Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Breezy with rain showers. Mild temps…High 65
Showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch through early Wednesday morning. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches likely, with heavier amounts of rain possible
Today is the end of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Blue Lights are indeed ‘special’ to one Triad family…Four years ago, Sergeant Howard Plouff was killed in the line of duty outside a Winston-Salem nightclub. His widow, Joyce Plouff, puts a blue candle in her window each Christmas season, as a way of remembering her husband's life. As way to ease her pain, putting blue lights on the family tree and one in the window…started out as a family project. Now, you can remember and honor those in law enforcement with your own ‘Hero Light kit’. The $5.00 kits contain one electric candle and blue bulb for people to display. All proceeds support the PBA's ‘fallen officer and scholarship funds’.
The list of locations which will be selling the ‘Blue Light kits:
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-candle-101129,0,6739669.story
Online sales on Cyber Monday surged nearly 20% from last year. According to retail tracker Coremetrics, Cyber Monday came in as the biggest shopping day of the year so far. The average online order during Cyber Monday was $194.89, an increase of 8%.
http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/30/technology/cyber_monday/index.htm?hpt=T2
In Northeast Wisconsin: A 15-year-old high school student held 24 hostages for about five hours yesterday…then turned one of his guns on himself when police broke in at the sound of gun shots. All of the hostages -- 23 students and one female teacher -- walked away shaken but unharmed. The suspect was taken to a local hospital. His motivation is still unknown. www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/30/wisconsin.hostage/index.html?iref=NS1
A Thomasville man has died after suffering severe burns on Sunday when he mistakenly thought one of his three children were trapped inside a burning mobile home and ran back inside. 26 year old Jason Powers died Monday at Baptist Medical Center. Powers is survived by his girlfriend and three children. The family is staying with relatives. (WXII)
Slurpee Summit? President Obama will meet with congressional leaders today, less than a month after Republicans won control of the House during the midterm elections. (Fox News)
Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Greensboro later today for a lecture hosted by Guilford College. The Bryan Series event at the Greensboro Coliseum is titled, "Embracing Our Common Humanity." (News2)
Duke Energy has power ‘back-on’ to customers in 3 counties. A contractor was cutting down a tree near in Wilkes County near Elkin yesterday afternoon when the tree accidentally fell on a "main" power line…knocking out power to customers in Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Officials said at one point, nearly 3,000 Duke Energy customers were without power.
SPORTS: Alonzo Lee has been let go as head football coach at North Carolina A&T State University…after his team posted a disappointing 1-and- 10 season. Assistant coach George Ragsdale will serve as interim coach until a new coach is named.
A teenager at Northeast Guilford High School was arrested yesterday morning and charged with felony possession of a firearm on school campus. Kenneth Gerald Gibson, of Brown Summit, was found with a.25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. A second student, who was not charged, had a .25 caliber bullet. When questioned, the boys told police they were ‘hunting’ over the long Thanksgiving weekend and forgot to leave the gun and bullet at home. http://northernguilford.myfox8.com/content/student-charged-possession-firearm
11.30.2010
11.29.2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy…High near 50
A chance of severe weather late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Late Tuesday night. Also included in the Watch: Carroll, Grayson and Patrick Counties in Virginia. *Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally heavier amounts of rain possible
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday: Today will be one of the busiest ‘online’ shopping days of the year. The National Retail Federation says more than 88% of retailers will be running a special promotion for Cyber Monday today. Also, the number of Americans doing their online shopping from a mobile device is projected to double this year. Massive online shopping will be done in ‘waves’. According to research, 44% of online shoppers plan to hit the web early this morning, around a third plan to shop closer to noon and roughly one-fourth of online shopping will go online early this evening. RnR
Check out the BBB list of ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season http://nwnc.bbb.org/article/top-ten-cyber-monday-tips-for-staying-safe-when-shopping-online-23857
BTW: Listen to the interview with Verne and David Dalrymple (President of the BBB of NW-NC) listing the ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
China calling for emergency talks between North and South Korea that would include Japan, Russia, and the US. The talks in response to North Korea's deadly artillery attack on a South Korean island last week. RnR
Israel's chief rabbis along with the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation is calling for a Day of Prayer…for rain. Israel's main water source is very low. No rain has fallen in Israel so far this month and forecasters expect the drought to continue at least through the first part of December.
More classified documents have been leaked. Hundreds of thousands of state department documents have been released by the online whistle-blower Wiki-Leaks on Sunday. The classified diplomatic ‘cables’ reveal communications between Washington, DC and American embassies around the world from 1966 through February of this year. The White House saying that the move puts the lives of diplomats and intelligence professionals at risk.
President Obama getting 12 stitches on Friday after getting ‘elbowed’ in the face during a friendly basketball game. The elbow was thrown by the director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. BTW: He received four stitches to his elbow.
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT SADDLEBACK CHURCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY. Pastor Rick Warren will interview Bush during Saddleback's seventh in a series of civil forums that will focus on leadership and service. The forum can also be viewed live online at http://www.saddlebackcivilforum.com/
Actor Leslie Nielsen, star of "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," died of complications from pneumonia on Sunday. He was 84. The Canadian-born Nielsen's career reached back into the early days of television. He played the earnest starship captain in the 1956 science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and made regular appearances on a wide range of TV dramas into the 1970s, including "Hawaii Five-O." Nielson turned to comedy after his role in the movie “Airplane!" www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/29/obit.leslie.nielsen/index.html?hpt=T2
Sanctus Real lead singer Matt Hamitt and wife Sarah were VERY thankful last week. The couple celebrated Thanksgiving at home with their three children, including little baby Bowen. ‘Baby Bowen’ has been in the hospital since he was born more than two months ago. To find out all the latest news about Baby Bowen at http://www.bowensheart.com/NOTE: ABC News with Diane Sawyer chronicled the ‘homecoming’ during last Thursday evening's newscast. You can watch the story online: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/bowens-heart-family-rallies-baby-boy-fighting-rare/story?id=12234726
A chance of severe weather late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Late Tuesday night. Also included in the Watch: Carroll, Grayson and Patrick Counties in Virginia. *Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally heavier amounts of rain possible
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday: Today will be one of the busiest ‘online’ shopping days of the year. The National Retail Federation says more than 88% of retailers will be running a special promotion for Cyber Monday today. Also, the number of Americans doing their online shopping from a mobile device is projected to double this year. Massive online shopping will be done in ‘waves’. According to research, 44% of online shoppers plan to hit the web early this morning, around a third plan to shop closer to noon and roughly one-fourth of online shopping will go online early this evening. RnR
Check out the BBB list of ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season http://nwnc.bbb.org/article/top-ten-cyber-monday-tips-for-staying-safe-when-shopping-online-23857
BTW: Listen to the interview with Verne and David Dalrymple (President of the BBB of NW-NC) listing the ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
China calling for emergency talks between North and South Korea that would include Japan, Russia, and the US. The talks in response to North Korea's deadly artillery attack on a South Korean island last week. RnR
Israel's chief rabbis along with the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation is calling for a Day of Prayer…for rain. Israel's main water source is very low. No rain has fallen in Israel so far this month and forecasters expect the drought to continue at least through the first part of December.
More classified documents have been leaked. Hundreds of thousands of state department documents have been released by the online whistle-blower Wiki-Leaks on Sunday. The classified diplomatic ‘cables’ reveal communications between Washington, DC and American embassies around the world from 1966 through February of this year. The White House saying that the move puts the lives of diplomats and intelligence professionals at risk.
President Obama getting 12 stitches on Friday after getting ‘elbowed’ in the face during a friendly basketball game. The elbow was thrown by the director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. BTW: He received four stitches to his elbow.
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT SADDLEBACK CHURCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY. Pastor Rick Warren will interview Bush during Saddleback's seventh in a series of civil forums that will focus on leadership and service. The forum can also be viewed live online at http://www.saddlebackcivilforum.com/
Actor Leslie Nielsen, star of "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," died of complications from pneumonia on Sunday. He was 84. The Canadian-born Nielsen's career reached back into the early days of television. He played the earnest starship captain in the 1956 science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and made regular appearances on a wide range of TV dramas into the 1970s, including "Hawaii Five-O." Nielson turned to comedy after his role in the movie “Airplane!" www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/29/obit.leslie.nielsen/index.html?hpt=T2
Sanctus Real lead singer Matt Hamitt and wife Sarah were VERY thankful last week. The couple celebrated Thanksgiving at home with their three children, including little baby Bowen. ‘Baby Bowen’ has been in the hospital since he was born more than two months ago. To find out all the latest news about Baby Bowen at http://www.bowensheart.com/NOTE: ABC News with Diane Sawyer chronicled the ‘homecoming’ during last Thursday evening's newscast. You can watch the story online: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/bowens-heart-family-rallies-baby-boy-fighting-rare/story?id=12234726
11.26.2010
“Recipe for Happiness”
Recipe of the week from Mike Beeson (Upper DC Cattle Company)
Take a Heaping Cup of Patience
One Big Heart full of love
Two Handfuls of Generosity
One Dash of Laughter
Some Understanding
Generous Cup of Kindness
Add Memories (Old & New)
Add lots of Faith
Mix all together and blend well...
Enjoy a heaping portion with everyone you meet!
Take a Heaping Cup of Patience
One Big Heart full of love
Two Handfuls of Generosity
One Dash of Laughter
Some Understanding
Generous Cup of Kindness
Add Memories (Old & New)
Add lots of Faith
Mix all together and blend well...
Enjoy a heaping portion with everyone you meet!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Your WBFJ ‘Black Friday’ Forecast: Cloudy with showers (mainly this morning). Breezy…Temperatures holding in the mid to upper 50s.
Today is known as 'Black Friday'. It's the day after Thanksgiving when retailers roll out the red carpet to entice Christmas shoppers with door-buster bargains. The research firm ShopperTrac says that Black Friday is an extremely important day in the retail world…the so-called barometer to measure how the holiday shopping season will go. Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend accounted for 12.3 % of overall holiday revenue. RnR
Christian psychologist Julie Slattery (with Focus on the Family) saying that 'Black Friday' should be viewed according to the attitude of our heart. Slattery believes that “We always have to be challenged with is what the attitude of our heart is. Is it 'thank you Lord? turned over to 'gimme, gimme, gimme'…or is it just something that we can say, 'Hey, this is a good way of being stewards as a family?" RnR
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday…David Dalrymple with the BBB talked with Verne this morning about the Top Ten Tips to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. Listen to the interview NOW on the Morning Show page (click on interviews): www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
THE LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN DECEMBER 17th. NASA officials still trying to determine what has caused support beams in the shuttle fuel tank to crack. This will be Discovery’s final mission before it is retired.
Looking for something unusual to do this weekend?? How about outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro. The temporary ice skating rink will remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro.
Hours: 4-9 pm Monday-Thursday, while school is in session, 4-10 pm on Friday, 11-10 pm on Saturday and 12-6 pm on Sunday. On school holidays the rink will open all day from 11-10 pm. Admission to the rink, including skates, is $8 per person. Groups of 20 or more skate for $6 per person, and on special discount days. Directions: http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
It’s that time of year again! The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up for the fourth annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program. From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world. More info: Holiday Mail for Heroes info: www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Sports...
Friday night: The second round of football games for High school’s still hoping for a state championship.
Saturday: College Football: ACC game including...NC State hosting Maryland…Carolina at Duke…Wake at Vanderbilt
NFL: Carolina Panthers playing the Cleveland Browns (former panther QB Jake Delhomme should start for the Browns)
Traffic: Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday. Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend through Monday.
Today is known as 'Black Friday'. It's the day after Thanksgiving when retailers roll out the red carpet to entice Christmas shoppers with door-buster bargains. The research firm ShopperTrac says that Black Friday is an extremely important day in the retail world…the so-called barometer to measure how the holiday shopping season will go. Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend accounted for 12.3 % of overall holiday revenue. RnR
Christian psychologist Julie Slattery (with Focus on the Family) saying that 'Black Friday' should be viewed according to the attitude of our heart. Slattery believes that “We always have to be challenged with is what the attitude of our heart is. Is it 'thank you Lord? turned over to 'gimme, gimme, gimme'…or is it just something that we can say, 'Hey, this is a good way of being stewards as a family?" RnR
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday…David Dalrymple with the BBB talked with Verne this morning about the Top Ten Tips to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. Listen to the interview NOW on the Morning Show page (click on interviews): www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
THE LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN DECEMBER 17th. NASA officials still trying to determine what has caused support beams in the shuttle fuel tank to crack. This will be Discovery’s final mission before it is retired.
Looking for something unusual to do this weekend?? How about outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro. The temporary ice skating rink will remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro.
Hours: 4-9 pm Monday-Thursday, while school is in session, 4-10 pm on Friday, 11-10 pm on Saturday and 12-6 pm on Sunday. On school holidays the rink will open all day from 11-10 pm. Admission to the rink, including skates, is $8 per person. Groups of 20 or more skate for $6 per person, and on special discount days. Directions: http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
It’s that time of year again! The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up for the fourth annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program. From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world. More info: Holiday Mail for Heroes info: www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Sports...
Friday night: The second round of football games for High school’s still hoping for a state championship.
Saturday: College Football: ACC game including...NC State hosting Maryland…Carolina at Duke…Wake at Vanderbilt
NFL: Carolina Panthers playing the Cleveland Browns (former panther QB Jake Delhomme should start for the Browns)
Traffic: Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday. Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend through Monday.
11.24.2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High around 60
FYI: We hit 75 degrees at PTI airport yesterday afternoon. A new record HIGH, trumping the previous HIGH of 74 degrees set back in 1979.
Questions about preparing that Thanksgiving Turkey?
Call: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
http://www.butterball.com/
Even though gas prices are on the rise, more North Carolinians are choosing to drive than fly this Thanksgiving. AAA Carolinas reporting that more than 1.1 million motorists (in our state) will drive more than 50 miles from home. That’s up 11% from last year. The current state average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.80 (up 20 cents from last year).
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/24/article/gas_prices_climb_higher_ahead_of_holiday
Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday.
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is critical of the King City Council’s latest proposed to allow ‘religious flags’ including the Christian flag to fly at a Veteran’s Memorial in King. A representative for AUSCS said that the town’s proposed policy “favors religion because the flags displayed at the memorial must be religious. The city cannot open a forum and limit it only to religious speech. Doing that clearly shows religious intent.” The Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative Christian organization, is assisting the city of King with the flag proposal. The dispute began five months ago when a US Afghanistan war veteran complained about the Christian flag at the Veterans Memorial. In mid-August, the council received letters from the ACLU and the Americans United urging the council to remove the flag, saying that it violated the First Amendment. On Sept. 15, the council voted to take down the flag. www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/24/kings-flag-compromise-running-into-opposition-ar-563803/
Bed bugs causing some major problems at one local homeless shelter. Jacki Lucas, Executive Director of The Salvation Army ‘Center of Hope’ on South Eugene Street in Greensboro, saying that a family staying at the shelter unknowingly brought the bed bugs into the center on their clothing. The shelter is in the process of replacing 76 mattresses…at an estimated cost of $22,000 dollars. To help financially, call (336) 273-5572. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-bed-bugs-101123,0,3345643.story
Needy families in Greensboro receiving a brighter Thanksgiving yesterday during the second annual “Feeding the 5000” at Lawndale Baptist Church . Church members provided Thanksgiving boxes with ham, green beans, rice and yams to families in need. Each box provided a meal for five people. (Greensboro News/Record)
Details about feeding those in need this Thanksgiving online at www.wbfj.fm
Samaritans Purse is in urgent need of Christian doctors and nurses to help battle the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti. Volunteers need to be willing to serve from one to two weeks…or longer. Travel assistance is provided. If you are a Christian doctor or nurse and would like to know more: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/mb/service_in_haiti/
Please download the application form here (fillable MS Word document) and send it by email to World Medical Mission (Attention: Morgan Greene) haitimedical@samaritan.org
34,000 shoeboxes and counting. OCC update from Danny Spainhour (with Pinedale Christian Church) sending us an email… “Thank you WBFJ. As of 10pm last night, we had over 34,000 shoeboxes loaded on trailers from the Triad (Lexington, High Point, Kernersville, Rural Hall, Mt. Airy, State Road, West Hamptonville, and Advance). Thank you Triad and WBFJ – because of your efforts over 34,000 children around the world will receive a ‘present’ this year AND more importantly the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ…that will last for Eternity.” http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
Hey ‘baby”. Jennifer Grey is the new “Dancing With the Stars”champ. The 50-year-old actress beat out actor (That’s So Raven star) Kyle Massey and voting favorite Bristol Palin (daughter of Sarah Palin) to take the title last night. (ABC)
College hoops: Wake Forest, Carolina and Duke in the win column last night.
Oops? Last night’s men's basketball game between Appalachian State and Tennessee Tech was canceled when the visiting team (App State) failed to supply officials for the game. The two teams were suppose to play in an ESPN-U BracketBusters game last night…and one of the requirements is that the visiting team (ASU) is to bring its own officials. ASU athletics director Charlie Cobb issued an apology, stating, "It is unusual for a visiting team to provide game officials, but we have played in BracketBusters before and this miscommunication should not have occurred." http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303272635
FYI: We hit 75 degrees at PTI airport yesterday afternoon. A new record HIGH, trumping the previous HIGH of 74 degrees set back in 1979.
Questions about preparing that Thanksgiving Turkey?
Call: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
http://www.butterball.com/
Even though gas prices are on the rise, more North Carolinians are choosing to drive than fly this Thanksgiving. AAA Carolinas reporting that more than 1.1 million motorists (in our state) will drive more than 50 miles from home. That’s up 11% from last year. The current state average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.80 (up 20 cents from last year).
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/24/article/gas_prices_climb_higher_ahead_of_holiday
Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday.
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is critical of the King City Council’s latest proposed to allow ‘religious flags’ including the Christian flag to fly at a Veteran’s Memorial in King. A representative for AUSCS said that the town’s proposed policy “favors religion because the flags displayed at the memorial must be religious. The city cannot open a forum and limit it only to religious speech. Doing that clearly shows religious intent.” The Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative Christian organization, is assisting the city of King with the flag proposal. The dispute began five months ago when a US Afghanistan war veteran complained about the Christian flag at the Veterans Memorial. In mid-August, the council received letters from the ACLU and the Americans United urging the council to remove the flag, saying that it violated the First Amendment. On Sept. 15, the council voted to take down the flag. www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/24/kings-flag-compromise-running-into-opposition-ar-563803/
Bed bugs causing some major problems at one local homeless shelter. Jacki Lucas, Executive Director of The Salvation Army ‘Center of Hope’ on South Eugene Street in Greensboro, saying that a family staying at the shelter unknowingly brought the bed bugs into the center on their clothing. The shelter is in the process of replacing 76 mattresses…at an estimated cost of $22,000 dollars. To help financially, call (336) 273-5572. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-bed-bugs-101123,0,3345643.story
Needy families in Greensboro receiving a brighter Thanksgiving yesterday during the second annual “Feeding the 5000” at Lawndale Baptist Church . Church members provided Thanksgiving boxes with ham, green beans, rice and yams to families in need. Each box provided a meal for five people. (Greensboro News/Record)
Details about feeding those in need this Thanksgiving online at www.wbfj.fm
Samaritans Purse is in urgent need of Christian doctors and nurses to help battle the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti. Volunteers need to be willing to serve from one to two weeks…or longer. Travel assistance is provided. If you are a Christian doctor or nurse and would like to know more: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/mb/service_in_haiti/
Please download the application form here (fillable MS Word document) and send it by email to World Medical Mission (Attention: Morgan Greene) haitimedical@samaritan.org
34,000 shoeboxes and counting. OCC update from Danny Spainhour (with Pinedale Christian Church) sending us an email… “Thank you WBFJ. As of 10pm last night, we had over 34,000 shoeboxes loaded on trailers from the Triad (Lexington, High Point, Kernersville, Rural Hall, Mt. Airy, State Road, West Hamptonville, and Advance). Thank you Triad and WBFJ – because of your efforts over 34,000 children around the world will receive a ‘present’ this year AND more importantly the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ…that will last for Eternity.” http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
Hey ‘baby”. Jennifer Grey is the new “Dancing With the Stars”champ. The 50-year-old actress beat out actor (That’s So Raven star) Kyle Massey and voting favorite Bristol Palin (daughter of Sarah Palin) to take the title last night. (ABC)
College hoops: Wake Forest, Carolina and Duke in the win column last night.
Oops? Last night’s men's basketball game between Appalachian State and Tennessee Tech was canceled when the visiting team (App State) failed to supply officials for the game. The two teams were suppose to play in an ESPN-U BracketBusters game last night…and one of the requirements is that the visiting team (ASU) is to bring its own officials. ASU athletics director Charlie Cobb issued an apology, stating, "It is unusual for a visiting team to provide game officials, but we have played in BracketBusters before and this miscommunication should not have occurred." http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303272635
11.23.2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Cloudy and breezy. Scattered showers this afternoon…High 72 (Record HIGH today is 74 degrees)
Most road construction in the state is being suspended over the Thanksgiving holiday. Most road construction will stop at 4pm this afternoon and will resume early Monday morning.
Also, watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
The Christian Flag will once again fly at a Veterans Memorial in King? There were mixed emotions at last night’s King City Council meeting where a lawyer from the Alliance Defense Fund answered questions about the town’s new policy regarding which flags can fly at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial. The city council has come up with a plan that would allow veterans and their families to fly a flag (or no flag) for a 7 day period. The families will be chosen via a ‘lottery’. Flags flown must be approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The controversy concerning the flying of the Christian flag stems from a war veteran who complained that the flag didn't belong there. The Christian flag was removed from the Park back in September. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-king-101122,0,7839894.story
Updated story: Tensions are high this morning along the border of North and South Korea after North Korea fired artillery shells into a populated South Korean island near the countries’ disputed border. Two South Korean soldiers were killed and at least 16 others injured in the attack. In response, South Korea returned fire and scramble fighter jets. The White House stating that the US is "firmly committed" to South Korea's defense and to "peace and stability" in the region . FYI: Technically, the two sides remain at war because a 1953 peace treaty halting the Korean War was never negotiated. (Fox 8 / WS Journal)
Former Governor Mike Easley is expected to enter a plea deal Tuesday in state court. Today’s hearing follows a year-long probe into Easley's campaign finances. (WXII)
Officials in North Topsail Beach are looking into the intentional killing of at least 25 pelicans. The town says wildlife officials are examining the birds believe they were killed on purpose. Pelicans are a protected species. (AP)
A nasty early winter storm is expected to dump heavy snow across the eastern portions of Washington State. At least three deaths have already been blamed on the storm. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Utah, amid forecasts of strong winds, heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions Tuesday night. (The Weather Channel)
Sports…No. 1 Duke over Marquette 82-77 In CBE Semifinals. Duke will face No. 4 Kansas State in the championship game tonight.
Monday Night Football: Philip Rivers threw 4 touchdowns in the Chargers 35 -14 win over the Denver Broncos last night
Most road construction in the state is being suspended over the Thanksgiving holiday. Most road construction will stop at 4pm this afternoon and will resume early Monday morning.
Also, watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
The Christian Flag will once again fly at a Veterans Memorial in King? There were mixed emotions at last night’s King City Council meeting where a lawyer from the Alliance Defense Fund answered questions about the town’s new policy regarding which flags can fly at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial. The city council has come up with a plan that would allow veterans and their families to fly a flag (or no flag) for a 7 day period. The families will be chosen via a ‘lottery’. Flags flown must be approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The controversy concerning the flying of the Christian flag stems from a war veteran who complained that the flag didn't belong there. The Christian flag was removed from the Park back in September. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-king-101122,0,7839894.story
Updated story: Tensions are high this morning along the border of North and South Korea after North Korea fired artillery shells into a populated South Korean island near the countries’ disputed border. Two South Korean soldiers were killed and at least 16 others injured in the attack. In response, South Korea returned fire and scramble fighter jets. The White House stating that the US is "firmly committed" to South Korea's defense and to "peace and stability" in the region . FYI: Technically, the two sides remain at war because a 1953 peace treaty halting the Korean War was never negotiated. (Fox 8 / WS Journal)
Former Governor Mike Easley is expected to enter a plea deal Tuesday in state court. Today’s hearing follows a year-long probe into Easley's campaign finances. (WXII)
Officials in North Topsail Beach are looking into the intentional killing of at least 25 pelicans. The town says wildlife officials are examining the birds believe they were killed on purpose. Pelicans are a protected species. (AP)
A nasty early winter storm is expected to dump heavy snow across the eastern portions of Washington State. At least three deaths have already been blamed on the storm. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Utah, amid forecasts of strong winds, heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions Tuesday night. (The Weather Channel)
Sports…No. 1 Duke over Marquette 82-77 In CBE Semifinals. Duke will face No. 4 Kansas State in the championship game tonight.
Monday Night Football: Philip Rivers threw 4 touchdowns in the Chargers 35 -14 win over the Denver Broncos last night
11.21.2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 68
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child wraps up today. Your shoeboxes are due today! WBFJ will be broadcasting LIVE all day today at Pinedale Christian Church on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Details about Operation Christmas Child at our website http://www.wbfj.fm/.
It will cost you a little more to travel to ‘grandmother’s house’ for Thanksgiving. Nationwide, gas prices are up around a nickel…the highest price for gas since early May. RnR
A kindler, gentler TSA? The head of the TSA, John Pistole, stated yesterday that he was sensitive to public concern over the more aggressive screening at US airports. At least one grass roots organization is calling for a National ‘Opt-Out’ Day on Wednesday…the busiest travel day of the year. Learn more at http://www.wewontfly.com/
Pat-down backlash grows during holiday travel rush
www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/22/travel.tsa.pat.downs/index.html?iref=NS1
The European Union is ready to help the nation of Ireland, which is on the verge of financial collapse. The EU bailed out Greece with some $150 billion dollars just six months ago. http://www.npr.com/
The King City Council will give more details later this evening about flying the Christian flag at a Veteran’s Memorial. The King City Council meeting is set for 6pm tonight at King Elementary school. (Fox 8)
The latest Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows / Part One’ souring to number one during its opening weekend…raking in over $125 million dollars domestically. World wide, the film will likely bring in over $330 million dollars.
16 year old Pop music sensation Justin Bieber dominating the American Music Awards last night winning 4 awards including “Artist of the Year”. Fans voted for Mercy Me as their favorite “Contemporary / Inspirational artist” http://www.ama.com/
SPORTS…
NASCAR: Carl Edwards winning the final Sprint Cup race of the season at Homestead, Florida on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson capturing his 5th consecutive Sprint Cup Championship.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers and QB Brian St. Pierre fall to the Baltimore Ravens…37 - 13.
College Hoops: The Tarheels losing their second game in a row. Vanderbilt over UNC…72 - 65 at the Puerto Rico Tip off classic.
Traffic...
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through next Monday.
High Point: A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11am this morning to officially ‘open’ the newest section of the 311-Bypass…6 months ahead of schedule.
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child wraps up today. Your shoeboxes are due today! WBFJ will be broadcasting LIVE all day today at Pinedale Christian Church on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Details about Operation Christmas Child at our website http://www.wbfj.fm/.
It will cost you a little more to travel to ‘grandmother’s house’ for Thanksgiving. Nationwide, gas prices are up around a nickel…the highest price for gas since early May. RnR
A kindler, gentler TSA? The head of the TSA, John Pistole, stated yesterday that he was sensitive to public concern over the more aggressive screening at US airports. At least one grass roots organization is calling for a National ‘Opt-Out’ Day on Wednesday…the busiest travel day of the year. Learn more at http://www.wewontfly.com/
Pat-down backlash grows during holiday travel rush
www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/22/travel.tsa.pat.downs/index.html?iref=NS1
The European Union is ready to help the nation of Ireland, which is on the verge of financial collapse. The EU bailed out Greece with some $150 billion dollars just six months ago. http://www.npr.com/
The King City Council will give more details later this evening about flying the Christian flag at a Veteran’s Memorial. The King City Council meeting is set for 6pm tonight at King Elementary school. (Fox 8)
The latest Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows / Part One’ souring to number one during its opening weekend…raking in over $125 million dollars domestically. World wide, the film will likely bring in over $330 million dollars.
16 year old Pop music sensation Justin Bieber dominating the American Music Awards last night winning 4 awards including “Artist of the Year”. Fans voted for Mercy Me as their favorite “Contemporary / Inspirational artist” http://www.ama.com/
SPORTS…
NASCAR: Carl Edwards winning the final Sprint Cup race of the season at Homestead, Florida on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson capturing his 5th consecutive Sprint Cup Championship.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers and QB Brian St. Pierre fall to the Baltimore Ravens…37 - 13.
College Hoops: The Tarheels losing their second game in a row. Vanderbilt over UNC…72 - 65 at the Puerto Rico Tip off classic.
Traffic...
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through next Monday.
High Point: A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11am this morning to officially ‘open’ the newest section of the 311-Bypass…6 months ahead of schedule.
11.19.2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 58
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Monday. Join WBFJ this Saturday (Nov 20) from 11 – 2pm at the Chick-Fil-A on Peters Creek Parkway (Hwy 150) in Winston-Salem. Bring a filled ‘shoebox’ and take a spin on the WBFJ Prize Wheel. Details about packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Close to 100 jobs coming to Randolph County. Malt-O-Meal is expanding its breakfast cereal and oatmeal manufacturing facility in Asheboro. Fox 8 news reporting that the company will create 80 jobs and invest $135 million into the area over the next three years.
Officials in Caswell County have charged the parents of 8 year old Danielle Lungsford with intentional child abuse after discovering the little girl severely undernourished back in October. Little Danielle is now clinically ‘brain dead’ and still in the hospital in Chapel Hill. (Fox8)
Helping others was the focus last night at Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 19th annual Feast of Caring. Over $89,230 dollars was raised in donations and pledges with close to 2,000 people in attendance.
100 year old Will A. Harrison has been chosen as the ‘oldest’ living Veteran from Guilford County last night during the county commissioners meeting. US vets 90 years old and older were honored last night. Harrison will represent Guilford County as one of 100 other men and women from each North Carolina county in a project honoring veterans at the new NC Veterans Park. The 14 million dollar park will be open July 4th, 2011 in Fayetteville. (Greensboro News n Record)
Homeless man returns money and laptop…getting praise for doing the right thing. www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-19-homeless19_ST_N.htm
17th annual Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House this Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5pm. Lots of shopping and entertainment along Main Street in Lexington. http://www.uptownlexington.com/
Sports: Second round of the High School State Play-offs…
Davie vs Mount Tabor
Lexington vs Burlington Cummings
Thomasville vs Carver
Mt Airy hosting Albemarle
High Point Central at Ragsdale
NASCAR: Three drivers…46 points…one more race. Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick will battle it out in Sunday’s final race in the ‘Chase for the Championship’ at Homestead Florida.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers will start Brian St Pierre as quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Brian St Pierre? Well, he has thrown FIVE passed over 8 seasons in the NFL. He wasn’t in any training camp this summer…and as recent as last week, Brian was a stay-at-home dad. Starting QB Matt Moore is out for the season. Back-up Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tampa Bay.
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Monday. Join WBFJ this Saturday (Nov 20) from 11 – 2pm at the Chick-Fil-A on Peters Creek Parkway (Hwy 150) in Winston-Salem. Bring a filled ‘shoebox’ and take a spin on the WBFJ Prize Wheel. Details about packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Close to 100 jobs coming to Randolph County. Malt-O-Meal is expanding its breakfast cereal and oatmeal manufacturing facility in Asheboro. Fox 8 news reporting that the company will create 80 jobs and invest $135 million into the area over the next three years.
Officials in Caswell County have charged the parents of 8 year old Danielle Lungsford with intentional child abuse after discovering the little girl severely undernourished back in October. Little Danielle is now clinically ‘brain dead’ and still in the hospital in Chapel Hill. (Fox8)
Helping others was the focus last night at Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 19th annual Feast of Caring. Over $89,230 dollars was raised in donations and pledges with close to 2,000 people in attendance.
100 year old Will A. Harrison has been chosen as the ‘oldest’ living Veteran from Guilford County last night during the county commissioners meeting. US vets 90 years old and older were honored last night. Harrison will represent Guilford County as one of 100 other men and women from each North Carolina county in a project honoring veterans at the new NC Veterans Park. The 14 million dollar park will be open July 4th, 2011 in Fayetteville. (Greensboro News n Record)
Homeless man returns money and laptop…getting praise for doing the right thing. www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-19-homeless19_ST_N.htm
17th annual Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House this Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5pm. Lots of shopping and entertainment along Main Street in Lexington. http://www.uptownlexington.com/
Sports: Second round of the High School State Play-offs…
Davie vs Mount Tabor
Lexington vs Burlington Cummings
Thomasville vs Carver
Mt Airy hosting Albemarle
High Point Central at Ragsdale
NASCAR: Three drivers…46 points…one more race. Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick will battle it out in Sunday’s final race in the ‘Chase for the Championship’ at Homestead Florida.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers will start Brian St Pierre as quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Brian St Pierre? Well, he has thrown FIVE passed over 8 seasons in the NFL. He wasn’t in any training camp this summer…and as recent as last week, Brian was a stay-at-home dad. Starting QB Matt Moore is out for the season. Back-up Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tampa Bay.
11.18.2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 58 One week away from Thanksgiving…
Today is the 35th annual ‘Great American Smoke-out’ sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More info about ‘kicking the habit’ online at www.cancer.org
Write in candidate trumps tea party candidate? Incumbent Lisa Murkowski of Alaska declared victory over fellow Republican Joe Miller in the nation’s last Senate race. If the numbers hold and legal challenges end, Murkowski will be the second person ever to win a ‘write-in’ bid for the US senate. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina won a write in campaign in 1954. (CNN)
The FDA has given the makers of seven alcoholic energy drinks 2 weeks to show that their beverages are safe for consumers…or remove them from store shelves. Governor Perdue has requested that alcoholic energy drinks be pulled from stores until the FDA makes a ruling. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
The increasing cost of cable. Time Warner Cable will raise rates on cable and internet service after December 3rd. If you are locked into a promotional deal with Time Warner, your costs should remain the same. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A candlelight service to remember Army specialist ‘Jake’ Carroll is planned for this evening 6:30pm (Nov 18) at Creekside Park in Archdale. ‘Jake’ died in the line of duty last Saturday near Kandahar in Afghanistan. Jake was a 2008 graduate of Trinity High School. He was 20 years old.
We are ONE week away from Thanksgiving Day…At Samaritan Ministries of Forsyth County, the Thanksgiving holiday coming up is more than just a single day, it’s a week full of special activities. Starting this Sunday, the Samaritan Ministries ‘Soup Kitchen’ (on Patterson Ave) will be transformed into “Little Richard’s of Clemmons’ for a day complete with checkered table cloths and pig decorations. Students from Mount Tabor High School will help serve. FYI: 166 pennies equals a warm meal for someone in need. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Sunday. Packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
"Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend.
Today is the 35th annual ‘Great American Smoke-out’ sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More info about ‘kicking the habit’ online at www.cancer.org
Write in candidate trumps tea party candidate? Incumbent Lisa Murkowski of Alaska declared victory over fellow Republican Joe Miller in the nation’s last Senate race. If the numbers hold and legal challenges end, Murkowski will be the second person ever to win a ‘write-in’ bid for the US senate. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina won a write in campaign in 1954. (CNN)
The FDA has given the makers of seven alcoholic energy drinks 2 weeks to show that their beverages are safe for consumers…or remove them from store shelves. Governor Perdue has requested that alcoholic energy drinks be pulled from stores until the FDA makes a ruling. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
The increasing cost of cable. Time Warner Cable will raise rates on cable and internet service after December 3rd. If you are locked into a promotional deal with Time Warner, your costs should remain the same. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A candlelight service to remember Army specialist ‘Jake’ Carroll is planned for this evening 6:30pm (Nov 18) at Creekside Park in Archdale. ‘Jake’ died in the line of duty last Saturday near Kandahar in Afghanistan. Jake was a 2008 graduate of Trinity High School. He was 20 years old.
We are ONE week away from Thanksgiving Day…At Samaritan Ministries of Forsyth County, the Thanksgiving holiday coming up is more than just a single day, it’s a week full of special activities. Starting this Sunday, the Samaritan Ministries ‘Soup Kitchen’ (on Patterson Ave) will be transformed into “Little Richard’s of Clemmons’ for a day complete with checkered table cloths and pig decorations. Students from Mount Tabor High School will help serve. FYI: 166 pennies equals a warm meal for someone in need. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Sunday. Packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
"Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend.
11.16.2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon. High 63
FYI: Widespread rain is expected this afternoon. Some storms could be severe with the threat of damaging winds and even a tornado. We will keep you updated of any changes from the National Weather Service through the day.
Reminder: This week is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. WBFJ will be collecting your filled shoeboxes tonight from 5 to 8pm at the Chick-Fil-A in Kernersville. Details http://www.wbfj.fm/
Another shopping center in the Triad implementing a curfew. The Palladium shopping center in High Point is starting a weekend curfew this Friday. The purpose: to ensure safety for all shoppers. According to a press release, the shopping center will require youth under 17-years-old to be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on the premises after 8pm on weekends. FYI: The shopping center is home to Regal Palladium Cinemas 14 and Cici's Pizza among other businesses. (WXII)
Family and friends are remembering Jake Carroll as someone who loved football and lived life to the fullest. Army private first-class Jacob Carroll, of Archdale, was killed while fighting in Afghanistan. He was 20 years old. Jake graduated from Trinity High School in 2008. Carroll's body will be flown to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville later this week. Further arrangements are still incomplete. (Fox8 / journalnow.com)
Police charging 80 Wake Forest University students with underage drinking in connection with a party at the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity early Sunday morning . The fraternity will be referred to the Dean's office for possible violations. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-wfu-2-101116,0,267579.story
Zahra Baker would have turned 11 years old today. To remember the 10 year old little girl from Hickory, residents in Catawba County are planning a candlelight vigil this evening at the home where 10 year old Zahra Baker once lived.
In Greensboro, Kristie Pope, of Stokesdale, is planning another vigil in memory of Zahra this evening from 6 to 7pm at the Ben & Jerry's at Friendly Center. You are encouraged to bring toys (in celebration of Zahra's life and birthday) that will be donated to ‘Toys For Tots’. Also, bring candles if you are attending the vigil. www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=150561
BTW: Kristie has created the "The Zahra Project Facebook page dedicated to raising awareness about abused children. Her goal is to one day reform the way social services protects kids who are in abusive situations.
North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler saying that he will challenge Nancy Pelosi for the leadership of the Democratic minority in the US House of Representatives in DC . Shuler, a second term congressman representing the 11th district in western North Carolina, is also considered a conservative Blue Dog Democrat.
Shuler sided with his ‘party’ 83.9% of the time, according to the Washington Post although he opposed the leadership on major items like the health care reform package. Shuler was elected to Congress in 2006. He also played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/14/heath-shuler-says-hell-challenge-nancy-pelosi-as-democratic-lea/
Road Rage on I-40 in Davie county yesterday afternoon. The incident involved two vehicles and 3 men. It started in eastern Davie County and ended up in Mocksville. http://www.journalnow.com/
Monday Night Football...Blow-out: Michael Vick leading the Eagles over the Redskins…59 - 28
(Pre-Season NIT men’s basketball action): Wake Forest getting its first win of the season against Hampton…63 – 56
FYI: Widespread rain is expected this afternoon. Some storms could be severe with the threat of damaging winds and even a tornado. We will keep you updated of any changes from the National Weather Service through the day.
Reminder: This week is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. WBFJ will be collecting your filled shoeboxes tonight from 5 to 8pm at the Chick-Fil-A in Kernersville. Details http://www.wbfj.fm/
Another shopping center in the Triad implementing a curfew. The Palladium shopping center in High Point is starting a weekend curfew this Friday. The purpose: to ensure safety for all shoppers. According to a press release, the shopping center will require youth under 17-years-old to be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on the premises after 8pm on weekends. FYI: The shopping center is home to Regal Palladium Cinemas 14 and Cici's Pizza among other businesses. (WXII)
Family and friends are remembering Jake Carroll as someone who loved football and lived life to the fullest. Army private first-class Jacob Carroll, of Archdale, was killed while fighting in Afghanistan. He was 20 years old. Jake graduated from Trinity High School in 2008. Carroll's body will be flown to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville later this week. Further arrangements are still incomplete. (Fox8 / journalnow.com)
Police charging 80 Wake Forest University students with underage drinking in connection with a party at the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity early Sunday morning . The fraternity will be referred to the Dean's office for possible violations. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-wfu-2-101116,0,267579.story
Zahra Baker would have turned 11 years old today. To remember the 10 year old little girl from Hickory, residents in Catawba County are planning a candlelight vigil this evening at the home where 10 year old Zahra Baker once lived.
In Greensboro, Kristie Pope, of Stokesdale, is planning another vigil in memory of Zahra this evening from 6 to 7pm at the Ben & Jerry's at Friendly Center. You are encouraged to bring toys (in celebration of Zahra's life and birthday) that will be donated to ‘Toys For Tots’. Also, bring candles if you are attending the vigil. www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=150561
BTW: Kristie has created the "The Zahra Project Facebook page dedicated to raising awareness about abused children. Her goal is to one day reform the way social services protects kids who are in abusive situations.
North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler saying that he will challenge Nancy Pelosi for the leadership of the Democratic minority in the US House of Representatives in DC . Shuler, a second term congressman representing the 11th district in western North Carolina, is also considered a conservative Blue Dog Democrat.
Shuler sided with his ‘party’ 83.9% of the time, according to the Washington Post although he opposed the leadership on major items like the health care reform package. Shuler was elected to Congress in 2006. He also played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/14/heath-shuler-says-hell-challenge-nancy-pelosi-as-democratic-lea/
Road Rage on I-40 in Davie county yesterday afternoon. The incident involved two vehicles and 3 men. It started in eastern Davie County and ended up in Mocksville. http://www.journalnow.com/
Monday Night Football...Blow-out: Michael Vick leading the Eagles over the Redskins…59 - 28
(Pre-Season NIT men’s basketball action): Wake Forest getting its first win of the season against Hampton…63 – 56
11.15.2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain likely this afternoon. High 65
The biological mother of Zahra Baker, the missing 10 year old girl from Hickory, telling reporters in Hickory on Sunday that she is blown away with the outpouring of love and support from complete strangers in the Hickory area . Emily Dietrich lives in Australia but is currently in Hickory. Investigators confirming on Friday that a human bone found in Caldwell County matched DNA from Zahra who was reported missing by her father and step-mom back October 9th. Emily (the biological mom) suffered post-partum depression after Zahra’s birth. She hasn’t seen Zahra since her daughter was 8 months old, after handing over custody of Zahra to the father, Adam. www.journalnow.com
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/12/14/police-confirm-zahra-bakers-remains-have-been-foun-ar-532841/
A new policy for city workers in Winston-Salem banning the use of cell phones while driving (and on duty) is now in effect. The only exception: hands free devises. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting that the policy applies to city employees who drive city owned vehicles and to employees driving personal vehicles for city business. www.journalnow.com
In Haiti, more than 900 people have died and over 14,000 have been hospitalized because of the spread of Cholora. Health care workers consider those numbers to be low. Haiti’s president pleaded with citizens to practice good hygiene and proper cooking methods. But, most Haitians do not have access to clean water or reliable sanitation. (RnR)
Free at last. A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates more than a year ago has been released. Paul and Rachel Chandler were set free on Sunday after a ransom was paid to their captors. Pirates have captured the crews of dozens of tanker ships crossing the Indian Ocean in recent years. Hundreds of those crew members are still being held by pirates. (RnR)
Golden Corral restaurants holding their 10 annual ‘Military Appreciation Monday’. Veterans and current active duty military personnel will be treated to a FREE buffet meal (including beverage and dessert) this evening from 5 to 9pm. Details...www.goldencorral.com/military
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child starts today. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. Details about Operation Christmas Child on our website www.wbfj.fm
Yes, that was Mac Powell and Third Day singing the theme of the new TLC show “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”. “Follow Me There” one of the songs on the latest Third Day project “Move”, was chosen by the show’s Executive Producer, Mark Burnett (creator/producer of Survivor, Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?). He said, "The minute I heard [the song], I loved it and knew it was the only song I wanted for the main title of this series.”
“Sarah Palin’s Alaska” airs Sunday nights at 9pm on TLC. www.thirdday.com
www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6123&z=26
Sports: Fans at the Giants vs Cowboys game in New Jersey last night spend a portion of the game in the dark. The first power outage happened at the beginning of the third quarter. That effected fans in the upper deck. Then the second outage came later in the quarter when the entire stadium went dark. The game was delayed for eight minutes while power was restored. The Cowboys ended up beating the Giants 33 to 20. FYI: The New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey cost nearly 1.6 billion dollars to build. RnR
Traffic Update: The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete…6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
The biological mother of Zahra Baker, the missing 10 year old girl from Hickory, telling reporters in Hickory on Sunday that she is blown away with the outpouring of love and support from complete strangers in the Hickory area . Emily Dietrich lives in Australia but is currently in Hickory. Investigators confirming on Friday that a human bone found in Caldwell County matched DNA from Zahra who was reported missing by her father and step-mom back October 9th. Emily (the biological mom) suffered post-partum depression after Zahra’s birth. She hasn’t seen Zahra since her daughter was 8 months old, after handing over custody of Zahra to the father, Adam. www.journalnow.com
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/12/14/police-confirm-zahra-bakers-remains-have-been-foun-ar-532841/
A new policy for city workers in Winston-Salem banning the use of cell phones while driving (and on duty) is now in effect. The only exception: hands free devises. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting that the policy applies to city employees who drive city owned vehicles and to employees driving personal vehicles for city business. www.journalnow.com
In Haiti, more than 900 people have died and over 14,000 have been hospitalized because of the spread of Cholora. Health care workers consider those numbers to be low. Haiti’s president pleaded with citizens to practice good hygiene and proper cooking methods. But, most Haitians do not have access to clean water or reliable sanitation. (RnR)
Free at last. A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates more than a year ago has been released. Paul and Rachel Chandler were set free on Sunday after a ransom was paid to their captors. Pirates have captured the crews of dozens of tanker ships crossing the Indian Ocean in recent years. Hundreds of those crew members are still being held by pirates. (RnR)
Golden Corral restaurants holding their 10 annual ‘Military Appreciation Monday’. Veterans and current active duty military personnel will be treated to a FREE buffet meal (including beverage and dessert) this evening from 5 to 9pm. Details...www.goldencorral.com/military
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child starts today. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. Details about Operation Christmas Child on our website www.wbfj.fm
Yes, that was Mac Powell and Third Day singing the theme of the new TLC show “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”. “Follow Me There” one of the songs on the latest Third Day project “Move”, was chosen by the show’s Executive Producer, Mark Burnett (creator/producer of Survivor, Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?). He said, "The minute I heard [the song], I loved it and knew it was the only song I wanted for the main title of this series.”
“Sarah Palin’s Alaska” airs Sunday nights at 9pm on TLC. www.thirdday.com
www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6123&z=26
Sports: Fans at the Giants vs Cowboys game in New Jersey last night spend a portion of the game in the dark. The first power outage happened at the beginning of the third quarter. That effected fans in the upper deck. Then the second outage came later in the quarter when the entire stadium went dark. The game was delayed for eight minutes while power was restored. The Cowboys ended up beating the Giants 33 to 20. FYI: The New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey cost nearly 1.6 billion dollars to build. RnR
Traffic Update: The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete…6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
11.12.2010
More Veterans Day happenings this weekend...
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday morning in Winston-Salem (10am) along 4th street
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville) BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required.
Details: www.goldencorral.com/military/
Saturday morning in Winston-Salem (10am) along 4th street
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville) BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required.
Details: www.goldencorral.com/military/
Friday, November 12, 2010
Above normal temperatures through the weekend
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 68.
Search teams looking for Zahra Baker, the missing 10-year-old from Hickory, came across what officials called "possible human remains" in Caldwell County on Wednesday. The Hickory Daily Record, the ‘evidence’ has been sent to Chapel Hill for DNA testing. www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20022595-504083.html
After running a red light and causing an accident earlier this week and NOT receiving a citation for the incident, Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman has requested that he be given a ticket. In an email to Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham, Schatzman expressing his desire to be issued a citation for the incident on Tuesday that caused a traffic accident involving two other vehicles. FYI: Forsyth County will NOT be paying for the damage to the two other vehicles involved in the accident on Tuesday. The county has a ‘governmental immunity’ clause which means the county is NOT responsible for such claims even if the county employee is at fault. The two drivers in this accident will have to file with their own insurance companies under the ‘uninsured motorist’ provision. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-schatzman-101111,0,5173777.story
In Pakistan, a Christian mother of five has been sentenced to death for ‘blaspheming’ the prophet Mohammed…after she refused to convert to Islam. The Pakistan Christian Post reporting that Asia Bibi was working at a local farm when some Muslim women, who she was working with, called her an infidel and urged her to convert to Islam. The women refused, saying that Christianity was the only true religion. ‘Release International’, an advocacy group for persecuted Christians, is pleading her case. Asia Bibi is a resident of a town in the eastern province of Punjab. The group has launched an online petition on her behalf. More info at www.releaseinternational.org/index.php
Health officials in Haiti reporting that Cholera is continuing to spread. The death toll in Haiti has climbed to 724, with the total number of confirmed cases topping 11,000.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from the heaviest rains in 18 years has displaced at least two hundred-thousand people. More rain is expected for the island nation early next week.
Greensboro has been ranked as the 2nd most religious city in the country. In a list published by Men's Health magazine, the list of is based on U.S. Census data and phone book information on places of worship per capita. Religious organizations, number of volunteers as well as the amount of money donated. Other cities in the state making the list include: Charlotte (#9), Raleigh (#13) and Durham (#14).
One of the original employees with K&W Cafeteria is now retiring, after 69 years of service at the restaurant. 83 year old Charlie Lee Brown was originally hired when he was 14-years-old. Mr Brown started working at the first K&W Cafeteria located on Cherry Street in downtown Winston-Salem in 1941. Charlie left K&W for two years to enlist in the Army in 1945. He served as a radio communications specialist in the South Pacific where he earned the nicknamed "10-4"…which many friends still call him as today. Charlie Brown said that he "wanted a job to earn enough money to buy himself a big hat and a nice suit to wear to church."After holding many different positions with the company, Charlie was promoted to restaurant manager for three years, but asked to return to the stock room where he could work with his friends. Charlie is retiring from the K&W location on Healy Drive due to health issues.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-brown-101111,0,7247838.story
Today is the deadaline: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at www.amavote.com
FYI: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN JAPAN TODAY...his final stop of a four-nation tour of Asia. The President left the G-20 Summit in South Korea without a Free Trade agreement.
Sports…
High School Football play-off games start tonight.
College Football games: Wake at NC State, Virginia Tech at UNC and Duke hosting Boston College. App State hosting Wofford in Boone…
NFL: Panthers taking on Tampa Bay
NASCAR: Two races left in the Chase in the Sprint Championship. Denny Hamlin leading Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick in the points race going into Sunday’s race at Phoenix.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 68.
Search teams looking for Zahra Baker, the missing 10-year-old from Hickory, came across what officials called "possible human remains" in Caldwell County on Wednesday. The Hickory Daily Record, the ‘evidence’ has been sent to Chapel Hill for DNA testing. www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20022595-504083.html
After running a red light and causing an accident earlier this week and NOT receiving a citation for the incident, Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman has requested that he be given a ticket. In an email to Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham, Schatzman expressing his desire to be issued a citation for the incident on Tuesday that caused a traffic accident involving two other vehicles. FYI: Forsyth County will NOT be paying for the damage to the two other vehicles involved in the accident on Tuesday. The county has a ‘governmental immunity’ clause which means the county is NOT responsible for such claims even if the county employee is at fault. The two drivers in this accident will have to file with their own insurance companies under the ‘uninsured motorist’ provision. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-schatzman-101111,0,5173777.story
In Pakistan, a Christian mother of five has been sentenced to death for ‘blaspheming’ the prophet Mohammed…after she refused to convert to Islam. The Pakistan Christian Post reporting that Asia Bibi was working at a local farm when some Muslim women, who she was working with, called her an infidel and urged her to convert to Islam. The women refused, saying that Christianity was the only true religion. ‘Release International’, an advocacy group for persecuted Christians, is pleading her case. Asia Bibi is a resident of a town in the eastern province of Punjab. The group has launched an online petition on her behalf. More info at www.releaseinternational.org/index.php
Health officials in Haiti reporting that Cholera is continuing to spread. The death toll in Haiti has climbed to 724, with the total number of confirmed cases topping 11,000.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from the heaviest rains in 18 years has displaced at least two hundred-thousand people. More rain is expected for the island nation early next week.
Greensboro has been ranked as the 2nd most religious city in the country. In a list published by Men's Health magazine, the list of is based on U.S. Census data and phone book information on places of worship per capita. Religious organizations, number of volunteers as well as the amount of money donated. Other cities in the state making the list include: Charlotte (#9), Raleigh (#13) and Durham (#14).
One of the original employees with K&W Cafeteria is now retiring, after 69 years of service at the restaurant. 83 year old Charlie Lee Brown was originally hired when he was 14-years-old. Mr Brown started working at the first K&W Cafeteria located on Cherry Street in downtown Winston-Salem in 1941. Charlie left K&W for two years to enlist in the Army in 1945. He served as a radio communications specialist in the South Pacific where he earned the nicknamed "10-4"…which many friends still call him as today. Charlie Brown said that he "wanted a job to earn enough money to buy himself a big hat and a nice suit to wear to church."After holding many different positions with the company, Charlie was promoted to restaurant manager for three years, but asked to return to the stock room where he could work with his friends. Charlie is retiring from the K&W location on Healy Drive due to health issues.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-brown-101111,0,7247838.story
Today is the deadaline: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at www.amavote.com
FYI: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN JAPAN TODAY...his final stop of a four-nation tour of Asia. The President left the G-20 Summit in South Korea without a Free Trade agreement.
Sports…
High School Football play-off games start tonight.
College Football games: Wake at NC State, Virginia Tech at UNC and Duke hosting Boston College. App State hosting Wofford in Boone…
NFL: Panthers taking on Tampa Bay
NASCAR: Two races left in the Chase in the Sprint Championship. Denny Hamlin leading Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick in the points race going into Sunday’s race at Phoenix.
11.11.2010
Veterans Day happenings in the Triad
Veterans Day Parades
Today: Lexington...4pm starts at Lexington Sr High School
Saturday morning: Winston-Salem...10am along 4th street
Other Veterans Day Events
(Thursday, Nov 11)
-There will be a Veterans Day color guard presentation by the United States War Veterans/North Carolina Honor Guard at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at fountain plaza in front of the dining hall at UNCG. The program also will include a rifle and bugle presentation.
-Caldwell Academy in Greensboro will honor veterans and the spouses of veterans with its annual celebration on Thursday. The Veterans Day event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast in Caldwell's cafeteria. Special presentations by Caldwell students and guest speakers begin at 9:45 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Reservations: Call 235-4619.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville)
BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
Restaurant deals honoring U.S. Veterans and active military personnel: - Participating Applebee's locations are offering a free entree of choice from their "Vets Day Menu" to all veterans and active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, November 11. Applebee's requests (nicely) for some form of military ID.
- The Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain are offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers and beverages to veterans and active duty military at all of their U.S. locations on November 11.
- At O' Charley's, veterans can download a 20% off coupon. Only active and retired military are eligible for the 20% off discount.
- At participating SUBWAY restaurants: Complimentary 6-inch sub all day on Veterans Day (veterans and active military personnel / military I.D. card or proof of service)
-(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday, November 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required for Golden Corral's tenth annual .
Today: Lexington...4pm starts at Lexington Sr High School
Saturday morning: Winston-Salem...10am along 4th street
Other Veterans Day Events
(Thursday, Nov 11)
-There will be a Veterans Day color guard presentation by the United States War Veterans/North Carolina Honor Guard at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at fountain plaza in front of the dining hall at UNCG. The program also will include a rifle and bugle presentation.
-Caldwell Academy in Greensboro will honor veterans and the spouses of veterans with its annual celebration on Thursday. The Veterans Day event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast in Caldwell's cafeteria. Special presentations by Caldwell students and guest speakers begin at 9:45 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Reservations: Call 235-4619.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville)
BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
Restaurant deals honoring U.S. Veterans and active military personnel: - Participating Applebee's locations are offering a free entree of choice from their "Vets Day Menu" to all veterans and active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, November 11. Applebee's requests (nicely) for some form of military ID.
- The Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain are offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers and beverages to veterans and active duty military at all of their U.S. locations on November 11.
- At O' Charley's, veterans can download a 20% off coupon. Only active and retired military are eligible for the 20% off discount.
- At participating SUBWAY restaurants: Complimentary 6-inch sub all day on Veterans Day (veterans and active military personnel / military I.D. card or proof of service)
-(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday, November 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required for Golden Corral's tenth annual .
Thursday, November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day)
Your WBFJ Forecast: Mostly sunny…High near 70
Veterans Day 2010...Don’t forget to fly your American flag today and more importantly give a big 'Thank You' to a US Veteran (or active duty soldier) for their service to our country. FYI: Most schools are out today. Banks are closed. NO mail service today. FYI: For a list of Veterans Day happenings (and restaurant deals for Vets) on the News Blog.
On today’s daily broadcast of Focus on the Family: Part two focusing on the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) on military families. More info: www.focusonthefamily.com/ You can catch Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
WASHINGTON STATE HAS PASSED A BAN ON ALCOHOLIC ENERGY DRINKS. The ban was passed on Wednesday. The attorney general in Washington State, Robert McKenna, said he was thrilled with the ban and hoped Federal action would follow. The November 18th Ban comes in response to the hospitalization of nine underage students who got alcohol poisoning from alcoholic energy drinks back in October. The drinks are heavily marketed to youth. (RnR)
That Crippled cruise ship stuck for days off the Pacific coast of Mexico is nearing San Diego this morning. Thousands of passengers on the Carnival Cruise ship ‘Splendor’ will disembark later today with many stories from their three-day ordeal that left them without air conditioning and hot showers…or a decent meal: Their diet became Spam and Pop Tarts rather than steak and chocolate mousse. The cruise ship has been getting supplies from the USS Ronald Reagan. Five tug boats are bringing the Splendor back to the US.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/11/cruise.ship/index.html?hpt=T2
Chinese officials have sentenced a ‘parent – turned – consumer activist’ to 2 and a half years in jail. The man, whose child became sick after drinking tainted milk in 2008, organized a website to give support and information to other parents of children who were sickened by the tainted milk. His charge: "provoking trouble and picking quarrels." FYI: About three hundred thousand other children became sick from drinking the tainted milk in China.
Forsyth Technical Community College has been given the ‘go-ahead’ to start their expansion into Stokes County. Commissioners voting to give Forsyth Tech $6 million dollars to build its first permanent building in Walnut Cove. Construction will begin in 2013.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-forsyth-tech-stokes-101110,0,91007.story
President Obama saying that ‘free trade’ with South Korea would be a win-win situation for all, but a deal is weeks away. The President is in Seoul for the G-20 summit. (CNN)
First major change to French fries at Wendy’s in over 40 years. The new Russett potato fries at Wendy’s will have the skins on and ‘sea salt’ added. The price remains the same but the nutritional content will change. (RnR)
Just a reminder: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at http://www.amavote.com/
BTW: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
(Traffic updates)
Kernersville (south main at Cherry): Crews will be finishing up road repair of the broken water main later this morning.
High Point: The new section of the 311-Bypass is almost complete; 6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
Veterans Day 2010...Don’t forget to fly your American flag today and more importantly give a big 'Thank You' to a US Veteran (or active duty soldier) for their service to our country. FYI: Most schools are out today. Banks are closed. NO mail service today. FYI: For a list of Veterans Day happenings (and restaurant deals for Vets) on the News Blog.
On today’s daily broadcast of Focus on the Family: Part two focusing on the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) on military families. More info: www.focusonthefamily.com/ You can catch Focus on the Family tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
WASHINGTON STATE HAS PASSED A BAN ON ALCOHOLIC ENERGY DRINKS. The ban was passed on Wednesday. The attorney general in Washington State, Robert McKenna, said he was thrilled with the ban and hoped Federal action would follow. The November 18th Ban comes in response to the hospitalization of nine underage students who got alcohol poisoning from alcoholic energy drinks back in October. The drinks are heavily marketed to youth. (RnR)
That Crippled cruise ship stuck for days off the Pacific coast of Mexico is nearing San Diego this morning. Thousands of passengers on the Carnival Cruise ship ‘Splendor’ will disembark later today with many stories from their three-day ordeal that left them without air conditioning and hot showers…or a decent meal: Their diet became Spam and Pop Tarts rather than steak and chocolate mousse. The cruise ship has been getting supplies from the USS Ronald Reagan. Five tug boats are bringing the Splendor back to the US.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/11/cruise.ship/index.html?hpt=T2
Chinese officials have sentenced a ‘parent – turned – consumer activist’ to 2 and a half years in jail. The man, whose child became sick after drinking tainted milk in 2008, organized a website to give support and information to other parents of children who were sickened by the tainted milk. His charge: "provoking trouble and picking quarrels." FYI: About three hundred thousand other children became sick from drinking the tainted milk in China.
Forsyth Technical Community College has been given the ‘go-ahead’ to start their expansion into Stokes County. Commissioners voting to give Forsyth Tech $6 million dollars to build its first permanent building in Walnut Cove. Construction will begin in 2013.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-forsyth-tech-stokes-101110,0,91007.story
President Obama saying that ‘free trade’ with South Korea would be a win-win situation for all, but a deal is weeks away. The President is in Seoul for the G-20 summit. (CNN)
First major change to French fries at Wendy’s in over 40 years. The new Russett potato fries at Wendy’s will have the skins on and ‘sea salt’ added. The price remains the same but the nutritional content will change. (RnR)
Just a reminder: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at http://www.amavote.com/
BTW: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
(Traffic updates)
Kernersville (south main at Cherry): Crews will be finishing up road repair of the broken water main later this morning.
High Point: The new section of the 311-Bypass is almost complete; 6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
11.10.2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 68
44 shopping days left until Christmas…
Happy 235th Birthday to the US Marine Corp created as part of the U.S. Navy on November 10, 1775. Oooo - Rahh.
On today’s daily broadcast of Focus on the Family: The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on military families. (Part 1 of 2)
More info here: www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
Rapper Kanye West now says he "didn't have the grounds" to call George W. Bush a racist in 2005, and the former president appreciates the rapper's regret and forgives Kanye for any ill will. In his memoir, "Decision Points," President Bush wrote that it was a low point in his presidency when Kanye West declared at a benefit fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 that "George Bush didn’t care about black people." West said in a taped interview, "I didn't have the grounds to call him a racist. I believe that in a situation of high emotion like that we as human beings don't always choose the right words." President Bush’s memoir :Decision Points’ hit stores on Tuesday.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20101110/D9JD9TTO1.html
Cancer replaced heart disease as the leading cause of death in North Carolina in 2009. According to information released by the N.C. Division of Public Health, the most deadly cancers: lung and throat cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer making up 46% of the total cancer deaths. www.wxii12.com/health/25683489/detail.html
Roger Swisher, former Mayor of Kernersville, died yesterday. Swisher was 80 years old. Swisher also known as “Mr. Kernersville” served as Mayor of Kernersville continuously during the 60s, 70s and 80s. In 1997, suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Swisher decided not to run for another term to the Kernersville Board of Aldermen. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete.
http://www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/10/kernersville-leader-swisher-dies-ar-525194/
No one was injured in yesterday’s accident involving Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman…who failed to stop for a red light and hit a pickup truck. The wreck occurred around 3pm at Fifth and Main in Winston-Salem. No charges were filed in the incident. (FOX8)
US Airways will fill 500 crew-member positions next year by re-calling laid-off employees and hiring new personnel. The majority of the 80 pilots and 420 flight attendants should be working by July. www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2010/11/08/us-airways-to-fill-500-crew-positions.html
Update: Toys in ‘kids meals’ banned in San Francisco. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors banned most McDonald's Happy Meals with toys, as they're now offered. The new Bay City ordinance requires McDonald's and other fast-food restaurants that serve food with toys to meet new nutritional standards. Public opinion seems to be strongly against such government intervention. www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.fast.food.ban/index.html?hpt=T2
A man who was harassing a woman at a drive-through to let him use her phone pulled out a gun and fired a shot at the woman. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at the Taco Bell restaurant at the intersection of Peters Creek Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. The bullet whizzed by the young driver’s head and struck the headrest. Neither woman was injured, but police said the shooter was able to escape. Anyone with information is asked to call Winston-Salem police. www.wxii12.com/news/25686693/detail.html
It's a bird, It's a plane? Officials with the Pentagon are still ‘unsure’ about what created a vapor trail that crossed the skies off the Southern California coast early Monday evening. The images caught on tape by a CBS news affiliate resembled a missile launch. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, issued a statement saying no Department of Defense entities reported a missile launch - scheduled or inadvertent - at the time of the contrail, and no foreign military missile launch was detected. NORAD said it determined there was no threat to the U.S. homeland. One expert called it an optical illusion? www.globalsecurity.org
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20101110/D9JD101O0.html
Outdoor ice skating is a week away in downtown Greensboro. The rink will open next Wednesday, November 17 and remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championship. The 40 x 85 foot outdoor ice skating rink at Festival Park will include public skating, exhibition figure skating and rental for private parties. http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
(Traffic update) The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete, 6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
44 shopping days left until Christmas…
Happy 235th Birthday to the US Marine Corp created as part of the U.S. Navy on November 10, 1775. Oooo - Rahh.
On today’s daily broadcast of Focus on the Family: The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on military families. (Part 1 of 2)
More info here: www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?LatestDaily=1
Rapper Kanye West now says he "didn't have the grounds" to call George W. Bush a racist in 2005, and the former president appreciates the rapper's regret and forgives Kanye for any ill will. In his memoir, "Decision Points," President Bush wrote that it was a low point in his presidency when Kanye West declared at a benefit fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 that "George Bush didn’t care about black people." West said in a taped interview, "I didn't have the grounds to call him a racist. I believe that in a situation of high emotion like that we as human beings don't always choose the right words." President Bush’s memoir :Decision Points’ hit stores on Tuesday.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20101110/D9JD9TTO1.html
Cancer replaced heart disease as the leading cause of death in North Carolina in 2009. According to information released by the N.C. Division of Public Health, the most deadly cancers: lung and throat cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer making up 46% of the total cancer deaths. www.wxii12.com/health/25683489/detail.html
Roger Swisher, former Mayor of Kernersville, died yesterday. Swisher was 80 years old. Swisher also known as “Mr. Kernersville” served as Mayor of Kernersville continuously during the 60s, 70s and 80s. In 1997, suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Swisher decided not to run for another term to the Kernersville Board of Aldermen. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete.
http://www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/10/kernersville-leader-swisher-dies-ar-525194/
No one was injured in yesterday’s accident involving Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman…who failed to stop for a red light and hit a pickup truck. The wreck occurred around 3pm at Fifth and Main in Winston-Salem. No charges were filed in the incident. (FOX8)
US Airways will fill 500 crew-member positions next year by re-calling laid-off employees and hiring new personnel. The majority of the 80 pilots and 420 flight attendants should be working by July. www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2010/11/08/us-airways-to-fill-500-crew-positions.html
Update: Toys in ‘kids meals’ banned in San Francisco. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors banned most McDonald's Happy Meals with toys, as they're now offered. The new Bay City ordinance requires McDonald's and other fast-food restaurants that serve food with toys to meet new nutritional standards. Public opinion seems to be strongly against such government intervention. www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.fast.food.ban/index.html?hpt=T2
A man who was harassing a woman at a drive-through to let him use her phone pulled out a gun and fired a shot at the woman. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at the Taco Bell restaurant at the intersection of Peters Creek Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. The bullet whizzed by the young driver’s head and struck the headrest. Neither woman was injured, but police said the shooter was able to escape. Anyone with information is asked to call Winston-Salem police. www.wxii12.com/news/25686693/detail.html
It's a bird, It's a plane? Officials with the Pentagon are still ‘unsure’ about what created a vapor trail that crossed the skies off the Southern California coast early Monday evening. The images caught on tape by a CBS news affiliate resembled a missile launch. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, issued a statement saying no Department of Defense entities reported a missile launch - scheduled or inadvertent - at the time of the contrail, and no foreign military missile launch was detected. NORAD said it determined there was no threat to the U.S. homeland. One expert called it an optical illusion? www.globalsecurity.org
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20101110/D9JD101O0.html
Outdoor ice skating is a week away in downtown Greensboro. The rink will open next Wednesday, November 17 and remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championship. The 40 x 85 foot outdoor ice skating rink at Festival Park will include public skating, exhibition figure skating and rental for private parties. http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
(Traffic update) The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete, 6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
11.09.2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and mild…High 73
An American missionary pilot in Indonesia drowned on Sunday. Benjamin Uskert was a pilot and mechanic for Mission Aviation Fellowship. According to a news release from M-A-F, Benjamin was at a beach with a group from a local orphanage when two teenagers ventured into deep water and were swept away from the shore. He and another adult swam out to assist them, but Uskert and one of the youths did not make it back to shore. The Uskerts joined MAF in 2008 and moved to Indonesia last December. Benjamin is survived by his wife Katie and their 3 year old son, Jeremiah. Benjamin was originally from Indiana.
Contributions to the family: www.maf.org (Call 1-800-FLYS-MAF).
www.maf.org/news/maf-news/maf-pilot-drowns-in-indonesia-swimming-accident
UNCG is mourning the loss of one of their own. 19 year old Kyle Harris, a student at UNCG, was gunned down during a pawn shop robbery in Fayetteville on Saturday. Harris worked at Cumberland Pawn Shop to pay his college tuition. The suspects in the case, a 20-year-old and a 29 year-old were arrested early Sunday morning. Harris was a sociology major with dreams of attending law school one day. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-harris-101108,0,4301065.story
More homeowners in the state are loosing their homes. Two consumer groups are warning that North Carolina is on track to set a record for foreclosure filings this year. 8 out of 14 counties in the Northwest Piedmont (including Davidson, Davie, Randolph, Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes) have already set a record for foreclosure filings.
SAN FRANCISCO'S BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL VOTE TODAY ON WHETHER TO BAN HAPPY MEALS IN THE BAY CITY. The officials say the kid’s meals from McDonald’s are enticing to children because of the toy but have no nutritional value and are high in fat, sugar, and calories. Many in the city have spoken out against the measure. BTW: Currently, Santa Clara County in California has a ban on Happy Meals. RnR
Skiing has officially begun at two North Carolina slopes. Sugar Mountain and Cataloochee opened over the weekend for skiers and snowboarders. A spokesperson with Sugar Mountain Resort said Saturday's 9 a.m. opening was the second earliest for the resort in Avery County.
For the record, Cataloochee Ski Area in Haywood County got the title of the first ‘opening’ of the year, with an 8:30 a.m. start on Saturday. About 1,000 people visited Sugar over the weekend. Sugar Mountain Resort plans to stay open until March. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-slopes-open-101108,0,366709.story
Former President George W. Bush’s memoir “Decision Points’ is out in stores today (TUE). An Oprah interview with President Bush will air today on WXII 12 at 4pm. Great article: “The George Bush I Know” by Mark McKinnon
www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-11-08/george-bushs-decision-points-mark-mckinnon-on-the-former-presidents-book/
YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores today. You can vote for Tobymac…or Casting Crowns or MercyMe in the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Favorite Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday, November 12. The winners will be revealed LIVE during the 2010 American Music Awards on Sun, November 21 (8pm on ABC). VOTE Now.. www.amavote.com
The Winter Wonder Slam Tour featuring TobyMac and Skillet coming to the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, December 9th. Details at www.wbfj.fm (concerts)
An American missionary pilot in Indonesia drowned on Sunday. Benjamin Uskert was a pilot and mechanic for Mission Aviation Fellowship. According to a news release from M-A-F, Benjamin was at a beach with a group from a local orphanage when two teenagers ventured into deep water and were swept away from the shore. He and another adult swam out to assist them, but Uskert and one of the youths did not make it back to shore. The Uskerts joined MAF in 2008 and moved to Indonesia last December. Benjamin is survived by his wife Katie and their 3 year old son, Jeremiah. Benjamin was originally from Indiana.
Contributions to the family: www.maf.org (Call 1-800-FLYS-MAF).
www.maf.org/news/maf-news/maf-pilot-drowns-in-indonesia-swimming-accident
UNCG is mourning the loss of one of their own. 19 year old Kyle Harris, a student at UNCG, was gunned down during a pawn shop robbery in Fayetteville on Saturday. Harris worked at Cumberland Pawn Shop to pay his college tuition. The suspects in the case, a 20-year-old and a 29 year-old were arrested early Sunday morning. Harris was a sociology major with dreams of attending law school one day. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-harris-101108,0,4301065.story
More homeowners in the state are loosing their homes. Two consumer groups are warning that North Carolina is on track to set a record for foreclosure filings this year. 8 out of 14 counties in the Northwest Piedmont (including Davidson, Davie, Randolph, Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes) have already set a record for foreclosure filings.
SAN FRANCISCO'S BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL VOTE TODAY ON WHETHER TO BAN HAPPY MEALS IN THE BAY CITY. The officials say the kid’s meals from McDonald’s are enticing to children because of the toy but have no nutritional value and are high in fat, sugar, and calories. Many in the city have spoken out against the measure. BTW: Currently, Santa Clara County in California has a ban on Happy Meals. RnR
Skiing has officially begun at two North Carolina slopes. Sugar Mountain and Cataloochee opened over the weekend for skiers and snowboarders. A spokesperson with Sugar Mountain Resort said Saturday's 9 a.m. opening was the second earliest for the resort in Avery County.
For the record, Cataloochee Ski Area in Haywood County got the title of the first ‘opening’ of the year, with an 8:30 a.m. start on Saturday. About 1,000 people visited Sugar over the weekend. Sugar Mountain Resort plans to stay open until March. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-slopes-open-101108,0,366709.story
Former President George W. Bush’s memoir “Decision Points’ is out in stores today (TUE). An Oprah interview with President Bush will air today on WXII 12 at 4pm. Great article: “The George Bush I Know” by Mark McKinnon
www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-11-08/george-bushs-decision-points-mark-mckinnon-on-the-former-presidents-book/
YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores today. You can vote for Tobymac…or Casting Crowns or MercyMe in the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Favorite Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday, November 12. The winners will be revealed LIVE during the 2010 American Music Awards on Sun, November 21 (8pm on ABC). VOTE Now.. www.amavote.com
The Winter Wonder Slam Tour featuring TobyMac and Skillet coming to the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, December 9th. Details at www.wbfj.fm (concerts)
11.08.2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Lots of sunshine...High 68
This very important medical discovery happened 115 years ago...the X-ray.
X-rays were first observed and documented in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German scientist who found them quite by accident. X rays help medical professionals detect broken bones, problems in your lungs, etc…
http://health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/tests-treatment/x-ray.htm
Update: NASA has postponed the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery until the end of the month. The new launch date: November 30th. NASA scrubbed Friday’s planned launch because of a hydrogen leak.
Being asleep at the wheel is unfortunately a ‘common occurrence’ for many. According to a new study from Triple A, almost half of all drivers admit to falling asleep while behind the wheel sometime in the past. One-in-ten drivers say they have fallen asleep at the wheel within the past 12 months. Government stats indicate that one in six (or 16.5%) of all deadly crashes in the US…involved a drowsy driver. One in eight crashes in the US send someone in the accident to the hospital. (RnR)
A church leader in London is calling on Christians in Iraq to flee that country. According to BBC News, the archbishop of an Orthodox Church in London issued the statement yesterday, one week after a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Baghdad…that claimed the lives of 50 people and left 75 others wounded. (RnR)
The Commission formed to investigate last April’s deadly Gulf Oil spill will share its preliminary findings today. The National Oil Spill Commission’s primary focus will be on the cause of the BP Oil rig explosion that claimed the lives of eleven workers and led to the worst oil spill in U.S. history. (Fox news)
The President continuing his trip to Asia. The President is still getting bombarded with questions from foreign reporters about the recent mid-term elections. Wrapping up a stop in India, the President will travel to Indonesia, South Korea and then Japan. RnR
THE VOLCANO THAT BEGAN ERUPTING IN INDONESIA LATE LAST MONTH CONTINUES TO POSE A SERIOUS THREAT TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. Experts say it's difficult to predict when the eruptions will stop because the volcano is still holding a huge amount of energy. The death toll from the volcano has risen to at least 132. (CNN)
Conan O’Brien returns to late night TV tonight. Conan’s new late show will air at 11pm on TBS…starting 30 minutes ahead of Leno and Letterman.
Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 92nd birthday on Sunday (Nov 7th). Dr Graham reflecting on his ministry and looking to the future says, "I am amazed every time I think of how many years the Lord has given me on this earth. I am grateful for His blessing on our ministry for more than 60 years, but [I] wonder if there is something more He has for me to accomplish."
FYI: In addition to working on a book project about the aging process, Dr Graham hopes to publicly ‘preach’ one more time. (RnR)
Sports…
NFL: The Saints all over the Carolina Panthers…34 – 3. The Panthers loose QB Matt Moore for the season.
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin winning at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamlin also leads in the points with 2 races left in the Chase to the Championship.
Congrats to the Lady Deacs. Wake Forest winning their first ACC Women’s soccer title.
Edison Pena, one of the 33 men trapped in that Chilean mine…ran, walked and hobbled his way to the finish line of the New York City Marathon yesterday. Pena, nick named ‘the runner’ crossed the finish line in Central Park with a time of 5 hours, 40 minutes and 51 seconds. The 34-year-old survivor beat his own goal - to complete the course through the city's five boroughs in six hours. Pena was photographed…draped in a Chilean flag as Elvis music played over the PA system.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/chilean-miner-runs-new-york-marathon?gt1=39002
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast
Today: Sunny…High 65
Tonight: Clear and NOT as cool…Low 40
Tuesday: Sunny and warmer…High 72
Looking Ahead…
Wednesday: Sunny…High 70
Veterans Day (Thursday): Mostly sunny…High near 70
Weather on WBFJ brought to you by Gwyn Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling… your YORK certified Comfort dealer. (http://www.gwynservices.com/)
This very important medical discovery happened 115 years ago...the X-ray.
X-rays were first observed and documented in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German scientist who found them quite by accident. X rays help medical professionals detect broken bones, problems in your lungs, etc…
http://health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/tests-treatment/x-ray.htm
Update: NASA has postponed the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery until the end of the month. The new launch date: November 30th. NASA scrubbed Friday’s planned launch because of a hydrogen leak.
Being asleep at the wheel is unfortunately a ‘common occurrence’ for many. According to a new study from Triple A, almost half of all drivers admit to falling asleep while behind the wheel sometime in the past. One-in-ten drivers say they have fallen asleep at the wheel within the past 12 months. Government stats indicate that one in six (or 16.5%) of all deadly crashes in the US…involved a drowsy driver. One in eight crashes in the US send someone in the accident to the hospital. (RnR)
A church leader in London is calling on Christians in Iraq to flee that country. According to BBC News, the archbishop of an Orthodox Church in London issued the statement yesterday, one week after a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Baghdad…that claimed the lives of 50 people and left 75 others wounded. (RnR)
The Commission formed to investigate last April’s deadly Gulf Oil spill will share its preliminary findings today. The National Oil Spill Commission’s primary focus will be on the cause of the BP Oil rig explosion that claimed the lives of eleven workers and led to the worst oil spill in U.S. history. (Fox news)
The President continuing his trip to Asia. The President is still getting bombarded with questions from foreign reporters about the recent mid-term elections. Wrapping up a stop in India, the President will travel to Indonesia, South Korea and then Japan. RnR
THE VOLCANO THAT BEGAN ERUPTING IN INDONESIA LATE LAST MONTH CONTINUES TO POSE A SERIOUS THREAT TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. Experts say it's difficult to predict when the eruptions will stop because the volcano is still holding a huge amount of energy. The death toll from the volcano has risen to at least 132. (CNN)
Conan O’Brien returns to late night TV tonight. Conan’s new late show will air at 11pm on TBS…starting 30 minutes ahead of Leno and Letterman.
Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 92nd birthday on Sunday (Nov 7th). Dr Graham reflecting on his ministry and looking to the future says, "I am amazed every time I think of how many years the Lord has given me on this earth. I am grateful for His blessing on our ministry for more than 60 years, but [I] wonder if there is something more He has for me to accomplish."
FYI: In addition to working on a book project about the aging process, Dr Graham hopes to publicly ‘preach’ one more time. (RnR)
Sports…
NFL: The Saints all over the Carolina Panthers…34 – 3. The Panthers loose QB Matt Moore for the season.
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin winning at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamlin also leads in the points with 2 races left in the Chase to the Championship.
Congrats to the Lady Deacs. Wake Forest winning their first ACC Women’s soccer title.
Edison Pena, one of the 33 men trapped in that Chilean mine…ran, walked and hobbled his way to the finish line of the New York City Marathon yesterday. Pena, nick named ‘the runner’ crossed the finish line in Central Park with a time of 5 hours, 40 minutes and 51 seconds. The 34-year-old survivor beat his own goal - to complete the course through the city's five boroughs in six hours. Pena was photographed…draped in a Chilean flag as Elvis music played over the PA system.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/chilean-miner-runs-new-york-marathon?gt1=39002
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast
Today: Sunny…High 65
Tonight: Clear and NOT as cool…Low 40
Tuesday: Sunny and warmer…High 72
Looking Ahead…
Wednesday: Sunny…High 70
Veterans Day (Thursday): Mostly sunny…High near 70
Weather on WBFJ brought to you by Gwyn Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling… your YORK certified Comfort dealer. (http://www.gwynservices.com/)
11.05.2010
Friday, November 05, 2010
Blast of cold air will filter into the Triad over the weekend.
Friday and Sunday: unny and breezy...Highs in the 50s. Saturday's HIGH only 48...with night time lows in the upper 20s Saturday night.
FYI:'Fall Back' one hour before you go to bed Saturday night (November 6).
Tomas was upgraded to a hurricane again in the overnight…heavy winds have already arrived on Haiti’s coast. The storm, packing sustained winds of 80 mph, and gusting up to 100…is on track to pass right between the eastern side of Cuba and the western side of Haiti. The death toll from the storm is already up to 12 after it lashed its way through the West Indies. (www.weather.com) It’s a double whammy for the country, which is also plagued with a cholera epidemic. The Pan American Health Organization reports the death toll at 442, and almost 7,000 are sick with the intestinal infection. CNN
It’s a good weekend to get that new energy efficient appliance you’ve had your eye on. For the third year, North Carolina is cutting you a break on sales tax for purchases of energy star qualified appliances like washers, refrigerators and heating and air products. But it’s not just a break on major purchases; also on smaller purchases like ceiling fans, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats. (FOX8)
Finally some word from the biological mother of little Zahra Baker, the 10 year old Hickory girl missing and presumed dead. The mother, Emily Deitrich of Australia says she suffered postpartum depression after Zahra was born, and she signed over full custody to the girl’s father. She tried for years to find them later, but she says Adam Baker always stayed a step ahead of her efforts. Zahra was reported missing just three days after Deitrich discovered they were living here in the States. The North Carolina medical examiner is studying a bone they think is related to Zahra’s case. (Charlotte Observer)
Updated: NASA has delayed liftoff time of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The latest shuttle mission has been stopped 4 times this week, for everything from mechanical issues to problems with heavy rain. The six member crew will take some storage modules up for the space station. It’s the 39th and final voyage for the shuttle. (CNN)
From the Winston-Salem Journal this morning…You’ve heard God’s love described as having “joy like a river,” but it’s not so joyful when the river is actual water running through the church! The State DOT is taking the blame for a mistake in a road construction project that caused 20 thousand dollars worth of flood damage to The Church, The Body of Christ in Pilot Mountain. The DOT has apologized for the mishap and promised to make it right. In the meantime, the folks at church are taking it in stride. They’re meeting in a tent outside, and their sign says The flood didn’t stop Noah, and it’s not going to stop us!
A Salvation Army Captain in Jackson Mississippi has gotten a serious jumpstart on the holiday bell ringing season…and he’ll be recorded in history for it! Captain Ken Chapman wanted to reach people to volunteer for bell ringing duty this holiday season. He rang his bell continuously for 30 hours, five minutes, 50 seconds. Guiness world record officials in London will have to declare it formally, but his efforts will most certainly pass the previous record of 28 hours, 50 minutes. Chapman said his arms hurt…duh…but he hopes it did inspire people to take up the bell for the 36 days of the holiday season that the Army rings the bell to raise money for its great programs.
(Thanks to Terrie Knight for assisting on the Morning Show this morning)
Friday and Sunday: unny and breezy...Highs in the 50s. Saturday's HIGH only 48...with night time lows in the upper 20s Saturday night.
FYI:'Fall Back' one hour before you go to bed Saturday night (November 6).
Tomas was upgraded to a hurricane again in the overnight…heavy winds have already arrived on Haiti’s coast. The storm, packing sustained winds of 80 mph, and gusting up to 100…is on track to pass right between the eastern side of Cuba and the western side of Haiti. The death toll from the storm is already up to 12 after it lashed its way through the West Indies. (www.weather.com) It’s a double whammy for the country, which is also plagued with a cholera epidemic. The Pan American Health Organization reports the death toll at 442, and almost 7,000 are sick with the intestinal infection. CNN
It’s a good weekend to get that new energy efficient appliance you’ve had your eye on. For the third year, North Carolina is cutting you a break on sales tax for purchases of energy star qualified appliances like washers, refrigerators and heating and air products. But it’s not just a break on major purchases; also on smaller purchases like ceiling fans, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats. (FOX8)
Finally some word from the biological mother of little Zahra Baker, the 10 year old Hickory girl missing and presumed dead. The mother, Emily Deitrich of Australia says she suffered postpartum depression after Zahra was born, and she signed over full custody to the girl’s father. She tried for years to find them later, but she says Adam Baker always stayed a step ahead of her efforts. Zahra was reported missing just three days after Deitrich discovered they were living here in the States. The North Carolina medical examiner is studying a bone they think is related to Zahra’s case. (Charlotte Observer)
Updated: NASA has delayed liftoff time of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The latest shuttle mission has been stopped 4 times this week, for everything from mechanical issues to problems with heavy rain. The six member crew will take some storage modules up for the space station. It’s the 39th and final voyage for the shuttle. (CNN)
From the Winston-Salem Journal this morning…You’ve heard God’s love described as having “joy like a river,” but it’s not so joyful when the river is actual water running through the church! The State DOT is taking the blame for a mistake in a road construction project that caused 20 thousand dollars worth of flood damage to The Church, The Body of Christ in Pilot Mountain. The DOT has apologized for the mishap and promised to make it right. In the meantime, the folks at church are taking it in stride. They’re meeting in a tent outside, and their sign says The flood didn’t stop Noah, and it’s not going to stop us!
A Salvation Army Captain in Jackson Mississippi has gotten a serious jumpstart on the holiday bell ringing season…and he’ll be recorded in history for it! Captain Ken Chapman wanted to reach people to volunteer for bell ringing duty this holiday season. He rang his bell continuously for 30 hours, five minutes, 50 seconds. Guiness world record officials in London will have to declare it formally, but his efforts will most certainly pass the previous record of 28 hours, 50 minutes. Chapman said his arms hurt…duh…but he hopes it did inspire people to take up the bell for the 36 days of the holiday season that the Army rings the bell to raise money for its great programs.
(Thanks to Terrie Knight for assisting on the Morning Show this morning)
11.03.2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers later this evening…High 53
Richard Harrington and Jeff Vance with Gwyn Services
Questions about heating upgrades and Tax Credits? info@gwynservices.com
FREE safely check up from Gwyn Services (first 20 WBFJ listeners)
info@gwynservices.com
Election Results from the State Board of Elections
(click on ‘state-wide’ or ‘county-wide’ results)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/22580/39219/en/summary.html
Incumbents Richard Burr, Virginia Foxx, Howard Coble, Brad Miller and Mel Watt will return back to Washington. The balance of power shifted to the Republicans in the US House of Representatives. Democrats will still control the US Senate.
The Court of Appeals race with 13 candidates in which voters used instant runoff voting to rank their favorites likely won't be decided until after Thanksgiving...
http://www.wcnc.com/home/Incumbents-win-lead-NC-appellate-court-races-106585459.html Carolina Journal: The problem(s) with Instant Runoff Voting for NC Court of Appeals http://irvbad4nc.blogspot.com/
The ET Commission to study UFO sightings in Denver ‘crash landed’ by voters last night. The measure to create a commission to deal with credible reports of extra-terrestrial activity in Denver has failed. Supporters of the ET Commission said it wouldn't cost taxpayers any money and would be funded through grants, gifts and donations. The commission would have been charged with dealing with credible UFO reports, listening to and documenting reporting of encounters and abductions, among other responsibilities. http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=161385
The Tea Party making waves as well. Rand Paul, son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul cruised to victory in the Kentucky Senate race.
California voters rejected (Prop. 19) the recommendation for recreational marijuana to be legal. South Dakota and Arizona voters rejected medical marijuana measures on the ballot.
http://www.citizenlink.com/2010/11/marijuana-measures-rejected-states-split-on-obamacare/
In North Carolina, history was made last night in Raleigh. Republicans now hold a majority of seats in both the state house and senate for the first time since the late 1800s.
Voters in Forsyth County voted in favor of a $40 million dollar library bond referendum that will mean new libraries in Clemmons, Kernersville and Winston-Salem, plus upgrades to branches in Forsyth County. The cost to the average homeowner in Forsyth: $12 dollars a year…
There's also a new sheriff in town in both Stokes and Wilkes counties.
Also, state voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution permanently barring convicted felons from running or serving as county sheriff in North Carolina.
Election Results from the State Board of Elections
(click on ‘state-wide’ or ‘county-wide’ results)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/22580/39219/en/summary.html
NC Missions of Mercy will hold a FREE dental clinic for adults this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Registration will start at 6am both days. The clinic will be available to adults 18 years and older that fall below the poverty level. An estimated 80 dentists will be on-hand along with 200 volunteers.
Specific details about the Free Dental clinic for adults: www.ncdental.org/ncds/Patient_Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp?SnID=1518037040
Richard Harrington and Jeff Vance with Gwyn Services
Questions about heating upgrades and Tax Credits? info@gwynservices.com
FREE safely check up from Gwyn Services (first 20 WBFJ listeners)
info@gwynservices.com
Election Results from the State Board of Elections
(click on ‘state-wide’ or ‘county-wide’ results)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/22580/39219/en/summary.html
Incumbents Richard Burr, Virginia Foxx, Howard Coble, Brad Miller and Mel Watt will return back to Washington. The balance of power shifted to the Republicans in the US House of Representatives. Democrats will still control the US Senate.
The Court of Appeals race with 13 candidates in which voters used instant runoff voting to rank their favorites likely won't be decided until after Thanksgiving...
http://www.wcnc.com/home/Incumbents-win-lead-NC-appellate-court-races-106585459.html Carolina Journal: The problem(s) with Instant Runoff Voting for NC Court of Appeals http://irvbad4nc.blogspot.com/
The ET Commission to study UFO sightings in Denver ‘crash landed’ by voters last night. The measure to create a commission to deal with credible reports of extra-terrestrial activity in Denver has failed. Supporters of the ET Commission said it wouldn't cost taxpayers any money and would be funded through grants, gifts and donations. The commission would have been charged with dealing with credible UFO reports, listening to and documenting reporting of encounters and abductions, among other responsibilities. http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=161385
The Tea Party making waves as well. Rand Paul, son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul cruised to victory in the Kentucky Senate race.
California voters rejected (Prop. 19) the recommendation for recreational marijuana to be legal. South Dakota and Arizona voters rejected medical marijuana measures on the ballot.
http://www.citizenlink.com/2010/11/marijuana-measures-rejected-states-split-on-obamacare/
In North Carolina, history was made last night in Raleigh. Republicans now hold a majority of seats in both the state house and senate for the first time since the late 1800s.
Voters in Forsyth County voted in favor of a $40 million dollar library bond referendum that will mean new libraries in Clemmons, Kernersville and Winston-Salem, plus upgrades to branches in Forsyth County. The cost to the average homeowner in Forsyth: $12 dollars a year…
There's also a new sheriff in town in both Stokes and Wilkes counties.
Also, state voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution permanently barring convicted felons from running or serving as county sheriff in North Carolina.
Election Results from the State Board of Elections
(click on ‘state-wide’ or ‘county-wide’ results)
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/22580/39219/en/summary.html
NC Missions of Mercy will hold a FREE dental clinic for adults this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Registration will start at 6am both days. The clinic will be available to adults 18 years and older that fall below the poverty level. An estimated 80 dentists will be on-hand along with 200 volunteers.
Specific details about the Free Dental clinic for adults: www.ncdental.org/ncds/Patient_Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp?SnID=1518037040
11.02.2010
Election Day 2010…
Polls will remain open in North Carolina until 7:30pm this evening.
State Board of Elections (by county) www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=13
‘Voter Guides’
NC Family Policy Council
http://ncfamily.org/voterguide2010/
Civitas voter guide
www.jwpcivitasinstitute.org/media/publication-archive/policy-brief/civitas-conversations-judicial-candidates
Special LIVE Election Coverage from a Christian perspective tonight at 9pm. Click here: www.citizenlink.com/
Focus on the Family’s Citizen Link will provide exclusive ‘family friendly’ analysis and commentary from a Christian perspective.
Questions for the hosts and guests? mail@citizenlink.com
State Board of Elections (by county) www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=13
‘Voter Guides’
NC Family Policy Council
http://ncfamily.org/voterguide2010/
Civitas voter guide
www.jwpcivitasinstitute.org/media/publication-archive/policy-brief/civitas-conversations-judicial-candidates
Special LIVE Election Coverage from a Christian perspective tonight at 9pm. Click here: www.citizenlink.com/
Focus on the Family’s Citizen Link will provide exclusive ‘family friendly’ analysis and commentary from a Christian perspective.
Questions for the hosts and guests? mail@citizenlink.com
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 58
NO rain as you head out to vote today...
Election Day 2010
Polls will remain open staewide in NC until 7:30pm this evening.
Several ‘Voter Guides’ have been posted at the ‘Elections section’ on the WBFJ News Blog
(Go to the Morning Show page and click on NEWS)
This election you can participate in a first for North Carolina and the country; a statewide instant runoff election. Voters will select a first, second and third choice to fill a vacant seat on the state Court of Appeals. If no candidate gets the 50-percent plus one vote needed to win the seat, election officials will then tally up voters' second and third choices to get a winner. BTW: The Judicial candidates are non-partisan (meaning there is no party
affiliation listing on the ballot).
Special LIVE national Election Coverage from a Christian perspective starting at 9pm this evening. Go to www.citizenlink.com (There is a link on the NEWS BLOG)
Questions for the hosts and guests? Email: mail@citizenlink.com
FYI: Focus on the Family’s Citizen Link will provide exclusive ‘family friendly’ analysis and commentary from a Christian perspective.
One politician’s attempt to show his support for U.S. troops backfired after his campaign flier mistakenly featured a photo portraying advancing German WWII soldiers. North Carolina ‘state legislator’ Tim Spear (D) apologized last week after his direct mail campaign sent out fliers showing four re-enactors dressed in German WWII combat uniforms. The text on the flier read: “In combat, you always want another soldier covering your back.” The North Carolina Democratic Party paid for the ad, and staffers approved the flier’s language. www.nypost.com/p/news/politics/us_politician_campaign_flier_backs_kHiq0uItZP1gzU76OP9mCM#ixzz1480gQfKw
NC Congressional candidate BJ Lawson ® apologized to actor Morgan Freeman after ‘falsely’ claiming that the actor had provided a voice-over for one of his campaign ads. Read more:
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/01/article/morgan_freeman_denies_doing_ad_for_nc_candidate
The King City Council voted unanimously last night to pass a ‘limited public forum policy’ concerning the Christian flag issue at a Vet memorial in King. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting the policy would eventually let a Christian flag fly again at a Veteran’s Memorial at the city’s Central Park…as a part of a limited public display allowing other religious flags recognized by the U.S. military. Fox 8 news reporting that city officials in King will work out the policy’s details with their attorneys and specifics of the policy will be finalized by lawyers from the Alliance Defense Fund.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-christian-flag-decision-101101,0,6133014.story
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/02/king-council-oks-a-limited-display-decision-leaves-ar-503071/
FYI: The dispute began this summer when a US veteran, who lives in King, complained about the Christian flag being flown at the memorial. In mid-August, the council and the city attorney received a letter from the On Sept. 15, the council voted 3-1 to take down the flag, on the advice of their city attorney after the ACLU threatened a lawsuit if the Christian flag wasn’t removed.
NC Missions of Mercy will hold a FREE dental clinic for adults this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Registration will start at 6am both days. The clinic will be available to adults 18 years and older who earn 200% or less below the poverty line (estimated $21,000 dollars a year based on government standards).
There will be an estimated 80 dentists on-hand along with 200 volunteers. Specific details about the Free Dental clinic for adults: www.ncdental.org/ncds/Patient_Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp?SnID=1518037040
The Hickory Police Department said the artificial left leg found last week in western North Carolina does belong to Zahra Baker, the 10-year-old missing girl from Hickory. Police said the serial number on the leg matches Zahra’s medical records. Zahra lost one of her legs to bone cancer. Investigators continue to search the family's home in Hickory for additional evidence in the recovery of Zahra’s body.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-prost-leg-101101,0,4925391.story
Sports: The San Francisco Giants winning their first World Series since 1954. San Fran (3 – 1) over the Texas Rangers in Game 5 last night to seal the Championship.
NO rain as you head out to vote today...
Election Day 2010
Polls will remain open staewide in NC until 7:30pm this evening.
Several ‘Voter Guides’ have been posted at the ‘Elections section’ on the WBFJ News Blog
(Go to the Morning Show page and click on NEWS)
This election you can participate in a first for North Carolina and the country; a statewide instant runoff election. Voters will select a first, second and third choice to fill a vacant seat on the state Court of Appeals. If no candidate gets the 50-percent plus one vote needed to win the seat, election officials will then tally up voters' second and third choices to get a winner. BTW: The Judicial candidates are non-partisan (meaning there is no party
affiliation listing on the ballot).
Special LIVE national Election Coverage from a Christian perspective starting at 9pm this evening. Go to www.citizenlink.com (There is a link on the NEWS BLOG)
Questions for the hosts and guests? Email: mail@citizenlink.com
FYI: Focus on the Family’s Citizen Link will provide exclusive ‘family friendly’ analysis and commentary from a Christian perspective.
One politician’s attempt to show his support for U.S. troops backfired after his campaign flier mistakenly featured a photo portraying advancing German WWII soldiers. North Carolina ‘state legislator’ Tim Spear (D) apologized last week after his direct mail campaign sent out fliers showing four re-enactors dressed in German WWII combat uniforms. The text on the flier read: “In combat, you always want another soldier covering your back.” The North Carolina Democratic Party paid for the ad, and staffers approved the flier’s language. www.nypost.com/p/news/politics/us_politician_campaign_flier_backs_kHiq0uItZP1gzU76OP9mCM#ixzz1480gQfKw
NC Congressional candidate BJ Lawson ® apologized to actor Morgan Freeman after ‘falsely’ claiming that the actor had provided a voice-over for one of his campaign ads. Read more:
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/01/article/morgan_freeman_denies_doing_ad_for_nc_candidate
The King City Council voted unanimously last night to pass a ‘limited public forum policy’ concerning the Christian flag issue at a Vet memorial in King. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting the policy would eventually let a Christian flag fly again at a Veteran’s Memorial at the city’s Central Park…as a part of a limited public display allowing other religious flags recognized by the U.S. military. Fox 8 news reporting that city officials in King will work out the policy’s details with their attorneys and specifics of the policy will be finalized by lawyers from the Alliance Defense Fund.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-christian-flag-decision-101101,0,6133014.story
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/02/king-council-oks-a-limited-display-decision-leaves-ar-503071/
FYI: The dispute began this summer when a US veteran, who lives in King, complained about the Christian flag being flown at the memorial. In mid-August, the council and the city attorney received a letter from the On Sept. 15, the council voted 3-1 to take down the flag, on the advice of their city attorney after the ACLU threatened a lawsuit if the Christian flag wasn’t removed.
NC Missions of Mercy will hold a FREE dental clinic for adults this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Registration will start at 6am both days. The clinic will be available to adults 18 years and older who earn 200% or less below the poverty line (estimated $21,000 dollars a year based on government standards).
There will be an estimated 80 dentists on-hand along with 200 volunteers. Specific details about the Free Dental clinic for adults: www.ncdental.org/ncds/Patient_Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp?SnID=1518037040
The Hickory Police Department said the artificial left leg found last week in western North Carolina does belong to Zahra Baker, the 10-year-old missing girl from Hickory. Police said the serial number on the leg matches Zahra’s medical records. Zahra lost one of her legs to bone cancer. Investigators continue to search the family's home in Hickory for additional evidence in the recovery of Zahra’s body.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-prost-leg-101101,0,4925391.story
Sports: The San Francisco Giants winning their first World Series since 1954. San Fran (3 – 1) over the Texas Rangers in Game 5 last night to seal the Championship.
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