_______________I’m Verne…Here’s what’s happening @ WBFJ:
DATE: Thursday July 27, 2006
Normal temperature for the Triad in July is around 88 degrees… out west, the heat wave continues.
In California , temperatures topping 100 degrees for an 11th straight day. Heat related deaths have reached 83 so far.
The latest from the Middle East: The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
No signs of letup in Israeli-Hezbollah fighting
The Israeli military predicts a "few more weeks" of combat
Nine Israeli soldiers were fatally wounded in southern Lebanon
And it seems that Hezbollah is not only militia fighting Israel in Lebanon
In a dramatic turnaround from her first murder trial, Andrea Yates has been found ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’ in the drowning of her 5 children in a bathtub back in 2001. Yates will be committed to a state mental hospital and held until she is no longer deemed a threat to society.
Officials have confirmed the 18th case of rabies in Guilford County this year. This is the third rabies case so far this week. The Guilford County Department of Public Health said a raccoon located on Monnett Road in southeast Guilford County tested positive for the rabies virus.
North Carolina law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies.
In a surprising decision, the Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a law restricting marriage to one man and one woman, passed by the Washington Legislature in 1998, is constitutional.
Massachusetts remains the only state in the U.S. where same-sex "marriage" is legal.
A Medieval book of psalms was unearthed in Dublin, Ireland by a construction worker last week.
The 20-page book of Palms has been dated to the years 800-1000AD. The book was found open to a page describing, in Latin script, Psalm 83, in which God hears complaints of other nations' attempts to wipe out the name of Israel.
(FYI) On Monday: Jewish Rabbis’ have called for the reading of 3 passages from Psalms (83, 130 and 142) because of the latest military action between Israel and Hezballah.
Water Aerobics during Pregnancy …a good combination:Swedish researchers say that those who did water aerobics once a week reported less low back pain and missed less work due to back pain than those who performed land-based exercise weekly.
Sports…
Veteran NASCAR driver and commentator Benny Parsons has begun chemo treatments after learning that he has lung cancer. Parson’s was diagnosed with cancer 2 weeks ago.
Warthogs Manager Rafael Santana was ejected from the game in the second inning. Warthogs falling to Lynchburg…5-2.
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
The Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America … traveling from Salina, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois today.
WBFJ welcomes the Charity Ride Across America … Making a ‘pit 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!!!
Check out journal entries and pictures from the Chick-Fil-A / Kyle Petty charity ride …online at wbfj.fm
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Metro Traffic reporting…
Denton: Highway 109 at South Davidson High School is currently closed in both directions because of an early morning accident.
The highway patrol says a car crossed the line and hit another car head-on.At least one person was sent to the hospital.
You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
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Patchy fog early this morning…
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Mostly sunny through the weekend…with a late day shower
or thunderstorm possible…Highs near 90
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Meredith West – Hospitality coordinator with Victory Junction Gang Camp
our special guest next on your Family Station…WBFJ.
