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/
