Your WBFJ Weekend Forecast: Sunny skies…Highs in the mid to upper 70s
WBFJ: “Engaging our Community for Eternity” You can still make YOUR Faith Promise NOW…www.wbfj.fm/support.html
After three years in a recession, Americans indicated that they are more likely to increase donations to charities this year. www.christianpost.com/news/more-americans-plan-to-increase-charitable-giving-study-finds-48544/
NEWS
Shredding your unwanted documents is a great way to protect your identity. Crown Acura of Greensboro is hosting a Smart Shred event this Saturday (April 30) from 1 to 5pm at the Crown Acura lot on West Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. The event is FREE and open to the public. Thanks to Crown Acura of Greensboro and the Cintas Corporation. Call for more information: 299-1513 www.greensboroacura.com/
Location: 3908 W. Wendover Avenue (Greensboro)
How would you like to see the first document to use the word “America” or the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence or the original 1962 drawings for the comic book that introduced Spider-Man to the world? The Mobile Library of Congress will be on display in Lexington this Tuesday and Wednesday (May 3 and 4) from 10-6pm daily at the Davidson County Government Center upper parking lot (915 Greensboro Street in Lexington). The inter-active exhibit is FREE and open to the public.
Details: www.co.davidson.nc.us/
More information about the tour and schedule www.loc.gov/gateway
Educational Resources are available www.loc.gov/gateway/resources
Job Alert: The Greensboro Aquatic Center is in need of more than 100 part-time employees. A job fair will take place this Thursday, May 5 from 4 –til- 7pm at the Greensboro Coliseum's terrace on West Lee Street. Positions needed include: lifeguards, water safety instructors, water technician, exercise and rehabilitation instructors and admission clerks. Employees will start work at the aquatic center around July 18. DETAILS: www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com/greensboro-aquatic-center-job-fair-be-held-may-5
LOCAL National Day of Prayer events this Thursday…online at www.wbfj,fm/
Are you ready for fresh strawberries? Great news: This year’s strawberry crops have come in earlier than normal, because of the warm weather. The strawberry-picking season generally lasts up to 8 weeks. May is ‘Strawberry Month’ in North Carolina. Pick your own strawberry patches (locally) www.pickyourown.org/NCpiedmont.htm
Northern Davidson County (Arcadia community) Road closed. Enterprise Road at Deerfield Court will be closed for the next several weeks because of road construction. (Crews are replacing a pipe). FYI: The road closure is closer to the Highway 150 side of Enterprise Road and will remain closed until (Friday) May 13th . Detour signs have been posted.
4.29.2011
4.26.2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Prayer and Praise Day @ WBFJ
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Warm…High 82
Homeschool Families with students in grades 7-11...can learn more about Dual enrollment (taking college classes for both high school and college credit) through Davidson County Community College this Thursday (April 28) at 10am and again at 6pm. The informational meetings will be held at Mendenhall (room 226) and will last for about an hour. Contact: Sylvia Walters Drake at DCCC at 249-8186 (EXT 6229).
sawalter@davidsonccc.edu
Job Alert: The Greensboro Aquatic Center will be hiring more than 100 part-time employees before opening in August. A job fair will take place next Thursday, May 5 from 4 –til- 7pm at the coliseum's terrace on West Lee Street. Positions needed include: lifeguards and admission clerks. Positions needed include: lifeguards, water safety instructors, water technician, exercise and rehabilitation instructors and admission clerks. Employees will start work at the aquatic center around July 18. Details: www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com/greensboro-aquatic-center-job-fair-be-held-may-5
Ambulance fees in Forsyth County will go up on May 1, after a vote by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on Monday night. The board reviews ambulance fees every three years and usually makes adjustments to keep the fees in line with Medicare reimbursements. For a list of fee increases: www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/26/wsmet01-forsyth-commissioners-raise-ambulance-fees-ar-978419/
Doctors have given Representative Gabrielle Giffords the go-ahead to travel to Cape Canaveral this Friday to watch the launch of space shuttle Endeavor. Gifford’s husband, Mark Kelly, is the commander of the shuttle mission. The trip for Gifford’s will be the first for the Arizona congresswoman since she was flown from Tucson to Houston more than three months ago to recover after she was critically wounded during a shooting rampage in Tucson, Arizona. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110425/D9MQKSA02.html
Space Shuttle Endeavor's final mission will include 16 science projects from across the nation including an experiment from the science team at Mendenhall Middle School in Greensboro. The student’s project: to see how the zero-gravity environment of outer space affects the growth of ‘brine shrimp’. The science team from Mendenhall Middle School will fly to Florida to see the shuttle take off with their experiment. Fox 8
Are you ready for fresh strawberries? Great news: This year’s strawberry crops are coming in earlier than normal…because of the warm weather. Strawberry crops are normally ready around May 1st. The strawberry-picking season generally lasts from 5-8 weeks, depending on weather. May is ‘Strawberry Month’ in North Carolina. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-strawberries-ready-pick-110425,0,4349687.story
Traffic Update: Road closed in Northern Davidson County (Arcadia community)
Enterprise Road at Deerfield Court will be closed for the next three weeks because of road construction. (Crews are replacing a pipe). FYI: The road closure is closer to the Highway 150 side of Enterprise Road and will remain closed until (Friday) May 13th . Detour signs have been posted.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Warm…High 82
Homeschool Families with students in grades 7-11...can learn more about Dual enrollment (taking college classes for both high school and college credit) through Davidson County Community College this Thursday (April 28) at 10am and again at 6pm. The informational meetings will be held at Mendenhall (room 226) and will last for about an hour. Contact: Sylvia Walters Drake at DCCC at 249-8186 (EXT 6229).
sawalter@davidsonccc.edu
Job Alert: The Greensboro Aquatic Center will be hiring more than 100 part-time employees before opening in August. A job fair will take place next Thursday, May 5 from 4 –til- 7pm at the coliseum's terrace on West Lee Street. Positions needed include: lifeguards and admission clerks. Positions needed include: lifeguards, water safety instructors, water technician, exercise and rehabilitation instructors and admission clerks. Employees will start work at the aquatic center around July 18. Details: www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com/greensboro-aquatic-center-job-fair-be-held-may-5
Ambulance fees in Forsyth County will go up on May 1, after a vote by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on Monday night. The board reviews ambulance fees every three years and usually makes adjustments to keep the fees in line with Medicare reimbursements. For a list of fee increases: www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/26/wsmet01-forsyth-commissioners-raise-ambulance-fees-ar-978419/
Doctors have given Representative Gabrielle Giffords the go-ahead to travel to Cape Canaveral this Friday to watch the launch of space shuttle Endeavor. Gifford’s husband, Mark Kelly, is the commander of the shuttle mission. The trip for Gifford’s will be the first for the Arizona congresswoman since she was flown from Tucson to Houston more than three months ago to recover after she was critically wounded during a shooting rampage in Tucson, Arizona. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110425/D9MQKSA02.html
Space Shuttle Endeavor's final mission will include 16 science projects from across the nation including an experiment from the science team at Mendenhall Middle School in Greensboro. The student’s project: to see how the zero-gravity environment of outer space affects the growth of ‘brine shrimp’. The science team from Mendenhall Middle School will fly to Florida to see the shuttle take off with their experiment. Fox 8
Are you ready for fresh strawberries? Great news: This year’s strawberry crops are coming in earlier than normal…because of the warm weather. Strawberry crops are normally ready around May 1st. The strawberry-picking season generally lasts from 5-8 weeks, depending on weather. May is ‘Strawberry Month’ in North Carolina. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-strawberries-ready-pick-110425,0,4349687.story
Traffic Update: Road closed in Northern Davidson County (Arcadia community)
Enterprise Road at Deerfield Court will be closed for the next three weeks because of road construction. (Crews are replacing a pipe). FYI: The road closure is closer to the Highway 150 side of Enterprise Road and will remain closed until (Friday) May 13th . Detour signs have been posted.
4.25.2011
WBFJ Sharathon 2011
Tomorrow (April 26) is Prayer and Praise Day at WBFJ
Let us know how God has been working in YOUR life this past year...
EMAIL live@wbfj.org
CALL (336) 777-1893
WBFJ Sharathon Concert this Tuesday night
Sidewalk Prophets and Chris August
At Winston-Salem First (Formerly First Assembly of God)
Doors open at 6pm...
FREE family friendly event
WBFJ Sharathon 2011
this Wednesday through Friday (April 27-29)
Details: www.wbfj.fm/sharathon2011.html
Monday, April 25, 2011
Above normal temperatures for your Easter Monday. Cloudy skies this morning. More sunshine this afternoon…High 85
A new world record was set at Carowinds over the weekend…for the most people dyeing Easter eggs. Officials with Guinness World Records were on hand to watch 317 people dipping and dying Easter eggs on Saturday at Carowinds. FYI: A minimum of 250 people were needed to attempt the record. http://www.wxii12.com/news/27653126/detail.html
At the movies: The animated family adventure “Rio” remains at #1 for a second straight week New from Disney, the nature documentary "African Cats," opened at #6…and "Soul Surfer” (the inspirational true story of Bethany Hamilton) landing at #7.
Lance Armstrong will be the Commencement speaker at High Point University’s graduation on May 7th.
The daughter of an elderly woman who passed away this weekend has been arrested…after police were tipped off that abuse may have played a role in the mother's death. Detectives began investigating reports of possible abuse after 92 year old Mildred Ballard passed away on Saturday. The daughter, Nannie Kollar, the victim's daughter and caregiver, was arrested Sunday after investigators found evidence of abuse and neglect. Kollar’s first court appear will be on Wednesday. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-kernersville-abuse-110424,0,1103935.story
North Carolina's largest recycling machine is located in Davidson County. The big green machine, as it’s called, both in concept and in color, can separate glass, paper, metal, plastic and more. The machine itself covers 30,000 square feet and can bale 50 tons of recyclable material an hour. The North Davidson Recycling Facility a division of North Davidson Garbage is located on Old Highway 52, north of Lexington. FYI: As little as 15% of material that comes into the facility will have to go back to the landfill. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-recycling-machine-110422,0,3014769.story
It’s being called a miracle!! The most powerful tornado to hit the St Louis area in 44 years on Friday night leaves behind lots of ‘physical damage’…but no loss of life. The tornado peaked at an EF-4…packing winds of up to 200 mph. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/24/deaths-st-louis-tornado-called-miracle/?test=latestnews
Update: Hundreds of families are continuing to clean up after storm damage that hit our state a little over a week ago. Officials in wake County are moving 160 displaced families from church and school shelters into apartment style housing on the campus of NC State University. About half of the homeless are children. These are just a fraction of the families who lost their homes during severe storms and tornadoes that hit our state on April 16th. There are plenty of ways that YOU can help: Details online www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
Northern Davidson County (Arcadia community) Road closed…
Enterprise Road near Deerfield Court will be closed for the next three weeks because of road construction. (Crews are replacing a pipe). FYI: The road closure is closer to the Highway 150 side of Enterprise Road and will remain closed until (Friday) May 13th . Detour signs have been posted.
A new world record was set at Carowinds over the weekend…for the most people dyeing Easter eggs. Officials with Guinness World Records were on hand to watch 317 people dipping and dying Easter eggs on Saturday at Carowinds. FYI: A minimum of 250 people were needed to attempt the record. http://www.wxii12.com/news/27653126/detail.html
At the movies: The animated family adventure “Rio” remains at #1 for a second straight week New from Disney, the nature documentary "African Cats," opened at #6…and "Soul Surfer” (the inspirational true story of Bethany Hamilton) landing at #7.
Lance Armstrong will be the Commencement speaker at High Point University’s graduation on May 7th.
The daughter of an elderly woman who passed away this weekend has been arrested…after police were tipped off that abuse may have played a role in the mother's death. Detectives began investigating reports of possible abuse after 92 year old Mildred Ballard passed away on Saturday. The daughter, Nannie Kollar, the victim's daughter and caregiver, was arrested Sunday after investigators found evidence of abuse and neglect. Kollar’s first court appear will be on Wednesday. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-kernersville-abuse-110424,0,1103935.story
North Carolina's largest recycling machine is located in Davidson County. The big green machine, as it’s called, both in concept and in color, can separate glass, paper, metal, plastic and more. The machine itself covers 30,000 square feet and can bale 50 tons of recyclable material an hour. The North Davidson Recycling Facility a division of North Davidson Garbage is located on Old Highway 52, north of Lexington. FYI: As little as 15% of material that comes into the facility will have to go back to the landfill. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-recycling-machine-110422,0,3014769.story
It’s being called a miracle!! The most powerful tornado to hit the St Louis area in 44 years on Friday night leaves behind lots of ‘physical damage’…but no loss of life. The tornado peaked at an EF-4…packing winds of up to 200 mph. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/24/deaths-st-louis-tornado-called-miracle/?test=latestnews
Update: Hundreds of families are continuing to clean up after storm damage that hit our state a little over a week ago. Officials in wake County are moving 160 displaced families from church and school shelters into apartment style housing on the campus of NC State University. About half of the homeless are children. These are just a fraction of the families who lost their homes during severe storms and tornadoes that hit our state on April 16th. There are plenty of ways that YOU can help: Details online www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
Northern Davidson County (Arcadia community) Road closed…
Enterprise Road near Deerfield Court will be closed for the next three weeks because of road construction. (Crews are replacing a pipe). FYI: The road closure is closer to the Highway 150 side of Enterprise Road and will remain closed until (Friday) May 13th . Detour signs have been posted.
4.21.2011
WBFJ Sharathon 2011
This Tuesday (April 26) is Prayer and Praise Day
Let us know how God has been working in YOUR life this past year...
EMAIL live@wbfj.org
CALL (336) 777-1893
WBFJ Sharathon Concert
Sidewalk Prophets and Chris August
This Tuesday evening (April 26) at 7pm
At Winston-Salem First (Formerly First Assembly of God)
FREE family friendly event
www.wbfj.fm/event8.html
WBFJ Sharathon 2011
Wednesday – Friday (April 27-29)
Details about Sharathon:
www.wbfj.fm/sharathon2011.html
Give NOW
ONLINE: www.wbfj.fm/support.html
PHONE: (336) 721-1560
Let us know how God has been working in YOUR life this past year...
EMAIL live@wbfj.org
CALL (336) 777-1893
WBFJ Sharathon Concert
Sidewalk Prophets and Chris August
This Tuesday evening (April 26) at 7pm
At Winston-Salem First (Formerly First Assembly of God)
FREE family friendly event
www.wbfj.fm/event8.html
WBFJ Sharathon 2011
Wednesday – Friday (April 27-29)
Details about Sharathon:
www.wbfj.fm/sharathon2011.html
Give NOW
ONLINE: www.wbfj.fm/support.html
PHONE: (336) 721-1560
LOCAL Easter events happening this weekend (click here)
Family fun in the kitchen...
Easter Recipes including ‘Resurrection Rolls’ and ‘Resurrection Cookies’
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-recipes.html
This Sunday Evening...
The 42nd annual GMA Dove Awards will be re-aired this Sunday evening at 7pm (and 9pm) on the Gospel Music Channel. www.watchgmctv.com/doves-landing
Easter Recipes including ‘Resurrection Rolls’ and ‘Resurrection Cookies’
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-recipes.html
This Sunday Evening...
The 42nd annual GMA Dove Awards will be re-aired this Sunday evening at 7pm (and 9pm) on the Gospel Music Channel. www.watchgmctv.com/doves-landing
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy….High around 70.
Good Friday: Steady showers during the afternoon and evening...High 55
Check out Easter Recipes including ‘Resurrection Rolls’ and ‘Resurrection Cookies’
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-recipes.html
Friday (April 21) is the final day to get the 'early bird' special rate to attend the 27th Annual NCHE Homeschool Conference and /or Book Fair at the Benton Convention Center, in downtown Winston-Salem at the end of May. (May 26-28, 2011) The conference is open to everyone (NCHE members and non-members) .
PS: The cost will go up $10 to $20 dolllars after this Friday to attend the NCHE Homeschool convention.
Here is the online registration form: https://nche.com/events/2
North Carolinians for Home Education
Phone: (919) 790-1100
Email: nche@nche.com
The 42nd annual GMA Dove Awards were held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta last night. Some of the winners included:
Francesca Battistelli winning Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. Also, Francesca’s song "Beautiful, Beautiful" won for Pop-Contemporary Song of the Year. NeedToBreathe winning Group of the Year and their song "Something Beautiful" won in the Rock-Contemporary Song of the Year category. tobyMac’s CD "Tonight".winning Rock-Contemporary Album of the Year.
Our Sharathon artist for this year Chris August winning New Artist of the Year and Vocalist of the Year. Chris’ latest CD "No Far Away" winning Pop-Contemporary Album of the Year.
Complete list of winners www.gospelmusic.org/files/Doves/dovewinners2011.pdf
A re-airing of the GMA Dove Awards will happen this Sunday evening at 7pm and 9pm on the Gospel Music Channel. http://www.watchgmctv.com/doves-landing
Weekend storm update:
The death toll from Saturday’s tornadoes that ripped through the state has risen to 24. The latest numbers: Close to 6,200 homes were damages with over 400 totally destroyed. At least 2,000 workers are now without jobs, after storms damaged or destroyed close to 100 businesses in central and eastern NC. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A memorial service was held last night to remember four children that did not survive a deadly tornado on Saturday…that brought down a tree onto their mobile home near Raleigh. Authorities saying that Christina Alvarez did everything right by moving the four children into a closet . She was the mother of two of the children. The death toll from Saturday’s deadly storms has risen to 24. (NCNN)
Tornado survivor Cindy Busick, from Sanford, rode out the storm in a bathtub, which was found 75 yards away under some debris. Read more: http://www.wxii12.com/weather/27601254/detail.html
There are plenty of ways that YOU can help disaster relief in central and eastern North Carolina. www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
It's that time of year again, prom season. While many teens and their moms are rushing out to buy the perfect outfit, others are taking a more creative route. For example: -A Wisconsin mom thought it would be a good idea to design her daughter's prom dress out of Starburst wrappers. The entire creation took a total of six years to produce. The crafty mom also made a matching vest, shoes and handbag with the same material…Starburst wrappers.
Check out the pics and video http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/19/gotta-watch-strange-prom-fashion/
One person was killed and another was injured in that crash that shutdown southbound I-85 near Thomasville yesterday morning. 33-year-old Jonathan Bunting, of Archdale, died after his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer. (Greensboro News Record)
Funeral service for 17 year old Lynette Langley will be held this coming Monday. Lynette died in a fatal car crash on Tuesday, one day after she received her driver's license. The accident happened at the Highway 220 ramp to Highway 62 in Pleasant Garden. Lynette was very active in her youth group at CrossPoint Church in Greensboro. A visitation and funeral service will be held at CrossPoint this Monday afternoon. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-teen-killed-wreck-110420,0,228883.story
SPORTS: Major League Baseball is appointing a representative to oversee the daily operations of the LA Dodgers, whose financial struggles have been highlighted during a divorce battle between the team's husband-and-wife co-owners. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/20/major-league-baseball-takes-control-of-dodgers/?hpt=T2
Good Friday: Steady showers during the afternoon and evening...High 55
Check out Easter Recipes including ‘Resurrection Rolls’ and ‘Resurrection Cookies’
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-recipes.html
Friday (April 21) is the final day to get the 'early bird' special rate to attend the 27th Annual NCHE Homeschool Conference and /or Book Fair at the Benton Convention Center, in downtown Winston-Salem at the end of May. (May 26-28, 2011) The conference is open to everyone (NCHE members and non-members) .
PS: The cost will go up $10 to $20 dolllars after this Friday to attend the NCHE Homeschool convention.
Here is the online registration form: https://nche.com/events/2
North Carolinians for Home Education
Phone: (919) 790-1100
Email: nche@nche.com
The 42nd annual GMA Dove Awards were held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta last night. Some of the winners included:
Francesca Battistelli winning Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. Also, Francesca’s song "Beautiful, Beautiful" won for Pop-Contemporary Song of the Year. NeedToBreathe winning Group of the Year and their song "Something Beautiful" won in the Rock-Contemporary Song of the Year category. tobyMac’s CD "Tonight".winning Rock-Contemporary Album of the Year.
Our Sharathon artist for this year Chris August winning New Artist of the Year and Vocalist of the Year. Chris’ latest CD "No Far Away" winning Pop-Contemporary Album of the Year.
Complete list of winners www.gospelmusic.org/files/Doves/dovewinners2011.pdf
A re-airing of the GMA Dove Awards will happen this Sunday evening at 7pm and 9pm on the Gospel Music Channel. http://www.watchgmctv.com/doves-landing
Weekend storm update:
The death toll from Saturday’s tornadoes that ripped through the state has risen to 24. The latest numbers: Close to 6,200 homes were damages with over 400 totally destroyed. At least 2,000 workers are now without jobs, after storms damaged or destroyed close to 100 businesses in central and eastern NC. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A memorial service was held last night to remember four children that did not survive a deadly tornado on Saturday…that brought down a tree onto their mobile home near Raleigh. Authorities saying that Christina Alvarez did everything right by moving the four children into a closet . She was the mother of two of the children. The death toll from Saturday’s deadly storms has risen to 24. (NCNN)
Tornado survivor Cindy Busick, from Sanford, rode out the storm in a bathtub, which was found 75 yards away under some debris. Read more: http://www.wxii12.com/weather/27601254/detail.html
There are plenty of ways that YOU can help disaster relief in central and eastern North Carolina. www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
It's that time of year again, prom season. While many teens and their moms are rushing out to buy the perfect outfit, others are taking a more creative route. For example: -A Wisconsin mom thought it would be a good idea to design her daughter's prom dress out of Starburst wrappers. The entire creation took a total of six years to produce. The crafty mom also made a matching vest, shoes and handbag with the same material…Starburst wrappers.
Check out the pics and video http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/19/gotta-watch-strange-prom-fashion/
One person was killed and another was injured in that crash that shutdown southbound I-85 near Thomasville yesterday morning. 33-year-old Jonathan Bunting, of Archdale, died after his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer. (Greensboro News Record)
Funeral service for 17 year old Lynette Langley will be held this coming Monday. Lynette died in a fatal car crash on Tuesday, one day after she received her driver's license. The accident happened at the Highway 220 ramp to Highway 62 in Pleasant Garden. Lynette was very active in her youth group at CrossPoint Church in Greensboro. A visitation and funeral service will be held at CrossPoint this Monday afternoon. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-teen-killed-wreck-110420,0,228883.story
SPORTS: Major League Baseball is appointing a representative to oversee the daily operations of the LA Dodgers, whose financial struggles have been highlighted during a divorce battle between the team's husband-and-wife co-owners. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/20/major-league-baseball-takes-control-of-dodgers/?hpt=T2
4.20.2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Increased Fire Danger - Please NO outdoor burning today…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny early. Scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon. A few storms could be severe. Breezy…High 85
(Traffic Update) Clean up continues after an early morning accident between Thomasville and Lexington on I-85 SB at Exit 100 (Rest Area exit). The right lane of I-85 SB will be closed through 4pm for ‘clean up’. Alternate route: take Exit 102 to Business 85 to avoid traffic delays.
Several Piedmont counties including Alamance, Caswell and Davie counties will NOT receive disaster assistance from FEMA. The Governor had requested federal assistance for 18 counties in the state, mainly in the Triangle and other eastern counties. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-no-fema-assistance-110419,0,4135792.story
Flags at the state capital and government buildings are at ‘half-staff’ for the remainder of the work week to remember the 21 people who died during Saturday’s deadly tornadoes in the state. We also want to remember first responders and relief organizations on the ground assisting those in need.
http://triad.news14.com/content/top_stories/639765/flags-lowered-at-nc-buildings-following-tornadoes
More details about helping those in need: www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
Theives have been targeting churches in Davidson County and they haven’t even had to break-in to take something valuable. AC units have been stolen from several churches including Open Door Baptist on Clyde Fitzgerald Road. The estimated cost to replace the three air conditioning units stolen last week will cost between $25,000 to $30,000 dollars. -Experts say that the theft of air conditioners and copper wiring from those units typically increases as the price paid for scrap metal goes up. Currently, the price paid for copper is close to $3.00 per pound. -Copper wire thieves move fast. Sheriff Grice saying of a surveillance video of one recent AC theft showed that it took 2 robbers just three minutes to strip copper wiring from a residential air conditioning unit. -Experts suggest that churches keep their church grounds well-lit, install security cameras and even put up chain-link cages around their air conditioning units
www.the-dispatch.com/article/20110419/NEWS/110419935&tc=email_newsletter?p=1&tc=pg
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: Longtime Radio voice of the North Carolina Tarheels Woody Durham is retiring after 40 years. A press conference is set for 10am this morning in Chapel Hill.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny early. Scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon. A few storms could be severe. Breezy…High 85
(Traffic Update) Clean up continues after an early morning accident between Thomasville and Lexington on I-85 SB at Exit 100 (Rest Area exit). The right lane of I-85 SB will be closed through 4pm for ‘clean up’. Alternate route: take Exit 102 to Business 85 to avoid traffic delays.
Several Piedmont counties including Alamance, Caswell and Davie counties will NOT receive disaster assistance from FEMA. The Governor had requested federal assistance for 18 counties in the state, mainly in the Triangle and other eastern counties. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-no-fema-assistance-110419,0,4135792.story
Flags at the state capital and government buildings are at ‘half-staff’ for the remainder of the work week to remember the 21 people who died during Saturday’s deadly tornadoes in the state. We also want to remember first responders and relief organizations on the ground assisting those in need.
http://triad.news14.com/content/top_stories/639765/flags-lowered-at-nc-buildings-following-tornadoes
More details about helping those in need: www.wbfj.fm/event9.html
Theives have been targeting churches in Davidson County and they haven’t even had to break-in to take something valuable. AC units have been stolen from several churches including Open Door Baptist on Clyde Fitzgerald Road. The estimated cost to replace the three air conditioning units stolen last week will cost between $25,000 to $30,000 dollars. -Experts say that the theft of air conditioners and copper wiring from those units typically increases as the price paid for scrap metal goes up. Currently, the price paid for copper is close to $3.00 per pound. -Copper wire thieves move fast. Sheriff Grice saying of a surveillance video of one recent AC theft showed that it took 2 robbers just three minutes to strip copper wiring from a residential air conditioning unit. -Experts suggest that churches keep their church grounds well-lit, install security cameras and even put up chain-link cages around their air conditioning units
www.the-dispatch.com/article/20110419/NEWS/110419935&tc=email_newsletter?p=1&tc=pg
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: Longtime Radio voice of the North Carolina Tarheels Woody Durham is retiring after 40 years. A press conference is set for 10am this morning in Chapel Hill.
4.19.2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy. Warm…High 82. Scattered thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon.
Dress to impress and bring your resume: Goodwill Industries is hosting a Job Fair at the Joel Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem today from 10 to 4pm. Over 35 employers will be on hand. Call 724-3621 for more information.
Fast food giant McDonald's will hire 50,000 new workers nationwide today. The new job positions will include crew and management positions, part-time and full-time. The average pay for the jobs is $8.30 an hour. www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/home.html
Forsyth Tech is looking for instructors to train the 400 workers that will run Caterpillar's Winston-Salem facility once it's completed. Up to 10 full- and part-time instructors will be hired. http://www.forsythtech.edu/contact-us The first job announcements from Caterpillar should be posted in late June or early July. Jobs will be posted at http://www.jointeamcaterpillar.com/
Donate a ‘pillow pet’ for a good cause. 12 year old Anna Wilcox has collected over 140 Pillow Pets for kids at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Actually, Anna will deliver here first pillow pets this Wednesday afternoon. If you would like to participate, you can drop off donations or ‘pillow pets’ at Ardmore Baptist Church located at 501 Miller Street in Winston-Salem. Phone: 725-8767 www.ardmorebaptist.org/contact.cfm
Pickles and hot dogs has made Winston-Salem proud in the May editionof Reader's Digest, all part of their "Best of America” poll. The poll lists the School of the Arts' mascot "the Fighting Pickle" as the second-most-lovable college mascot. FYI: The Fighting Pickle has one of the easier jobs in the college mascot world because UNC-SA has no sports teams. J.S. Pulliam Barbeque won for ‘best hot dog’ in the South. FYI: The restaurant celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/18/winston-salem-journal-ar-958881/
Storm updates...
Flags will be placed at ‘half-staff’ for the remainder of the work week to remember the 21 people who died during Saturday’s deadly tornadoes in the state. http://triad.news14.com/content/top_stories/639765/flags-lowered-at-nc-buildings-following-tornadoes
Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Rowan County on Saturday. That storm moved north and caused damage in parts of Davie County. An EF-1 tornado touched down in Alamance and Caswell counties on Saturday, as well. http://www.journalnow.com/ Down east…thousands have been displaced, with hundreds of residents still living in shelters after severe storms touched off numerous tornadoes Saturday afternoon. Over 130 homes were totally destroyed and another 800 homes severely damaged
Several organizations are responding. You can help by going to http://www.wbfj.fm/
Local connection to three people killed in massive tornado in Bertie County. Roy and Barbara Lafferty and Barbara's mother, Helen White, died Saturday in Bertie County in a tornado that obliterated the Laffertys' house, leaving nothing behind but the outline of the foundation. Their bodies were found together in the woods behind the house. White had two other siblings, and both live in Forsyth County: Lisa Barfield of Clemmons and Keith Travis of Winston-Salem.
Read more: http://www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/18/3/forsyth-county-women-lose-mother-sister-and-brothe-ar-959047/
After Saturday's tornado outbreak, many people have asked why the Piedmont does not have tornado sirens. Fox 8 talked with Guilford County Emergency Services Director Alan Perdue. He said that research was conducted several years ago and concluded that the lay of the land here in the Piedmont would make it a waste of taxpayer money. Officials say that the best way to keep on top of severe weather: a weather radio. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-tornado-sirens-110418,0,1990285.story
Former TV anchor Tolly Carr will be a guest speaker at Davidson County Community College conference center today (April 19) reflecting on his tragic story of drinking and driving as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. Carr will speak from 12:30 – 1:30pm today at the DCCC conference center. The event is Free and open to the public. www.davidsonccc.edu/
Dress to impress and bring your resume: Goodwill Industries is hosting a Job Fair at the Joel Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem today from 10 to 4pm. Over 35 employers will be on hand. Call 724-3621 for more information.
Fast food giant McDonald's will hire 50,000 new workers nationwide today. The new job positions will include crew and management positions, part-time and full-time. The average pay for the jobs is $8.30 an hour. www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/home.html
Forsyth Tech is looking for instructors to train the 400 workers that will run Caterpillar's Winston-Salem facility once it's completed. Up to 10 full- and part-time instructors will be hired. http://www.forsythtech.edu/contact-us The first job announcements from Caterpillar should be posted in late June or early July. Jobs will be posted at http://www.jointeamcaterpillar.com/
Donate a ‘pillow pet’ for a good cause. 12 year old Anna Wilcox has collected over 140 Pillow Pets for kids at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Actually, Anna will deliver here first pillow pets this Wednesday afternoon. If you would like to participate, you can drop off donations or ‘pillow pets’ at Ardmore Baptist Church located at 501 Miller Street in Winston-Salem. Phone: 725-8767 www.ardmorebaptist.org/contact.cfm
Pickles and hot dogs has made Winston-Salem proud in the May editionof Reader's Digest, all part of their "Best of America” poll. The poll lists the School of the Arts' mascot "the Fighting Pickle" as the second-most-lovable college mascot. FYI: The Fighting Pickle has one of the easier jobs in the college mascot world because UNC-SA has no sports teams. J.S. Pulliam Barbeque won for ‘best hot dog’ in the South. FYI: The restaurant celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/18/winston-salem-journal-ar-958881/
Storm updates...
Flags will be placed at ‘half-staff’ for the remainder of the work week to remember the 21 people who died during Saturday’s deadly tornadoes in the state. http://triad.news14.com/content/top_stories/639765/flags-lowered-at-nc-buildings-following-tornadoes
Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Rowan County on Saturday. That storm moved north and caused damage in parts of Davie County. An EF-1 tornado touched down in Alamance and Caswell counties on Saturday, as well. http://www.journalnow.com/ Down east…thousands have been displaced, with hundreds of residents still living in shelters after severe storms touched off numerous tornadoes Saturday afternoon. Over 130 homes were totally destroyed and another 800 homes severely damaged
Several organizations are responding. You can help by going to http://www.wbfj.fm/
Local connection to three people killed in massive tornado in Bertie County. Roy and Barbara Lafferty and Barbara's mother, Helen White, died Saturday in Bertie County in a tornado that obliterated the Laffertys' house, leaving nothing behind but the outline of the foundation. Their bodies were found together in the woods behind the house. White had two other siblings, and both live in Forsyth County: Lisa Barfield of Clemmons and Keith Travis of Winston-Salem.
Read more: http://www.journalnow.com/news/2011/apr/18/3/forsyth-county-women-lose-mother-sister-and-brothe-ar-959047/
After Saturday's tornado outbreak, many people have asked why the Piedmont does not have tornado sirens. Fox 8 talked with Guilford County Emergency Services Director Alan Perdue. He said that research was conducted several years ago and concluded that the lay of the land here in the Piedmont would make it a waste of taxpayer money. Officials say that the best way to keep on top of severe weather: a weather radio. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-tornado-sirens-110418,0,1990285.story
Former TV anchor Tolly Carr will be a guest speaker at Davidson County Community College conference center today (April 19) reflecting on his tragic story of drinking and driving as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. Carr will speak from 12:30 – 1:30pm today at the DCCC conference center. The event is Free and open to the public. www.davidsonccc.edu/
4.18.2011
North Carolina Tornado Response: Ways to help...
Several organizations are responding to the most devastating outbreak of tornadoes in North Carolina in more than 20 years.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is accepting monetary donations
www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/
Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
NC Baptist Men
http://www.ncmissions.org/
1-800-395-5102 (EXT 5599)
Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse will set up in three locations in Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Volunteers are needed for all three sites.
Skills Needed: Chainsaw skills are helpful but not required.
Location: Central and Eastern North Carolina
Length of Project: Approx. 10-14 Days
Length of Stay: No Minimum Stay Required (Day volunteers are welcome.)
Maximum Team Size: There is no limit on team size for this response.
http://spvolunteernetwork.org/projects/north-carolina-tornado-response-.aspx
Monday, April 18, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy…High 77
Today is the day for you file your tax return
Here are some websites that might help:
NC DOR website: www.dornc.com/
IRS http://www.irs.com/
Tax Day Freebies for TODAY (Monday)
-Asian restaurant P.F. Chang's is giving guests a 15% discount.
-Cinnabon locations – get two FREE Cinnabon Bites from 6 to 8pm on Monday.
-You can even get a FREE copy of your 2010 tax return (limit 25 pages) at Office Depot
At least 21 people confirmed dead in our state after severe storms touched off numerous tornadoes Saturday afternoon. Over 130 people were seriously injured. The Governor issuing a State of Emergency over the weekend after surveying storm damaged areas on Sunday. The President has pledged federal assistance in the hardest hit areas.
-Early reports showing that 65 homes and businesses were totally destroyed and another 600 homes were severely damaged just in North Carolina. Those numbers will likely go up.
-Shaw University in downtown Raleigh has cancelled the remainder of its spring semester because of extensive storm damage. Graduation (at Shaw) will go on as scheduled on May 7th. Students will be assigned grades based on the work they have completed as of Friday.
(numerous local and regional news sources)
About half of U.S. adults take vitamins and other dietary supplements. People taking multivitamins (the most popular supplement) is up 40% over the past 10 years. The biggest change: women taking calcium. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110413/D9MIU4P80.html
The Fred's Drug Store in Pascagoula, Mississippi has been broken into several times in the past six months. Each time, the burglars that broke in took the pain medication ‘Lor-tab’. Pharmacist Mac Clark finally said that enough is enough. So, he decided to substitute kidney beans in a large Lor-tab bottle. Last week, the burglars came back. The only thing stolen was the Lortab bottle filled with…kidney beans. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110414/D9MJF7LG1.html
At the movies: Fox’s tropical-bird cartoon “Rio’ tops at the Box Office. “Soul Surfer” the true story of Bethany Hamilton still hanging strong at #4.
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/17/box-office-report-rio-scream-4/?hpt=T2
Former TV anchor Tolly Carr will be a guest speaker at Davidson County Community College on Tuesday (April 19) reflecting on his tragic story of drinking and driving as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. Carr will speak fro 12:30 – 1:30pm at the DCCC conference center. The event is Free and open to the public. (Tolly Carr spent nearly 2 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a felony death by motor vehicle charge). www.davidsonccc.edu/
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: (NASCAR) Jimmie Johnson edging out Clint Bowyer for a win at Talladega.
Today is the day for you file your tax return
Here are some websites that might help:
NC DOR website: www.dornc.com/
IRS http://www.irs.com/
Tax Day Freebies for TODAY (Monday)
-Asian restaurant P.F. Chang's is giving guests a 15% discount.
-Cinnabon locations – get two FREE Cinnabon Bites from 6 to 8pm on Monday.
-You can even get a FREE copy of your 2010 tax return (limit 25 pages) at Office Depot
At least 21 people confirmed dead in our state after severe storms touched off numerous tornadoes Saturday afternoon. Over 130 people were seriously injured. The Governor issuing a State of Emergency over the weekend after surveying storm damaged areas on Sunday. The President has pledged federal assistance in the hardest hit areas.
-Early reports showing that 65 homes and businesses were totally destroyed and another 600 homes were severely damaged just in North Carolina. Those numbers will likely go up.
-Shaw University in downtown Raleigh has cancelled the remainder of its spring semester because of extensive storm damage. Graduation (at Shaw) will go on as scheduled on May 7th. Students will be assigned grades based on the work they have completed as of Friday.
(numerous local and regional news sources)
About half of U.S. adults take vitamins and other dietary supplements. People taking multivitamins (the most popular supplement) is up 40% over the past 10 years. The biggest change: women taking calcium. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110413/D9MIU4P80.html
The Fred's Drug Store in Pascagoula, Mississippi has been broken into several times in the past six months. Each time, the burglars that broke in took the pain medication ‘Lor-tab’. Pharmacist Mac Clark finally said that enough is enough. So, he decided to substitute kidney beans in a large Lor-tab bottle. Last week, the burglars came back. The only thing stolen was the Lortab bottle filled with…kidney beans. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110414/D9MJF7LG1.html
At the movies: Fox’s tropical-bird cartoon “Rio’ tops at the Box Office. “Soul Surfer” the true story of Bethany Hamilton still hanging strong at #4.
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/17/box-office-report-rio-scream-4/?hpt=T2
Former TV anchor Tolly Carr will be a guest speaker at Davidson County Community College on Tuesday (April 19) reflecting on his tragic story of drinking and driving as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. Carr will speak fro 12:30 – 1:30pm at the DCCC conference center. The event is Free and open to the public. (Tolly Carr spent nearly 2 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a felony death by motor vehicle charge). www.davidsonccc.edu/
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: (NASCAR) Jimmie Johnson edging out Clint Bowyer for a win at Talladega.
4.15.2011
UPDATE: Due to possible 'stormy' weather on Saturday...
The Welcome Easter parade has been rescheduled to 3:30pm Sunday afternoon. FYI: The Welcome Easter Parade will start at North Davidson High School, travel south on Old Highway 52 and end at Welcome Elementary school. www.the-dispatch.com/section/TOPIC0301
Friday, April 15, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 73. Showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight into Saturday. Some storms could be severe. Breezy…High 68
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes counties...late tonight through Saturday afternoon
The Salvation Army in High Point is kicking off the two-day "Stuff the Truck" at the North Main Wal-Mart location today. You can drop off clean, gently used items including clothes and furniture for the Salvation Army’s Family Stores. Donations are at a critical level. Contact the Salvation Army (High Point) at 881-5411 www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/highpoint
April 15th is usually Tax deadline Day. This year because of Emancipation day (a Federal holiday in DC), individuals get a couple of extra days to send in their tax returns.
TODAY: (April 15) - deadline for corporations to pay their state taxes
Monday (April 18) - deadline for individuals to pay State and Federal taxes
NC DOR website: http://www.dornc.com/
IRS website http://www.irs.com/
Some tips for the procrastinators:
-Save time and money by filing online. There are provisions and extensions if you simply can’t pay or if you have home mortgage problems. Beware of scams.
Tax Day Freebies:
TODAY (FRIDAY): A coupon for FREE curly fries at Arby’s (link on the WBFJ Facebook page) www.facebook.com/arbys?sk=wall
Monday:
Asian restaurant P.F. Chang's is giving guests a 15% discount.
Cinnabon locations – get two FREE Cinnabon Bites from 6 to 8pm on Monday.
You can even get a FREE copy of your 2010 tax return (limit 25 pages) at Office Depot
Major victory for the National Day of Prayer. The lawsuit attacking the annual National Day of Prayer has been dismissed. Based on the ruling, the atheist organization ‘Freedom From Religion Foundation’ and its plaintiffs do NOT have standing to continue their challenge of the 1952 congressional act declaring an annual National Day of Prayer…stating that the National Day of Prayer proclamation imposes no requirement on a person and therefore no one is hurt by a request that can be declined.
The National Day of Prayer is set for Thursday, May 5.
This year’s theme: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” based on Psalm 91:2
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/
A deadly tornado ripped through southeastern Oklahoma overnight. Two people lost their lives in the twister. CNN
Tokyo Electric Power Company will compensate some 50,000 families who live within 18 miles of the damaged nuclear power plant in northeast Japan. Households will receive up to one million yen (or 12 thousand dollars). BTW: One sign of things trying to get back to normal: Disneyland Tokyo has re-opened. RnR
Chris Tomlin, David Crowder and Josh Wilson have all donated personal items and memorabilia to a charity E-bay auction to help the victims of last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Funds from the auction will go to the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Place your bids at www.ebay.com/EMIfamily4Japan
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: Minor League Baseball The Winston-Salem Dash and the Greensboro Hoppers both start their first home games of the season…tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes counties...late tonight through Saturday afternoon
The Salvation Army in High Point is kicking off the two-day "Stuff the Truck" at the North Main Wal-Mart location today. You can drop off clean, gently used items including clothes and furniture for the Salvation Army’s Family Stores. Donations are at a critical level. Contact the Salvation Army (High Point) at 881-5411 www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/highpoint
April 15th is usually Tax deadline Day. This year because of Emancipation day (a Federal holiday in DC), individuals get a couple of extra days to send in their tax returns.
TODAY: (April 15) - deadline for corporations to pay their state taxes
Monday (April 18) - deadline for individuals to pay State and Federal taxes
NC DOR website: http://www.dornc.com/
IRS website http://www.irs.com/
Some tips for the procrastinators:
-Save time and money by filing online. There are provisions and extensions if you simply can’t pay or if you have home mortgage problems. Beware of scams.
Tax Day Freebies:
TODAY (FRIDAY): A coupon for FREE curly fries at Arby’s (link on the WBFJ Facebook page) www.facebook.com/arbys?sk=wall
Monday:
Asian restaurant P.F. Chang's is giving guests a 15% discount.
Cinnabon locations – get two FREE Cinnabon Bites from 6 to 8pm on Monday.
You can even get a FREE copy of your 2010 tax return (limit 25 pages) at Office Depot
Major victory for the National Day of Prayer. The lawsuit attacking the annual National Day of Prayer has been dismissed. Based on the ruling, the atheist organization ‘Freedom From Religion Foundation’ and its plaintiffs do NOT have standing to continue their challenge of the 1952 congressional act declaring an annual National Day of Prayer…stating that the National Day of Prayer proclamation imposes no requirement on a person and therefore no one is hurt by a request that can be declined.
The National Day of Prayer is set for Thursday, May 5.
This year’s theme: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” based on Psalm 91:2
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/
A deadly tornado ripped through southeastern Oklahoma overnight. Two people lost their lives in the twister. CNN
Tokyo Electric Power Company will compensate some 50,000 families who live within 18 miles of the damaged nuclear power plant in northeast Japan. Households will receive up to one million yen (or 12 thousand dollars). BTW: One sign of things trying to get back to normal: Disneyland Tokyo has re-opened. RnR
Chris Tomlin, David Crowder and Josh Wilson have all donated personal items and memorabilia to a charity E-bay auction to help the victims of last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Funds from the auction will go to the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Place your bids at www.ebay.com/EMIfamily4Japan
Thomas Nelson and World Vision are teaming up to help needy children around the world and here in the US through its "Buy a Bible, Help a Child" promotion. The promotion is part of Thomas Nelson's “God's Word in Action” campaign. www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20110411-world-vision-Thomas-Nelson-Promotion
SPORTS: Minor League Baseball The Winston-Salem Dash and the Greensboro Hoppers both start their first home games of the season…tonight.
4.13.2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 68
Experience Laura Story LIVE today at noon (Macy's court) at Hanes Mall with WBFJ.
Singer-songwriter Laura Story admits in her new song ‘Blessings’ that "we still have more questions than answers."
Check out the complete interview with Laura Story: www.newreleasetuesday.com/article.php?article_id=551
The WS / FC Board of Education has backed away from voting on possible furloughs for school system employees. Budget cuts from lawmakers in Raleigh will likely go deeper than expected. In Guilford County, officials are looking at cutting 100 school jobs and increasing class sizes.
In Raleigh, a budget proposal up for debate by members of the House could cut as much as $2 billion dollars from the state’s overall budget. Anything that relies on taxpayer money will likely be affected to bring the budget back under control.
Lawmakers in Raleigh voted to take away several high school end-of-course standardized tests that were required. Now, the House Education Committee has agreed to legislation requiring 11th graders to take (for FREE) the A-C-T if state funds are available. (Greensboro News/Record)
RECALL: Nearly 90-thousand young girl’s shirts and dresses are being recalled because of high levels of lead in jewelry that’s attached to the garments. The tops and dresses are manufactured under the brand ‘My Michelle’ and sold at most major department stores. More information at http://www.cpsc.gov/
Tax Day is coming: Friday is the deadline for corporations to pay their state taxes and Monday is the deadline for individuals to pay state and Federal taxes. Some tips for the procrastinators:
Save money by filing online, there are provisions and extensions if you simply can’t pay or if you have home mortgage problems. Beware of scams. (Greensboro News / Record)
With gas prices approaching $4 dollars a gallon, more people are parking and riding the bus. PART routes serving Davie and Yadkin counties will keep their bus service and not downsize to van service, due to an increase in PART participation. BTW: The Yadkin County route will also move into a new park-and-ride lot. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-part-routes-110412,0,1284228.story
Greensboro has been named as one of the Top 10 cities in the US by Reader’s Digest in their search for the ‘Best in America’. The city will donate the $10,000 dollar prize money to local chapters of the United Way and the Salvation Army. (Greensboro News / Record)
Laura says that Christians need to decide whether they're going to judge God based on their circumstances…OR… quote, "are we going to choose to interpret our circumstances based on what we hold to be true about God?" The song "Blessings" is about Laura's faith being put to the test when her husband was hospitalized with a brain tumor back in 2006. BTW: Laura Story has been nominated (once again) for ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at this year’s Dove Awards.
Experience Laura Story LIVE today at noon (Macy's court) at Hanes Mall with WBFJ.
Singer-songwriter Laura Story admits in her new song ‘Blessings’ that "we still have more questions than answers."
Check out the complete interview with Laura Story: www.newreleasetuesday.com/article.php?article_id=551
The WS / FC Board of Education has backed away from voting on possible furloughs for school system employees. Budget cuts from lawmakers in Raleigh will likely go deeper than expected. In Guilford County, officials are looking at cutting 100 school jobs and increasing class sizes.
In Raleigh, a budget proposal up for debate by members of the House could cut as much as $2 billion dollars from the state’s overall budget. Anything that relies on taxpayer money will likely be affected to bring the budget back under control.
Lawmakers in Raleigh voted to take away several high school end-of-course standardized tests that were required. Now, the House Education Committee has agreed to legislation requiring 11th graders to take (for FREE) the A-C-T if state funds are available. (Greensboro News/Record)
RECALL: Nearly 90-thousand young girl’s shirts and dresses are being recalled because of high levels of lead in jewelry that’s attached to the garments. The tops and dresses are manufactured under the brand ‘My Michelle’ and sold at most major department stores. More information at http://www.cpsc.gov/
Tax Day is coming: Friday is the deadline for corporations to pay their state taxes and Monday is the deadline for individuals to pay state and Federal taxes. Some tips for the procrastinators:
Save money by filing online, there are provisions and extensions if you simply can’t pay or if you have home mortgage problems. Beware of scams. (Greensboro News / Record)
With gas prices approaching $4 dollars a gallon, more people are parking and riding the bus. PART routes serving Davie and Yadkin counties will keep their bus service and not downsize to van service, due to an increase in PART participation. BTW: The Yadkin County route will also move into a new park-and-ride lot. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-part-routes-110412,0,1284228.story
Greensboro has been named as one of the Top 10 cities in the US by Reader’s Digest in their search for the ‘Best in America’. The city will donate the $10,000 dollar prize money to local chapters of the United Way and the Salvation Army. (Greensboro News / Record)
Laura says that Christians need to decide whether they're going to judge God based on their circumstances…OR… quote, "are we going to choose to interpret our circumstances based on what we hold to be true about God?" The song "Blessings" is about Laura's faith being put to the test when her husband was hospitalized with a brain tumor back in 2006. BTW: Laura Story has been nominated (once again) for ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at this year’s Dove Awards.
4.12.2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Afternoon shower and thunderstorm possible…High near 70. Wednesday: Mostly sunny…High 68
Dress for success and bring your resume: Spring Job Fair is happening this afternoon (April 12) at the Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College from 3 – to – 6pm. Need more details? Call (336) 838-6545
An automotive-parts manufacturer has pledged to bring 260 new jobs to the town of Elkin . Surry County, along with Alleghany, Rockingham and Wilkes, are classified as “Tier 1” counties, which means they are among the 40 most economically distressed areas in the state. http://www.journalnow.com/business/2011/apr/12/WSMAIN01-elkin-expected-to-gain-260-jobs-by-landin-ar-939883/
Two state senators said they want to pay students for making good grades. Senator Fletcher Hartsell ( R ) of Cabarrus County and Senator Eric Mansfield ( D ) of Cumberland County said they want a two-year study looking at the pros and cons of using money as a learning incentive for students in our state. BTW: Baltimore, Chicago and New York City have experimented with pay-for-learning programs. Some students in New York City get up to $50 for a single test. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-good-grades-pay-110411,0,569145.story
Potential GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump opens up about his Christian faith on the 700 Club today. During a CBN interview, Trump said he is a Christian. Trump identified his religious affiliation as Protestant and said he has been a member of a New York City Presbyterian church. The six-minute interview clip will air nationwide today on "The 700 Club."
BTW: In other TV appearances, Trump has taken conservative positions on social issues, stating that he is against gay marriage and civil unions and is pro-life.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/donald-trump-on-faith-i-am-christian-sunday-church-person-49797/
www.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2011/April/Trump-for-President-Evangelicals-Paying-Attention/
Mandisa telling “E - News Live” that she has lost 120 pounds since her appearance on season five of American Idol. Check out Mandisa’s interview:
BTW: Mandisa's latest album, "What If We Were Real" is in stores now. Mandisa's debut album, "True Beauty", was the best-selling new artist album of 2007, and her second album, "Freedom", received a Grammy nomination
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the US Civil War. The first shots of the ‘War Between the States’ rang out at Fort Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861. BTW: This morning at 4:30am: a single beam of light shining up from Fort Sumter into the night sky, the moment the first shot was fired, was split in two…symbolizing the division of the nation.
www.npr.org/2011/04/08/135219146/150-years-later-americas-civil-war-still-divides
http://www.thestate.com/2011/04/12/1775630/mcconnell-time-has-come-to-move.html
RECALL: General Motors is recalling more than 2,000 Chevy Cruze models because the steering wheel come off. GM reporting that the steering wheels were improperly fastened at the factory. Details: http://www.gmownercenter.com/
A 24 year old man was ‘Tasered’ after unlawfully entering Guilford Middle School yesterday and refusing to comply with teachers and a resource officer. Parrish Jackson was transported to the Guilford County Jail. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-man-enters-classroom-110411,0,3421872.story
Thousands of Christians have fled Iraq since October 2010. ‘Open Doors’ ministry reporting that an estimated 45 to 95 thousand Christians left Iraq after a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Baghdad. The attack was linked to al-Qaeda. Because of the persecution, you can sign a petition urging the US to work with the Iraqi government to protect Christians and other minorities. Details: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/
Dress for success and bring your resume: Spring Job Fair is happening this afternoon (April 12) at the Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College from 3 – to – 6pm. Need more details? Call (336) 838-6545
An automotive-parts manufacturer has pledged to bring 260 new jobs to the town of Elkin . Surry County, along with Alleghany, Rockingham and Wilkes, are classified as “Tier 1” counties, which means they are among the 40 most economically distressed areas in the state. http://www.journalnow.com/business/2011/apr/12/WSMAIN01-elkin-expected-to-gain-260-jobs-by-landin-ar-939883/
Two state senators said they want to pay students for making good grades. Senator Fletcher Hartsell ( R ) of Cabarrus County and Senator Eric Mansfield ( D ) of Cumberland County said they want a two-year study looking at the pros and cons of using money as a learning incentive for students in our state. BTW: Baltimore, Chicago and New York City have experimented with pay-for-learning programs. Some students in New York City get up to $50 for a single test. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-good-grades-pay-110411,0,569145.story
Potential GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump opens up about his Christian faith on the 700 Club today. During a CBN interview, Trump said he is a Christian. Trump identified his religious affiliation as Protestant and said he has been a member of a New York City Presbyterian church. The six-minute interview clip will air nationwide today on "The 700 Club."
BTW: In other TV appearances, Trump has taken conservative positions on social issues, stating that he is against gay marriage and civil unions and is pro-life.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/donald-trump-on-faith-i-am-christian-sunday-church-person-49797/
www.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2011/April/Trump-for-President-Evangelicals-Paying-Attention/
Mandisa telling “E - News Live” that she has lost 120 pounds since her appearance on season five of American Idol. Check out Mandisa’s interview:
BTW: Mandisa's latest album, "What If We Were Real" is in stores now. Mandisa's debut album, "True Beauty", was the best-selling new artist album of 2007, and her second album, "Freedom", received a Grammy nomination
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the US Civil War. The first shots of the ‘War Between the States’ rang out at Fort Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861. BTW: This morning at 4:30am: a single beam of light shining up from Fort Sumter into the night sky, the moment the first shot was fired, was split in two…symbolizing the division of the nation.
www.npr.org/2011/04/08/135219146/150-years-later-americas-civil-war-still-divides
http://www.thestate.com/2011/04/12/1775630/mcconnell-time-has-come-to-move.html
RECALL: General Motors is recalling more than 2,000 Chevy Cruze models because the steering wheel come off. GM reporting that the steering wheels were improperly fastened at the factory. Details: http://www.gmownercenter.com/
A 24 year old man was ‘Tasered’ after unlawfully entering Guilford Middle School yesterday and refusing to comply with teachers and a resource officer. Parrish Jackson was transported to the Guilford County Jail. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-man-enters-classroom-110411,0,3421872.story
Thousands of Christians have fled Iraq since October 2010. ‘Open Doors’ ministry reporting that an estimated 45 to 95 thousand Christians left Iraq after a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Baghdad. The attack was linked to al-Qaeda. Because of the persecution, you can sign a petition urging the US to work with the Iraqi government to protect Christians and other minorities. Details: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/
4.11.2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Clouds this morning, then clearing skies. Breezy and warmer… High 82. Scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy…Low 60
Gas prices have risen some 19 cents over the past week. The average for regular unleaded nationwide = $3.75…Statewide= $3.71…Triad= $3.65.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report over the weekend into the fatal plane crash in High Point. The pilot, Marcia Salmons-Keaton, 50, of Fuquay-Varina, her last communication to the tower was confirmation of the controller's assigned coordinates for the next landing attempt. The plane did not have a flight data recorder or cockpit voice recorder. A full report is expected in 8-12 months. BTW: Pilot Marcia Salmons-Keaton, 50, of Fuquay-Varina, and passenger Thomas Littlejohn III, of Winston-Salem, died on March 30 after a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 58 crashed into a home on Dairy Point Drive. There were no signs of distress on the radio recordings. NTSB Preliminary Report:
www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20110330X93656&key=1
(NEW) A powerful aftershock hitting northeast Japan earlier today. The 6.6 magnitude earthquake generated a landslide while knocking-out power to over 200,000 households and businesses. The evacuation zone near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant has been expanded. BTW: The magnitude of the latest quake was lowered from 7.1 to 6.6. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/11/japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T1
CONGRESS AVOIDED A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LATE FRIDAY NIGHT BY REACHING A LAST MINUTE BUDGET AGREEMENT, THE DETAILS OF WHICH WILL BE RELEASED TODAY. The President and congressional leaders agreeing to cut some $38 billion dollars in federal spending, averting the first ‘partial’ federal shutdown in 15 years.
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON HAS DENOUNCED THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIAN MINORITIES AROUND THE WORLD IN HER PRESENTATION OF THE 2010 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT. Clinton specifically mentioned the assassination Pakistan's Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, who was the only Christian ever to be part of Pakistan's cabinet. FYI: Clinton criticized Pakistan's blasphemy law which makes speaking out against Islam a punishable offense in the country.
Wilkes County man (Jason Mitchell Norman) is one of 20 recipients of the Carnegie Medal…an award given to those who put themselves in harms way to save others. Norman carried a woman from a burning building in 2009. http://www.journalnow.com/
At the box office: ‘Soul Surfer’ (the true story of Bethany Hamilton landing at #4 this weekend. Details and theater info online: http://www.soulsurferthemovie.com/
SPORTS: South African Charl Schwartzel winning the Masters in Augusta. BTW: He didn’t get the ‘green jacket’ but Ryo Ishikawa will be donating his $93,000 dollar prize money to Japan disaster relief.
Gas prices have risen some 19 cents over the past week. The average for regular unleaded nationwide = $3.75…Statewide= $3.71…Triad= $3.65.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report over the weekend into the fatal plane crash in High Point. The pilot, Marcia Salmons-Keaton, 50, of Fuquay-Varina, her last communication to the tower was confirmation of the controller's assigned coordinates for the next landing attempt. The plane did not have a flight data recorder or cockpit voice recorder. A full report is expected in 8-12 months. BTW: Pilot Marcia Salmons-Keaton, 50, of Fuquay-Varina, and passenger Thomas Littlejohn III, of Winston-Salem, died on March 30 after a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 58 crashed into a home on Dairy Point Drive. There were no signs of distress on the radio recordings. NTSB Preliminary Report:
www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20110330X93656&key=1
(NEW) A powerful aftershock hitting northeast Japan earlier today. The 6.6 magnitude earthquake generated a landslide while knocking-out power to over 200,000 households and businesses. The evacuation zone near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant has been expanded. BTW: The magnitude of the latest quake was lowered from 7.1 to 6.6. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/11/japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T1
CONGRESS AVOIDED A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LATE FRIDAY NIGHT BY REACHING A LAST MINUTE BUDGET AGREEMENT, THE DETAILS OF WHICH WILL BE RELEASED TODAY. The President and congressional leaders agreeing to cut some $38 billion dollars in federal spending, averting the first ‘partial’ federal shutdown in 15 years.
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON HAS DENOUNCED THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIAN MINORITIES AROUND THE WORLD IN HER PRESENTATION OF THE 2010 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT. Clinton specifically mentioned the assassination Pakistan's Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, who was the only Christian ever to be part of Pakistan's cabinet. FYI: Clinton criticized Pakistan's blasphemy law which makes speaking out against Islam a punishable offense in the country.
Wilkes County man (Jason Mitchell Norman) is one of 20 recipients of the Carnegie Medal…an award given to those who put themselves in harms way to save others. Norman carried a woman from a burning building in 2009. http://www.journalnow.com/
At the box office: ‘Soul Surfer’ (the true story of Bethany Hamilton landing at #4 this weekend. Details and theater info online: http://www.soulsurferthemovie.com/
SPORTS: South African Charl Schwartzel winning the Masters in Augusta. BTW: He didn’t get the ‘green jacket’ but Ryo Ishikawa will be donating his $93,000 dollar prize money to Japan disaster relief.
4.08.2011
Friday, April 08, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. …High 75. A chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through Saturday night.
FYI: Students in Davidson County and Thomasville City will be going to school tomorrow. (on Saturday). The school day will operate as an early release day.
FREE dental clinic TODAY in Clemmons.
The first 100 people will receive one free dental procedure at Kingery and Kingery located on 2554 Lewisville Clemmons Road. Call Tammy at 766-0511
http://www.kingerysmiles.com/map.htm
The first phase of the ‘Paul Ciener Botanical Garden’ in Kernersville will be open to the public FREE this weekend. Saturday is 'Family Day'. Sunday is 'Gardeners Day' with lectures from several guest speakers including local gardening expert Toby Bost (Toby Q+A at 4pm). Toby Bost will be on-hand at 1pm Sunday afternoon signing his latest book “The Successful Gardner Guide for North Carolina”. Details: http://www.pauljcienerbotanicalgarden.org/
No tithing required? A survey released by the National Association of Evangelicals reveals that 58% of evangelical leaders do not believe that the Bible requires a person to tithe…but Christians still need to give from the heart. In the survey, the majority polled say they give at least 10% to the Lord’s work. This contrasts with another report (Empty Tomb, Inc) finding that evangelicals give churches about 4% of their income.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved sweeping new safety rules, which outlaw drop-side cribs and require stronger hardware and supports. Beginning June 28, all cribs manufactured and sold must comply with the new federal standards. Since 2000, drop-side cribs have been blamed in the deaths of 32 infants and toddlers. More details… http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Apr11/Art_Apr11_20.html
Three people were killed yesterday during a 7.1 aftershock in northeastern Japan. More than 140 people were injured. The latest aftershock was the strongest one to hit Japan since the massive earthquake on March 11th. CNN
With a Federal Government Shut-down looming, no deal has been reached but progress has been made, so says the White House. If a budget deal is NOT met…more than 800,000 non-essential federal workers would undergo a ‘work stoppage’ as of midnight tonight. FYI: Congress still gets paid. Good news: Social Security checks will still go out. Tax payments and e-filed returns will still happen. US soldiers and FBI agents will remain on the job. And, yes, the mail will be delivered as normal. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-government-shutdown-effects-110406,0,5544376.story
With an unstable economy and looming budget deficit, the state of North Carolina is spending $259,000 dollars to renovate one of its mansions. The work is expected to be finished this month on the second governor’s mansion in Asheville. The Governor's primary home is at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. The Asheville site, known as the Western Residence, was a gift to the state from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce back in 1964. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article/170287/57/NC-Spending-259000-To-Renovate-Governors-Home-In-Asheville
Car battery thefts are the latest ‘crime trend’ in Charlotte. WCNC-TV reporting that batteries are disappearing from vehicles parked at businesses, church parking lots and in neighborhoods. Recycling plants will pay between $2 and $20 for a used battery, depending on its size. http://www.wxii12.com/news/27464021/detail.html
FYI: Students in Davidson County and Thomasville City will be going to school tomorrow. (on Saturday). The school day will operate as an early release day.
FREE dental clinic TODAY in Clemmons.
The first 100 people will receive one free dental procedure at Kingery and Kingery located on 2554 Lewisville Clemmons Road. Call Tammy at 766-0511
http://www.kingerysmiles.com/map.htm
The first phase of the ‘Paul Ciener Botanical Garden’ in Kernersville will be open to the public FREE this weekend. Saturday is 'Family Day'. Sunday is 'Gardeners Day' with lectures from several guest speakers including local gardening expert Toby Bost (Toby Q+A at 4pm). Toby Bost will be on-hand at 1pm Sunday afternoon signing his latest book “The Successful Gardner Guide for North Carolina”. Details: http://www.pauljcienerbotanicalgarden.org/
No tithing required? A survey released by the National Association of Evangelicals reveals that 58% of evangelical leaders do not believe that the Bible requires a person to tithe…but Christians still need to give from the heart. In the survey, the majority polled say they give at least 10% to the Lord’s work. This contrasts with another report (Empty Tomb, Inc) finding that evangelicals give churches about 4% of their income.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved sweeping new safety rules, which outlaw drop-side cribs and require stronger hardware and supports. Beginning June 28, all cribs manufactured and sold must comply with the new federal standards. Since 2000, drop-side cribs have been blamed in the deaths of 32 infants and toddlers. More details… http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Apr11/Art_Apr11_20.html
Three people were killed yesterday during a 7.1 aftershock in northeastern Japan. More than 140 people were injured. The latest aftershock was the strongest one to hit Japan since the massive earthquake on March 11th. CNN
With a Federal Government Shut-down looming, no deal has been reached but progress has been made, so says the White House. If a budget deal is NOT met…more than 800,000 non-essential federal workers would undergo a ‘work stoppage’ as of midnight tonight. FYI: Congress still gets paid. Good news: Social Security checks will still go out. Tax payments and e-filed returns will still happen. US soldiers and FBI agents will remain on the job. And, yes, the mail will be delivered as normal. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-government-shutdown-effects-110406,0,5544376.story
With an unstable economy and looming budget deficit, the state of North Carolina is spending $259,000 dollars to renovate one of its mansions. The work is expected to be finished this month on the second governor’s mansion in Asheville. The Governor's primary home is at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. The Asheville site, known as the Western Residence, was a gift to the state from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce back in 1964. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article/170287/57/NC-Spending-259000-To-Renovate-Governors-Home-In-Asheville
Car battery thefts are the latest ‘crime trend’ in Charlotte. WCNC-TV reporting that batteries are disappearing from vehicles parked at businesses, church parking lots and in neighborhoods. Recycling plants will pay between $2 and $20 for a used battery, depending on its size. http://www.wxii12.com/news/27464021/detail.html
4.07.2011
Thursday's Guests on the Morning Show...
(7:30am) 'Ace your next interview'
Randy Wooden with The Wooden Group shared some great tips about how to do a great job on your next job interview. Want to know more? He's hosting a free webinar tonight at 7pm all about interviews. Call 793-8040 for more info.
Here is the link: WWW.JUSTIN.TV/WOODENGROUP
www.woodengroup.com/ http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/ace-interview.html
(8:30am) We learned LOTS about compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) from Gayle Crowder with Batteries Plus. Find out more about CFLs on their website: www.batteriesplus.com/t-CFL-bulbs.aspx
Randy Wooden with The Wooden Group shared some great tips about how to do a great job on your next job interview. Want to know more? He's hosting a free webinar tonight at 7pm all about interviews. Call 793-8040 for more info.
Here is the link: WWW.JUSTIN.TV/WOODENGROUP
www.woodengroup.com/ http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2011/04/ace-interview.html
(8:30am) We learned LOTS about compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) from Gayle Crowder with Batteries Plus. Find out more about CFLs on their website: www.batteriesplus.com/t-CFL-bulbs.aspx
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 75
Job Alert: U.S. Airways is adding up to 200 jobs at its Winston-Salem reservation call center located off Hanes Mall Boulevard. The jobs are part of an agreement between the airline and its union to relocate the positions from overseas. www.wxii12.com/money/27452265/detail.html
Info about interviewing for a job from job coach Randy Wooden on Tami’s Blog
Gas prices nationwide have gone UP 12 cents in the past week. The averages: Nationwide: $3.71…Statewide: $3.67…Triad: $3.63. Cheaper gas prices: www.gasbuddy.com/Gas_Prices/North_Carolina/index.aspx
What does it mean if the Federal Government Shuts-down this weekend? If a budget deal is NOT met…more than 800,000 federal workers would undergo a ‘work stoppage’ as of (midnight) Friday into Saturday. Good news: Social Security checks will still go out. Tax payments and e-filed returns will still happen. US soldiers and FBI agents will remain on the job. And, yes, the mail will be delivered as normal. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-government-shutdown-effects-110406,0,5544376.story
Storm Damage update: Duke Energy reporting that 1,700 customers in Guilford County still without power this morning . Statewide: 20,000 residents without power from Tuesday morning’s storms. www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages/current.asp
Because of an unexpected ‘day off’ on Tuesday, students in Davidson County and Thomasville City will be going to school this Saturday. The school day will operate as an early release day. (elementary schools dismissing at noon. Middle and High schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. Classes will start at the same time as a regular school day). http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-saturday-make-up-110406,0,6728433.story
If you are a ‘care-giver’, make plans to attend the Davidson County Caregiver’s College and Resource Fair, this Saturday from 8:30am til 3:30pm at the Life Center of Davidson County located at 601 west Center Street in Lexington. Lots of important information for ALL caregivers and their families in caring for persons with disabilities, the elderly in poor health and persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This Caregivers event is FREE (a light breakfast and lunch will be served). Call 249-2155 for more info.
A local firefighter was at the right place, at the right time earlier in the week. Eric Stewart was enjoying lunch with his son at Rural Hall Elementary when a teacher ran over to his table, telling him that a student was choking. Stewart jumped up, went over to 9 year old Darrell Cates (4th grader) and gave him three abdomen thrusts. Out came the chicken nugget that had gotten lodged in Darrell’s throat. “I popped the chicken nugget in my mouth. The next thing I know, I couldn’t breathe,” Cates said. “I was like, ‘Lord, get someone over here. I don’t want to choke to death.” Eric Stewart, who works for the Rural Hall Fire Department, said he doesn't consider himself a hero…just a firefighter doing what he's been trained to do. Eric said. "Thank goodness the Lord put me here that day for a reason." http://www.wxii12.com/news/27455480/detail.html
ACC: Duke Point guard Kyrie Irving is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. North Carolina forwards John Henson and Tyler Zeller will return next season.
PGA tour in Augusta today for the start of the Masters…
Job Alert: U.S. Airways is adding up to 200 jobs at its Winston-Salem reservation call center located off Hanes Mall Boulevard. The jobs are part of an agreement between the airline and its union to relocate the positions from overseas. www.wxii12.com/money/27452265/detail.html
Info about interviewing for a job from job coach Randy Wooden on Tami’s Blog
Gas prices nationwide have gone UP 12 cents in the past week. The averages: Nationwide: $3.71…Statewide: $3.67…Triad: $3.63. Cheaper gas prices: www.gasbuddy.com/Gas_Prices/North_Carolina/index.aspx
What does it mean if the Federal Government Shuts-down this weekend? If a budget deal is NOT met…more than 800,000 federal workers would undergo a ‘work stoppage’ as of (midnight) Friday into Saturday. Good news: Social Security checks will still go out. Tax payments and e-filed returns will still happen. US soldiers and FBI agents will remain on the job. And, yes, the mail will be delivered as normal. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-government-shutdown-effects-110406,0,5544376.story
Storm Damage update: Duke Energy reporting that 1,700 customers in Guilford County still without power this morning . Statewide: 20,000 residents without power from Tuesday morning’s storms. www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages/current.asp
Because of an unexpected ‘day off’ on Tuesday, students in Davidson County and Thomasville City will be going to school this Saturday. The school day will operate as an early release day. (elementary schools dismissing at noon. Middle and High schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. Classes will start at the same time as a regular school day). http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-saturday-make-up-110406,0,6728433.story
If you are a ‘care-giver’, make plans to attend the Davidson County Caregiver’s College and Resource Fair, this Saturday from 8:30am til 3:30pm at the Life Center of Davidson County located at 601 west Center Street in Lexington. Lots of important information for ALL caregivers and their families in caring for persons with disabilities, the elderly in poor health and persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This Caregivers event is FREE (a light breakfast and lunch will be served). Call 249-2155 for more info.
A local firefighter was at the right place, at the right time earlier in the week. Eric Stewart was enjoying lunch with his son at Rural Hall Elementary when a teacher ran over to his table, telling him that a student was choking. Stewart jumped up, went over to 9 year old Darrell Cates (4th grader) and gave him three abdomen thrusts. Out came the chicken nugget that had gotten lodged in Darrell’s throat. “I popped the chicken nugget in my mouth. The next thing I know, I couldn’t breathe,” Cates said. “I was like, ‘Lord, get someone over here. I don’t want to choke to death.” Eric Stewart, who works for the Rural Hall Fire Department, said he doesn't consider himself a hero…just a firefighter doing what he's been trained to do. Eric said. "Thank goodness the Lord put me here that day for a reason." http://www.wxii12.com/news/27455480/detail.html
ACC: Duke Point guard Kyrie Irving is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. North Carolina forwards John Henson and Tyler Zeller will return next season.
PGA tour in Augusta today for the start of the Masters…
4.06.2011
Saturday 'make up' day for students in Davidson County
The Davidson County Board of Education unanimously voted at a special 'called' meeting this morning to go ahead and have students make up Tuesday's 'power outage day' this Saturday (April 9th).
The school day will operate as an early release day with elementary schools dismissing at noon. Middle and High schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. Classes will start at the same time as a regular school day this Saturday.
School officials in a couple of counties including Rowan/Salisbury, Thomasville City and Davidson County decided to close schools on Tuesday after severe storms caused widespread power outages.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-saturday-make-up-110406,0,6728433.story
Also: Thomasville City Schools will also use Saturday as a 'make up' day and will be treated as an early release day.
-Liberty Drive Elementary and Thomasville Primary will release at 11:30 a.m.
-Thomasville Middle and Thomasville High will release at 12:30 p.m.
www.the-dispatch.com/
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and breezy…High 65
Storm Damage update…
Duke Energy reporting several thousand customers still without power this morning in Davidson and Rowan counties. As of 9am, Guilford County has over 14,000 residents without power.
Counties without power (by the number) www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages/current.asp
The deadline for filing state and federal income tax returns is coming quickly (April 18th this year)…but TODAY is Tax Freedom Day. For us in North Carolina, as of today, you have finally earned enough money this year to pay off your federal, state and local taxes. BTW: In Connecticut, residents must work until May 2 to pay all their taxes. The information complied by the Tax Foundation, a non-profit group. www.wxii12.com/news/27448594/detail.html
The first phase of the Paul Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville will be open this weekend. You can get in FREE on Saturday and Sunday. FYI: Book signing 1pm Sunday afternoon with Toby Bost “The Successful Gardner Guide – North Carolina”
Officials with the National Weather Service confirming that an EF-1 tornado did touchdown in Surry County early yesterday morning. The tornado damaged as many as 40 homes and out buildings along a 3-mile stretch from Little Mountain Baptist Church Road to Matthews Road in Surry. www.wxii12.com/weather/27434704/detail.html
More than 7,400 residents of the Triad and Northwest North Carolina will lose their extended state unemployment benefits on April 16. According to the N.C. Employment Security Commission, the reason for ending the 20-week extended benefits program — paid with federal money — is the recent decline in the state unemployment rate. 37,000 people will lose jobless benefits statewide. www.journalnow.com/business/2011/apr/06/3/wsmain01-37000-will-lose-jobless-benefits-ar-923247/
One quarter of teens saying that they had their first drink at age 12 or younger. According to a new study by the Partnership at http://www.drugfree.org/, the average age for kids consuming their first drink of alcohol is 14 years old. The study also showed upward trends in marijuana and Ecstasy useage among young people in grades 9 through 12.
Actress and mother Melissa Gilbert, the former "Little House on the Prairie" star, is the national spokeswoman for the partnership www.drugfree.org. Melissa herself a recovering alcoholic who at one time was drinking two bottles of wine a night but has been sober now for six and a half years. She has faced drug-abuse struggles with one of her four sons, and she says she is doing everything in her power to make sure her youngest, now 15, knows the drama and pain that addiction can bring. www.wxii12.com/health/27447242/detail.html
There is a ‘gang’ presence in Forsyth County, but experts suggest that the county is not in ‘crisis mode’, yet. In a first-ever gang assessment study, Winston-Salem State University's ‘Center for Community Safety’ reporting that Forsyth County has 37 known gangs with more than 600 validated members. Those gangs have been connected to 10 major crimes since 2007, compared to 700 acts of minor vandalism during the same time. The report was compiled using crime data and surveys with students, teachers, neighborhood watch groups and some confirmed gang members. Gangs are a bigger problem in cities like Charlotte, Durham and even Greensboro.
BTW: The Konnoak Hills community has experienced more gang related graffiti (or tagging) along South Main Street over the past year. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-winston-salem-gang-110404,0,2180059.story
SPORTS: NC State has a new basketball coach. Mark Gottfried has been an ESPN analyst for the past two years after leaving as the head coach at Alabama.
Storm Damage update…
Duke Energy reporting several thousand customers still without power this morning in Davidson and Rowan counties. As of 9am, Guilford County has over 14,000 residents without power.
Counties without power (by the number) www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages/current.asp
The deadline for filing state and federal income tax returns is coming quickly (April 18th this year)…but TODAY is Tax Freedom Day. For us in North Carolina, as of today, you have finally earned enough money this year to pay off your federal, state and local taxes. BTW: In Connecticut, residents must work until May 2 to pay all their taxes. The information complied by the Tax Foundation, a non-profit group. www.wxii12.com/news/27448594/detail.html
The first phase of the Paul Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville will be open this weekend. You can get in FREE on Saturday and Sunday. FYI: Book signing 1pm Sunday afternoon with Toby Bost “The Successful Gardner Guide – North Carolina”
Officials with the National Weather Service confirming that an EF-1 tornado did touchdown in Surry County early yesterday morning. The tornado damaged as many as 40 homes and out buildings along a 3-mile stretch from Little Mountain Baptist Church Road to Matthews Road in Surry. www.wxii12.com/weather/27434704/detail.html
More than 7,400 residents of the Triad and Northwest North Carolina will lose their extended state unemployment benefits on April 16. According to the N.C. Employment Security Commission, the reason for ending the 20-week extended benefits program — paid with federal money — is the recent decline in the state unemployment rate. 37,000 people will lose jobless benefits statewide. www.journalnow.com/business/2011/apr/06/3/wsmain01-37000-will-lose-jobless-benefits-ar-923247/
One quarter of teens saying that they had their first drink at age 12 or younger. According to a new study by the Partnership at http://www.drugfree.org/, the average age for kids consuming their first drink of alcohol is 14 years old. The study also showed upward trends in marijuana and Ecstasy useage among young people in grades 9 through 12.
Actress and mother Melissa Gilbert, the former "Little House on the Prairie" star, is the national spokeswoman for the partnership www.drugfree.org. Melissa herself a recovering alcoholic who at one time was drinking two bottles of wine a night but has been sober now for six and a half years. She has faced drug-abuse struggles with one of her four sons, and she says she is doing everything in her power to make sure her youngest, now 15, knows the drama and pain that addiction can bring. www.wxii12.com/health/27447242/detail.html
There is a ‘gang’ presence in Forsyth County, but experts suggest that the county is not in ‘crisis mode’, yet. In a first-ever gang assessment study, Winston-Salem State University's ‘Center for Community Safety’ reporting that Forsyth County has 37 known gangs with more than 600 validated members. Those gangs have been connected to 10 major crimes since 2007, compared to 700 acts of minor vandalism during the same time. The report was compiled using crime data and surveys with students, teachers, neighborhood watch groups and some confirmed gang members. Gangs are a bigger problem in cities like Charlotte, Durham and even Greensboro.
BTW: The Konnoak Hills community has experienced more gang related graffiti (or tagging) along South Main Street over the past year. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-winston-salem-gang-110404,0,2180059.story
SPORTS: NC State has a new basketball coach. Mark Gottfried has been an ESPN analyst for the past two years after leaving as the head coach at Alabama.
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