_______________I’m Verne…Here’s what’s happening @ WBFJ:
DATE: Tuesday July 25, 2006
Rain in the forecast...with temperatures in the mid-80’s today in the Triad.
Much of the nation feeling the heat. An eighth day of intense heat out west.
-Record-breaking temperatures in Phoenix yesterday…114.
-Residents in California are being asked to conserve electricity while hoping to avoid rolling blackouts.
-Meanwhile, utility workers in the St. Louis and New York City are still trying to restore power to hundreds of thousands whose electricity was knocked out by storms and equipment failures.
If you had some trouble accessing your MySpace site yesterday…blame it on the heat wave in California. MySpace was shut down for more than half a day following record-breaking heat and power outages in Los Angeles where its data servers are housed.
The latest from the Middle East:
The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Israel’s Prime Minister stating firmly that Israel will continue its offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Jerusalem for talks with officials in Israel. Fierce fighting has been reported in south Lebanon today.
President Bush has signed a bill in support of Old Glory…barring condominium and homeowner associations from restricting how the American flag can be displayed. It was passed unanimously by both the House and the Senate. The legislation prohibits those groups from preventing residents from displaying an American flag on their own property.
Crime still doesn’t pay…An 83-year-old Greensboro man fought off a would be criminal using his walking cane.According to Police, Robert Flynn was approached by a man Monday night in a dark-colored car asking for a cigarette. When Flynn told the man he didn't have one, the suspect got out of his car, pointed a shotgun at the elderly man, then demanded money. Flynn struck the shotgun with his cane and ran around his vehicle. The man approached Flynn again with the shotgun. Flynn struck the suspect numerous times in the head and shoulders with his cane, driving him away.Police say would be criminal left empty-handed…last seen traveling South on O'Henry Boulevard.
Barnes and Noble Bookstores are collecting books for needy libraries along the Gulf. You can drop off ‘donated’ books through the end of July. Barnes and Noble is hoping to collect 2,000 books by the end of summer.
So, do you like to fish? Have any fish stories?
One fisherman is recovering from surgery after he was speared in the chest and knocked into the Atlantic Ocean by a Blue Marlin during a fishing competition off Bermuda's coast over the weekend.
Ian Card, 32, and his father, Alan, both operators of a charter fishing boat and experienced marlin fishermen, had just hooked the fish Saturday when it suddenly leaped out of the water, impaled Ian Card just below his collar bone and knocked him into the ocean.
The younger fisherman managed to struggle free. The father cut the line and helped his son get back into their boat.
The fishermen estimated the marlin measured 14 feet…and weighing about 800 pounds.
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
Hillcats rally in the 9th beating the Warthogs…4-3.
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
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Metro Traffic reporting…
In High Point: Repair work will shut down the railroad crossing on Fraley Road at Surrett Drive. The work will end at about 6 p.m., weather permitting.
Traffic detours will be provided along Surrett Drive, Market Center Drive and South Main Street.
You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
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Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms…
mainly this afternoon…High 85
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms ending…Low 68
Wednesday: Mix of sun and clouds…High 88
