Here’s what’s happening @ WBFJ:
DATE: Monday July 24, 2006
Late day storms over the weekend…some severe:
-Willow Creek Golf Course in Northern Davidson County was totally under water -Several trees were knocked over by wind in Greensboro’s Adams Farm area.
-10 to 15 trees fell near High Point’s Morris Farm Fire Station.
-Downed trees landed on several cars in the nearby Riverview Condominiums.
The National Guard is evacuating residents of St. Louis who are sweltering in the summer heat without power for fans or air conditioning. A dangerous storm hit St Louis last week. Power isn't expected to be restored for many until later this week.
The latest from the Middle East:
The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will meet with officials in Israel today.
Nationwide gas prices have hit an all-time high. During the last two weeks, gas prices rising nearly 2 cents to just over $3 per gallon. Nationwide, the lowest price for regular was $2.77 a gallon in Charleston, S.C., while the highest — $3.28 a gallon — was in San Diego.
Mortgage rates going up as well…30 year loans average 6.8%…the highest level since 2002.
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" tops the box office for the third straight weekend…hauling in $35 million and lifting its total to over $320 million dollars after just 17 days in theaters. Check out the latest movie and music reviews from Focus on the Family: plugged in on line.com
Warthogs split a double-header with Myrtle Beach on Sunday:
Warthogs at home through Wednesday.
Tix on sale now for the concert after the ballgame with BIG DADDY WEAVE… Saturday, August 5…at Ernie Shore Field. All the details online…wbfj.fm
Tiger captures his 2nd British Open.
American Floyd Landis winning the Tour de France
Rookie Denny Hamlin cruising to a victory yesterday at Pocono.
WBFJ welcomes the Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America …
Making a stop at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem on Sunday July 30.
Events begin around 1:00pm Fun for the entire family.
Hot air balloon rides, inflatables for the kids and food vendors.
Live concert with Brian Littrell…at 3pm.
WBFJ will be broadcasting live… this is a free event!!! Wbfj.fm
Check out journal entries and pictures from the Chick-Fil-A / Kyle Petty charity ride starting this weekend…online at wbfj.fm
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Areas of fog this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds. An isolated thunderstorm developing
this afternoon…High 84
Tonight: Showers and scattered thunderstorms…Low 70.
Tuesday: Showers and a few thunderstorms likely… High 83.
