The leaves are turning. Check out this Fall Foliage link: www.visitnc.com
Frost Advisory for the Piedmont (late Friday night into Saturday morning)
Don’t forget to cover up or bring in those sensitive outdoor plants!
Temperatures dipping down into the mid-30’s.
Snow in New York is not uncommon…but two feet of snow in October is big news…actually a record. Residents in Buffalo are dealing with downed trees and no power…leaving about 155,000 customers without electricity. Up to 5 more inches of snow is expect around the Buffalo area may fall. (CNN)
Russia and China, members of the UN Security Council, are against imposing sanctions against North Korea for its recent nuclear testing. North Korea is believed to be planning another nuclear test, within the next few days. (www.usaradio.com)
Local spinach farmers are relieved upon learning that the search for the source of a recent deadly E. coli outbreak has been linked to a nearby cattle ranch but health officials say their investigation is far from over. 200 people became sick and 3 deaths associated with Tainted bagged spinach from California. (The Conservative Voice)
Trying to lose weight? Stepping on a scale every day, and adjusting eating and exercise habits can go a long way in tackling weight loss. (CNN)
Recently had a baby? Baby food maker Gerber is having a contest celebrating the 300th million American this month with grand prizes including a $10 thousand dollar scholarship plus Gerber Baby food for a year. Register by Nov 07. BTW: The 300 million people in the US should happen next Tuesday. (www.gerber.com )
Voter registration deadline is today. The upcoming General Elections…Tuesday, November 7th.
According to Focus on the Family: In the last mid-term election year (2002), 6 out of 10 registered voters did not vote.
Pray for the latest Harvest Crusade with Pastor Greg Laurie which opens in San Jose today through Sunday. Musical worship by Todd Agnew, Jeremy Camp, Kutless and Salvador. www.harvest.org
Friday Night Football:
Glenn will take on Carver
Davie at Reynolds
North Davidson at South Rowan
Reagan at HP Andrews
Ledford at Lexington
Eastern Randolph at Asheboro
College Football:
Wake at State…ASU hosting Wofford
-Scott Riggs and Casey Kahne on the front row for the Bank of America 500 tomorrow night at Lowes Motor Speedway.
-Major League Baseball: The Play-offs: Mets shutting down the Cards…1-0
Two games later today…
Sports: Major League Play-offs (Final 4) AL: Detroit vs Oakland NL: St Louis vs the Mets
NC State Fair opens today in Raleigh.
Autumn Leaves Festival in Mt Airy (Friday – Sunday Oct 13-15)
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High near 60
Frost Advisory for the Piedmont Triad late tonight into Saturday morning. Don’t forget to cover or bring in those sensitive outdoor plants…Low 38
Weekend: Lots of sunshine…High 65
Sat: Christian Music Day at Carowinds
Sun: Crop Walk(s) throughout the Triad
(including downtown WS and Kernersville) early registration at 1pm.
Thanks for listening and Supporting Christian Radio in the Triad...WBFJ
