moses Cone Hospital for surgery. www.myfox8.com/wghp-video-bedwell-parents-talk-100215,0,551920.story
Police believe that a syringe found stuck into a tube of ground beef at the Walmart in Eden on Sunday night was a diversion that allowed a Reidsville man to steal a vacuum cleaner. Read more...http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-walmart-meat-syringe-100215,0,2160253.story
SPORTS:
The Winter Games in Vancouver: American Seth Wescott taking the GOLD in the men’s snowboard cross. The USA leads in the medal count with 8 medals (2-Gold 2-Silver 4-Bronze). Today's Olympic events include Curling and men’s + women’s Ice Hockey
Daily schedule (cool site): http://www.vancouver2010.com/
ACC Basketball action tonight: Wake Forest at Virginia…UNC at Georgia Tech
2.15.2010
Special programming note:
Starting around noon, WBFJ will be off the air for a couple of hours in order to make some technical adjustments. Again, WBFJ will be off the air around NOON for a couple of hours this afternoon.
Good News: Go to our home page www.wbfj.fm where you can listen to WBFJ online while we are off the air around NOON.
Good News: Go to our home page www.wbfj.fm where you can listen to WBFJ online while we are off the air around NOON.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Today is Presidents' Day...
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast
(For the Triad) Rain and snow, becoming all rain this afternoon…High 40
Winter Weather Advisory for the Foothills including Surry and Wilkes County
Snow early. Rain and snow mix likely this afternoon…High 38
Special programming note: Starting around noon, WBFJ will be off the air for a couple of hours in order to make some technical adjustments. Again, WBFJ will be off the air around NOON for a couple of hours this afternoon.
Good News: Go to our home page www.wbfj.fm where you can listen to WBFJ online while we are off the air around NOON.
Join the WBFJ Morning Show (with Darren, Tami and Verne) for LUNCH at River Birch Lodge in Winston-Salem this ‘Fat’ Tuesday from noon to 1pm. The third annual Celebrity Serve for Wishes in Forsyth County. Location: River Birch Lodge is located on Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem. Participating restaurants are donating 10% of food sales to the local chapter of Make-A-Wish (plus tips given to the Morning Show). www.celebrityserve.org
In the News:
In a town just outside Brussels: Two commuter trains hit ‘head-on’ during rush hour…killing at least 11 people and severely injuring several more.
After being delayed twice by the weather, parents were invited to tour the cleaned-up and renovated Oak Ridge Elementary School on Sunday. The school was closed after complaints that ‘something’ at the school was making students and teachers sick. Students will return back to class at Oak Ridge Elementary next Monday.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-oak-ridge-tour-100214,0,2975419.story
A sixth student has been hospitalized while attending a YMCA Youth and Government conference in Raleigh over the weekend. Of the 1,000 or so students who attended a catered dinner Friday night at the Raleigh Convention Center, about 150 students were hit with symptoms similar to food poisoning. The Wake County health department is continuing to investigate the cause of the illness.
A GUNMAN OPENED FIRE DURING A SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE IN RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. A Richmond police spokeswoman tells CNN three hooded gunmen in the late teens or early 20s fired on the congregation at New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ, injuring two teens. The shooting happened about 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Police said they are not sure whether the two victims were targeted, but that someone in the general area where the victims were sitting were the targets of the shooting. Police do not yet have a motive.
The victims, a 14-year-old boy and 19-year-old man, are expected to make full recoveries.
Doug Fieger, lead singer of the 80s rock group the Knack, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday. Fieger was 57 years old. Fieger, a Detroit-area native, formed The Knack in 1978. He co-wrote and sang lead vocals on their hit song "My Sharona," which spent 6 weeks at No. 1. (ET)
SPORTS:
The 21st Winter Games in Vancouver…
-The USA leads in the medal count (3-Bronze, 2-Silver and one Gold)
-American skier Hannah Kearney has brought home the first gold medal for the US with a first place finish in Ladies' Moguls.
-The USA broke through the Nordic combined barrier yesterday, winning their first Olympic medal in the sport dominated by the Europeans…
Today's medal events include Men's Five Hundred-Meter Speed Skating, Pairs Free Style Figure Skating, and Men's Snowboard Cross Finals.
Learn more: www.vancouver2010.com
NASCAR: Jamie McMurray edging out Dale Earnhardt, Jr
to capture his first Daytona 500.
http://www.nascar.com/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast
(For the Triad) Rain and snow, becoming all rain this afternoon…High 40
Winter Weather Advisory for the Foothills including Surry and Wilkes County
Snow early. Rain and snow mix likely this afternoon…High 38
Special programming note: Starting around noon, WBFJ will be off the air for a couple of hours in order to make some technical adjustments. Again, WBFJ will be off the air around NOON for a couple of hours this afternoon.
Good News: Go to our home page www.wbfj.fm where you can listen to WBFJ online while we are off the air around NOON.
Join the WBFJ Morning Show (with Darren, Tami and Verne) for LUNCH at River Birch Lodge in Winston-Salem this ‘Fat’ Tuesday from noon to 1pm. The third annual Celebrity Serve for Wishes in Forsyth County. Location: River Birch Lodge is located on Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem. Participating restaurants are donating 10% of food sales to the local chapter of Make-A-Wish (plus tips given to the Morning Show). www.celebrityserve.org
In the News:
In a town just outside Brussels: Two commuter trains hit ‘head-on’ during rush hour…killing at least 11 people and severely injuring several more.
After being delayed twice by the weather, parents were invited to tour the cleaned-up and renovated Oak Ridge Elementary School on Sunday. The school was closed after complaints that ‘something’ at the school was making students and teachers sick. Students will return back to class at Oak Ridge Elementary next Monday.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-oak-ridge-tour-100214,0,2975419.story
A sixth student has been hospitalized while attending a YMCA Youth and Government conference in Raleigh over the weekend. Of the 1,000 or so students who attended a catered dinner Friday night at the Raleigh Convention Center, about 150 students were hit with symptoms similar to food poisoning. The Wake County health department is continuing to investigate the cause of the illness.
A GUNMAN OPENED FIRE DURING A SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE IN RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. A Richmond police spokeswoman tells CNN three hooded gunmen in the late teens or early 20s fired on the congregation at New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ, injuring two teens. The shooting happened about 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Police said they are not sure whether the two victims were targeted, but that someone in the general area where the victims were sitting were the targets of the shooting. Police do not yet have a motive.
The victims, a 14-year-old boy and 19-year-old man, are expected to make full recoveries.
Doug Fieger, lead singer of the 80s rock group the Knack, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday. Fieger was 57 years old. Fieger, a Detroit-area native, formed The Knack in 1978. He co-wrote and sang lead vocals on their hit song "My Sharona," which spent 6 weeks at No. 1. (ET)
SPORTS:
The 21st Winter Games in Vancouver…
-The USA leads in the medal count (3-Bronze, 2-Silver and one Gold)
-American skier Hannah Kearney has brought home the first gold medal for the US with a first place finish in Ladies' Moguls.
-The USA broke through the Nordic combined barrier yesterday, winning their first Olympic medal in the sport dominated by the Europeans…
Today's medal events include Men's Five Hundred-Meter Speed Skating, Pairs Free Style Figure Skating, and Men's Snowboard Cross Finals.
Learn more: www.vancouver2010.com
NASCAR: Jamie McMurray edging out Dale Earnhardt, Jr
to capture his first Daytona 500.
http://www.nascar.com/
2.12.2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy skies today…High near 40
Tonight: A chance of snow flurries south of the Triad…Low 26
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5pm this afternoon until early Saturday morning for Davidson, Davie, Rowan and Randolph
Snow accumulations of one inch are expected…with higher amounts across the southern portions of North Carolina.
-Charlotte and Wilmington could see 1 to 3 inches of snow overnight...
-North Myrtle Beach under a Winter Storm Warning with 2-4 inches
expected by Saturday morning...
A rear ‘southern tracking’ Winter Storm is spreading sleet and snow from Texas to Georgia this morning. In Atlanta, Delta Air Lines has canceled some 400 flights in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson International for today because of the snow threat.
In the News:
LabCorp is consolidating its billing operations in Greensboro. That move will bring around 350 new jobs to the area. The average salary at the Greensboro location will be around $26,000 dollars per year. A Labcorp career link: http://www.labcorpcareers.com/
Survivors in Haiti are observing a Day of Mourning. Today (Feb 12th) marks ‘one month’ since a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake left much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas in ruins. An estimated 200,000 people lost their lives.
At least 1 million others were left homeless
Former President Bill Clinton is now resting at home after he had two stents inserted into a clogged heart artery on Thursday. Clinton was taken to the hospital experi-encing chest pains.
The 63-year-old Clinton underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635975
Authorities have arrested a man they are calling a ‘person of interest’ in the kidnapping and killing Somer Thompson, whose body was found in a landfill after she vanished on her way home from school. Somer's father, Sammy Thompson, lives in Graham, N.C. The family held a memorial service for her at the Riverside Baptist Church in Graham in mid-November. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,571325,00.html?test=latestnews
Icy roads and trails littered with branches have kept Pilot Mountain State Park closed for the past several days. Crews have spent the last few days clearing the lower roads, but the top of Pilot Mountain remains largely encased in ice. A crew of six workers from other state parks is coming this morning to help assist the clean-up efforts.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-pilot-mountain-closed-100211,0,1590166.story
The wind damaged steeple on a church in Greensboro is finally coming down. The steeple atop Centenary United Methodist Church on West Friendly Avenue may not be replaced for six months after an insurance adjuster examined the damage on Thursday. The damaged steeple will be removed this morning. Greensboro News / Record
SPORTS:
The 21st Winter Olympics: Opening ceremonies tonight on NBC
Tonight: Parade of Nations and lighting of the Olympic Cauldron. It’s the first time that the opening ceremonies are being held indoors. The 2010 Winter Olympics (going on February 12–28) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
FYI: The Olympic Torch Relay ends on the day of the opening ceremony in the central stadium of the Games. The final carrier is often kept unnoticed until the last moment, and is usually a sports celebrity of the host country. The final bearer of the torch runs towards the cauldron, often placed at the top of a grand staircase, and then uses the torch to start the flame in the stadium. After being lit, the flame continues to burn throughout the Olympics, and is extinguished on the day of the closing ceremony. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Flame#Cauldron
NBC link to the Winter Olympics: www.nbcolympics.com/
ACC basketball action on Saturday…
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
Maryland @ Duke…1:00 PM
NC State @ North Carolina…4pm
Georgia Tech @ Wake Forest…8:00 PM
Virginia @ Virginia Tech…8:00 PM
The start of the 2010 NASCAR season: The Daytona 500 (1pm Sunday on FOX)
http://www.nascar.com/
Tonight: A chance of snow flurries south of the Triad…Low 26
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5pm this afternoon until early Saturday morning for Davidson, Davie, Rowan and Randolph
Snow accumulations of one inch are expected…with higher amounts across the southern portions of North Carolina.
-Charlotte and Wilmington could see 1 to 3 inches of snow overnight...
-North Myrtle Beach under a Winter Storm Warning with 2-4 inches
expected by Saturday morning...
A rear ‘southern tracking’ Winter Storm is spreading sleet and snow from Texas to Georgia this morning. In Atlanta, Delta Air Lines has canceled some 400 flights in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson International for today because of the snow threat.
In the News:
LabCorp is consolidating its billing operations in Greensboro. That move will bring around 350 new jobs to the area. The average salary at the Greensboro location will be around $26,000 dollars per year. A Labcorp career link: http://www.labcorpcareers.com/
Survivors in Haiti are observing a Day of Mourning. Today (Feb 12th) marks ‘one month’ since a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake left much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas in ruins. An estimated 200,000 people lost their lives.
At least 1 million others were left homeless
Former President Bill Clinton is now resting at home after he had two stents inserted into a clogged heart artery on Thursday. Clinton was taken to the hospital experi-encing chest pains.
The 63-year-old Clinton underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635975
Authorities have arrested a man they are calling a ‘person of interest’ in the kidnapping and killing Somer Thompson, whose body was found in a landfill after she vanished on her way home from school. Somer's father, Sammy Thompson, lives in Graham, N.C. The family held a memorial service for her at the Riverside Baptist Church in Graham in mid-November. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,571325,00.html?test=latestnews
Icy roads and trails littered with branches have kept Pilot Mountain State Park closed for the past several days. Crews have spent the last few days clearing the lower roads, but the top of Pilot Mountain remains largely encased in ice. A crew of six workers from other state parks is coming this morning to help assist the clean-up efforts.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-pilot-mountain-closed-100211,0,1590166.story
The wind damaged steeple on a church in Greensboro is finally coming down. The steeple atop Centenary United Methodist Church on West Friendly Avenue may not be replaced for six months after an insurance adjuster examined the damage on Thursday. The damaged steeple will be removed this morning. Greensboro News / Record
SPORTS:
The 21st Winter Olympics: Opening ceremonies tonight on NBC
Tonight: Parade of Nations and lighting of the Olympic Cauldron. It’s the first time that the opening ceremonies are being held indoors. The 2010 Winter Olympics (going on February 12–28) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
FYI: The Olympic Torch Relay ends on the day of the opening ceremony in the central stadium of the Games. The final carrier is often kept unnoticed until the last moment, and is usually a sports celebrity of the host country. The final bearer of the torch runs towards the cauldron, often placed at the top of a grand staircase, and then uses the torch to start the flame in the stadium. After being lit, the flame continues to burn throughout the Olympics, and is extinguished on the day of the closing ceremony. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Flame#Cauldron
NBC link to the Winter Olympics: www.nbcolympics.com/
ACC basketball action on Saturday…
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
Maryland @ Duke…1:00 PM
NC State @ North Carolina…4pm
Georgia Tech @ Wake Forest…8:00 PM
Virginia @ Virginia Tech…8:00 PM
The start of the 2010 NASCAR season: The Daytona 500 (1pm Sunday on FOX)
http://www.nascar.com/
2.11.2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies for the Triad. Breezy…High 40
Blizzard Warning through lunch time for the Northern Mountains
Boone: Snow showers. Very windy…High 29. Wind chill values as low as -1.
(9am) Duke Energy reporting over +11,000 power outages in NC…
A third of those power outages in Forsyth and Guilford Counties this morning…
http://www.duke-energy.com/outages/stats/
In the News:
A private organization will offer financial support to cover legal costs in the ongoing lawsuit and possible appeal against the Forsyth County Commissioners in support of sectarian prayer in Forsyth County. The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty will hold a
press conference at the Downtown Marriot this afternoon at 12:45pm. Phone: (36) 397-5446
Call to action: www.letusallpray.org/resources/Flyer+1-29-10+revised.pdf
www.letusallpray.org/1.html
Recall: Generation 2 Worldwide and “Child-DESIGNS” drop side cribs are being recalled. Three infants died of suffocation after being trapped in the recalled cribs between the mattress and a broken side panel. The Consumer Product Safety Commission are suggesting that you contact the store where you purchased the crib for either a refund, replacement crib or store credit, depending on the retailer. www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html
Alert: Target stores are pulling their Valentine's "Message Bears" from store shelves after the attorney general of California raised concerns that the toys have illegal levels of lead.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/10/article/target_pulls_valentines_toys_over_lead_concerns
New weekend restrictions for teens at Hanes Mall. According to a new policy, teenagers younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years old on Friday and Saturday nights after 6pm. The Youth Escort Policy at Hanes Mall goes into effect on March 5th.
UNC-G is trying to help some of its students to graduate ‘debt free’. The UNCG Guarantee Program will target the neediest of students and leave them debt-free at graduation. The deadline for incoming freshmen to apply for UNCG Guarantee scholarships is April 1st.
UNCG is using part of an anonymous $6 million donation it received last year to set up the scholarship program. Details about the program http://guarantee.u¬ncg.edu/
Today on the daily broadcast of Focus on the Family:
Relationship experts Gary Smalley and his sons Michael and Greg explain how people can overcome relational fears and resolve conflict with family members and friends. (Part 1 of 2)
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1&Tab=Shows&subcategory=SuperbowlExtras
BTW: Gary Smalley is coming to the Triad…
The "Love & Laughter" Seminar will be held at New Jerusalem Cathedral in Greensboro on Fri + Sat, February 26 + 27. Details at the Events page at www.wbfj.fm
SPORTS: ACC basketball action:
Last night: Duke pulling away in the second half, beating Carolina…64 – 54
Duke holds on to first place in the ACC…
Virginia Tech ripping NC State…72 - 52
Opening ceremonies for the 21st Winter Olympics starts Friday night. The 2010 Winter Olympics will held on February 12–28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NASCAR: Daytona 500 on Sunday
Blizzard Warning through lunch time for the Northern Mountains
Boone: Snow showers. Very windy…High 29. Wind chill values as low as -1.
(9am) Duke Energy reporting over +11,000 power outages in NC…
A third of those power outages in Forsyth and Guilford Counties this morning…
http://www.duke-energy.com/outages/stats/
In the News:
A private organization will offer financial support to cover legal costs in the ongoing lawsuit and possible appeal against the Forsyth County Commissioners in support of sectarian prayer in Forsyth County. The North Carolina Partnership for Religious Liberty will hold a
press conference at the Downtown Marriot this afternoon at 12:45pm. Phone: (36) 397-5446
Call to action: www.letusallpray.org/resources/Flyer+1-29-10+revised.pdf
www.letusallpray.org/1.html
Recall: Generation 2 Worldwide and “Child-DESIGNS” drop side cribs are being recalled. Three infants died of suffocation after being trapped in the recalled cribs between the mattress and a broken side panel. The Consumer Product Safety Commission are suggesting that you contact the store where you purchased the crib for either a refund, replacement crib or store credit, depending on the retailer. www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html
Alert: Target stores are pulling their Valentine's "Message Bears" from store shelves after the attorney general of California raised concerns that the toys have illegal levels of lead.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/10/article/target_pulls_valentines_toys_over_lead_concerns
New weekend restrictions for teens at Hanes Mall. According to a new policy, teenagers younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years old on Friday and Saturday nights after 6pm. The Youth Escort Policy at Hanes Mall goes into effect on March 5th.
UNC-G is trying to help some of its students to graduate ‘debt free’. The UNCG Guarantee Program will target the neediest of students and leave them debt-free at graduation. The deadline for incoming freshmen to apply for UNCG Guarantee scholarships is April 1st.
UNCG is using part of an anonymous $6 million donation it received last year to set up the scholarship program. Details about the program http://guarantee.u¬ncg.edu/
Today on the daily broadcast of Focus on the Family:
Relationship experts Gary Smalley and his sons Michael and Greg explain how people can overcome relational fears and resolve conflict with family members and friends. (Part 1 of 2)
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1&Tab=Shows&subcategory=SuperbowlExtras
BTW: Gary Smalley is coming to the Triad…
The "Love & Laughter" Seminar will be held at New Jerusalem Cathedral in Greensboro on Fri + Sat, February 26 + 27. Details at the Events page at www.wbfj.fm
SPORTS: ACC basketball action:
Last night: Duke pulling away in the second half, beating Carolina…64 – 54
Duke holds on to first place in the ACC…
Virginia Tech ripping NC State…72 - 52
Opening ceremonies for the 21st Winter Olympics starts Friday night. The 2010 Winter Olympics will held on February 12–28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NASCAR: Daytona 500 on Sunday
2.10.2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
High Wind Warning is in effect for central North Carolina through 9pm
-We are getting reports of power outages due to ‘down trees’ in the area. The saturated wet ground and high winds are going to be a dangerous combination today and tonight.
-State Highway Patrol is warning truckers to be aware of the potentially dangerous ‘crosswinds’…especially along Interstate 77 near the North Carolina/Virginia border.
Currently, Duke Energy reporting numerous power outages across out listening area.
Keep these phone numbers handy just in case you have a power outage:
Duke Energy 800-POWERON
Energy United: (800) E-UNITED
Progress Energy (800) 419-6356
Watch out for Patches of Black Ice this morning
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and very windy…High 38
Triad: Sustained winds around 30mph, with wind gusts near 50 mph
NEWS…
The second major Winter Storm in a week to hit the East Coast… dumping lots of snow from northern Virginia to Connecticut. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Three traffic deaths were blamed on the latest winter storm in Michigan. The National Weather Service issuing blizzard warnings that extend into New York City…where 10 to 16 inches of new snow could fall today. www.weather.com
An early morning 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Illinois this morning, shaking an area about 50 miles west-northwest of downtown Chicago. http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/10/illinois.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2
Recall: HONDA is expanding its earlier recall for faulty air bags.
The updated recall includes older Honda Civics, Odyssey and Acura models.
-Honda says the driver's airbag inflators might expand with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator casing to break and could lead to injury or death. www.honda.com
The FAA is close to wrapping up a two-year investigation of safety violations at American Airlines that could result in one of the largest fines in the agency's history.
Sweet Tooth in Children May Be Linked to Alcoholism
Most kids won't turn down a sugary treat, but kids drawn to sweeter-than-cola drinks are also more likely to have a family history of alcoholism and depressive symptoms. The research, which is published in the journal Addiction, was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Read more… www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585341,00.html
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS PLANNING A TELEVISED BI-PARTISAN HEALTH-CARE MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 25TH. C-SPAN will televise the meeting.
A national survey by Rasmussen Reports shows that 58% of voters strongly disapprove of the current House and Senate health-care proposals. Ashley Horne, federal issues analyst with Focus on the Family Action, tells Citizen Link the president is a "a little late asking Republicans to the table. But, this summit indicates that at least he feels the pressure from Americans telling him he needs to start over."
'Deadliest Catch' Captain Phil Harris has died…
Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast were captured on the television show "Deadliest Catch", has died, the Discovery Channel said Tuesday night. Captain Phil was 53. The Discovery Channel reality show “Deadliest Catch” depicts the crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska. Harris' fishing vessel was based in Seattle. www.wxii12.com/entertainment/22517656/detail.html
www.corneliamarie.com
VALENTINE'S DAY MYTHS REVEALED
A quick review of the following Valentine's Day myths might surprise you.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,584951,00.html
SPORTS:
ACC basketball action:
Last night: Free throws help Wake Forest over Boston College…92 – 85
Tonight: Tarheels hosting Duke…NC State hosting Virginia Tech
-We are getting reports of power outages due to ‘down trees’ in the area. The saturated wet ground and high winds are going to be a dangerous combination today and tonight.
-State Highway Patrol is warning truckers to be aware of the potentially dangerous ‘crosswinds’…especially along Interstate 77 near the North Carolina/Virginia border.
Currently, Duke Energy reporting numerous power outages across out listening area.
Keep these phone numbers handy just in case you have a power outage:
Duke Energy 800-POWERON
Energy United: (800) E-UNITED
Progress Energy (800) 419-6356
Watch out for Patches of Black Ice this morning
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and very windy…High 38
Triad: Sustained winds around 30mph, with wind gusts near 50 mph
NEWS…
The second major Winter Storm in a week to hit the East Coast… dumping lots of snow from northern Virginia to Connecticut. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Three traffic deaths were blamed on the latest winter storm in Michigan. The National Weather Service issuing blizzard warnings that extend into New York City…where 10 to 16 inches of new snow could fall today. www.weather.com
An early morning 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Illinois this morning, shaking an area about 50 miles west-northwest of downtown Chicago. http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/10/illinois.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2
Recall: HONDA is expanding its earlier recall for faulty air bags.
The updated recall includes older Honda Civics, Odyssey and Acura models.
-Honda says the driver's airbag inflators might expand with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator casing to break and could lead to injury or death. www.honda.com
The FAA is close to wrapping up a two-year investigation of safety violations at American Airlines that could result in one of the largest fines in the agency's history.
Sweet Tooth in Children May Be Linked to Alcoholism
Most kids won't turn down a sugary treat, but kids drawn to sweeter-than-cola drinks are also more likely to have a family history of alcoholism and depressive symptoms. The research, which is published in the journal Addiction, was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Read more… www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585341,00.html
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS PLANNING A TELEVISED BI-PARTISAN HEALTH-CARE MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 25TH. C-SPAN will televise the meeting.
A national survey by Rasmussen Reports shows that 58% of voters strongly disapprove of the current House and Senate health-care proposals. Ashley Horne, federal issues analyst with Focus on the Family Action, tells Citizen Link the president is a "a little late asking Republicans to the table. But, this summit indicates that at least he feels the pressure from Americans telling him he needs to start over."
'Deadliest Catch' Captain Phil Harris has died…
Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast were captured on the television show "Deadliest Catch", has died, the Discovery Channel said Tuesday night. Captain Phil was 53. The Discovery Channel reality show “Deadliest Catch” depicts the crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska. Harris' fishing vessel was based in Seattle. www.wxii12.com/entertainment/22517656/detail.html
www.corneliamarie.com
VALENTINE'S DAY MYTHS REVEALED
A quick review of the following Valentine's Day myths might surprise you.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,584951,00.html
SPORTS:
ACC basketball action:
Last night: Free throws help Wake Forest over Boston College…92 – 85
Tonight: Tarheels hosting Duke…NC State hosting Virginia Tech
2.09.2010
Updated weather forecast at 11am...
A Wintry Mix is likely for the Foothills (areas North and West of the Triad)...
High Wind Watch for Wednesday…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast...
For the Triad (including Forsyth, Guilford and Davidson)
Today: Rain possibly mixed with freezing rain…Temperatures holding in the mid 30s.
Tonight: Freezing drizzle possible…Low 25
Wednesday: Threat of ‘Black Ice’ early. Mostly sunny and breezy…High 35
The Foothills (North and West of the Triad)
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Foothills
through early Wednesday morning
…The Advisory includes Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties
Today: Mix of snow, sleet and rain this afternoon…High 35
Accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible in the Foothills.
Tonight: Snow and sleet likely before midnight…Low 25
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy…High 33
BTW: The Northern Mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning
Boone could see up to 5 inches of snow over the next 24 hours
High Wind Watch for Wednesday…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast...
For the Triad (including Forsyth, Guilford and Davidson)
Today: Rain possibly mixed with freezing rain…Temperatures holding in the mid 30s.
Tonight: Freezing drizzle possible…Low 25
Wednesday: Threat of ‘Black Ice’ early. Mostly sunny and breezy…High 35
The Foothills (North and West of the Triad)
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Foothills
through early Wednesday morning
…The Advisory includes Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties
Today: Mix of snow, sleet and rain this afternoon…High 35
Accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible in the Foothills.
Tonight: Snow and sleet likely before midnight…Low 25
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy…High 33
BTW: The Northern Mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning
Boone could see up to 5 inches of snow over the next 24 hours
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
NEWS…
FREE Breakfast offer at Denny’s today… Enjoy a FREE Original Grand Slam Breakfast TODAY from 6am to 2pm. Go to the News Blog to find a restaurant near you… http://www.dennys.com/superbowl/splash3.html
The Circus is officially in town. The ‘Grand Animal walk’ happens this morning at 11:30am. The Grand Animal Walk will start at Lee and Benford Streets and travel slowly up High Point Road to the Greensboro Coliseum.
TOYOTA announcing another recall… This time the recall focuses in on Toyota’s 20-10 hybrid models including the Prius. Problems with the hybrid’s anti-lock braking systems.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota-2010-prius-abs-recall-153614.aspx
Hundreds of scouts from the Old North State Council assembled at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro last night to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/09/article/boy_scouts_honor_their_history
AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING TWO MORE CHURCH FIRES IN EAST TEXAS. Firefighters responded to the church fires at Dover Baptist Church and Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church that occurred within three miles of each other in Smith County northwest of Tyler last night. Firefighters are still on scene this morning.
Authorities in Haiti say that a man was pulled out alive yesterday after being trapped in the rubble since the January 12th earthquake. Officials say the severely dehydrated man was buried under a marketplace and was discovered as locals dug at the site. An estimated 200,000 people were killed in the quake. An estimated one million Haitians were left homeless.
www.voanews.com/english/news/americas/Man-Pulled-Alive-From-Haiti-Earthquake-Rubble-83846957.html
Hanes Mall is apparently considering banning unsupervised teens under the age of 18 from the mall after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Mall officials have planned a news conference for Thursday. There are similar policies in place at other malls owned by Hanes Mall's parent company, CBL & Associates. www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/09/mall-may-limit-teens/
Representative John Murtha (Democrat from Pennsylvania) died yesterday at a hospital after suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He was 77.
The world's tallest skyscraper (in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) unexpectedly closed to the public on Sunday…a month after its lavish opening. Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure.
Learn more about Aeropostale’s ‘Teens For Jeans’ and how your slightly worn jeans can help out homeless teens right here in the Triad. Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. http://www.teensforjeans.com/
SPORTS: ACC basketball action:
Tonight: Wake Forest hosting Boston College at the Joel
Wednesday night: Tarheels hosting Duke
Big victory parade for the Saints later today in New Orleans
The Saints winners of Super Bowl 44
FREE Breakfast offer at Denny’s today… Enjoy a FREE Original Grand Slam Breakfast TODAY from 6am to 2pm. Go to the News Blog to find a restaurant near you… http://www.dennys.com/superbowl/splash3.html
The Circus is officially in town. The ‘Grand Animal walk’ happens this morning at 11:30am. The Grand Animal Walk will start at Lee and Benford Streets and travel slowly up High Point Road to the Greensboro Coliseum.
TOYOTA announcing another recall… This time the recall focuses in on Toyota’s 20-10 hybrid models including the Prius. Problems with the hybrid’s anti-lock braking systems.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota-2010-prius-abs-recall-153614.aspx
Hundreds of scouts from the Old North State Council assembled at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro last night to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/02/09/article/boy_scouts_honor_their_history
AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING TWO MORE CHURCH FIRES IN EAST TEXAS. Firefighters responded to the church fires at Dover Baptist Church and Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church that occurred within three miles of each other in Smith County northwest of Tyler last night. Firefighters are still on scene this morning.
Authorities in Haiti say that a man was pulled out alive yesterday after being trapped in the rubble since the January 12th earthquake. Officials say the severely dehydrated man was buried under a marketplace and was discovered as locals dug at the site. An estimated 200,000 people were killed in the quake. An estimated one million Haitians were left homeless.
www.voanews.com/english/news/americas/Man-Pulled-Alive-From-Haiti-Earthquake-Rubble-83846957.html
Hanes Mall is apparently considering banning unsupervised teens under the age of 18 from the mall after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Mall officials have planned a news conference for Thursday. There are similar policies in place at other malls owned by Hanes Mall's parent company, CBL & Associates. www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/09/mall-may-limit-teens/
Representative John Murtha (Democrat from Pennsylvania) died yesterday at a hospital after suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He was 77.
The world's tallest skyscraper (in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) unexpectedly closed to the public on Sunday…a month after its lavish opening. Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure.
Learn more about Aeropostale’s ‘Teens For Jeans’ and how your slightly worn jeans can help out homeless teens right here in the Triad. Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. http://www.teensforjeans.com/
SPORTS: ACC basketball action:
Tonight: Wake Forest hosting Boston College at the Joel
Wednesday night: Tarheels hosting Duke
Big victory parade for the Saints later today in New Orleans
The Saints winners of Super Bowl 44
2.08.2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny…High 42
A wintry mix likely early tomorrow morning?
Duke Energy outage update:
1,500 homes and businesses still without power in Rockingham County
Another Winter Weather system is moving toward the East Coast. This weekend’s Winter Storm dumped up to 30 inches of snow on the nation's capitol. Parts of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia got closer to 3 feet of snow. Federal agencies in DC as well as many businesses and school districts across the region will be closed today. More snow is expected on Tuesday…
A Connecticut fire official now says it's unclear whether everyone is accounted for after a massive explosion that killed at least five people at an under-construction power plant in Middleton, Connecticut. Search and rescue teams continue to sift through the rubble.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100208/D9DNVM380.html
Senior Iranian officials have formally told the U.N. that their country will enrich uranium to higher levels. The production is meant for fuel for Iran's research reactor, which produces medical isotopes. World leaders fear that higher enrichment could ease the way for Iran to produce nuclear weapons.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100208/D9DNVLLO0.html
The space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center early this morning on a two-week mission to the International Space Station.
Learn more about Aeropostale’s ‘Teens For Jeans’ and how your slightly worn jeans can help out homeless teens right here in the Triad. Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. www.teensforjeans.com
SPORTS: ACC basketball action yesterday: Tarheels losing to Maryland…92 - 71
Who Dat?? The Saints over the Colts in Super Bowl 44…the final 31 – 17.
- Saints quarterback Drew Brees was named M-V-P of the game…
-The Saints’ ‘own side kick’ to start the second half…
-Saints cornerback Tracy Porter caught an interception and returned the ball 74 yards for the game-clinching score.
-Tomorrow…Big parade scheduled in New Orleans.
Saints QB Drew Brees shares his Faith in this interview:
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=7dde44d1a0c8c69ccdec
What do you think about the Super Bowl ads? A Facebook campaign in support of the Super Bowl AD featuring Florida QB Tim Tebow and his mom generated more than 200,000 fans over the past week. The campaign was launched by Americans United for Life and www.LifeNews.com
Denny’s Super Bowl AD offers FREE breakfast on Tuesday…
Stop by Denny’s for a FREE Original Grand Slam® Breakfast tomorrow morning (Tue, Feb 9) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a restaurant…
http://www.dennys.com/superbowl/splash3.html
A wintry mix likely early tomorrow morning?
Duke Energy outage update:
1,500 homes and businesses still without power in Rockingham County
Another Winter Weather system is moving toward the East Coast. This weekend’s Winter Storm dumped up to 30 inches of snow on the nation's capitol. Parts of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia got closer to 3 feet of snow. Federal agencies in DC as well as many businesses and school districts across the region will be closed today. More snow is expected on Tuesday…
A Connecticut fire official now says it's unclear whether everyone is accounted for after a massive explosion that killed at least five people at an under-construction power plant in Middleton, Connecticut. Search and rescue teams continue to sift through the rubble.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100208/D9DNVM380.html
Senior Iranian officials have formally told the U.N. that their country will enrich uranium to higher levels. The production is meant for fuel for Iran's research reactor, which produces medical isotopes. World leaders fear that higher enrichment could ease the way for Iran to produce nuclear weapons.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100208/D9DNVLLO0.html
The space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center early this morning on a two-week mission to the International Space Station.
Learn more about Aeropostale’s ‘Teens For Jeans’ and how your slightly worn jeans can help out homeless teens right here in the Triad. Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. www.teensforjeans.com
SPORTS: ACC basketball action yesterday: Tarheels losing to Maryland…92 - 71
Who Dat?? The Saints over the Colts in Super Bowl 44…the final 31 – 17.
- Saints quarterback Drew Brees was named M-V-P of the game…
-The Saints’ ‘own side kick’ to start the second half…
-Saints cornerback Tracy Porter caught an interception and returned the ball 74 yards for the game-clinching score.
-Tomorrow…Big parade scheduled in New Orleans.
Saints QB Drew Brees shares his Faith in this interview:
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=7dde44d1a0c8c69ccdec
What do you think about the Super Bowl ads? A Facebook campaign in support of the Super Bowl AD featuring Florida QB Tim Tebow and his mom generated more than 200,000 fans over the past week. The campaign was launched by Americans United for Life and www.LifeNews.com
Denny’s Super Bowl AD offers FREE breakfast on Tuesday…
Stop by Denny’s for a FREE Original Grand Slam® Breakfast tomorrow morning (Tue, Feb 9) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a restaurant…
http://www.dennys.com/superbowl/splash3.html
2.05.2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
Winter Storm Warning until noon on Saturday
Also…A Flood Watch in effect for central NC
Roads in northwestern North Carolina (including the Triad) are dangerous
this morning. Conditions will likely NOT improve today into tonight.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today into tonight: Wintry mix (mainly freezing rain). Breezy conditions. Temperatures holding around the freezing mark through Saturday.
Most public, private and Christian schools are closed...
Most Colleges and Universities are closed as well…
Here is the deal from the National Weather Service: The snow has changed to freezing rain…expect Freezing Rain to continue into this evening. We may see some snow flurries before precept ending around noon on Saturday. Significant icing is expected with this storm north and west of Winston-Salem. Temperatures holding around the freezing mark through Saturday
NEWS:
The backlash against Focus on the Family’s upcoming Super Bowl ad in which Pam Tebow describes how she rejected medical advice to have an abortion when she was pregnant with her Heisman Trophy-winning son, Tim, continues to escalate. Now, Planned Parenthood has posted its own 30-second commercial on their website. http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/16391
Colts vs Saints in Super Bowl 44 in Miami this Sunday evening at 6:30pm.
Keeping your Super Bowl party foods safe…
www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_020210_01/index.asp
The Backpack Program celebration kick off at Pickett Primary School will take place on Tuesday, February 9th. The event was postponed this week due to the inclement weather and closing of schools. Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County, Pickett Primary School and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina will hold the ceremony this Tuesday, Feb 09th at 4 p.m. in the media center. The program focuses on childhood hunger in rural communities by assisting at-risk children with nutritious, child-friendly food for the weekends during the school year.
http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20100204/ARTICLES/100209952/1005/stormpost&tc=email_newsletter
Wonderful article about the inside of the new Creasey Family home in
Lexington from the Winston-Salem Journal…
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/05/extreme-makeover-inside-tour-grateful-family-thank/living/
The house featured on the family sitcom 'Full House' is up for sale to the highest bidder. According to NBC Los Angeles’ the stately Victorian home, which was featured in the opening credits for most of the show's eight seasons, is on the auction block with an asking price of $4.1 million dollars. The picturesque dwelling is located on some of San Francisco's most prestigious real estate -- it is located in Alamo Square, in what is known as Postcard Row.
http://insidetv.aol.com/2010/02/02/full-house-house-on-sale/
SPORTS: ACC action last night:
Duke over Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech over UNC
Also…A Flood Watch in effect for central NC
Roads in northwestern North Carolina (including the Triad) are dangerous
this morning. Conditions will likely NOT improve today into tonight.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Today into tonight: Wintry mix (mainly freezing rain). Breezy conditions. Temperatures holding around the freezing mark through Saturday.
Most public, private and Christian schools are closed...
Most Colleges and Universities are closed as well…
Here is the deal from the National Weather Service: The snow has changed to freezing rain…expect Freezing Rain to continue into this evening. We may see some snow flurries before precept ending around noon on Saturday. Significant icing is expected with this storm north and west of Winston-Salem. Temperatures holding around the freezing mark through Saturday
NEWS:
The backlash against Focus on the Family’s upcoming Super Bowl ad in which Pam Tebow describes how she rejected medical advice to have an abortion when she was pregnant with her Heisman Trophy-winning son, Tim, continues to escalate. Now, Planned Parenthood has posted its own 30-second commercial on their website. http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/16391
Colts vs Saints in Super Bowl 44 in Miami this Sunday evening at 6:30pm.
Keeping your Super Bowl party foods safe…
www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_020210_01/index.asp
The Backpack Program celebration kick off at Pickett Primary School will take place on Tuesday, February 9th. The event was postponed this week due to the inclement weather and closing of schools. Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County, Pickett Primary School and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina will hold the ceremony this Tuesday, Feb 09th at 4 p.m. in the media center. The program focuses on childhood hunger in rural communities by assisting at-risk children with nutritious, child-friendly food for the weekends during the school year.
http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20100204/ARTICLES/100209952/1005/stormpost&tc=email_newsletter
Wonderful article about the inside of the new Creasey Family home in
Lexington from the Winston-Salem Journal…
www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/05/extreme-makeover-inside-tour-grateful-family-thank/living/
The house featured on the family sitcom 'Full House' is up for sale to the highest bidder. According to NBC Los Angeles’ the stately Victorian home, which was featured in the opening credits for most of the show's eight seasons, is on the auction block with an asking price of $4.1 million dollars. The picturesque dwelling is located on some of San Francisco's most prestigious real estate -- it is located in Alamo Square, in what is known as Postcard Row.
http://insidetv.aol.com/2010/02/02/full-house-house-on-sale/
SPORTS: ACC action last night:
Duke over Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech over UNC
2.04.2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late tonight through Saturday afternoon…
The main hazard from this storm appears to be Freezing Rain Friday into Friday night…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: More clouds than sun…High 45
On TODAY’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast:
Interview with former Washington Redskins coach and now NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs. Gibbs explains how the Bible has served as a "game plan" that has guided him through the highs and lows he's experienced in his life and in his sports career. The discussion is based on his book “Game Plan for Life”. Check out Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
Listen to the interview:
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
First the recall from Toyota about sticky gas pedals. Good news: Parts are starting to arrive at local dealerships in the Triad to fix the gas pedal problems.
Now, MORE BAD NEWS FOR TOYOTA: U.S. and Japanese authorities have received complaints from Prius owners about the Hybrid’s…anti-lock brake system.
Toyota saying yesterday that design problems with the antilock brake system and corrected them for Prius models sold since late January, but the company said it was still investigating how to inform customers who had bought them earlier.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/04/toyota-says-prius-had-brake-design-problems/
The Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury has big plans for part of the old Steve and Barry’s location at the Marketplace Mall. The VA chose the Marketplace Mall site to open a branch clinic because it has plenty of parking and its own entrance. The VA Clinic should open early this summer. www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/04/va-will-add-a-clinic-at-mall/
SENATOR-ELECT SCOTT BROWN WILL BE SWORN INTO OFFICE THIS AFTERNOON. The successor to the late Senator Ted Kennedy will officially give the Republicans 41 seats in the Senate, plus end the Democrats' super majority in the Senate.
CALIFORNIANS ARE NOW WAITING FOR A DECISION IN THE PROPOSITION 8 MARRIAGE COURT CASE. In 2008, Californians voted in favor of Proposition 8, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman in the California Constitution. The vote was contested. Now that arguments have been presented, the federal judge will take time to examine the evidence in the trial…with closing arguments expected in March or April. Many legal experts expect the trial could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The tip-off to police: the sunglasses on a mannequin? One New Yorker faces a $135 dollar traffic fine for using a mannequin as her "plus one" in the high-occupancy vehicle lane of the Long Island Expressway. An alert sheriff's deputy on Long Island became suspicious this week when he saw the "passenger" wearing sunglasses and using the visor. The problem: The sky was overcast. When he stopped the vehicle, he found the mannequin, fully dressed with a long dark wig, blazer, shirt and scarf. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100204/D9DLAGPG0.html
SPORTS: ACC action last night: Virginia over NC State…59 – 47
Tonight: Georgia Tech at Duke…UNC at Virginia Tech
The main hazard from this storm appears to be Freezing Rain Friday into Friday night…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: More clouds than sun…High 45
On TODAY’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast:
Interview with former Washington Redskins coach and now NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs. Gibbs explains how the Bible has served as a "game plan" that has guided him through the highs and lows he's experienced in his life and in his sports career. The discussion is based on his book “Game Plan for Life”. Check out Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
Listen to the interview:
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
First the recall from Toyota about sticky gas pedals. Good news: Parts are starting to arrive at local dealerships in the Triad to fix the gas pedal problems.
Now, MORE BAD NEWS FOR TOYOTA: U.S. and Japanese authorities have received complaints from Prius owners about the Hybrid’s…anti-lock brake system.
Toyota saying yesterday that design problems with the antilock brake system and corrected them for Prius models sold since late January, but the company said it was still investigating how to inform customers who had bought them earlier.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/04/toyota-says-prius-had-brake-design-problems/
The Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury has big plans for part of the old Steve and Barry’s location at the Marketplace Mall. The VA chose the Marketplace Mall site to open a branch clinic because it has plenty of parking and its own entrance. The VA Clinic should open early this summer. www.journalnow.com/content/2010/feb/04/va-will-add-a-clinic-at-mall/
SENATOR-ELECT SCOTT BROWN WILL BE SWORN INTO OFFICE THIS AFTERNOON. The successor to the late Senator Ted Kennedy will officially give the Republicans 41 seats in the Senate, plus end the Democrats' super majority in the Senate.
CALIFORNIANS ARE NOW WAITING FOR A DECISION IN THE PROPOSITION 8 MARRIAGE COURT CASE. In 2008, Californians voted in favor of Proposition 8, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman in the California Constitution. The vote was contested. Now that arguments have been presented, the federal judge will take time to examine the evidence in the trial…with closing arguments expected in March or April. Many legal experts expect the trial could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The tip-off to police: the sunglasses on a mannequin? One New Yorker faces a $135 dollar traffic fine for using a mannequin as her "plus one" in the high-occupancy vehicle lane of the Long Island Expressway. An alert sheriff's deputy on Long Island became suspicious this week when he saw the "passenger" wearing sunglasses and using the visor. The problem: The sky was overcast. When he stopped the vehicle, he found the mannequin, fully dressed with a long dark wig, blazer, shirt and scarf. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100204/D9DLAGPG0.html
SPORTS: ACC action last night: Virginia over NC State…59 – 47
Tonight: Georgia Tech at Duke…UNC at Virginia Tech
2.03.2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
On Wednesday’s radio broadcast of Focus on the Family…
Veteran newscaster and the host of Fox News Sunday, Brit Hume talks about his career, his son's suicide, Tiger Woods and his faith in Jesus Christ.
Check out Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ…
Listen to the interview here: www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
Another great year for Chick-fil-A
The Atlanta based restaurant ended 2009 with more than $3 billion dollars in sales for the first time ever, marking its 42nd consecutive year of growth. The chain, founded by S. Truett Cathy, has grown in annual sales every year since it was founded in 1967.
The Cathy family is very open about their Christian faith. Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy saying that “We have sensed God’s continued blessings on this business. We have truly been blessed to have had another year of sales growth during these difficult economic times.”
- Chick-fil-A plans on opening 78 new stores in 20-10.
- Later in the year, Chick-fil-A plans a roll out of a spicy version of its original chicken sandwich. www.chickfila.com
There are 25 Chick-Fil-A stores in 12-counties right here in the Triad.
www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2010/02/01/daily51.html
The recession has led to less of everything in North Carolina: fewer jobs, lower sales figures, reduced access to credit -- and even less trash. Waste previously created by the housing and building markets is not being produced and, therefore, is not ending up in North Carolina landfills. www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2010/02/01/daily52.html
Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. You can help fight teen homelessness in our area just by donating your old blue jeans. Aeropostale is hosting its third annual ‘Teens For Jeans’ going on January 19th through February 14th. Just drop off any pair of your gently worn jeans to any Aéropostale store between January 19th and February 14th and Aeropostale will donate the jeans to a local homeless shelter or charity. To say thanks, Aéropostale will give you an additional 25% off your next pair of jeans. Last year, over 200,000 pairs of jeans were collected. Details www.teensforjeans.com
High Point native and "Survivor: Panama” contestant Austin Carty details his journey toward faith in his new book, "High Points and Lows: Life, Faith and Figuring It All Out” www.austincarty.com/
Book Signings in the Triad with Austin Carty…
High Point
Wed night: First Wesleyan Church in HP
Barnes & Noble in High Point
This Friday (Feb. 5) at 6 p.m.
Information: 886-1331
Winston-Salem (Q & A + book signing)
Borders Books on Stratford Road
Tuesday, Feb 9 at 7pm
Information: 727-8834
SPORTS
ACC action: Wake Forest over Miami…62 – 53
Tonight: NC State at Virginia
Veteran newscaster and the host of Fox News Sunday, Brit Hume talks about his career, his son's suicide, Tiger Woods and his faith in Jesus Christ.
Check out Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ…
Listen to the interview here: www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
Another great year for Chick-fil-A
The Atlanta based restaurant ended 2009 with more than $3 billion dollars in sales for the first time ever, marking its 42nd consecutive year of growth. The chain, founded by S. Truett Cathy, has grown in annual sales every year since it was founded in 1967.
The Cathy family is very open about their Christian faith. Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy saying that “We have sensed God’s continued blessings on this business. We have truly been blessed to have had another year of sales growth during these difficult economic times.”
- Chick-fil-A plans on opening 78 new stores in 20-10.
- Later in the year, Chick-fil-A plans a roll out of a spicy version of its original chicken sandwich. www.chickfila.com
There are 25 Chick-Fil-A stores in 12-counties right here in the Triad.
www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2010/02/01/daily51.html
The recession has led to less of everything in North Carolina: fewer jobs, lower sales figures, reduced access to credit -- and even less trash. Waste previously created by the housing and building markets is not being produced and, therefore, is not ending up in North Carolina landfills. www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2010/02/01/daily52.html
Fact: 1 out of 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. You can help fight teen homelessness in our area just by donating your old blue jeans. Aeropostale is hosting its third annual ‘Teens For Jeans’ going on January 19th through February 14th. Just drop off any pair of your gently worn jeans to any Aéropostale store between January 19th and February 14th and Aeropostale will donate the jeans to a local homeless shelter or charity. To say thanks, Aéropostale will give you an additional 25% off your next pair of jeans. Last year, over 200,000 pairs of jeans were collected. Details www.teensforjeans.com
High Point native and "Survivor: Panama” contestant Austin Carty details his journey toward faith in his new book, "High Points and Lows: Life, Faith and Figuring It All Out” www.austincarty.com/
Book Signings in the Triad with Austin Carty…
High Point
Wed night: First Wesleyan Church in HP
Barnes & Noble in High Point
This Friday (Feb. 5) at 6 p.m.
Information: 886-1331
Winston-Salem (Q & A + book signing)
Borders Books on Stratford Road
Tuesday, Feb 9 at 7pm
Information: 727-8834
SPORTS
ACC action: Wake Forest over Miami…62 – 53
Tonight: NC State at Virginia
2.02.2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon
Light Freezing Rain is expected across the Foothills and Piedmont
Watch out for possible icy spots on the roads this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Freezing rain changing to all rain…High 36
Most area schools closed today.
Most colleges and universities are delayed this morning…
Today is Ground Hog Day…
In Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania: Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning…predicting six more weeks of winter weather.
More 'Phil' facts...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100201-groundhog-day-2010-punxsutawney-phil-prediction-winter-text/
Locally, “Lil’ Bit” the ground hawg in Lexington did not see her shadow...so, ‘spring like’ weather is just around the corner
‘Woody the Groundhog’ at the Natural Science Center in Greensboro will make his predictions later this morning
The 1985 charity anthem "We Are the World" has been re-recorded by 80 artists who came together last night to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. Lionel Richie wrote the original “We Are The World” 25 years ago with Michael Jackson. "We Are the World - 25 for Haiti" will premiere this month during coverage of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on NBC.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100202/D9DK0SL84.html
An Update from yesterday’s ‘Help Haiti with Compassion’
Just over a million dollars ($1,070,024.31) was donated by listeners just like you on Monday during ‘Help Haiti with Compassion’. You can still give: www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/haitiradio
SPORTS: (NBA) New Orleans point guard Chris Paul is out indefinitely after suffering an injury to his left knee last week. Paul will likely have surgery soon. FYI: Chris Paul played locally at West Forsyth and Wake Forest.
Light Freezing Rain is expected across the Foothills and Piedmont
Watch out for possible icy spots on the roads this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Freezing rain changing to all rain…High 36
Most area schools closed today.
Most colleges and universities are delayed this morning…
Today is Ground Hog Day…
In Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania: Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning…predicting six more weeks of winter weather.
More 'Phil' facts...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100201-groundhog-day-2010-punxsutawney-phil-prediction-winter-text/
Locally, “Lil’ Bit” the ground hawg in Lexington did not see her shadow...so, ‘spring like’ weather is just around the corner
‘Woody the Groundhog’ at the Natural Science Center in Greensboro will make his predictions later this morning
The 1985 charity anthem "We Are the World" has been re-recorded by 80 artists who came together last night to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. Lionel Richie wrote the original “We Are The World” 25 years ago with Michael Jackson. "We Are the World - 25 for Haiti" will premiere this month during coverage of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on NBC.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100202/D9DK0SL84.html
An Update from yesterday’s ‘Help Haiti with Compassion’
Just over a million dollars ($1,070,024.31) was donated by listeners just like you on Monday during ‘Help Haiti with Compassion’. You can still give: www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/haitiradio
SPORTS: (NBA) New Orleans point guard Chris Paul is out indefinitely after suffering an injury to his left knee last week. Paul will likely have surgery soon. FYI: Chris Paul played locally at West Forsyth and Wake Forest.
2.01.2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon
Watch out for hazardous road conditions including Black Ice this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 44
Threat of Black Ice for your morning commute on Tuesday
U.S. MILITARY FLIGHTS BRINGING HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS TO THE US WILL RESUME TODAY. The medical evacuation flights were suspended last week in a dispute over where the patients would be treated and who would pay for their care. On Sunday, aid workers in Haiti arranged to fly three critically ill children in a private plane from Port-au-Prince to Children's Hospital in the Philadelphia.
More information on how you can Help Haiti with Compassion International on our website:
www.wbfj.fm
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit ins and the opening of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro.
FYI: Several streets near the Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro will be closed until early afternoon including…
-Elm St. and Davie St. between Washington and West Market streets
-one lane of Greene St. between Washington and West Market streets…
-February One Place…closed as well
All streets are expected to reopen around 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Update: Toyota is telling dealers that they should get parts to fix ‘sticky gas pedals’ later this week. But the 4.2 million customers affected by a large recall may have to wait a while for repairs. www.toyota.com
Avatar still tops at the Box Office…
At the Grammys, Beyonce made history last night…by taking home 6 Grammys. 20-year-old Taylor Swift won four Grammys including ‘Album of the Year. Congratulations to Third Day for their win in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for ‘Live Revelations’.
The ‘Lexington’ edition of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired last night on ABC 45.
If you would like to take a tour of the Creasey family home…
Davidson County Cancer Services and Relay for Life are sponsoring an Open House at the Creasey home on February 20 – 21 (Saturday + Sunday). The cost ($10 – adults and $5 for younger children). Donations will benefit both organizations.
For more information contact: Davidson County Cancer Services
Phone: (336) 249-7265
Web: http://www.davidsoncountycancerservices.com/Upcoming-Events.html
Austin Carty details his journey toward faith in his new book, "High Points and Lows: Life, Faith and Figuring It All Out " http://www.austincarty.com/
Book Signings in the Triad…
Wed night: First Wesleyan Church in HP
What: Book signing in High Point
When: 6 p.m. this Friday Feb. 5
Where: Barnes & Noble in High Point
Information: 886-1331
What: Q-and-A…book signing in Winston-Salem
When: 7 p.m. next Tue Feb. 9
Where: Borders Books on Stratford Road, Winston-Salem
Information: 727-8834, www.borders.com
High Point 'Survivor' writes book about his faith journey
"Survivor: Panama” (season 12 back in 2006)
Read the article printed last week in the Greensboro News + Record
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/01/25/article/high_point_survivor_writes_book_about_his_faith_journey
SPORTS: ACC action last night: Carolina falls to Virginia…75 - 60
Watch out for hazardous road conditions including Black Ice this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 44
Threat of Black Ice for your morning commute on Tuesday
U.S. MILITARY FLIGHTS BRINGING HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS TO THE US WILL RESUME TODAY. The medical evacuation flights were suspended last week in a dispute over where the patients would be treated and who would pay for their care. On Sunday, aid workers in Haiti arranged to fly three critically ill children in a private plane from Port-au-Prince to Children's Hospital in the Philadelphia.
More information on how you can Help Haiti with Compassion International on our website:
www.wbfj.fm
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit ins and the opening of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro.
FYI: Several streets near the Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro will be closed until early afternoon including…
-Elm St. and Davie St. between Washington and West Market streets
-one lane of Greene St. between Washington and West Market streets…
-February One Place…closed as well
All streets are expected to reopen around 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Update: Toyota is telling dealers that they should get parts to fix ‘sticky gas pedals’ later this week. But the 4.2 million customers affected by a large recall may have to wait a while for repairs. www.toyota.com
Avatar still tops at the Box Office…
At the Grammys, Beyonce made history last night…by taking home 6 Grammys. 20-year-old Taylor Swift won four Grammys including ‘Album of the Year. Congratulations to Third Day for their win in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for ‘Live Revelations’.
The ‘Lexington’ edition of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired last night on ABC 45.
If you would like to take a tour of the Creasey family home…
Davidson County Cancer Services and Relay for Life are sponsoring an Open House at the Creasey home on February 20 – 21 (Saturday + Sunday). The cost ($10 – adults and $5 for younger children). Donations will benefit both organizations.
For more information contact: Davidson County Cancer Services
Phone: (336) 249-7265
Web: http://www.davidsoncountycancerservices.com/Upcoming-Events.html
Austin Carty details his journey toward faith in his new book, "High Points and Lows: Life, Faith and Figuring It All Out " http://www.austincarty.com/
Book Signings in the Triad…
Wed night: First Wesleyan Church in HP
What: Book signing in High Point
When: 6 p.m. this Friday Feb. 5
Where: Barnes & Noble in High Point
Information: 886-1331
What: Q-and-A…book signing in Winston-Salem
When: 7 p.m. next Tue Feb. 9
Where: Borders Books on Stratford Road, Winston-Salem
Information: 727-8834, www.borders.com
High Point 'Survivor' writes book about his faith journey
"Survivor: Panama” (season 12 back in 2006)
Read the article printed last week in the Greensboro News + Record
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/01/25/article/high_point_survivor_writes_book_about_his_faith_journey
SPORTS: ACC action last night: Carolina falls to Virginia…75 - 60
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