Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Windy conditions this morning. Clearing skies…High 78
(Update) Flash Flood Warning for Forsyth, Davidson, Guilford and Randolph counties has been extended through 1pm
Flood Advisories will likely remain in effect for Central North Carolina including the Triad through this evening
AS OF 11am: SEVERAL CREEKS REMAIN OUT OF THEIR BANKS ACROSS OUR LISTENING AREA… Flooding in Guilford County: NORTH BUFFALO CREEK AT CHURCH STREET... SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK...AND THE EAST FORK DEEP RIVER. OFFICIALS IN DAVIDSON AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES REPORT FLOODING ALONG SEVERAL ROADS DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL EARLIER THIS MORNING.
Gusty winds will continue this morning across Central North Carolina including the Triad. With the wet ground, gusty winds could bring down trees. Use caution today while traveling.
As of 9am: The National Weather Service reporting that over 3 inches of rain has fallen in the past 5 hours. Over 7 inches of rain has fallen since midnight. Report flooding to the National Weather Service at (877) 633- 6772
Randolph County Schools were on a 2 hour delay this morning for both staff and students because of the weather conditions.
RECALL: Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns. Details: www.cpsc.gov
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Thousands of unemployed people in the State have been overpaid. Now, the Employment Security Commission is requesting some of the money back. You can file for a state waiver. Waiver requests are due by Oct. 8 and the ESC will review them individually. If you owe the state money for overpaid unemployment benefits and have questions, you may call (866) 795-8877 or email the agency at esc.ui.customerservice@ncesc.gov.
Actor Tony Curtis has died. He was 85. Curtis passed away at his home of a heart attack. Curtis is the father of Jamie Lee Curtis. (CNN)
The annual King-Fest celebration will take place this Saturday (Oct 02) at Central Park in King. This FREE community event runs from 10am – 9pm. KingFest features music and dancing all day long on the amphitheater stage plus, including inflatables, face painting and much more for children. www.thestokesnews.com/view/full_story/9702711/article-Fall-festivals-not-over-yet-Two-major-ones-being-held-this-weekend?instance=secondary_news_left_column
If you are planning on going to KingFest, take a moment to stop by the Veterans Memorial (at Central Park). That’s the site where the Christian Flag was taken down September 16 by the King City Council pending a lawsuit from the ACLU. Get involved. To participate in the temporary Christian Flag watch at the Veterans Memorial in King, contact Cheryl Penn at 816-0502. Rolling Thunder website: www.rollingthunder-nc6.com
FYI: Rolling Thunder’s mission is to advocate the U.S. government to bring home American POWs and those still missing in action.
It’s a BOY. Congratulations to Francesca Battistelli and husband Matt on the birth of their first child. ‘Matthew Elijah Goodwin’ (born last Wednesday evening, Sept 22)… weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces and almost 23 inches long. For more information on Francesca Battistelli: www.francescamusic.com.
(Winston-Salem) Important traffic information for Saturday. If you are planning a trip to the Dixie Classic Fair or to the Wake Forest - Georgia Tech Football game on Saturday (Oct. 2)… a Shuttle Service will be available from First Assembly Church (Winston-Salem First) on University Parkway to a drop-off point in front of the Joel Coliseum. Shuttles will run from 12:30 PM Saturday afternoon through 12:30am Sunday morning. BTW: Shuttle Parking is located on Long Drive off University Parkway behind First Assembly. You will have to pay $8 dollars to park. There is no additional charge to use the shuttle.
Important: Carpooling is advised on Saturday if possible. As always, please be safe when parking, store valuables in the trunk and lock your vehicle. www.dcfair.com
