tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-160724102011-12-02T06:31:31.560-05:00Verne Hill * WBFJ News/Public Affairs Director * WBFJ Morning ShowVerne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-721174699052479802011-08-19T10:55:00.000-04:002011-08-19T10:55:39.059-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny and humid. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms posssible.  Highs in the mid to upper 80s through the weekend Second Harvest Food Bank needs your help. Food supplies are critically low. You can drop-off non-perishable food items TODAY to help out Second Harvest Food Bank at any Goodwill Retail stores, BB&T bank branch locations and Lowe's

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-37026093943051576612011-08-18T10:25:00.000-04:002011-08-18T10:25:35.097-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny. A scattered afternoon shower or thunderstorm possible…High 85 JOB FAIR:  Dozens of companies will be on-hand TODAY at the Clarion Hotel near PTI in Greensboro from 10am to 2pm .  Info on the News Blog and WBFJ Facebook page. Pre-register at http://triad.employmentguide.com/jobfairdetails.html?JobfairID=3502 You can help support “Triad Flight of

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-1734267574775925452011-08-17T11:41:00.000-04:002011-08-17T11:41:27.148-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 88 BEAUTIFUL weather!! Job Fair  in Greensboro on Thursday(AUG 18) Dozens of companies looking to hire will be on hand at the Clarion Hotel near PTI in Greensboro from 10am to 2pm on Thursday. More information and to pre-register:    http://www.triad.employmentguide.com/ Second Harvest Food Bank is in critical need of food -One in six

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-66175985337023040542011-08-16T09:37:00.000-04:002011-08-16T09:37:55.655-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Comfortable summer day. Sunny skies…High 88 URGENT NEED: Second Harvest Food Bank is close to running out of food for the needy.  The latest food shipment from the federal government should be gone by Thursday. Second Harvest said it serves about 400 agencies in 18 counties. Drop off locations: Goodwill stores, BB&T branch locations (Forsyth County) and Lowe's

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-37304462373612557412011-08-15T10:09:00.000-04:002011-08-15T10:09:21.819-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Below normal temperatures today.  Mostly sunny with an afternoon thunderstorm possible. Mild…High 82 Members of the military and Triad teachers can go FREE of charge to the Wyndham Championship (courtesy of Technology Concepts & Design). Today (Aug 15) is the “Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am.  The Wyndham Championship is going on this week at the Sedgefield

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-85639636782195048822011-08-12T12:33:00.000-04:002011-08-12T12:33:08.263-04:00

Join WBFJ this Saturday morning (Aug 13) in downtown Winston-Salem for the Mission 5K Run/WalkHosted by the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and Fleet Feet Sports  Registration starts at 7:15am…Race starts at 8:30am… Music provided by WBFJ… (Verne from the Morning Show will be on location)  100% of race proceeds to benefit Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and Mission: Feet First. Find out more about the

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-39096549696015254472011-08-12T12:25:00.000-04:002011-08-12T12:25:29.075-04:00

Kid’s Morning Out…at Night hosted by Forsyth Family Magazine…this evening from 5pm to 8pm…at Tanglewood Park (Shelter #4) in Clemmons(The shelter between the train and the Red Barn) Music provided by WBFJ.  Verne from the Morning Show will be on location.Spin the WBFJ Prize Wheel.  You could win TIX to Hillsong United next Friday in Greensboro. -Bring a picnic supper and enjoy hours of fun with

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-21175785810970611292011-08-12T10:14:00.000-04:002011-08-12T10:14:47.528-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon…High 88.  Best chance of rain this weekend wil be Saturday night into Sunday Hanesbrands is having its annual clothing sample sale at the Joel Coliseum Education Building in Winston-Salem.  The Hanesbrands clothing sale is going on today until 4pm.  And on Saturday from 8am - 2pm.  Free Admission. Free

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-49228450610273458602011-08-11T09:31:00.001-04:002011-08-11T09:32:34.502-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny…High near 90 Expect to pay more to cool your home next month. Duke Energy is raising rates by 5% to help recoup higher fuel costs.  The breakdown: If your home power bill runs round $90 dollars a month…expect to add about $5 dollars more. The rate increase will take effect Sept. 1. Doctors at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have successfully

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-40262747907482426652011-08-10T09:12:00.000-04:002011-08-10T09:12:23.242-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  Sunny skies…High 93 First Day of School for students in Stokes, Surry and Mt Airy City Gas prices have fallen a few cents over the past week. The current average for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Triad is $3.66 cents. More job cuts in the Triad: Fox 8 reporting that Thomas Built Buses plans to cut 60 employees from its C2 plant in High Point by

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-64113684457469561602011-08-09T09:57:00.000-04:002011-08-09T09:57:45.409-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot…High 95 Support our Troops by donating blood today (Aug 9)… The Mobile Blood Unit from Fort Bragg will be collecting blood from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post on Miller Street in Winston-Salem. For more information call: 413-8432 or 408-7280. Walk ins Welcome.   http://

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-22043222508358926632011-08-08T09:37:00.000-04:002011-08-08T09:37:57.631-04:00

Public school teachers in the United States spent more than $1.33 billion dollars (an average of $300 dollars or more) a year on school supplies for their own classrooms. "The Teacher Supply Warehouse" on Yanceyville Street in Greensboro has school supplies for teachers. You can donate items as well.  Here is a link to more info: http://www.guilfordeducationalliance.org/support/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-52002412087969932772011-08-08T09:23:00.000-04:002011-08-08T09:23:07.498-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny, HOT and Humid…High 95                                                                 Heat Index = near 100 degrees in the Triad The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory today for 32 counties (or nearly one third of the state). Cities east of Raleigh like Wilson and Goldsboro will reach temperatures of 100 degrees. Heat Index = 105 to 109

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-6851819780643696342011-08-05T09:44:00.001-04:002011-08-05T09:46:06.280-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy…High 86. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. 6 year old CJ Burford is peddling across Forsyth County today to raise money to build a medical clinic in Kenya.  CJ was inspired to ride his bike after finding out that many people in Kenya have to walk up to 30 miles for medical treatment.  CJ's 'Ride For a Reason'

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-37342030788116524212011-08-04T09:42:00.000-04:002011-08-04T09:42:44.211-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 95 RECALL on ground turkey:  36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak is being recalled. The tainted turkey has sickened at least 76 people nationwide (including one person in North Carolina) since March. One person died in California. The recalled ground turkey was distributed by meat giant Car-Gill and

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-65440039098192561592011-08-03T12:27:00.000-04:002011-08-03T12:27:23.266-04:00

Over 10 million people are being affected by ongoing drought / famine which is affecting Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. Thousands of people are migrating to overcrowded refugee camps in the Horn of Africa, only to find a lack of food and water there, too. The United Nations is calling the situation in East Africa the worst famine in 20 years. Ways to help: Compassion International

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-7525993920564673902011-08-03T12:25:00.002-04:002011-08-03T12:28:18.199-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and breezy. HOT…High 98 Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Triad Increased Fire Danger for the Triad because of the high heat, increased wind and low humidity. Please no outdoor burning today. The extreme heat is being blamed for dozens of deaths across the US.  Heat advisories and warnings have been posted for 17 states. Tuesday marked 32 straight

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-63548730717660038412011-07-29T09:41:00.001-04:002011-07-29T09:42:23.988-04:00

Code Orange Air Quality Alert today for the Triad Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and HOT…High 98.  Heat index = 104 degrees this afternoon.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday into Sunday afternoon. With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat! Drink lots of water…even when you don't feel thirsty. Wearing

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-66622130759651382592011-07-28T09:37:00.000-04:002011-07-28T09:37:29.173-04:00

Hot, Hazy and Humid over the next three days. Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  Sunny skies…High 95 Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Triad A missing 13 year old girl from Alamance County has been reunited with her family…after she ran away with an 18 year old guy from West Virginia…whom she met online. Alexandria Cagle was last seen getting into a car with Tyler Cole on Monday. The

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-75051622339843676972011-07-27T09:57:00.000-04:002011-07-27T09:57:28.395-04:00

The Heat Wave continues. Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 95 McDonald's announcing some healthier changes in your kid’s Happy Meals starting this Fall.  Apple slices will be added (minus the caramel dipping sauce) while the portion of the French fries will be reduced in Happy Meals. The changes will reduce calories in Happy Meals by as much as 20%.  http://apnews.myway.com/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-29182341688678247192011-07-26T09:01:00.000-04:002011-07-26T09:01:35.251-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 93 Traffic Alerts… Expect delays on I-85 in Davidson County near the Yadkin River from 9am to 1pm because of required bridge inspections. (Tuesday) The right lane of the SB I-85 bridge over Highway 29 / 70 and Highway 150 will be closed… (Wednesday) The right lane of the NB I-85 bridge will be closed over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-76504598108720574882011-07-25T09:35:00.000-04:002011-07-25T09:35:29.432-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into this evening…High 94.  FYI: Some of the storms could be severe with strong winds and heavy rainfall. The record breaking heat wave in Raleigh may be over.  Raleigh reached 100 degrees yesterday for the fifth day in a row. Today’s HIGH temp at the state capital…95 degrees. Triad

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-89670525913711570322011-07-22T09:22:00.001-04:002011-07-22T09:29:42.537-04:00

Heat Advisory for the Triad today and Saturday… Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny. HOT…High 99. Heat index or ‘feel like’ temperature = 102 degrees.  Record is 100 degrees set back in 1952. With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat!  Drink lots of water, even when you don't feel thirsty. Wearing lightweight,

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-6243315240032981452011-07-21T09:43:00.000-04:002011-07-21T09:43:39.628-04:00

Heat Advisory for most of North Carolina today including the Triad   Mostly sunny and HOT...High 97.  The Heat index or the ‘feel like’ temperature will be 103 degrees this afternoon. With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat!  Drink lots of water…even when you don't feel thirsty. Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing can also

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-43559188969861655662011-07-20T10:07:00.001-04:002011-07-20T10:07:31.162-04:00

(10am) Traffic accident: Overturned tractor trailer… Expect major delays coming into Winston-Salem on Highway 421 at the 40 / 421 split. EB I-40…just past Jonestown Road…after the 40 / 421 split coming into Winston-Salem. Traffic backed up to Peace Haven Road…  Accident: I-40 EB at the Stratford Road Exit ramp in Winston-Salem Two cars involved in this accident (9am) Several families have

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-8713713764360816522011-07-20T09:41:00.002-04:002011-07-20T09:45:54.362-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  HOT...HAZY...HUMID Mostly sunny and HOT…High 95 (Heat index (or feel like temperature) = 100 degrees) An isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible.  No real break in the Heat and Humidity until early next week… With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat! Drink lots of water…even when you don't

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-72996173370821774132011-07-20T07:49:00.000-04:002011-07-20T07:49:08.276-04:00

Are deep fried foods and lack of exercise taking years away from our lives??? Nutritional educator Stuart Tomc says that a healther diet, more exercise and adding fresh fish or fish oil supplements daily can add years to your life. According to researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in Seattle, obesity and high blood pressure stemming

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-33040428582553566842011-07-19T09:33:00.000-04:002011-07-19T09:33:22.818-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening…High 93 With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat! -Drink lots of water…even when you don't feel thirsty. But, limit caffeine. -Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing can also keep you cooler. -Be a good

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-82197070564518970292011-07-18T08:56:00.000-04:002011-07-18T08:56:12.077-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny skies.  Warmer than the weekend…High near 90. Above normal temperatures and humidity quickly coming back to the Triad.  On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued Excessive Heat Warnings in at least 14 separate states, mostly in the upper Midwest.  FYI: Extreme heat is the biggest weather-related killer in the US…taking over 100 lives each

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-92032782123400894312011-07-11T10:37:00.001-04:002011-07-20T10:51:40.619-04:00

Why can't I win the 'war-of-wits' with my teenager?? Guest: Mark Underwood - neuroscience researcher Around age 20, our brain is normally at its peak both in function and neuro count.  From that point it's all down hill?   Mark says that by age 50, we have lost almost 50% of our brain capacity.  Great?!  A new protein supplement 'PREVAGEN' helps to restore our brain's mental clarity, focus and

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-1782947495658283152011-07-08T10:43:00.001-04:002011-07-08T10:45:10.035-04:00

There will be a Hotdog Benefit Dinner for the Rowley family TODAY (July 8th)  from 6pm - Until at Beeson Park in Kernersville. Adult meals ...$5 each and children under 12...$3. (Donations will be accepted to help the family) Jeremy and Lori Rowley tragically lost their 13 year old son, Joshua Rowley, in a boating accident over the weekend while on vacation in Nebraska.  Another son, 19 year old

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-48176340202719580572011-07-08T10:30:00.000-04:002011-07-08T10:30:41.615-04:00

WBFJ Weekend Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds.  Afternoon thunderstorm possible...High near 90. Officials say that the weather should hold for the final 11am liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis. Atlantis will take a crew of four on a twelve day mission to deliver supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Permanent???  Scientists at the University of Georgia say they have

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-75460296410565620772011-07-07T14:51:00.000-04:002011-07-07T14:51:21.804-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  More showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon.. High 88 Breaking News: Casey Anthony has been sentenced on four counts of lying to investigators. She will be released from jail on July 13. Casey Anthony was found not guilty on charges that she killed her 2-year-old daughter Caylee some three years ago. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article/182019/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-46754993237469148622011-07-06T16:14:00.002-04:002011-07-20T10:42:12.384-04:00

Nutritional educator Stuart Tomc says that a healther diet, more exercise and adding fresh fish or fish oil supplements can add years to your life. According to researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in Seattle, obesity and high blood pressure stemming from poor diet and lifestyle choices have dropped life expectancy for millions of

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-54575609827842816492011-07-06T15:46:00.001-04:002011-07-06T15:46:38.795-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into this evening...High near 90 A NOT GUILTY VERDICT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN IN THE CASEY ANTHONY CASE. The twelve-member jury found Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder yesterday in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in U.S history. The jury did find Anthony guilty of four counts of lying to law

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-41255473851715368752011-07-06T15:37:00.000-04:002011-07-06T15:37:14.582-04:00

A family in need of prayer.  The son of a Forsyth County Sheriff's Office employee lost his life in a water-related incident in Nebraska over the weekend. Sgt. Jeremy Rowley was visiting relatives near Kearney on Sunday when his 12-year-old son, Joshua Rowley, passed away. Rowley's stepson, Matthew McAlexander was critically injured in the same accident and is receiving medical treatment in

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-91617107630332991262011-07-05T08:03:00.001-04:002011-07-05T08:04:14.074-04:00

Our guest Valerie Lecoeur, the owner of Zoe B Organic in Winston-Salem, has created the world’s first set of bio-degradable beach toys. They are BPA free, made from corn sugar and will de-grade in two-to-three years in water, soil and compost.  BTW: Non-biodegradable plastics can take hundreds of years to break down. The bio-degradable beach toy sets cost $19.99. Valerie's bio-degradable beach

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-90237031149879359442011-07-01T12:07:00.000-04:002011-07-01T12:07:30.657-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies through the weekend. HOT...Highs in the low to mid 90s. An isolated shower or thunderstorm Sunday and Monday. Wal-Mart is cutting gas prices by 10 cents a gallon (at participating Wal-Mart fuel stations) over the next three months. To get the gas and diesel fuel discount, you have to use a re-loadable Wal-mart gift card or a Walmart credit card.

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-66611845609664485882011-06-30T10:59:00.001-04:002011-06-30T10:59:57.187-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies and 85 degrees for the last day of June Wal-Mart is cutting gas prices by 10 cents a gallon (at its participating Wal-Mart fuel stations) over the next three months. To get the gas and diesel fuel discount, you have to use a re-loadable Wal-mart gift card or a Walmart credit card. The ‘roll back’ on gas prices ends on September 30th. For list of

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-1560076649995086652011-06-29T11:35:00.002-04:002011-06-29T11:38:02.656-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny…High 88 Your Fourth of July weekend forecast: Sunny, dry and HOT…High 95 Traveling over the weekend? Myrtle Beach: Lots of sunshine…Highs in the upper 80s Boone: Partly sunny…Highs in the low 80s Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.  Arlene should NOT be a threat to the US east coast or our coastal beaches. One Triad

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-68888870405643732292011-06-28T10:30:00.000-04:002011-06-28T10:30:06.401-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms mainly this afternoon...High around 90 degrees. Gas Prices continue to fall.  Here in the Triad, we have some of the lowest gas prices in the state, with an average of $3.46 a gallon. http://www.gasbuddy.com/ Your older ‘drop-side’ baby crib is now considered illegal in the US??  Starting today, all baby cribs manufactured or sold in

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-60369622096858035312011-06-27T11:20:00.001-04:002011-06-27T11:20:33.673-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: A 50 - 50 chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms…High 88 According to the North Carolina Drought Monitor, 21 counties including Forsyth, Davidson and Stokes counties are listed as ‘abnormally dry’ because of lack of rain. The central counties toward Raleigh are listed in the moderate drought category while the eastern and coastal counties of the state

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-87281262326516157562011-06-24T08:59:00.000-04:002011-06-24T08:59:54.772-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny skies through the weekend…High 88 You will be paying more at the gas pumps next week. The state excise tax will go up 2.5 cents per gallon to 35 cents starting July 1st…the same day that the state retail sales tax goes down by a penny.  FYI: The current average for regular unleaded here in the Triad is around $3.50 a gallon. A veteran from King

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-50556823275946020422011-06-23T10:31:00.000-04:002011-06-23T10:31:33.697-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy…High 88 (Chance of rain 50%) Traffic Alert An overturned tractor trailer has shutdown Highway 64 at the Business 85 loop in Lexington. The accident has closed the westbound lanes of Highway 64 and the southbound lanes of the Business 85 Loop.  The roads are NOT expected to re-open until noon.

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-90814877117183706612011-06-21T09:30:00.000-04:002011-06-21T09:30:20.031-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny. Hot…High 95 Summer officially starts this afternoon at 1:16pm. Today is also the longest day of the year Your next trip to the NC Zoo in Asheboro will cost a little more. Starting July 1st, the admission price is going up $2 dollars. The new admission prices: $12 dollars for adults and $8 dollars for kids. Senior citizens and college students

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-52090153831867177102011-06-20T09:58:00.000-04:002011-06-20T09:58:52.609-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast HOT… Partly sunny. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm possible…High 92 Gas prices continue to go down. In the Triad, the average price for regular unleaded is $3.53 a gallon. Today's average is about 20 cents cheaper than it was this time last month. Find CHEAP gas prices in your hometown: http://www.gasbuddy.com/Gas_Prices/North_Carolina/index.aspx A

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-27442422083741855402011-06-17T10:08:00.001-04:002011-06-17T10:09:22.139-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  Sunny and HOT for the weekend Partly sunny skies….Highs in the 90s With temperatures back into the 90s, you need to stay hydrated if you are going to be outside in the heat!  Drink lots of water…even when you don't feel thirsty. But, limit caffeine.Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing can also keep you cooler. And, be a good neighbor. During heat

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-48963447079262649972011-06-16T09:16:00.001-04:002011-06-16T09:17:13.837-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into this evening….High 85.  Temperatures back into the 90s for the weekend.  The “Women’s Right to Know Act”, legislation that would require a 24-hour waiting period before a woman could get an abortion in North Carolina, has been sent Governor Perdue’s desk. The Governor, who is pro-choice, will

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-50147088488044498732011-06-15T10:20:00.001-04:002011-06-15T10:20:44.170-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny…High 82 The father of a godly child is very happy. Anyone who has a wise child is glad. Proverbs 23:24 (NIRV) The state House had enough votes to over-ride the Governor’s VETO of the GOP budget plan early this morning in Raleigh. A coalition of Republicans and 5 Democrats approved the ‘override’ by a 73-46 vote, just enough to meet the

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-23406892914888342012011-06-14T08:45:00.000-04:002011-06-14T08:45:00.669-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Lots of sunshine. Low humidity…High 83 Looking for an kid friendly activity? Deep Impact is offering Christian based mini ‘Sports Camps’ for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders this week. The Sports Camps in Greensboro and Thomasville start today (Tuesday) while the sports camps in Winston-Salem start on Thursday. Contact David Parsons @ 399 - 7613

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-61779903698884715072011-06-13T10:16:00.001-04:002011-06-13T10:16:49.435-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny and less humidity…High 85 Reaching boys and girls for Christ. 'Deep Impact' is offering Christian based ‘Sports Camps’ for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders this week. The Sports Camps at various locations in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Thomasville start on Tuesday morning and run through Friday afternoon. The Deep Impact mission team

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-54505533506598644552011-06-10T10:13:00.003-04:002011-06-10T12:00:10.643-04:00

Expect heavy traffic volume at various times and locations Saturday (June 11)High School graduation with the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County schools at the Joel Coliseum and Annex (various times through the day and evening). This Weekend… The Texas Pete ‘Twin City Rib Fest’ runs through Sunday at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Dash at home (BB+T Ballpark)

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-17856988254722667822011-06-10T09:38:00.000-04:002011-06-10T09:38:50.200-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms starting today through the weekend. High this afternoon…High 92 Gas prices continued to drop, slowly. In the Triad, the average for regular unleaded has dropped to $3.58 a gallon.  Use lots of patience if you are making your way to the Joel Coliseum on Saturday. Parking should be interesting.  Its

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-16845768798943355612011-06-09T08:58:00.000-04:002011-06-09T08:58:24.187-04:00

Code Orange Air Quality Alert (again) for the Triad Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Tips to beat the heat: Stay hydrated if you are going to be out in the heat!  That means drink lots of water…even when you don't feel thirsty. You should limit caffeine if you are going to be working or playing outside in this heat. Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing can also keep you cooler. Be a

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-16561592398527813182011-06-08T10:21:00.000-04:002011-06-08T10:21:55.229-04:00

Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Triad today Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Humid and HOT…High 94 Close to 25-hundred job seekers turned out for Caterpillar’s first job fair yesterday in Winston-Salem. The company hopes to fill 392 full time positions and 118 contracted positions by late summer. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting that one lady drove two and a

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-27860542479205942752011-06-07T09:26:00.002-04:002011-06-07T09:33:57.901-04:00

Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Triad and surrounding communities today Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunshine. Hot and more humidity…High 92 Job Fair: Caterpillar is holding its first Job Fair TODAY from 9 to 5pm at Forsyth Tech's ‘West Campus’ on Bolton Street.  More info at http://www.jointeamcaterpillar.com/ Support our troops – donate blood TODAY.  The Mobile Blood unit from

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-7772073493989706402011-06-03T10:10:00.000-04:002011-06-03T10:10:33.109-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 84 Friday is National Doughnut Day.  Stop by your local Krispy Kreme store and get a FREE doughnut today. Krispy Kreme is partnering with the local Salvation Army to help raise awareness and money for our neighbors in need.  Please give to the Red Kettles all day at Krispy Kreme.  (NO purchase or donation necessary for a complimentary

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-11037371393656624272011-06-02T08:53:00.000-04:002011-06-02T08:53:22.577-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny skies. HOT…High 92 Get your resume ready. Caterpillar is holding its first Job Fair this coming Tuesday from 9 to 5pm at Forsyth Tech's ‘West Campus’ on Bolton Street. Positions available: assembly line workers, painters, quality technicians, forklift drivers and production supervisors. http://www.jointeamcaterpillar.com/ Caterpillar is holding an

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-41072871500547472272011-06-01T09:18:00.000-04:002011-06-01T09:18:04.943-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny and HOT. Scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon…High 95. The record HIGH for today is 95 degrees (set back in 1937). Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for sensitive groups because of ‘ground level ozone’ (Lexington) The East Center Street bridge that crosses Talbert Boulevard is expected to be closed until 4pm this afternoon, crews

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-23194822000425856042011-05-26T10:01:00.000-04:002011-05-26T10:01:02.235-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High near 90 Showers and thunderstorms on Friday into Friday night.  Sunny and cooler for the weekend. (TRAFFIC) Watch your speed…Both directions of Highway 52 coming into downtown Winston-Salem.  The speed limit has been reduced from 55 mph to 45mph. Breaking News: One person was airlifted to Baptist Hospital this morning

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-42415563983425210842011-05-25T09:29:00.000-04:002011-05-25T09:29:32.405-04:00

HOT…HAZY…HUMID Mostly sunny skies. An isolated thunderstorm is possible this afternoon…High near 90 Scotty vs Lauren: Did you vote last night???  The High School gym in Garner just ain’t big enough for fans of American Idol finalist Scotty McCreery. The ‘Scotty viewing party’ has been moved to the RBC Center in Raleigh. FYI: Fox is managing the final viewing party and covering the costs at the

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-39053310404407766502011-05-24T09:59:00.000-04:002011-05-24T09:59:18.313-04:00

The record HIGH for today is 92 degrees set back in 1975. Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:  A ‘wild ride’ for students when their school bus overturned this morning in Northern Davidson County (near Midway).   31 students were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after their school bus (#340) overturned near the intersection of Norman Shoaf Road and Tom Livengood Road around 7:45am this

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-9743032249438088222011-05-23T09:31:00.001-04:002011-05-23T09:31:44.371-04:00

HOT start to the work week:  Partly sunny with an isolated thunderstorm possible this afternoon into this evening…High around 90 Major power outage in High Point  caused problems for drivers this morning . According to Fox 8,  around 7,000 customers were affected after an explosion and fire at a power substation. Power outages covered an area near Main Street, Highway 68, Eastchester Drive and

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-11798795658494972732011-05-20T12:15:00.000-04:002011-05-20T12:15:02.021-04:00

UPDATE:  The semi-disabled news paper seller is still at Baptist Hospital recuperating from an accident where he was literally ‘run-over’ by a tractor trailer at the corner of Stratford Road near the Hummer dealership. Donald has undergone two surgeries since his accident over a week ago. To help with medical expenses… Make donations at any Southern Community Bank branch location in the

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-12916807267831947892011-05-20T09:01:00.000-04:002011-05-20T09:01:10.887-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Lots of sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend...Highs in the 80s A student at Walkertown Middle School is in trouble after posting a threat about a teacher to their personal Facebook page. WXII reporting that the student has been removed from the teacher's class. According to school policy, such a threat is punishable by a six day suspension and

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-54906862207772316382011-05-19T10:59:00.000-04:002011-05-19T10:59:53.121-04:00

Winston-Salem Rescue Mission annual Customer Appreciation Day TODAY until 4:30pm At the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Thrift Store( located on the corner of 7th & Oak Street ) Free homemade ice cream and popcorn           ...in-store discounts and contest drawings 723-1848 www.wsrescue.org/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-42419501458389067562011-05-19T09:33:00.000-04:002011-05-19T09:33:54.266-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. A slight chance of an afternoon shower possible…High 75.  Sunny and HOT for the weekend. THERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE FROM THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. The report finds that 55% of all married couples had been married for at least 15 years…while 35% of married couples had reached their 25th wedding anniversary. The state’s fastest

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-19489851175833502152011-05-18T10:41:00.001-04:002011-05-18T10:41:36.164-04:00

Forecast:  Less rain, a little more sun and warmer temperatures...High 70 The Winston-Salem Dash will play a double-header consisting of two seven-inning games starting at noon today at BB+T Ballpark.  Last night’s game between the Dash and Pelicans was rained out.  http://www.wsdash.com/ Old Salem is celebrating the 220th anniversary of George Washington’s visit to Salem.  This Saturday (May

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-77339135208279375422011-05-17T10:04:00.002-04:002011-05-17T10:06:55.289-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms through Wednesday. Cooler…Temperatures in the 60s. A ‘Flash Flood Watch’ for Stokes and Surry counties through late tonight Breaking News: Emergency crews are responding to an accident involving a Guilford County school bus. The wreck involving bus #191 and another vehicle happened on Highway 61 just north of the

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-79003308816967771222011-05-16T10:17:00.000-04:002011-05-16T10:17:44.641-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A shower possible this afternoon…High 70 Up, up and away.  Space Shuttle Endeavour took off at 8:56am this morning from Kennedy Space center in Florida. This is Endeavour’s final scheduled mission into space. Three shows in three days for Third Day. Over $100,000 dollars was raised last night during a special benefit concert in Birmingham,

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-33062648901256183682011-05-13T13:24:00.000-04:002011-05-13T13:24:01.114-04:00

Muggy and rainy for the weekend Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through Sunday…Highs near 80 Still listed in Critical Condition: Donald Daniels, who sells papers for the Winston-Salem Journal, was struck by a tractor-trailer at the Stratford Road exit ramp off Silas Creek Parkway just before lunchtime on Thursday . Police said that Daniels wasn't able to

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-27497382093093107392011-05-12T09:51:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:39:17.656-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Isolated shower or thunderstorm possible...High 75 Smoke from that wildfire in Dare County is blowing into parts of the Triad.  Firefighters have been battling a wildfire in Dare County for a week.  The Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) are still under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today for sensitive groups with breathing

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-73621295226371116142011-05-11T09:59:00.002-04:002011-05-11T11:57:08.041-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms…High 78 Ten days until the world ends? Judgment Day billboards and mobile signs are popping up all over the country…and in the Triad.  NBC news reporting that the group behind the message, Family Station Worldwide (headquartered in Oakland, California) is a non-profit organization headed by Harold Camping.  Camping and his

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-13406939467767544812011-05-10T09:17:00.000-04:002011-05-10T09:17:01.091-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms possible later this afternoon into this evening...High 78 A Surry County couple is hoping that who ever took four English Bulldog puppies from their home early Monday morning…will bring them back. Amy and Tim Cook, who have been breeding dogs for three years, believe the thief knew they were breeders and knew they

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-54020019560798595482011-05-09T09:09:00.000-04:002011-05-09T09:09:18.257-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High near 80 All Surry County schools are on high alert. WXII is reporting that the search continues for a man and a woman responsible for two attempted child abductions in Surry County last Thursday.  Pilot Mountain police officers said a white male with a gray beard approached an 11-year-old girl near Davis and East Main streets. Then, less than

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-84705438555082037212011-05-06T09:35:00.001-04:002011-05-06T09:36:33.104-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon…High 70.  Beautiful Saturday and Sunday (Mother's Day) coming up. 'Al-Qaida confirms bin Laden death' www.journalnow.com/news/2011/may/06/al-qaida-confirms-bin-laden-death-ar-1010293/ A study by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities showing that arts education improves

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-9520495672735609532011-05-05T10:14:00.001-04:002011-05-05T10:15:46.489-04:00

This year’s theme: “A mighty fortress is our God” based on Psalm 91:2. On the National Day of Prayer website, there are seven suggested prayer points to focus on today and throughout the year.  http://nationaldayofprayer.org/outreach/7x7/ Government, Education, Family, Business, Military, Media and Church Local National Day of Prayer gatherings on our Events page: www.wbfj.fm/events.html Don

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-39388252598885740222011-05-05T10:00:00.000-04:002011-05-05T10:00:57.040-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High near 70 Today is the National Day of Prayer.  This year’s theme: “A mighty fortress is our God” based on Psalm 91:2.  On the National Day of Prayer website, there are seven suggested prayer points to focus on today (and throughout the year).  Government, Education, Family, Business, Military, Media and Church http://nationaldayofprayer.org/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-74813697756286640842011-05-04T13:56:00.000-04:002011-05-04T13:56:34.697-04:00

President Obama says the White House will NOT release a post-raid photo of Osama bin Laden. The President made the remarks during the taping of this Sunday’s interview on CBS' "60 Minutes." On Sunday, U.S. Navy Seals stormed a fortified 3 story home just north of Pakistan’s capital where bin Laden had been hiding for at least 5 years. Bin Laden has fatally wounded in the raid. www.digtriad.com/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-19696891661990183542011-05-04T09:56:00.000-04:002011-05-04T09:56:58.773-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Lots of sunshine. Cooler temperatures…High 65 Today is the final day to experience the Mobile Library of Congress. The mobile exhibit is open to the public from 10-6pm today at the Davidson County Government Center upper parking lot.  The interactive exhibit is FREE. Job Alert: The Greensboro Aquatic Center is in need of more than 100 part-time employees. A

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-29182249360579528142011-05-03T07:59:00.001-04:002011-05-03T09:19:59.683-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High 82.  Showers with isolated thunderstorms possible overnight…Low 52 Hope du Jour: eating out for a good cause TODAY in Forsyth County. 10% of proceeds from over 100 area participting restaurants will benefit Crisis Control Ministry of Forsyth).  List of restaurants: www.crisiscontrol.org/hopedujour/ RECALL: A Florida tomato

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-50714289223916941492011-05-02T10:24:00.000-04:002011-05-02T10:24:53.034-04:00

Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 82 Traffic is majorly backed up coming into Winston-Salem (9:30am).  Over-turned tractor trailer SB 52 at 25th street (just past Akron). Left lane is blocked. Expect on looker delays on NB 52 as well. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-89173848460910621872011-04-29T17:36:00.001-04:002011-04-29T17:43:23.236-04:00

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/

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-6955380328946290872011-04-26T08:55:00.003-04:002011-04-26T10:42:46.269-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-67718982742111898692011-04-25T10:04:00.000-04:002011-04-25T10:04:14.226-04:00

Tomorrow (April 26) is Prayer and Praise Day at WBFJLet us know how God has been working in YOUR life this past year...EMAIL live@wbfj.orgCALL (336) 777-1893 WBFJ Sharathon Concert this Tuesday night   Sidewalk Prophets and Chris AugustAt Winston-Salem First (Formerly First Assembly of God)Doors open at 6pm...FREE family friendly eventwww.wbfj.fm/event8.html  WBFJ Sharathon 2011 this Wednesday

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-87925640600251701252011-04-25T09:56:00.000-04:002011-04-25T09:56:56.334-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-52729102852390575762011-04-21T10:29:00.003-04:002011-04-21T10:35:31.239-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-2809113530589699872011-04-21T10:02:00.001-04:002011-04-21T10:36:51.486-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-64826279802480239182011-04-21T09:46:00.004-04:002011-04-21T22:44:13.857-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-17519699100052639532011-04-20T09:45:00.001-04:002011-04-20T09:46:10.651-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-17769065760201283222011-04-19T09:59:00.001-04:002011-04-19T10:05:20.049-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-19121525319794983602011-04-18T10:21:00.002-04:002011-04-19T10:23:58.293-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-11301944963302105312011-04-18T09:38:00.000-04:002011-04-18T09:38:04.208-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-2248131374910979912011-04-15T11:35:00.002-04:002011-04-15T11:38:04.001-04:00

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

Verne Hill...WBFJ Newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16072410.post-10834988811154237762011-04-15T11:10:00.003-04:002011-04-15T11:19:38.374-04:00

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"

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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

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