Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Stokes County until 10:45am
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Breezy with showers and thunderstorms mainly after lunchtime. Warm…High near 80
There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms over central North Carolina later today. Also, much cooler temperatures on the way. The Triad could see temperatures dip into the 40s early Friday morning and into the upper 30s early Saturday morning.
City leaders in King have delayed any further action concerning the Christian flag issue. The King City Council and their attorneys meeting in a closed door session on Tuesday. 75 supporters of the Christian flag issue gathered last night to pray for city officials make the right decision concerning the Christian flag. Back in September, the King City Council voting to remove a Christian flag from the Veteran's Memorial at Central Park pending a potential lawsuit by the ACLU. Last Saturday, around 5,000 people gathered at Central Park to show their support for the Christian flag. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-king-101026,0,7905433.story
Police canvassed a neighborhood Tuesday evening in hoping to find information regarding a double homicide last Saturday. News and Record
Less than one week until the November 2nd mid-term Elections.
Early voting continues in North Carolina through the end of the week. For voter guides (especial the Judicial candidates) and a list of early voting sites by county go to: www.novemberiscomingnc.com/
Speaking of voting: Casting Crowns, MercyMe and TobyMac are nominated in the Contemporary / Inspirational Favorite Artist Category’ for the American Music Awards. You can vote at www.amavote.com The 38th annual American Music Awards will air Sunday, November 21st on ABC.
A NEW ROCK WORSHIP ALBUM was released on Tuesday. It's called "Rock Of Ages: Rock Worship Hits 2010". The album is a compilation of some of the most well-known worship songs with a rock flair. Among the 25 tracks on "Rock Of Ages" are titles such as "Mighty To Save", "Revelation Song", and "Jesus Messiah". Among the artists who perform the songs are Kutless, Jeremy Camp, and Seventh Day Slumber.
The artist line up for Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular has been announced. Hosted by NewSong (Tony Nolan will be speaking again…) Chris Sligh, Chris August, Sidewalk Prophets, Francesca Battistelli, Kutless, David Crowder Band and Newsboys. Feb 5th at the Greensboro Coliseum. More info at www.jamtour.com
Less than 2 months until Christmas. Officials in Winston-Salem are searching for the perfect local Christmas tree. If you have a spruce or fir tree on your property that's at least 50 feet tall, you may have the next ‘Christmas tree’ be displayed at Corpening Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem. There are incentives (beyond bragging rights) if your tree is chosen: The city will pay you for the tree. Plus, crews will cut it down and grind the stump for free. Submit your tree entries on line by November 10.
Contact the vegetation management team bycalling 727-8000
http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/MarketingAndCommunications/NewsArchive/News2010/Articles/CityLookingForAHomeGrownChristmasTree
Sports: (Major League Baseball) Game one: GIANTS vs RANGERS…World Series starts on Wed…Oct 27.
