Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny skies. Warmer…High 62
Lots of fun activities planned around lunchtime today at the Chick-Fil-A on North Main Street in High Point. It’s all part of a grand re-opening at the Chick-Fil-A on north main street in High Point after undergoing a full restaurant renovation…inside and out. (Various activities happening Wednesday and Thursday).
Does your teen need a prom dress? How about a FREE prom dress? Union Ridge UMC on Old Lexington Road in Winston-Salem is inviting teen girls and their moms to stop by this afternoon (March 16) from 3 to 6pm during its Blessed Dress – Prom Dress Giveaway. Teen girls need to have an adult female with them. Non perishable food donations will be taken to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. Need more info: 414-2670…788-2672
RECALL: Nestle is recalling packages of its LEAN CUISINE Simple Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs frozen dinners. The dinners may be contaminated with pieces of red plastic. Here's the production code in question: 0298595519 P Customer Service: (866) 606-8264
Gas price war in Mocksville? Several weeks ago, a new Sheetz opened up in Mocksville, selling gasoline at $3.29 a gallon. Sheetz has kept its promotional price and when one competitor decided to match it. The gas price war was on…and the winners…the customers. According to GasBuddy: the statewide average for regular unleaded is $3.53 a gallon. In the Triad…$3.49. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-gas-price-war-110315,0,5352058.story
The new Novant Health Medical Center officially opens in Kernersville today. The hospital includes 46 patient rooms, four operating rooms, a 20-room emergency department and four intensive care rooms. www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2011/03/04/kernersville-hospital-to-open-for-tours.html
UPDATE: Cold weather and the threat of radiation continues to hamper relief efforts in Japan. CNN reporting that government tests are finding traces of radiation in tap water 50 miles away from Japan's damaged Fukushima (foo-koo-SHEE-mah) nuclear power plant. Japan's emperor made a rare television appearance, telling residents to not give up hope.
If you are looking for a way to help in the Relief efforts in Japan, go to our website www.wbfj.fm/event6.html
The "No Speak English, No Service" sign has been taken down from the main entrance of Reedy Creek Family Diner in Davidson…but not without controversy. About a month ago Greg Simons, the owner of Reedy Creek Family Diner, posted the "No Speak English, No Service" sign after a ‘communication break-down’ between he and a group of Spanish speaking customers about a month ago. Earlier this week, Simons took down the sign from his restaurant after being bombarded with complaints. Simons believes people are taking his sign out of context, making a racial issue out of something he says is merely a communication issue. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-no-english-no-service-110315,0,3204540.story
SPORTS: Exciting First round action of the NCAA Tournament last night. Clemson advancing, as well as UNC-Asheville winning in OT.
ACC: Sidney Lowe is out as men’s head basketball coach at NC State.
"Operation Slow Down" continues along Wendover Avenue in Greensboro
Over the next two weeks, expect to see more blue lights from 7am – 6:30pm.
The goal: Driver safety by reducing and preventing crashes on Wendover.
