_______________I’m Verne…Here’s what’s happening @ WBFJ:
DATE: Friday July 28, 2006
With temperatures in the low 90’s…add in the humidity…it will feel like 100 degrees today.
-A Heat Index over 100 can pose a health risk to the elderly, children and anyone working or exercising outside.
-Please limit your time outdoors today.
-If you have to be outside: take frequent breaks in the shade or inside in the air condition. Remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Relief from the heat is on the way: At least 98 deaths being attributed to the heat wave that has gripped California since July 16.
Some relief may be on the way. The National Weather Service said temperatures in most parts of California are expected to drop below 100 by this weekend.
Four people (including an unborn child) were fatally wounded in the head-on collision early yesterday morning on Highway 109 near South Davidson High School. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A 26-year-old Davidson County woman is in serious condition after being was attacked by two pit bull dogs on Thursday. Police in Lexington said they found Kelly Lynn Bell lying in a ditch with several severe dog bites on her body. She was taken to Wake Forest / Baptist Medical Center for surgery. Authorities are holding the dogs while they investigate the incident.
The latest from the Middle East:
The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Up to 15,000 Israeli Reserveists are waiting orders to be called up to support Israeli troops already on the ground.
Tour de France winner American Floyd Landis is under suspision…
Cycling's world governing body told the US Team yesterday that Landis had tested positive for high levels of testosterone during the Tour de France.
If Landis is found guilty of doping, he could be stripped of his title.
Four leaders in China's underground Protestant church have been sentenced to two years in a Chinese Labor Camp.
The four were sentenced to "re-education through labor"…after appealing to officers for the release of 14 congregants seized in a raid on a non-sanctioned church service that morning. Chinese law permits police to pass sentences of up to three years in labor camps without trial.
TAX FREE WEEKEND: Mark your calendars:
AUGUST 4 - 6th are the dates for the Tax Free Weekend in North Carolina.
The following items will be tax free:
-Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item
-Sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item
-Computers of $3,500 or less per item;
-Computer supplies of $250 or less per item. Again…the Tax Free Weekend… AUGUST 4 - 6.
Taylor Hicks and the rest of last season's Top 10 American Idol finalists will meet the President today at the White House. The American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee will join the group…she is recovered from a nasty bout of bronchitis and laryngitis. The American Idol Summer Tour coming to Greensboro… later this weekend.
Pounding the pavement is getting a little easier on people's knees in many cities around the country. Dozens of communities are turning to rubberized sidewalks made of ground-up tires. The rubber sidewalk squares are up to three times more expensive than concrete slabs. But sidewalks made of rubber…last longer, because tree roots and freezing weather won't crack them. http://www.rubbersidewalks.com
The Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
The Bike Ride continues…
Friday: Traveling from Springfield, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio
Saturday: Cincinnati to Asheville
Sunday: Leaving Asheville…arriving at Hanes Mall around 1 Sunday.
WBFJ welcomes The Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Making a ‘pit stop’ at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem on Sunday .
Fun for the entire family:
Events begin around 1:00pm
Hot air balloon rides, inflatables for the kids and food vendors.
Plus, the Live concert with Brian Littrell…at 3pm.
WBFJ will be broadcasting live… this is a free event!!!
Special thanks to: Hanes Mall, Golden Corral, Ram Fabrication,
Blalock Realty, Hauser Rental, Brinkley Entertainment
and Special Event Services.
Check out journal entries and pictures from the Chick-Fil-A / Kyle Petty charity ride and learn more about Victory Junction Gang Camp (for Kids)
…online at wbfj.fm
Family Fun Events begin at 1pm:
-Enjoy Carnival Games and Inflatable Rides.
(Tickets are $1 proceeds will benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp)
-The Chick-fil-A Cow and Wally the Warthog
will be strolling around throughout the afternoon.
-Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting)
( $5 per ride - proceeds to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp)
There is a SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE VICTORY JUNCTION GANG CAMP going on through Sunday at Hanes Mall.
Items are on display through the mall.
Bids can be made at Customer Service.
All money raised goes to benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp.
Learn more about Victory Junction Gang Camp plus check out journal entries and pictures from the Chick-Fil-A / Kyle Petty charity
…online at wbfj.fm
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Heat and humidity combined will make it feel like…101 today.
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon…High 93.
Tonight: Isolated thunderstorms likely…Low 70
Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms…High 88
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. An isolated thunderstorm
possible…High 88
