Budget problems are spelling out higher costs for higher education in North Carolina. The UNC system is looking for ways to cut expenses while they await the final word on the Governor’s budget package next month. Schools in the system are asking for the maximum increase in tuitions next year…6 and a half percent, but they could still lose class sections, faculty positions, programs and services, as they’ve been told to prepare for budget reductions as much as 15 percent. http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/01/28/article/nc_colleges_planning_for_15_cuts
Of course there’s evidence that texting while driving is dangerous…now lawmakers in two states are considering a ban on texting or listening to an ipod while jogging, walking or running. New York and Arkansas both want to outlaw the practice, citing a slight spike in pedestrian fatalities in early 2010 from the same period in 2009. A representative of the Governor’s Highway Safety board says pedestrians have to share some of the responsibility for their safety in traffic situations. http://www.wxii12.com/news/26597955/detail.html
As if tensions weren’t high enough in Egypt…there’s a new crisis looming…a food shortage. Families are running out of the basic staples of their diets, and many stores are either closing, or can’t get their shipments in. Protestors want President Mubarek to step down…he fired his whole cabinet over the weekend, announced a new one, but says he won’t resign, but promises to promote democracy. Americans trying to get out of the chaos are hitting plenty of roadblocks, including flight cancellations, a strict government curfew and a complete shutdown of the internet. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/30/egypt.protests.food/index.html?hpt=T2
Got a question for a lawyer, but no money for a lawyer? The Forsyth County Young Lawyers Association are hosting an Ask a Lawyer Day this Saturday. Local attorneys specializing in various areas of law will be on hand to answer questions from workers comp to consumer issues to wills. The event will run 9:30-2 this Saturday at the Forsyth county Public Library Central branch auditorium.
Duke Blue Devils fall to St John's on Sunday
1.31.2011
1.28.2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the tragic and shocking explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Two people with North Carolina ties were among the seven passengers on board the shuttle when it exploded just over a minute after takeoff. Flags will fly at half staff today in memory of the lives lost that day.
Answered prayers finally for a bunch of out of work aircraft mechanics in the Triad. Governor Bev Perdue was here yesterday to help NS Aviation announce the plans for opening a new airplane maintenance operation. They’re getting 800 thousand dollars in incentives to bring their operation here, along with 308 jobs over the next four years, many of which will be filled by workers who were hung out to dry when Pace Airlines shut down last year. About 125 workers will be hired by the end of this year.
Nobody was hurt yesterday when a car slammed into a Winston Salem school bus. The bus was picking up students, and bound for Parkland high school, when the crash happened. Police said it wasn’t weather related, the driver of the car was just going too fast to stop.
Personal information for more than 18 thousand NC residents who received help for hearing or speech aids is now sitting in the landfill. How nice… the state dept of health and human services says some disks containing social security numbers, birthdates, income levels, etc was thrown out by mistake.
School officials in the eastern part of the state are trying to work something out with a fifth grader who was kicked out of class because of her wild hairstyle. 10 year old Jakyra Kearse showed up sporting a multi colored Mohawk with blue and red dyed braids. And before you say, where are the parents…you should know…Jakyra’s mom is the hairstylist. The school system in Edenton said her hair was a distraction to the other students, but they’re working to get her back into her classes.
Answered prayers finally for a bunch of out of work aircraft mechanics in the Triad. Governor Bev Perdue was here yesterday to help NS Aviation announce the plans for opening a new airplane maintenance operation. They’re getting 800 thousand dollars in incentives to bring their operation here, along with 308 jobs over the next four years, many of which will be filled by workers who were hung out to dry when Pace Airlines shut down last year. About 125 workers will be hired by the end of this year.
Nobody was hurt yesterday when a car slammed into a Winston Salem school bus. The bus was picking up students, and bound for Parkland high school, when the crash happened. Police said it wasn’t weather related, the driver of the car was just going too fast to stop.
Personal information for more than 18 thousand NC residents who received help for hearing or speech aids is now sitting in the landfill. How nice… the state dept of health and human services says some disks containing social security numbers, birthdates, income levels, etc was thrown out by mistake.
School officials in the eastern part of the state are trying to work something out with a fifth grader who was kicked out of class because of her wild hairstyle. 10 year old Jakyra Kearse showed up sporting a multi colored Mohawk with blue and red dyed braids. And before you say, where are the parents…you should know…Jakyra’s mom is the hairstylist. The school system in Edenton said her hair was a distraction to the other students, but they’re working to get her back into her classes.
Terrie's News from Thursday, January 28, 2011
Is the economy getting better? It depends on who you ask. A congressional study projects disaster for Social Security…going so far as to say it’ll run out of benefits by 2037. At the same time, an associated press survey of top economists found growing optimism—including a prediction that employers will hire more workers this year, although unemployment will likely stay at these high rates until around 2016.
Pink slips for about 1700 managers of North Carolina based Lowe’s Home Improvement, but it’ll open the door for other jobs. The company says it’ll start taking applications next week for eight to ten thousand weekend jobs
The NC DOT has unveiled maps that show proposed routes for Highway 109 between Old Greensboro Road and the Interstate 40 / Hwy 311 interchange. . They want to hear concerns of the public who may be affected by the changes. The first public meeting will be held tonight @ 7pm at Ledford Middle School .
A new sheriff in town. Yadkin County Sheriff Mike Cain resigned yesterday and pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor charges, mostly using public resources for personal benefit. The county welcomes longtime resident William Ricky Oliver as the new sheriff…he was appointed just minutes after Cain’s resignation, and will finish out Cain’s four year term, which started in November.
If you still think Facebook is free, consider this new way they’re using you. There’s a new feature on the social networking site that will send an advertisement message to all your friends pages anytime you “like” a brand or check into a store. In a nutshell, it’s like a personal endorsement of a store or product, whether or not you actually recommend it, and here’s the annoying part…there’s no way to disable the feature.
The driver of a delivery truck fortunately wasn’t hurt yesterday when a chunk of concrete the size of a baseball broke off the new Bridford Parkway Bridge and smashed into his windshield. The DOT called it a freak accident, and the windshield will be repaired at the expense of the contractor. They’ve had other problems with this bridge under construction…they discovered last summer it had a two inch shortage on the clearance height.
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier this month. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to the News Blog at wbfj.fm
A new study of the Gulf waters has raised concerns about the long term effects of the dispersants used to control the damage of the oil spill last spring. The full report is in the Environmental Science and technology journal. There’s evidence that much of the chemical stuff dropped in the water didn’t break apart as it should have. On the other side of the picture, the report says the dispersants did a good job of protecting the vulnerable marshes and wetlands.
Well now they’ve done it…they’ve changed the NASCAR points system to put a little more emphasis on winning races in the quest for the championship. Chairman Brian France says the system is easy to understand, and it changes the way it’s been done since 1975.
Pink slips for about 1700 managers of North Carolina based Lowe’s Home Improvement, but it’ll open the door for other jobs. The company says it’ll start taking applications next week for eight to ten thousand weekend jobs
The NC DOT has unveiled maps that show proposed routes for Highway 109 between Old Greensboro Road and the Interstate 40 / Hwy 311 interchange. . They want to hear concerns of the public who may be affected by the changes. The first public meeting will be held tonight @ 7pm at Ledford Middle School .
A new sheriff in town. Yadkin County Sheriff Mike Cain resigned yesterday and pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor charges, mostly using public resources for personal benefit. The county welcomes longtime resident William Ricky Oliver as the new sheriff…he was appointed just minutes after Cain’s resignation, and will finish out Cain’s four year term, which started in November.
If you still think Facebook is free, consider this new way they’re using you. There’s a new feature on the social networking site that will send an advertisement message to all your friends pages anytime you “like” a brand or check into a store. In a nutshell, it’s like a personal endorsement of a store or product, whether or not you actually recommend it, and here’s the annoying part…there’s no way to disable the feature.
The driver of a delivery truck fortunately wasn’t hurt yesterday when a chunk of concrete the size of a baseball broke off the new Bridford Parkway Bridge and smashed into his windshield. The DOT called it a freak accident, and the windshield will be repaired at the expense of the contractor. They’ve had other problems with this bridge under construction…they discovered last summer it had a two inch shortage on the clearance height.
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier this month. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to the News Blog at wbfj.fm
A new study of the Gulf waters has raised concerns about the long term effects of the dispersants used to control the damage of the oil spill last spring. The full report is in the Environmental Science and technology journal. There’s evidence that much of the chemical stuff dropped in the water didn’t break apart as it should have. On the other side of the picture, the report says the dispersants did a good job of protecting the vulnerable marshes and wetlands.
Well now they’ve done it…they’ve changed the NASCAR points system to put a little more emphasis on winning races in the quest for the championship. Chairman Brian France says the system is easy to understand, and it changes the way it’s been done since 1975.
Terrie's News from Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Grayson County, Patrick County, Carroll County, Galax City schools are closed today due to wintry weather.
A Local woman had a prime seat for last night’s State of the Union address. Forsyth Tech biotech student Kathy Proctor was next to the first lady to hear President Obama’s call for America to focus on the technologies of the future. His address also included arguments against some of the corporate tax loopholes that help many companies avoid federal taxes altogether.
There was empty at the speech before congress last night…that of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Many Senators and Representatives wore a ribbon of support for their colleague, who was shot while speaking at a supermarket earlier this month. A bit of good news for her…doctors have upgraded her condition from serious to good, and she’ll be moved this morning to a rehabilitation facility in Houston.
Thomasville’s city manager is off the hook on charges of drug possession. 54 year old Kelly Craver was arrested first of the year, but after an investigation of the matter, a Davidson county judge said there wasn’t enough evidence to hold him guilty.
If you’re planning to watch the super bowl next weekend, here’s what you won’t see: cheerleaders. It’s a rare occurrence, but neither the Green Bay Packers nor the Pittsburgh Steelers have them. Probably because it’s always freezing during football season, and they can’t find enough crazy young women to wear short shorts on the field.
And a thumbs up from the Pope for Facebook…kind of. 83 year old Pope Benedict issued a message this week about the great opportunities available through media and social networks like Facebook, but he also warned that online friendships are no substitute for real human contact.
President Obama mentioned Forsyth Tech a couple of times last night in his State of the Union address, and biotech student Kathy Proctor was there, along with her twin daughters. She decided to get the high tech training at FTCC after losing her job in the furniture industry. The President spoke of the need for America to focus more on technologies of the future.
The Pope has officially condemned the suicide attack at Moscow’s airport this week. He sent word to Russia’s president, offering heartfelt condolences to the families of 35 people killed in the attack, believed to be the work of Islamic militants.
You’ll notice a change in food packaging in a few months…The White House, well…the first lady in particular…wants food makers to be more forthright about the nutritional value of their products, so a new program called Nutrition Keys will be showing up on the front of packages, including calories, saturated fats, sodium and sugars.
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles for defects that could cause fuel leakage…but, most of them are in Japan. The models in North America that are affected in the recall include Lexus IS and GS luxury cars.
A couple of NC companies have issued recalls of some products that may have been under your Christmas tree. Family Dollar stores sold imported remote controlled toy tanks between September and December…there’s a problem with the controller that could pose a burn hazard. And more than a thousand butterfly push toys sold at flea markets in North and South Carolina could come apart and cause choking or suffocation. If you have either of these items, return them to point of purchase for a refund.
Using social networking to grow closer to God? That’s the aim of a group called Christian Aid in the U.K. They’ve set up a twitter account called Count Your Blessings. It’ll kick off March 9th..Ash Wednesday…with daily reflections to help people look at the good things in their lives and respond through giving, reflection, action or prayer. Check it out at www.Christianaid.org.uk/lent.
The Tarheels might have a chance to play a really cool game next season. It’s not set in stone yet, but details are being worked out for a game between UNC and Michigan State on board an aircraft carrier in San Diego on Veterans Day.
A Local woman had a prime seat for last night’s State of the Union address. Forsyth Tech biotech student Kathy Proctor was next to the first lady to hear President Obama’s call for America to focus on the technologies of the future. His address also included arguments against some of the corporate tax loopholes that help many companies avoid federal taxes altogether.
There was empty at the speech before congress last night…that of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Many Senators and Representatives wore a ribbon of support for their colleague, who was shot while speaking at a supermarket earlier this month. A bit of good news for her…doctors have upgraded her condition from serious to good, and she’ll be moved this morning to a rehabilitation facility in Houston.
Thomasville’s city manager is off the hook on charges of drug possession. 54 year old Kelly Craver was arrested first of the year, but after an investigation of the matter, a Davidson county judge said there wasn’t enough evidence to hold him guilty.
If you’re planning to watch the super bowl next weekend, here’s what you won’t see: cheerleaders. It’s a rare occurrence, but neither the Green Bay Packers nor the Pittsburgh Steelers have them. Probably because it’s always freezing during football season, and they can’t find enough crazy young women to wear short shorts on the field.
And a thumbs up from the Pope for Facebook…kind of. 83 year old Pope Benedict issued a message this week about the great opportunities available through media and social networks like Facebook, but he also warned that online friendships are no substitute for real human contact.
President Obama mentioned Forsyth Tech a couple of times last night in his State of the Union address, and biotech student Kathy Proctor was there, along with her twin daughters. She decided to get the high tech training at FTCC after losing her job in the furniture industry. The President spoke of the need for America to focus more on technologies of the future.
The Pope has officially condemned the suicide attack at Moscow’s airport this week. He sent word to Russia’s president, offering heartfelt condolences to the families of 35 people killed in the attack, believed to be the work of Islamic militants.
You’ll notice a change in food packaging in a few months…The White House, well…the first lady in particular…wants food makers to be more forthright about the nutritional value of their products, so a new program called Nutrition Keys will be showing up on the front of packages, including calories, saturated fats, sodium and sugars.
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles for defects that could cause fuel leakage…but, most of them are in Japan. The models in North America that are affected in the recall include Lexus IS and GS luxury cars.
A couple of NC companies have issued recalls of some products that may have been under your Christmas tree. Family Dollar stores sold imported remote controlled toy tanks between September and December…there’s a problem with the controller that could pose a burn hazard. And more than a thousand butterfly push toys sold at flea markets in North and South Carolina could come apart and cause choking or suffocation. If you have either of these items, return them to point of purchase for a refund.
Using social networking to grow closer to God? That’s the aim of a group called Christian Aid in the U.K. They’ve set up a twitter account called Count Your Blessings. It’ll kick off March 9th..Ash Wednesday…with daily reflections to help people look at the good things in their lives and respond through giving, reflection, action or prayer. Check it out at www.Christianaid.org.uk/lent.
The Tarheels might have a chance to play a really cool game next season. It’s not set in stone yet, but details are being worked out for a game between UNC and Michigan State on board an aircraft carrier in San Diego on Veterans Day.
1.25.2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny this morning. Showers later this afternoon…High 48. No snow accumulation mentioned for the Triad with this latest round of wet winter weather.
Great insights from financial expert Dave Ramsey on the daily broadcast of Focus on the Family. Part two can be heard tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
Listen to part one online at http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
You can watch the ‘Made to Crave’ Week 3 webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm online at www.madetocrave.org. This week’s topic: Exercise, featuring Dr Ski Chilton and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ). This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
A Forsyth Tech continuing education student will be seated near the first lady tonight during the State of the Union Address. Kathy Proctor, who is studying bio-technology at Forsyth Tech, met President Obama during his visit to the community college back in December. Last week, Proctor and her two twin daughters (age 18) were invited to the State of the Union Address as guests. The State of the Union address will air tonight at 9pm. (journalnow.com)
J.C. Penney will close its store at Oak Hollow Mall in High Point by June 1st. The store in HP is one of six JC Penney stores that will close nationwide. http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2011/01/24/jc-penney-to-close-oak-hollow-store.html
A couple has been rescued after spending a cold night lost on a hiking trail in western North Carolina. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Matt and Linden Jones got lost Sunday night on a trail in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in southern Haywood County. The couple used a cell phone to call for help while sharing a sleeping bag and building a fire to stay warm. Temperatures dropped into the 20s. The couple was found yesterday after a helicopter spotted them near a river.
NASCAR races are too long? Fox Sports chairman David Hill says he thinks NASCAR races are too long and would like to see them cut down to run during a three-hour window. Hill says that NASCAR recognizes the need to make changes to stop its current slide in both attendance and television ratings. The Daytona 500 will air February 20th on Fox. http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nascar-fox-110124,0,794356.story
Allan Beegle, a math teacher at Mineral Springs Middle School, died last week of a heart attack. The school informed students and parents of the passing on Monday. Mr Beegle was 61 years old Listed in his obituary this morning…
-Mr. Beegle was a popular math teacher at Bishop McGuinness High School for several years before joining the faculty of Mineral Springs Middle School in 2004. He loved Mr. Bee Potato Chips. He was an avid golfer and animal lover. He loved West Virginia Mountaineer Football. Mr Beegle planned to retire this June, to join his wife, already retired in Arizona. In lieu of a funeral, Mr. Beegle asked that donations be made to no-kill animal shelters. A private memorial will be held for family later this year, where Mr. Beegle's ashes will be mixed with Mr. Bee Potato Chips and sprinkled on a golf course in West Virginia.
www.legacy.com/obituaries/winstonsalem/obituary.aspx?n=allan-beegle&pid=148077550
MARTIN SMITH, THE FORMER LEAD SINGER OF DELIRIOUS? HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK. The title, "DELIRIOUS: My Journey with the Band, a Growing Family, and an Army of History makers" is scheduled to be released on February 21st. Smith challenges readers with questions like, "Are you going to be spectators -- or agents of change; Are you going to read history -- or make it happen; and, Are you just going to sing the songs -- or will you live them out?" FYI: Martin was the frontman for the Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated worship band for 17 years. The book is available for pre-order at http://www.purashop.com/
ACC Basketball (Tonight):
NC State @ Clemson 7pm
Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech 9pm
(Wednesday night) North Carolina @ Miami @ 7:30pm
Great insights from financial expert Dave Ramsey on the daily broadcast of Focus on the Family. Part two can be heard tonight at 9pm on WBFJ.
Listen to part one online at http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
You can watch the ‘Made to Crave’ Week 3 webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm online at www.madetocrave.org. This week’s topic: Exercise, featuring Dr Ski Chilton and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ). This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
A Forsyth Tech continuing education student will be seated near the first lady tonight during the State of the Union Address. Kathy Proctor, who is studying bio-technology at Forsyth Tech, met President Obama during his visit to the community college back in December. Last week, Proctor and her two twin daughters (age 18) were invited to the State of the Union Address as guests. The State of the Union address will air tonight at 9pm. (journalnow.com)
J.C. Penney will close its store at Oak Hollow Mall in High Point by June 1st. The store in HP is one of six JC Penney stores that will close nationwide. http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2011/01/24/jc-penney-to-close-oak-hollow-store.html
A couple has been rescued after spending a cold night lost on a hiking trail in western North Carolina. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Matt and Linden Jones got lost Sunday night on a trail in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in southern Haywood County. The couple used a cell phone to call for help while sharing a sleeping bag and building a fire to stay warm. Temperatures dropped into the 20s. The couple was found yesterday after a helicopter spotted them near a river.
NASCAR races are too long? Fox Sports chairman David Hill says he thinks NASCAR races are too long and would like to see them cut down to run during a three-hour window. Hill says that NASCAR recognizes the need to make changes to stop its current slide in both attendance and television ratings. The Daytona 500 will air February 20th on Fox. http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nascar-fox-110124,0,794356.story
Allan Beegle, a math teacher at Mineral Springs Middle School, died last week of a heart attack. The school informed students and parents of the passing on Monday. Mr Beegle was 61 years old Listed in his obituary this morning…
-Mr. Beegle was a popular math teacher at Bishop McGuinness High School for several years before joining the faculty of Mineral Springs Middle School in 2004. He loved Mr. Bee Potato Chips. He was an avid golfer and animal lover. He loved West Virginia Mountaineer Football. Mr Beegle planned to retire this June, to join his wife, already retired in Arizona. In lieu of a funeral, Mr. Beegle asked that donations be made to no-kill animal shelters. A private memorial will be held for family later this year, where Mr. Beegle's ashes will be mixed with Mr. Bee Potato Chips and sprinkled on a golf course in West Virginia.
www.legacy.com/obituaries/winstonsalem/obituary.aspx?n=allan-beegle&pid=148077550
MARTIN SMITH, THE FORMER LEAD SINGER OF DELIRIOUS? HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK. The title, "DELIRIOUS: My Journey with the Band, a Growing Family, and an Army of History makers" is scheduled to be released on February 21st. Smith challenges readers with questions like, "Are you going to be spectators -- or agents of change; Are you going to read history -- or make it happen; and, Are you just going to sing the songs -- or will you live them out?" FYI: Martin was the frontman for the Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated worship band for 17 years. The book is available for pre-order at http://www.purashop.com/
ACC Basketball (Tonight):
NC State @ Clemson 7pm
Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech 9pm
(Wednesday night) North Carolina @ Miami @ 7:30pm
1.24.2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy. High 43. Everyone is keeping an eye on Wednesday. Parts of central North Carolina including the Triad may see more rain than snow.
A woman suspected of kidnapping an infant from a New York hospital in 1987 is expected to appear in federal court later today to face kidnapping charges. Ann Pettway turned herself into FBI authorities in Connecticut. On Friday, a warrant had been issued in North Carolina for Pettway's arrest. She is suspected in the abduction of Carlina Renae White. White was reunited with her biological family earlier this month. http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/24/new.york.kidnapping.suspect/index.html?iref=NS1
THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE IS BEING HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC TODAY. The pro-life event is held every year around the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe-v-Wade decision legalizing abortion in the US. www.marchforlife.org/
Both Focus on the Family and the Parents Television Council are expressing major concerns over the new ‘teen’ show on MTV called “Skins”. The show depicts teenagers engaging in a variety of adult and illegal activities, including promiscuity and drugs. The Parents Television Council has asked the Department of Justice to investigate the MTV show. According to Focus on the Family's Plugged In Online, the show is NOT an accurate (depiction) of today's teenagers. http://www.afa.net/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?id=2147502501
The Pediatric Sleep Center at Brenner Children’s Hospital has been awarded a five-year accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The AASM accreditation recognizes sleep disorder facilities committed to quality of services and care for patients. www.brennerchildrens.org
Area community colleges and universities are creating more gerontology classes to help students learn everything from statistics on the elderly to Social Security and Medicare basics and dementia symptoms.
www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/23/wsmet01-gerontology-classes-are-growing-ar-717737/
Forsyth Tech gerontology program:
www.forsythtech.edu/credit-programs/credit-track/programs-a-z/human-services-technology---gerontology
Winston-Salem State University gerontology program: www.wssu.edu/WSSU/UndergraduateStudies/College+of+Arts+and+Sciences/Behavioral+Sciences/Bachelor+of+Arts+in+Gerontology.htm
Now serving 10 billion. Officials with Apple report that the ten billionth download was made over the weekend by someone in the United Kingdom. The person who downloaded the ten billionth app will receive a ten thousand dollar iTunes gift card from Apple. FYI: The Apple ‘App Store’ began just two-and-a-half years ago and offers more than 350 thousand apps to iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users in 90 countries around the world.
LONGTIME FITNESS EXPERT JACK LALANNE PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY. LaLanne had been ill for the past week and died due to complications with pneumonia yesterday afternoon. LaLanne was 96 years old. LaLanne was a self-described junk food and sugar addict as a child, but he began studying health, fitness, and bodybuilding by his teen years. Jack LaLanne's wife of 51 years, Elaine, saying that she had ‘lost her best friend’ and the "most loving partner anyone could ever hope for." CNN / RnR
‘Made to Crave’ week three topic: Exercise
TONIGHT 8pm: LIVE webcast with Dr Ski Chilton and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) online at http://www.madetocrave.org/
You can watch the repeat webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm. This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Follow Tami during her trip to Mexico City with Compassion International
www.compassioninmexico.blogspot.com/
ACC Basketball: Duke handing Wake Forest another loss on Saturday and North Carolina State holding on to beat Miami
Green Bay Packers will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 45 on Sunday February 6th in Texas Stadium.
A woman suspected of kidnapping an infant from a New York hospital in 1987 is expected to appear in federal court later today to face kidnapping charges. Ann Pettway turned herself into FBI authorities in Connecticut. On Friday, a warrant had been issued in North Carolina for Pettway's arrest. She is suspected in the abduction of Carlina Renae White. White was reunited with her biological family earlier this month. http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/24/new.york.kidnapping.suspect/index.html?iref=NS1
THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE IS BEING HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC TODAY. The pro-life event is held every year around the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe-v-Wade decision legalizing abortion in the US. www.marchforlife.org/
Both Focus on the Family and the Parents Television Council are expressing major concerns over the new ‘teen’ show on MTV called “Skins”. The show depicts teenagers engaging in a variety of adult and illegal activities, including promiscuity and drugs. The Parents Television Council has asked the Department of Justice to investigate the MTV show. According to Focus on the Family's Plugged In Online, the show is NOT an accurate (depiction) of today's teenagers. http://www.afa.net/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?id=2147502501
The Pediatric Sleep Center at Brenner Children’s Hospital has been awarded a five-year accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The AASM accreditation recognizes sleep disorder facilities committed to quality of services and care for patients. www.brennerchildrens.org
Area community colleges and universities are creating more gerontology classes to help students learn everything from statistics on the elderly to Social Security and Medicare basics and dementia symptoms.
www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/23/wsmet01-gerontology-classes-are-growing-ar-717737/
Forsyth Tech gerontology program:
www.forsythtech.edu/credit-programs/credit-track/programs-a-z/human-services-technology---gerontology
Winston-Salem State University gerontology program: www.wssu.edu/WSSU/UndergraduateStudies/College+of+Arts+and+Sciences/Behavioral+Sciences/Bachelor+of+Arts+in+Gerontology.htm
Now serving 10 billion. Officials with Apple report that the ten billionth download was made over the weekend by someone in the United Kingdom. The person who downloaded the ten billionth app will receive a ten thousand dollar iTunes gift card from Apple. FYI: The Apple ‘App Store’ began just two-and-a-half years ago and offers more than 350 thousand apps to iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users in 90 countries around the world.
LONGTIME FITNESS EXPERT JACK LALANNE PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY. LaLanne had been ill for the past week and died due to complications with pneumonia yesterday afternoon. LaLanne was 96 years old. LaLanne was a self-described junk food and sugar addict as a child, but he began studying health, fitness, and bodybuilding by his teen years. Jack LaLanne's wife of 51 years, Elaine, saying that she had ‘lost her best friend’ and the "most loving partner anyone could ever hope for." CNN / RnR
‘Made to Crave’ week three topic: Exercise
TONIGHT 8pm: LIVE webcast with Dr Ski Chilton and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) online at http://www.madetocrave.org/
You can watch the repeat webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm. This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Follow Tami during her trip to Mexico City with Compassion International
www.compassioninmexico.blogspot.com/
ACC Basketball: Duke handing Wake Forest another loss on Saturday and North Carolina State holding on to beat Miami
Green Bay Packers will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 45 on Sunday February 6th in Texas Stadium.
1.21.2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny, breezy and cold today...High 38. Another blast of winter weather for the Triad Monday night into Tuesday. 50-50 chance of snow?
Congrats to Taylor Cryder of Winston-Salem. She won an I-Pod shuffle last night at the WBFJ Christian Skate night. The next WBFJ Skate night will be February 17th in Clemmons.
THIS SATURDAY IS THE 38th ANNIVERSARY OF ROE VS. WADE, LEGALIZING ABORTION IN THIS COUNTRY. It was January 22, 1973 when the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in this country. ‘Operation Save America’ says that since that time more than 60 million babies have been aborted.
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.
For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area: www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
A pledge of healthier foods at Wal-mart. First lady Michelle Obama and America’s largest grocery store have launched a program aimed at improving the nutritional content of foods at Walmart. The plan includes reducing the salt and sugar content in Walmart’s house brands by 2015, lower prices on produce and promote healthier food items. RnR
Do you go to work sick? Well you are NOT alone. A national survey by www.careerbuilder.com/
reporting that 3 out of 4 Americans (or 72% of people) typically go to work, despite being sick. Bad news: Some 53% of workers said they got sick from a co-worker who came into the office sick. Actually, 55% of workers in the survey saying they feel guilty if they call in sick.
A NEW POLL SHOWS THAT A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE CREDIT PRAYER FOR SAVING GABRIELLE GIFFORDS LIFE. According to a Fox News poll released Thursday, about 77% of American voters said they believed that prayer literally helped the Arizona Representative survive the Tucson shooting. The 40-year-old congresswoman is expected to be moved to a rehabilitation center in Houston as early as Friday. Giffords was shot in the head January 8th while at a constituent meeting outside a Tucson grocery store. RnR
Will Highway 109 go through your neighborhood? The NC DOT has unveiled maps that show proposed routes for Highway 109 between Old Greensboro Road and the Interstate 40 / 311 interchange. You can attend two public meetings to discuss the proposed options. The first will be held on January 27th (7 p.m) at Ledford Middle School. The second meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center.
News Release: https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/pio/releases/details.aspx?r=4444
Maps: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/nc109improvements/
One local dad wants a book taken out of Jamestown Middle School because he thinks that the book’s content (including the language) is too vulgar. Fox 8 reporting that Mark Faucette started reading through “Hoops”, a book that his son, Matthew age 11, checked out a book from the school's library. “Hoops” follows a teenager making life decisions as he grows up in a rough neighborhood. Mark said that he started reading the book and was appalled at its content, including references to assault on a female, some sexual content and the n-word. Jamestown Middle School’s media advisory committee voted unanimously to keep the book in the school’s library. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hoops-110120,0,427494.story
Human trafficking is a major problem worldwide and in the US. Did you know that America children are being bought and sold for profit and pleasure? Jay Ratliff, nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and a father of two young daughters, is tackling a new problem, child sex trafficking in the U.S. 'Traffick 911' has been working to combat child sex trafficking behind the scenes during the Super Bowl. Ratliff is one of many NFL players featured in several public service announcements produced by the non-profit group, Traffick 911.
Learn more: www.traffick911.com/
SPORTS: Three in a row for UNC-G with a win (on the ice) against Georgia Southern…87 – 75. Last night’s UNCG basketball game on ice was the non-skating event in the Greensboro Coliseum until the US Figure Skating Championships.
ACC Basketball
Saturday games:
Georgia Tech @ Virginia
Duke @ Wake Forest at the Joel (4pm)
Sunday: Miami @ North Carolina State in Raleigh
NFL Conference Championship games (AFC – NFC) on Sunday (Jan 23)
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears @ 3pm
New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers @ 6:30pm
BTW: The Super Bowl will be played on Sunday February 6th.
Congrats to Taylor Cryder of Winston-Salem. She won an I-Pod shuffle last night at the WBFJ Christian Skate night. The next WBFJ Skate night will be February 17th in Clemmons.
THIS SATURDAY IS THE 38th ANNIVERSARY OF ROE VS. WADE, LEGALIZING ABORTION IN THIS COUNTRY. It was January 22, 1973 when the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in this country. ‘Operation Save America’ says that since that time more than 60 million babies have been aborted.
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.
For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area: www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
A pledge of healthier foods at Wal-mart. First lady Michelle Obama and America’s largest grocery store have launched a program aimed at improving the nutritional content of foods at Walmart. The plan includes reducing the salt and sugar content in Walmart’s house brands by 2015, lower prices on produce and promote healthier food items. RnR
Do you go to work sick? Well you are NOT alone. A national survey by www.careerbuilder.com/
reporting that 3 out of 4 Americans (or 72% of people) typically go to work, despite being sick. Bad news: Some 53% of workers said they got sick from a co-worker who came into the office sick. Actually, 55% of workers in the survey saying they feel guilty if they call in sick.
A NEW POLL SHOWS THAT A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE CREDIT PRAYER FOR SAVING GABRIELLE GIFFORDS LIFE. According to a Fox News poll released Thursday, about 77% of American voters said they believed that prayer literally helped the Arizona Representative survive the Tucson shooting. The 40-year-old congresswoman is expected to be moved to a rehabilitation center in Houston as early as Friday. Giffords was shot in the head January 8th while at a constituent meeting outside a Tucson grocery store. RnR
Will Highway 109 go through your neighborhood? The NC DOT has unveiled maps that show proposed routes for Highway 109 between Old Greensboro Road and the Interstate 40 / 311 interchange. You can attend two public meetings to discuss the proposed options. The first will be held on January 27th (7 p.m) at Ledford Middle School. The second meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center.
News Release: https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/pio/releases/details.aspx?r=4444
Maps: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/nc109improvements/
One local dad wants a book taken out of Jamestown Middle School because he thinks that the book’s content (including the language) is too vulgar. Fox 8 reporting that Mark Faucette started reading through “Hoops”, a book that his son, Matthew age 11, checked out a book from the school's library. “Hoops” follows a teenager making life decisions as he grows up in a rough neighborhood. Mark said that he started reading the book and was appalled at its content, including references to assault on a female, some sexual content and the n-word. Jamestown Middle School’s media advisory committee voted unanimously to keep the book in the school’s library. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hoops-110120,0,427494.story
Human trafficking is a major problem worldwide and in the US. Did you know that America children are being bought and sold for profit and pleasure? Jay Ratliff, nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and a father of two young daughters, is tackling a new problem, child sex trafficking in the U.S. 'Traffick 911' has been working to combat child sex trafficking behind the scenes during the Super Bowl. Ratliff is one of many NFL players featured in several public service announcements produced by the non-profit group, Traffick 911.
Learn more: www.traffick911.com/
SPORTS: Three in a row for UNC-G with a win (on the ice) against Georgia Southern…87 – 75. Last night’s UNCG basketball game on ice was the non-skating event in the Greensboro Coliseum until the US Figure Skating Championships.
ACC Basketball
Saturday games:
Georgia Tech @ Virginia
Duke @ Wake Forest at the Joel (4pm)
Sunday: Miami @ North Carolina State in Raleigh
NFL Conference Championship games (AFC – NFC) on Sunday (Jan 23)
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears @ 3pm
New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers @ 6:30pm
BTW: The Super Bowl will be played on Sunday February 6th.
1.20.2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 45
The Mwangaza Children’s Choir from Uganda, East Africa…as heard on the WBFJ Morning Show this morning from 8 – 9am. US Tour Schedule (FREE concerts locally) http://www.mwangazachoir.org/. CDs and other products will be available to help the ministry. Child sponsorships are available. Local contact: Michelle Speas Call 413 - 3743. Email: mspeas@africarenewal.org
FYI: The Mwangaza Children’s Choir consists of 20 children ages 8-12 from Uganda, East Africa as part of Africa Renewal Ministries, www.africarenewal.org. Many are orphans. Catch their performance and their testimony through song, dance and testimony.
Police are still investigating the hit and run that killed an elderly man in Davidson County on Wednesday. 71 year old William Leonard was hit around 1:45 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Burton Road…north of Thomasville. A motorist found Leonard near his mailbox, troopers said.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call local police.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hit-run-fatal-110119,0,6461581.story
Wendy's - Arby's Group Inc. is considering selling its struggling Arby's business and concentrate more on its Wendy's hamburger chain. The Atlanta restaurant operator reporting that Arby's has long been suffering because its sandwiches can cost $5 plus, more expensive than many other fast-food offerings. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-arbys-sale-100116,0,3809013.story
1,900 employees will be affected by the closing of the American Express Call Center in Greensboro. AmEx will offer various employment options to workers in the year long shutdown (including virtural jobs or re-location). Employees will be offered a generous (16 week) severance package. Area non-profits will be affected by the closing as well…
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-amex-effects-110119,0,177015.story
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS VOTED TO REPEAL THE HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA LAST MARCH. The Repeal was tops on the agenda list by Republican lawmakers after winning control of the House in last November's elections. The bill faces a tougher challenge in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS IS EXPECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A RE-HAB FACILITY IN TEXAS ON FRIDAY. Giffords is one of 13 people who were wounded in a deadly shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona two weeks ago. The shooting claimed the lives of six people. A federal grand jury has indicted the suspected gunman on charges of trying to assassinate Congresswoman Giffords.
TODAY MARKS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS. 52 Americans were taken hostage in Tehran, Iran and held for 444 days in captivity. The hostages were released on January 20th, 1981…the same day that President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office. BTW: ABOUT A DOZEN OF THOSE HOSTAGES ARE GETTING TOGETHER LATER TODAY FOR A REUNION.
A DOCTOR IN PHILADELPHIA IS FACING SEVERAL MURDER CHARGES AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO ILLEGAL, LATE-TERM ABORTIONS. In all, the doctor is accused of being responsible for the deaths of one woman and seven babies. The doctor's wife and sister-in-law were among nine other people charged in the case.
Randall Terry, the former head of the pro-life organization ‘Operation Rescue’, will challenge President Obama in the Democratic Primary next year. Terry is no longer involved with Operation Rescue, but he is still a pro-life voice for the unborn. The campaign is expected to unveil a series of emails and what it calls "lighted hearted commercials" lampooning President Obama's economic and foreign policies.
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.
For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
SPORTS: ACC Basketball (Last night)
#4 Duke over NC State…92 - 78
Georgia Tech all over Wake Forest…74 – 39. FYI: Not since 1959 has Wake Forest scored so few points in a regular season game.
The Mwangaza Children’s Choir from Uganda, East Africa…as heard on the WBFJ Morning Show this morning from 8 – 9am. US Tour Schedule (FREE concerts locally) http://www.mwangazachoir.org/. CDs and other products will be available to help the ministry. Child sponsorships are available. Local contact: Michelle Speas Call 413 - 3743. Email: mspeas@africarenewal.org
FYI: The Mwangaza Children’s Choir consists of 20 children ages 8-12 from Uganda, East Africa as part of Africa Renewal Ministries, www.africarenewal.org. Many are orphans. Catch their performance and their testimony through song, dance and testimony.
Police are still investigating the hit and run that killed an elderly man in Davidson County on Wednesday. 71 year old William Leonard was hit around 1:45 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Burton Road…north of Thomasville. A motorist found Leonard near his mailbox, troopers said.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call local police.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hit-run-fatal-110119,0,6461581.story
Wendy's - Arby's Group Inc. is considering selling its struggling Arby's business and concentrate more on its Wendy's hamburger chain. The Atlanta restaurant operator reporting that Arby's has long been suffering because its sandwiches can cost $5 plus, more expensive than many other fast-food offerings. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-arbys-sale-100116,0,3809013.story
1,900 employees will be affected by the closing of the American Express Call Center in Greensboro. AmEx will offer various employment options to workers in the year long shutdown (including virtural jobs or re-location). Employees will be offered a generous (16 week) severance package. Area non-profits will be affected by the closing as well…
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-amex-effects-110119,0,177015.story
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS VOTED TO REPEAL THE HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA LAST MARCH. The Repeal was tops on the agenda list by Republican lawmakers after winning control of the House in last November's elections. The bill faces a tougher challenge in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS IS EXPECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A RE-HAB FACILITY IN TEXAS ON FRIDAY. Giffords is one of 13 people who were wounded in a deadly shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona two weeks ago. The shooting claimed the lives of six people. A federal grand jury has indicted the suspected gunman on charges of trying to assassinate Congresswoman Giffords.
TODAY MARKS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS. 52 Americans were taken hostage in Tehran, Iran and held for 444 days in captivity. The hostages were released on January 20th, 1981…the same day that President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office. BTW: ABOUT A DOZEN OF THOSE HOSTAGES ARE GETTING TOGETHER LATER TODAY FOR A REUNION.
A DOCTOR IN PHILADELPHIA IS FACING SEVERAL MURDER CHARGES AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO ILLEGAL, LATE-TERM ABORTIONS. In all, the doctor is accused of being responsible for the deaths of one woman and seven babies. The doctor's wife and sister-in-law were among nine other people charged in the case.
Randall Terry, the former head of the pro-life organization ‘Operation Rescue’, will challenge President Obama in the Democratic Primary next year. Terry is no longer involved with Operation Rescue, but he is still a pro-life voice for the unborn. The campaign is expected to unveil a series of emails and what it calls "lighted hearted commercials" lampooning President Obama's economic and foreign policies.
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.
For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
SPORTS: ACC Basketball (Last night)
#4 Duke over NC State…92 - 78
Georgia Tech all over Wake Forest…74 – 39. FYI: Not since 1959 has Wake Forest scored so few points in a regular season game.
1.19.2011
Breaking News: American Express is closing their call center in Greensboro
A media briefing is scheduled for 11:15am this morning. The American Express Call Center, located on Airport Center Drive in Greensboro, is the state’s 25 largest employer.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Areas of fog this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 55
Back to school for everyone in our listening area, except for Grayson County schools in Virginia which are closed today.
The holiday break for students in Alleghany County has extended deep into January. Thanks to several winter storms, students haven't been in school since December 23 in Alleghany County which borders Wilkes and Surry counties. So far, students in Alleghany County have missed 13 days this school year. Last year, students in Grayson County, Va., were out of school for more than 20 days during February. Students in Alleghany, and many other mountain counties, start school in early-August, a full two weeks before many Triad school systems. (WXII)
PTI officials may soon be asking passengers to pay for construction that was intended mainly to lure FedEx. A $4.50 passenger facility charge could go into effect as early as August if it is approved by the FAA. (Fox 8)
President Obama will host a formal state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao later today. The Chinese delegation is on a three-day trip to the US for talks on trade, currency, North Korea and human rights. RnR
Members of the House of Representatives in DC will cast a final vote on a repeal of the healthcare bill enacted by Congress last March. However, President Obama has said he will veto the repeal if it reaches his desk. RnR
Where’s Christmas and Easter? Jewish and Muslim holidays are noted on the new school calendar published by the European Union but Christian holidays such as Easter and Christmas have been left off. 27 European countries who are members of the EU will receive the calendars, which are handed out to schools. Officials with the European Union stated that the omission of the Christian holidays was an error…and will be included on future calendars.
A new name…but the same caring and compassionate services. ‘Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center of Mount Airy’ is now known as ‘The Legacy Center’. The Mount Airy location was started by Lifeline Pregnancy Center in Elkin as a satellite campus back in 2002. The Legacy Center is located at 154 N. Renfro Street (Suite 108) in Mt Airy. The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info or to volunteer, Call 783-0011. Great ‘write up’ in the Mt Airy News. Check out the story:
http://www.mtairynews.com/view/full_story/11041157/article-Lifeline-pregnancy-center-undergoes-name-change?instance=secondary_stories_left_column
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area, go to www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Random metal detector checks at one high school in LA didn’t prevent one student from carrying a handgun onto campus yesterday. A 17-year-old boy arrested after the handgun in his backpack ‘accidentally’ went off…wounding two other high students.
Haiti's 'Baby Doc' dictator has been taken into custody. Charges were filed against the former Haitian dictator on Tuesday.
Sargent Shriver, who was responsible for launching the U.S. Peace Corps after marrying into the Kennedy family, passed away on Tuesday. He was 95. His wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver who started the Special Olympics, passed away in 2009. FYI: The Shrivers had five children including Maria Shriver, the media personality and former first lady of California. Maria is married to Arnold Schwarzenegger. (CNN)
After more than 40 years in television, Regis Philbin is retiring. Regis made the announcement yesterday during LIVE with Regis and Kelly.
Update: Two accidents involving tractor-trailers on SB Highway 52 caused major traffic tie-ups at two different times yesterday. The first accident occurred along 52 SB at Highway 66 around 8am yesterday morning. The driver of that truck was taken to the hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries. Another crash involving around suppertime (6pm)closed both southbound lanes of Highway 52 at Westinghouse Road. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-overturned-truck-100119,0,648600.story
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at wbfj.fm. The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m. To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
ACC Basketball (Last night): The Tarheels back in the win column. Carolina over Clemson…75 – 65. Tonight: #4 Duke vs NC State and Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech
Greensboro native John Isner cruising to the second round of the Australian Open.
Some 200 houses were damaged in a southwestern province of Pakistan after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake. No reports of fatalities. The US, China and Australia have offered aid to Pakistan. CNN
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 55
Back to school for everyone in our listening area, except for Grayson County schools in Virginia which are closed today.
The holiday break for students in Alleghany County has extended deep into January. Thanks to several winter storms, students haven't been in school since December 23 in Alleghany County which borders Wilkes and Surry counties. So far, students in Alleghany County have missed 13 days this school year. Last year, students in Grayson County, Va., were out of school for more than 20 days during February. Students in Alleghany, and many other mountain counties, start school in early-August, a full two weeks before many Triad school systems. (WXII)
PTI officials may soon be asking passengers to pay for construction that was intended mainly to lure FedEx. A $4.50 passenger facility charge could go into effect as early as August if it is approved by the FAA. (Fox 8)
President Obama will host a formal state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao later today. The Chinese delegation is on a three-day trip to the US for talks on trade, currency, North Korea and human rights. RnR
Members of the House of Representatives in DC will cast a final vote on a repeal of the healthcare bill enacted by Congress last March. However, President Obama has said he will veto the repeal if it reaches his desk. RnR
Where’s Christmas and Easter? Jewish and Muslim holidays are noted on the new school calendar published by the European Union but Christian holidays such as Easter and Christmas have been left off. 27 European countries who are members of the EU will receive the calendars, which are handed out to schools. Officials with the European Union stated that the omission of the Christian holidays was an error…and will be included on future calendars.
A new name…but the same caring and compassionate services. ‘Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center of Mount Airy’ is now known as ‘The Legacy Center’. The Mount Airy location was started by Lifeline Pregnancy Center in Elkin as a satellite campus back in 2002. The Legacy Center is located at 154 N. Renfro Street (Suite 108) in Mt Airy. The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info or to volunteer, Call 783-0011. Great ‘write up’ in the Mt Airy News. Check out the story:
http://www.mtairynews.com/view/full_story/11041157/article-Lifeline-pregnancy-center-undergoes-name-change?instance=secondary_stories_left_column
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week.For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area, go to www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Random metal detector checks at one high school in LA didn’t prevent one student from carrying a handgun onto campus yesterday. A 17-year-old boy arrested after the handgun in his backpack ‘accidentally’ went off…wounding two other high students.
Haiti's 'Baby Doc' dictator has been taken into custody. Charges were filed against the former Haitian dictator on Tuesday.
Sargent Shriver, who was responsible for launching the U.S. Peace Corps after marrying into the Kennedy family, passed away on Tuesday. He was 95. His wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver who started the Special Olympics, passed away in 2009. FYI: The Shrivers had five children including Maria Shriver, the media personality and former first lady of California. Maria is married to Arnold Schwarzenegger. (CNN)
After more than 40 years in television, Regis Philbin is retiring. Regis made the announcement yesterday during LIVE with Regis and Kelly.
Update: Two accidents involving tractor-trailers on SB Highway 52 caused major traffic tie-ups at two different times yesterday. The first accident occurred along 52 SB at Highway 66 around 8am yesterday morning. The driver of that truck was taken to the hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries. Another crash involving around suppertime (6pm)closed both southbound lanes of Highway 52 at Westinghouse Road. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-overturned-truck-100119,0,648600.story
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at wbfj.fm. The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m. To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
ACC Basketball (Last night): The Tarheels back in the win column. Carolina over Clemson…75 – 65. Tonight: #4 Duke vs NC State and Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech
Greensboro native John Isner cruising to the second round of the Australian Open.
Some 200 houses were damaged in a southwestern province of Pakistan after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake. No reports of fatalities. The US, China and Australia have offered aid to Pakistan. CNN
1.18.2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Winter Weather Advisory through 10am for several Triad counties because of the threat of ‘Black Ice’. Use caution walking and driving this morning.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Freezing drizzle before 10am. Cloudy and breezy…High 48
Now you can enjoy an even BIGGER cup of brew at Starbucks. Starbucks is introducing their new ‘Trenta’ size cup, which is just shy of a QUART, in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The new ‘Trenta’ (means 30 in Italian) is 7 ounces larger than the Venti and is expected to cost 50 cents more. Trinta will hit the the rest of the country by early May.
Watch your temper, it cost you an apartment? A man who lost his home after being injured in a fight has won an apartment building in a lawsuit against the man who injured him in an argument. The News & Record of Greensboro reported that 56-year-old Charles McKinnon, a painter and draftsman, plans to sell the apartment building he received in a lawsuit to pay his medical bills and his attorney. http://www.wxii12.com/news/26515635/detail.html
Celebrate LIFE: January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week. For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area: http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Free Brandon Heath downloads …Today Only. To celebrate the release of Brandon Heath's new CD "Leaving Eden" you are invited to download 2 of Brandon Heath's biggest hits (“Give Me Your Eyes” and “Your Love”) FREE! Get your two free downloads here: http://brandonheathhits.com/
If you missed last night’s LIVE webcast with Dr Ski (SKEE) Chilton (our special guest on the morning show each Monday morning) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) you can watch the repeat webcast several times today…online at www.madetocrave.org.
(You can watch the repeat webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.)
Week Two Topic: “Fiber, fish and eating healthy on a shoe string budget”
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the latest winter weather delays.
To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area:
www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood Northwest NC Chapter site: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
SPORTS: Temper ‘down under’ for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. Stewart got into some trouble while racing in Australia after a fight with a track owner. The altercation ended with Stewart getting a black eye. He was questioned by police but was not arrested.
New additions: Ricky Proehl (played for Wake Forest and Carolina Panthers stand out) heads the latest class of Sports figures elected into the NC Sports Hall of Fame -class of 2011. also included in the Class of 2011: Dale Jarrett (NASCAR driver and broadcaster) and the late Gene Overby. A banquet is scheduled for May 12 in Raleigh.
ACC Basketball (TONIGHT): Carolina hosting Clemson (8pm)
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Freezing drizzle before 10am. Cloudy and breezy…High 48
Now you can enjoy an even BIGGER cup of brew at Starbucks. Starbucks is introducing their new ‘Trenta’ size cup, which is just shy of a QUART, in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The new ‘Trenta’ (means 30 in Italian) is 7 ounces larger than the Venti and is expected to cost 50 cents more. Trinta will hit the the rest of the country by early May.
Watch your temper, it cost you an apartment? A man who lost his home after being injured in a fight has won an apartment building in a lawsuit against the man who injured him in an argument. The News & Record of Greensboro reported that 56-year-old Charles McKinnon, a painter and draftsman, plans to sell the apartment building he received in a lawsuit to pay his medical bills and his attorney. http://www.wxii12.com/news/26515635/detail.html
Celebrate LIFE: January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week. For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area: http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Free Brandon Heath downloads …Today Only. To celebrate the release of Brandon Heath's new CD "Leaving Eden" you are invited to download 2 of Brandon Heath's biggest hits (“Give Me Your Eyes” and “Your Love”) FREE! Get your two free downloads here: http://brandonheathhits.com/
If you missed last night’s LIVE webcast with Dr Ski (SKEE) Chilton (our special guest on the morning show each Monday morning) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) you can watch the repeat webcast several times today…online at www.madetocrave.org.
(You can watch the repeat webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.)
Week Two Topic: “Fiber, fish and eating healthy on a shoe string budget”
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the latest winter weather delays.
To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area:
www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood Northwest NC Chapter site: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
SPORTS: Temper ‘down under’ for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. Stewart got into some trouble while racing in Australia after a fight with a track owner. The altercation ended with Stewart getting a black eye. He was questioned by police but was not arrested.
New additions: Ricky Proehl (played for Wake Forest and Carolina Panthers stand out) heads the latest class of Sports figures elected into the NC Sports Hall of Fame -class of 2011. also included in the Class of 2011: Dale Jarrett (NASCAR driver and broadcaster) and the late Gene Overby. A banquet is scheduled for May 12 in Raleigh.
ACC Basketball (TONIGHT): Carolina hosting Clemson (8pm)
School Closings and Delays for Tuesday morning
CLOSED…Surry County (OTW) UPDATED as of 8:30am (WXII)
Stokes County (OTW)
Grayson County (Va)
Carroll County (Va) UPDATED
Patrick County (Va) UPDATED
TWO HOUR DELAY…
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County
Guildford
Davie
Yadkin
Mt Airy City
Elkin City
Bridges School
First Christian Academy
Calvary Christian (King)
Gospel Light Christian
Woodland Baptist
Shining Light Academy
Millers Creek Christian
White Plains Christian
Union Grove Christian
Arts Based Elementary
Carter G Woodson School of Challenge
Downtown Middle
Forsyth Academy (Shattalon Campus)
The Piedmont School
Triad Academy
Carroll (Va)
Galax City (Va)
OPENING @ 10am…
Salem Baptist Christian
Calvary Baptist Day School
Millennium Charter Academy
(10:30) Oak Level Baptist Academy
THREE HOUR DELAY…
Wilkes (Limited Bus Routes this morning)
Colleges / Universities…
Forsyth Tech (10am)
WSSU (10am)
Surry Community College (Two Hour Delay)
Stokes County (OTW)
Grayson County (Va)
Carroll County (Va) UPDATED
Patrick County (Va) UPDATED
TWO HOUR DELAY…
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County
Guildford
Davie
Yadkin
Mt Airy City
Elkin City
Bridges School
First Christian Academy
Calvary Christian (King)
Gospel Light Christian
Woodland Baptist
Shining Light Academy
Millers Creek Christian
White Plains Christian
Union Grove Christian
Arts Based Elementary
Carter G Woodson School of Challenge
Downtown Middle
Forsyth Academy (Shattalon Campus)
The Piedmont School
Triad Academy
Carroll (Va)
Galax City (Va)
OPENING @ 10am…
Salem Baptist Christian
Calvary Baptist Day School
Millennium Charter Academy
(10:30) Oak Level Baptist Academy
THREE HOUR DELAY…
Wilkes (Limited Bus Routes this morning)
Colleges / Universities…
Forsyth Tech (10am)
WSSU (10am)
Surry Community College (Two Hour Delay)
1.17.2011
Events honoring the late Dr Martin Luther King, Jr today…
Winston-Salem (10am) A march from Mount Zion Baptist Church to the Anderson Center at Winston-Salem State University will begin at 10 a.m. Workshops to follow in the Anderson Center's Dillard Hall. Call (336) 987-0040. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/17/mlk-day-march-begins-10-m-convention-center-hold-m-ar-701235/
Winston-Salem (Noon) The 31st annual observance of King's birth will be held at noon in the North Main Hall of Benton Convention Center. Clifton E. Graves Jr. will be the keynote speaker.
www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/17/mlk-day-march-begins-10-m-convention-center-hold-m-ar-701235/
Greensboro (11am) MLK Day Parade starts at 11am this morning. The parade will head north on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Florida Street. http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/01/14/article/event_calendar_for_martin_luther_king_jr_holiday
Students from Greensboro College and Bennett College will participate in various service projects today
High Point University is hosting an MLK service at 11 a.m. at Hayworth Chapel. The service is open to the public.
Dr King, a social conservative?
Dr. Alveda King, full-time Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said today that advice columns written by her uncle for Ebony magazine in 1957-58 reveal a man who today would be regarded as a ‘social conservative’. "In advising men and women on questions of personal behavior 50 years ago, Uncle Martin sounded no different than a conservative Christian preacher does now," said Dr. King. "He was pro-life, pro-abstinence before marriage…and based his views…on the unchanging Word of the Bible. Today, Planned Parenthood would condemn Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the ‘religious right.'"
Read the entire article: http://nation.foxnews.com/martin-luther-king-jr/2011/01/17/alveda-king-mlk-would-be-modern-day-social-conservative
MLK bio: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Winston-Salem (Noon) The 31st annual observance of King's birth will be held at noon in the North Main Hall of Benton Convention Center. Clifton E. Graves Jr. will be the keynote speaker.
www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/17/mlk-day-march-begins-10-m-convention-center-hold-m-ar-701235/
Greensboro (11am) MLK Day Parade starts at 11am this morning. The parade will head north on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Florida Street. http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/01/14/article/event_calendar_for_martin_luther_king_jr_holiday
Students from Greensboro College and Bennett College will participate in various service projects today
High Point University is hosting an MLK service at 11 a.m. at Hayworth Chapel. The service is open to the public.
Dr King, a social conservative?
Dr. Alveda King, full-time Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said today that advice columns written by her uncle for Ebony magazine in 1957-58 reveal a man who today would be regarded as a ‘social conservative’. "In advising men and women on questions of personal behavior 50 years ago, Uncle Martin sounded no different than a conservative Christian preacher does now," said Dr. King. "He was pro-life, pro-abstinence before marriage…and based his views…on the unchanging Word of the Bible. Today, Planned Parenthood would condemn Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the ‘religious right.'"
Read the entire article: http://nation.foxnews.com/martin-luther-king-jr/2011/01/17/alveda-king-mlk-would-be-modern-day-social-conservative
MLK bio: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Monday, January 17, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy skies with a High near 40. Rain overnight.
Today is a state and Federal holiday celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Local, State and Federal offices will be closed today. No school for most public schools today.
Dr King, a social conservative? Dr. Alveda King, full-time Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said today that advice columns written by her uncle for Ebony magazine in 1957-58 reveal a man who today would be regarded as a ‘social conservative’. "In advising men and women on questions of personal behavior 50 years ago, Uncle Martin sounded no different than a conservative Christian preacher does now," said Dr. King. "He was pro-life, pro-abstinence before marriage…and based his views…on the unchanging Word of the Bible. Today, Planned Parenthood would condemn Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the ‘religious right.'" Read the entire article…
http://nation.foxnews.com/martin-luther-king-jr/2011/01/17/alveda-king-mlk-would-be-modern-day-social-conservative
MLK bio: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Week Two of the LIVE webcast with Dr Ski (SKEE) Chilton (our special guest on the morning show) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) TONIGHT at 8pm online at www.madetocrave.org. Topic: “Fiber, fish and eating healthy on a shoe string budget”. Monday night's webcast will be re-played 4 times on Tuesday at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week. For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area…go to http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier in the week. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to:
www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood
Northwest NC Chapter site: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th in Greensboro on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at wbfj.fm . The deadline to order is this Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
The number of Flu cases in the US is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, eight states (including North Carolina) reported widespread influenza activity. Map and Info: www.flu.gov/news/blogs/blog20110103.html
Proposed cuts to the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County school system’s budget could eliminate hundreds of jobs. The Winston-Salem Journal reported on Saturday that Superintendent Don Martin presented scenarios to the school board’s finance committee on Friday, in response to the Governor’s request for additional cuts in next year’s state budget.
The Children's Home in Winston-Salem is expanding. The "Opportunity House" is opening its doors to offer aid to abused and neglected children…while adding 45 new jobs to the community. The Opportunity House serves as a temporary home until the children, ages 7 to 21, can live with relatives, foster parents, or possibly be adopted. http://www.tchome.org/
CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM CRITICAL TO SERIOUS CONDITION. Giffords has been removed from a ventilator and is now breathing on her own. 13 people were wounded, six people lost their lives, in the deadly shooting spree in Tucson a week ago. The suspected gunman is in custody.
‘THE SOCIAL NETWORK’, A FILM ABOUT FACEBOOK, TOOK THE TOP PRIZE AT THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS LAST NIGHT…FOR THE ‘BEST MOVIE DRAMA’. ‘Glee’ won the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical series.
ONE OF THE ASTRONAUTS SCHEDULED TO GO UP ON THE NEXT SHUTTLE MISSION HAS BEEN INJURED IN A BICYCLE ACCIDENT. NASA says although astronaut commander Tim Kopra will be OK, though his injuries could impact his duties aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. Discovery is scheduled to launch on February 24th.
SPORTS: The road to the Super Bowl just got ‘less’ crowded. The Divisional Championships next weekend will include: (AFC) Jets and Steelers. (NFC) Bears hosting the Packers.
ACC Basketball: Low scoring game for the Taheels. Georgia Tech over the Heels…78 – 58
Today is a state and Federal holiday celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Local, State and Federal offices will be closed today. No school for most public schools today.
Dr King, a social conservative? Dr. Alveda King, full-time Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said today that advice columns written by her uncle for Ebony magazine in 1957-58 reveal a man who today would be regarded as a ‘social conservative’. "In advising men and women on questions of personal behavior 50 years ago, Uncle Martin sounded no different than a conservative Christian preacher does now," said Dr. King. "He was pro-life, pro-abstinence before marriage…and based his views…on the unchanging Word of the Bible. Today, Planned Parenthood would condemn Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the ‘religious right.'" Read the entire article…
http://nation.foxnews.com/martin-luther-king-jr/2011/01/17/alveda-king-mlk-would-be-modern-day-social-conservative
MLK bio: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Week Two of the LIVE webcast with Dr Ski (SKEE) Chilton (our special guest on the morning show) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) TONIGHT at 8pm online at www.madetocrave.org. Topic: “Fiber, fish and eating healthy on a shoe string budget”. Monday night's webcast will be re-played 4 times on Tuesday at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book, “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
Celebrate LIFE…January 16 – 23, 2011 is ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ week. For a list of Pregnancy Care Centers in your area…go to http://www.wbfj.fm/event4.html
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier in the week. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to:
www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood
Northwest NC Chapter site: www.nwnc-redcross.org/
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th in Greensboro on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at wbfj.fm . The deadline to order is this Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Book your cabin on the Music Boat 2011… NOW. Special pre-sale is going on through January 24th. For details call: 1-800-889-5265
The number of Flu cases in the US is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, eight states (including North Carolina) reported widespread influenza activity. Map and Info: www.flu.gov/news/blogs/blog20110103.html
Proposed cuts to the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County school system’s budget could eliminate hundreds of jobs. The Winston-Salem Journal reported on Saturday that Superintendent Don Martin presented scenarios to the school board’s finance committee on Friday, in response to the Governor’s request for additional cuts in next year’s state budget.
The Children's Home in Winston-Salem is expanding. The "Opportunity House" is opening its doors to offer aid to abused and neglected children…while adding 45 new jobs to the community. The Opportunity House serves as a temporary home until the children, ages 7 to 21, can live with relatives, foster parents, or possibly be adopted. http://www.tchome.org/
CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM CRITICAL TO SERIOUS CONDITION. Giffords has been removed from a ventilator and is now breathing on her own. 13 people were wounded, six people lost their lives, in the deadly shooting spree in Tucson a week ago. The suspected gunman is in custody.
‘THE SOCIAL NETWORK’, A FILM ABOUT FACEBOOK, TOOK THE TOP PRIZE AT THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS LAST NIGHT…FOR THE ‘BEST MOVIE DRAMA’. ‘Glee’ won the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical series.
ONE OF THE ASTRONAUTS SCHEDULED TO GO UP ON THE NEXT SHUTTLE MISSION HAS BEEN INJURED IN A BICYCLE ACCIDENT. NASA says although astronaut commander Tim Kopra will be OK, though his injuries could impact his duties aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. Discovery is scheduled to launch on February 24th.
SPORTS: The road to the Super Bowl just got ‘less’ crowded. The Divisional Championships next weekend will include: (AFC) Jets and Steelers. (NFC) Bears hosting the Packers.
ACC Basketball: Low scoring game for the Taheels. Georgia Tech over the Heels…78 – 58
1.14.2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Watch out for ‘black ice’ on shaded areas again this morning. Any ice and snow that melted yesterday has refrozen overnight
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 38. Lots of sunshine and warmer for the weekend.
WS/FC Schools Twitter updates being sent out this morning. Use caution this morning. Numerous secondary roads are still icy. http://twitter.com/wsfcs
GAS PRICES HAVE BEEN HOLDING STEADY FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. Today's national average price for regular unleaded is just above three dollars-and-nine cents. A little cheaper in the Triad.
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier in the week. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood
The FDA is limiting the amount of acetaminophen, better known as Tylenol, in prescription pain medicines. The FDA is also requiring stronger warnings on the labels of those medicines about possible liver failure from taking the drug.
Continue to pray for the families (and victims) affected by the Tucson, Arizona shooting last Saturday that claimed 6 lives and wounded 13 others including a US Representative. A nine year old shooting victim was laid to rest in Tucson yesterday.
Related story: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is opening both eyes, moving both legs and arms, and is responding to friends and family. Doctors are calling the ‘miracle’ a "major milestone" in her recovery. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/14/wsmet07-giffords-moves-arms-and-legs-ar-693501/
Stop the violence. The World Evangelical Alliance says the violence against Christians in Iran "needs to stop immediately." A crackdown on Christians in the Islam-controlled country began before Christmas. Forty Iranian Christians have been arrested in Iran since December 26th.
For what it’s worth. An astronomer says that a shift in the Earth's alignment has changed zodiac dates, and there are actually 13 signs instead of 12. So Virgos, how do you feel about being Leos? Just a thought, shouldn’t we trust in the One whom created the universe…and the stars? www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-zodiac-changes-100114,0,2808860.story
“The Green Hornet’ hits theaters this weekend. Get the latest family friendly movie reviews from ‘Plugged in’ and ‘Focus on the Family’. http://www.pluggedinonline.com/
Need advice? "Ask Adie". Adie Camp, the wife of Jeremy Camp, will be the host of a new ‘advice’ segment on the Gospel Music Channel. Questions for "Ask Adie" can be submitted through the Gospel music Channel website. Adie will take a look at everyday problems with an eternal perspective. More info: www.watchgmctv.com/adie http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro on January 27, 28, 29th on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at www.wbfj.fm
The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Deborah Hooper has been named as the new president of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Hooper has been the general manager WFMY News 2 for the past 25 years, Hooper takes her new position on Feb. 7th.
SPORTS: ACC Basketball…
The Tarheels came back from a 16 point deficit beating Virginia Tech in Chapel Hill last night…64 – 61
UNC-G getting its first win of the season over ASU…75 – 74
NFL Divisional play-offs this weekend…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 38. Lots of sunshine and warmer for the weekend.
WS/FC Schools Twitter updates being sent out this morning. Use caution this morning. Numerous secondary roads are still icy. http://twitter.com/wsfcs
GAS PRICES HAVE BEEN HOLDING STEADY FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. Today's national average price for regular unleaded is just above three dollars-and-nine cents. A little cheaper in the Triad.
Blood donations at the local Red Cross are way down due the winter weather earlier in the week. To schedule an appointment or locate a Red Cross Blood Drive in your area go to www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood
The FDA is limiting the amount of acetaminophen, better known as Tylenol, in prescription pain medicines. The FDA is also requiring stronger warnings on the labels of those medicines about possible liver failure from taking the drug.
Continue to pray for the families (and victims) affected by the Tucson, Arizona shooting last Saturday that claimed 6 lives and wounded 13 others including a US Representative. A nine year old shooting victim was laid to rest in Tucson yesterday.
Related story: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is opening both eyes, moving both legs and arms, and is responding to friends and family. Doctors are calling the ‘miracle’ a "major milestone" in her recovery. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/14/wsmet07-giffords-moves-arms-and-legs-ar-693501/
Stop the violence. The World Evangelical Alliance says the violence against Christians in Iran "needs to stop immediately." A crackdown on Christians in the Islam-controlled country began before Christmas. Forty Iranian Christians have been arrested in Iran since December 26th.
For what it’s worth. An astronomer says that a shift in the Earth's alignment has changed zodiac dates, and there are actually 13 signs instead of 12. So Virgos, how do you feel about being Leos? Just a thought, shouldn’t we trust in the One whom created the universe…and the stars? www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-zodiac-changes-100114,0,2808860.story
“The Green Hornet’ hits theaters this weekend. Get the latest family friendly movie reviews from ‘Plugged in’ and ‘Focus on the Family’. http://www.pluggedinonline.com/
Need advice? "Ask Adie". Adie Camp, the wife of Jeremy Camp, will be the host of a new ‘advice’ segment on the Gospel Music Channel. Questions for "Ask Adie" can be submitted through the Gospel music Channel website. Adie will take a look at everyday problems with an eternal perspective. More info: www.watchgmctv.com/adie http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/
More details about the KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro on January 27, 28, 29th on Tami’s blog site on the morning show page at www.wbfj.fm
The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail us at tickets@usfigureskating2011.com
Deborah Hooper has been named as the new president of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Hooper has been the general manager WFMY News 2 for the past 25 years, Hooper takes her new position on Feb. 7th.
SPORTS: ACC Basketball…
The Tarheels came back from a 16 point deficit beating Virginia Tech in Chapel Hill last night…64 – 61
UNC-G getting its first win of the season over ASU…75 – 74
NFL Divisional play-offs this weekend…
1.13.2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Watch out for ‘black ice’ again this morning. Any ice and snow that melted yesterday has refrozen overnight
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast : Mostly sunny and breezy…High 35
Four days in a row. Most public and lots of private schools have cancelled classes once again today. Some are on a delay.
Traffic Alert: (STOKES COUNTY / King): Highway 52…both directions at South Main Street
Highway 52 will close tonight from 8 pm until 6 am tomorrow morning for bridge demolition.
Guest this morning on the Morning Show…David Dalrymple - President of the Better Business Bureau of Northwest North Carolina. Topic: 'Ten Questions to Ask Before Joining a Gym'
Phone: 725 – 8348 http://www.bbb.org/ (consumer tips). Details on Tami’s Blog on the Morning Show page at http://www.wbfj.fm/
More details about a ‘sweet’ affordable deal. KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th. To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail tickets@usfigureskating2011.com The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Nick Doub will take place later today at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Visitation will be from 4 - 6pm…The funeral will begin at 6:30pm. Nick Doub is the Reagan High School senior who passed away last Sunday night after being seriously injured in a single car crash last Thursday morning…on his way to school. He was 18 years old. Friends and family are wearing ‘Red’ this week in memory of Nick.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Reagan High School. The funds will be distributed between the American Red Cross, a scholarship fund in Nick’s name…and to help the family offset medical expenses. Details on Caring Bridge: www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickdoub
Online condolences may be made to http://www.frankvoglerandsons.com/
Ted Williams, the golden-voiced homeless man-turned-celeb, is on his way to rehab. During a taping of the Dr. Phil Show on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Ted Williams, with his family's support, said he has decided to enter a private rehabilitation treatment facility for his alcohol and drug dependency. Williams came to the conclusion following a lengthy one-on-one conversation with Dr. Phil, which will air later today. http://www.myfox8.com/entertainment/ktla-ted-williams-homeless-detained-los-angeles,0,3402558.story
A female student was found dead inside her dorm room at Winston-Salem State University on Wednesday. The sophomore student, who was not identified because family had not been notified, was found dead in Wilson Hall by her roommate early yesterday evening. The student is from North Carolina but not from the Triad. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/12/police-investigate-female-students-death-wssu-ar-690415/
Northern Mountains (Boone): Winter storm warning remains in effect until noon today. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches today. BTW: Officials saying that the major roads will be cleared for skiers this weekend.
ACC Basketball:
Upset in Tallahassee last night: Florida State topples #1 Duke…66 – 61
Maryland over Wake Forest…74 - 55
BTW: Nick Doub was an organ donor. Get more information about organ donation from Carolina Donor Services. Call (336) 774-4450 or online http://www.carolinadonorservices.org/
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast : Mostly sunny and breezy…High 35
Four days in a row. Most public and lots of private schools have cancelled classes once again today. Some are on a delay.
Traffic Alert: (STOKES COUNTY / King): Highway 52…both directions at South Main Street
Highway 52 will close tonight from 8 pm until 6 am tomorrow morning for bridge demolition.
Guest this morning on the Morning Show…David Dalrymple - President of the Better Business Bureau of Northwest North Carolina. Topic: 'Ten Questions to Ask Before Joining a Gym'
Phone: 725 – 8348 http://www.bbb.org/ (consumer tips). Details on Tami’s Blog on the Morning Show page at http://www.wbfj.fm/
More details about a ‘sweet’ affordable deal. KRISPY KREME FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS at the US Figure Skating Championships on January 27, 28, 29th. To order your tickets: Call (336) 331-3820 or e-mail tickets@usfigureskating2011.com The deadline to order is Wednesday, January 19, at 5 p.m.
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Nick Doub will take place later today at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Visitation will be from 4 - 6pm…The funeral will begin at 6:30pm. Nick Doub is the Reagan High School senior who passed away last Sunday night after being seriously injured in a single car crash last Thursday morning…on his way to school. He was 18 years old. Friends and family are wearing ‘Red’ this week in memory of Nick.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Reagan High School. The funds will be distributed between the American Red Cross, a scholarship fund in Nick’s name…and to help the family offset medical expenses. Details on Caring Bridge: www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickdoub
Online condolences may be made to http://www.frankvoglerandsons.com/
Ted Williams, the golden-voiced homeless man-turned-celeb, is on his way to rehab. During a taping of the Dr. Phil Show on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Ted Williams, with his family's support, said he has decided to enter a private rehabilitation treatment facility for his alcohol and drug dependency. Williams came to the conclusion following a lengthy one-on-one conversation with Dr. Phil, which will air later today. http://www.myfox8.com/entertainment/ktla-ted-williams-homeless-detained-los-angeles,0,3402558.story
A female student was found dead inside her dorm room at Winston-Salem State University on Wednesday. The sophomore student, who was not identified because family had not been notified, was found dead in Wilson Hall by her roommate early yesterday evening. The student is from North Carolina but not from the Triad. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/12/police-investigate-female-students-death-wssu-ar-690415/
Northern Mountains (Boone): Winter storm warning remains in effect until noon today. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches today. BTW: Officials saying that the major roads will be cleared for skiers this weekend.
ACC Basketball:
Upset in Tallahassee last night: Florida State topples #1 Duke…66 – 61
Maryland over Wake Forest…74 - 55
BTW: Nick Doub was an organ donor. Get more information about organ donation from Carolina Donor Services. Call (336) 774-4450 or online http://www.carolinadonorservices.org/
1.12.2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Winter Weather Advisory until 11am for possible slick roads
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 35
Threat of ‘black ice’ through lunchtime. Bundle up, ‘Wind Chill’ will be a factor today. And even some snow flurries this morning in Stokes, Surry and Wilkes Counties.
Northern Mountains: Winter storm warning remains in effect until noon Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches by tomorrow morning.
Most public and private schools have cancelled classes once again today.
A second person between the ages of 50 and 64 has died from the flu in North Carolina. On January 5th, a 15-year-old was the first reported flu death in the state. Doctors in the Triad have noticed an increase in flu patients in just the past few days. Health care providers say that it is not too late to get a flu shot. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-flu-vaccine-110111,0,3277853.story
A driver may face additional charges after a passenger died in a head-on crash on Old Walkertown Road in Forsyth County yesterday around lunch time. 24 year old Brandon Eckrote was driving a PT cruiser when he lost control on snow and ice and ran into a van head-on. A passenger in the PT Cruiser, Michael Brian Stewart of Belews Creek, died because of the accident. Winston-Salem police reported 10 accidents yesterday related to the winter weather. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-old-walkertown-fatal-110111,0,7410352.story
TODAY MARKS THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THAT DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI. Haitian pastors have called for a national day of prayer and fasting today, to ask God to bring spiritual healing to their nation. The capital city of Port-au-Prince is still in ruins with nearly one million Haitians still living in tent cities in and around the capital city. For the last several months, Haiti has also been dealing with a cholera outbreak that has claimed thousands of lives. (CNN / RnR)
The American Red Cross has raised $479 million dollars over the past year to help in relief efforts in Haiti. The American Red Cross and the Global Red Cross have provided medical care for over 200 thousand people since the quake.
President Obama will be travelling to Tucson, Arizona to attend a memorial service for victims of last Saturday’s deadly shooting. U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who authorities said was the target of the attack, remains in critical condition. The Arizona legislature along with the governor’s signature passed a bill into law that limits how close ‘protesters’ can get to the funerals of those who lost their lives in last Saturday's deadly shooting spree in Tucson. The Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church had announced that it would be picketing those funerals. http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/12/arizona.shooting/index.html?hpt=T1
Ted Williams, the homeless man with the golden DJ voice that has been getting so much media coverage over the past week, was detained by police on Monday. According to police, Williams and one of his daughters were detained after police were called to the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood on a disturbance call. www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/01/12/2011-0112_ted_williams_homeless_man_with_golden_voice_on_his_los_angeles_arrest_my_daughte.html?r=news/national
Aaron Shust is starting fresh in 2011. Aaron has signed on with a new label (Centricity Music) and should have a new CD project out this summer. In the past year, Aaron, his wife, Sarah and their two sons, moved back to his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania…where he is currently the worship leader at the church where he grew up.
ACC Basketball action tonight…
Wake Forest taking on Maryland (8pm)
#1 Duke travels to Florida State (9pm)
All business at a formal press conference with reporters yesteday. The Carolina Panthers introduced their new head coach yesterday. Ron Rivera is the former defensive coordinator with the San Diego Chargers. Rivera also knows what it feels like to get a Super Bowl ring…he was a linebacker with the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 35
Threat of ‘black ice’ through lunchtime. Bundle up, ‘Wind Chill’ will be a factor today. And even some snow flurries this morning in Stokes, Surry and Wilkes Counties.
Northern Mountains: Winter storm warning remains in effect until noon Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches by tomorrow morning.
Most public and private schools have cancelled classes once again today.
A second person between the ages of 50 and 64 has died from the flu in North Carolina. On January 5th, a 15-year-old was the first reported flu death in the state. Doctors in the Triad have noticed an increase in flu patients in just the past few days. Health care providers say that it is not too late to get a flu shot. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-flu-vaccine-110111,0,3277853.story
A driver may face additional charges after a passenger died in a head-on crash on Old Walkertown Road in Forsyth County yesterday around lunch time. 24 year old Brandon Eckrote was driving a PT cruiser when he lost control on snow and ice and ran into a van head-on. A passenger in the PT Cruiser, Michael Brian Stewart of Belews Creek, died because of the accident. Winston-Salem police reported 10 accidents yesterday related to the winter weather. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-old-walkertown-fatal-110111,0,7410352.story
TODAY MARKS THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THAT DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI. Haitian pastors have called for a national day of prayer and fasting today, to ask God to bring spiritual healing to their nation. The capital city of Port-au-Prince is still in ruins with nearly one million Haitians still living in tent cities in and around the capital city. For the last several months, Haiti has also been dealing with a cholera outbreak that has claimed thousands of lives. (CNN / RnR)
The American Red Cross has raised $479 million dollars over the past year to help in relief efforts in Haiti. The American Red Cross and the Global Red Cross have provided medical care for over 200 thousand people since the quake.
President Obama will be travelling to Tucson, Arizona to attend a memorial service for victims of last Saturday’s deadly shooting. U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who authorities said was the target of the attack, remains in critical condition. The Arizona legislature along with the governor’s signature passed a bill into law that limits how close ‘protesters’ can get to the funerals of those who lost their lives in last Saturday's deadly shooting spree in Tucson. The Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church had announced that it would be picketing those funerals. http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/12/arizona.shooting/index.html?hpt=T1
Ted Williams, the homeless man with the golden DJ voice that has been getting so much media coverage over the past week, was detained by police on Monday. According to police, Williams and one of his daughters were detained after police were called to the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood on a disturbance call. www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/01/12/2011-0112_ted_williams_homeless_man_with_golden_voice_on_his_los_angeles_arrest_my_daughte.html?r=news/national
Aaron Shust is starting fresh in 2011. Aaron has signed on with a new label (Centricity Music) and should have a new CD project out this summer. In the past year, Aaron, his wife, Sarah and their two sons, moved back to his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania…where he is currently the worship leader at the church where he grew up.
ACC Basketball action tonight…
Wake Forest taking on Maryland (8pm)
#1 Duke travels to Florida State (9pm)
All business at a formal press conference with reporters yesteday. The Carolina Panthers introduced their new head coach yesterday. Ron Rivera is the former defensive coordinator with the San Diego Chargers. Rivera also knows what it feels like to get a Super Bowl ring…he was a linebacker with the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears.
1.11.2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Winter Storm Warning continues through this afternoon. Freezing drizzle this morning will not help already hazardous driving conditions. Expect winds to pick up through the day. Temperatures only reaching the freezing mark today of 32 degrees.
Whatever melting that we have today will refreeze overnight.
'Rebound Wednesday'. Use caution early Wednesday morning with the threat of ‘black ice’. Then, mostly sunny and breezy….High 35
According to Fox 8, snowfall totals were heaviest south of the Triad with Salisbury, Denton and Clemmons reporting 3 inches of snow. The Triad north of the Davidson / Forsyth border received 1 to 2 inches of snow.
Most public and private schools have cancelled classes once again today.
Postponed: Open House at Redeemer School (WS) set for this morning has been postponed to a later date.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Nick Doub will take place this Thursday evening (6-8pm) at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Nick Doub, the Reagan High School senior who was seriously injured in a single car crash last week, passed away Sunday night. He was 18 years old. As of Monday night, over 48-hundred messages had been submitted to the caring bridge website. www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickdoub
Grief counselors will once again be available for students and staff at Reagan High School when classes resume later this week. Friends and family are wearing ‘Red’ in memory of Nick. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/11/wsmet01-reagan-senior-dies-after-being-injured-in--ar-683580/
FYI: Nick was listed as an organ donor…get more information about organ donation at Call Carolina Donor Services at (336) 774-4450 or online at http://www.carolinadonorservices.org/.
Fun day in the snow turns tragic. A 7-year-old girl from Indian Trail was seriously injured Monday morning after losing control of her sled. WBTV and WCNC reported that the girl, Sarah King, was sledding around 11:45 a.m. when she lost control of her sled and ended up in the street. A van traveling down the street ended up hitting her. Sarah was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where she is listed in critical condition. (Fox 8)
More information about the ‘repeat’ webcast today (Tuesday) with Dr Ski Chilton (our special guest on the morning show on Monday) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) online at www.madetocrave.org.
You can watch the webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book "Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
There's a new champion chestnut oak tree in our state…and it’s in Stokes County. The N.C. Forest Service, which recognizes "champion" trees for more than 300 species, recently declared Earl Shelton's chestnut oak tree the biggest in the state. The now famous tree, located on Shelton’s 19 acre farm in Lawsonville, stands at 117 feet a circumference of 191 inches and a crown spread of 115 feet…about 30 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. Family members estimate the tree to be more than 200 years old. http://www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/11/wsmet01-stokes-county-tree-is-the-new-chestnut-oak-ar-683582/
Outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro continues through January 22…the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro. http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
The final College Bowl Game of the season: The BCS National Championship Game: A last second field goal lifted the Auburn Tigers over the Oregon Ducks…22 – 19
Whatever melting that we have today will refreeze overnight.
'Rebound Wednesday'. Use caution early Wednesday morning with the threat of ‘black ice’. Then, mostly sunny and breezy….High 35
According to Fox 8, snowfall totals were heaviest south of the Triad with Salisbury, Denton and Clemmons reporting 3 inches of snow. The Triad north of the Davidson / Forsyth border received 1 to 2 inches of snow.
Most public and private schools have cancelled classes once again today.
Postponed: Open House at Redeemer School (WS) set for this morning has been postponed to a later date.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Nick Doub will take place this Thursday evening (6-8pm) at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Nick Doub, the Reagan High School senior who was seriously injured in a single car crash last week, passed away Sunday night. He was 18 years old. As of Monday night, over 48-hundred messages had been submitted to the caring bridge website. www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickdoub
Grief counselors will once again be available for students and staff at Reagan High School when classes resume later this week. Friends and family are wearing ‘Red’ in memory of Nick. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/11/wsmet01-reagan-senior-dies-after-being-injured-in--ar-683580/
FYI: Nick was listed as an organ donor…get more information about organ donation at Call Carolina Donor Services at (336) 774-4450 or online at http://www.carolinadonorservices.org/.
Fun day in the snow turns tragic. A 7-year-old girl from Indian Trail was seriously injured Monday morning after losing control of her sled. WBTV and WCNC reported that the girl, Sarah King, was sledding around 11:45 a.m. when she lost control of her sled and ended up in the street. A van traveling down the street ended up hitting her. Sarah was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where she is listed in critical condition. (Fox 8)
More information about the ‘repeat’ webcast today (Tuesday) with Dr Ski Chilton (our special guest on the morning show on Monday) and Lysa Terkerst ( president of Proverbs 31 Ministries ) online at www.madetocrave.org.
You can watch the webcast again today at noon, 3pm, 8pm and 10pm.
This 6 week webcast focuses on Lysa’s new book "Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food”
There's a new champion chestnut oak tree in our state…and it’s in Stokes County. The N.C. Forest Service, which recognizes "champion" trees for more than 300 species, recently declared Earl Shelton's chestnut oak tree the biggest in the state. The now famous tree, located on Shelton’s 19 acre farm in Lawsonville, stands at 117 feet a circumference of 191 inches and a crown spread of 115 feet…about 30 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. Family members estimate the tree to be more than 200 years old. http://www.journalnow.com/news/2011/jan/11/wsmet01-stokes-county-tree-is-the-new-chestnut-oak-ar-683582/
Outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro continues through January 22…the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro. http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
The final College Bowl Game of the season: The BCS National Championship Game: A last second field goal lifted the Auburn Tigers over the Oregon Ducks…22 – 19
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