Mini Earthquake felt in Winston-Salem
If you live in Winston-Salem…you possibly felt your house ‘shake’ this morning. Amy Vaughn with the US Geological Survey saying that a 2.6 ‘mini earthquake’ was detected just before 5am this morning in Forsyth County.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/ustyax.php
Nothing like the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Hawaii on Sunday. Lots of structural damage but no fatalities. (AP) Thawing out in the Northeast: Residents still digging out in Buffalo, NY (CNN)
The Nation’s Population has mathematically reached 300 Million. The historic milestone happening about 7:46 this morning…39 years after the 200 million mark was reached in 1967. The US Census saying that one person, every 11 seconds to our population. (www.census.gov)
Go ahead and plan that trip to the view the Fall Leaves…
Peak color: Now through next week.
100% peak for Grandfather Mountain
75% peak for Boone and Blowing Rock
Check out this Fall Foliage link: http://www.visitnc.com/
Traffic Up-Date: (Winston-Salem)
Bridge work on Hanes Mall Blvd will close a portion of both East and West Bound 40 (By-Pass) nightly from 9pm to 5am Tuesday through Friday night. A detour will be in place.
Recently had a baby? Baby food maker Gerber is having a contest celebrating the 300 millionth American this month with grand prizes including a $10 thousand dollar scholarship plus Gerber Baby food for a year. Register by November 07 at http://www.gerber.com/
Know of someone that could use an Extreme Mouth Makeover? Sign up by October 30th…on our website at wbfj.fm. Five finalists will be chosen on November 1st. Thanks to Philips and Cuthrell Denistry (http://www.winstonsalemdentistry.com/) for making this happen. http://www.wbfj.fm/
SPORTS:
Have you seen the replays of the brawl between players from Miami and Florida International that took place on Saturday? 13 players were ejected after the incident in the third quarter. Now the punishment continues…U of Miami has suspended one player for the rest of the season… Florida International has kicked 2 players off their team. (AP)
Major League Play-offs: AL: Detroit + NL: St Louis vs the Mets
- Cardinals and the Mets rained out for the second time in their series.
Game 5 tonight. The series tied at 2 games apiece.
(High Point) The Fall Furniture Market all this week:
Expect heavier traffic along Main Street…Kivett, English, Commerce and Green.
Traffic Up-Date: (Winston-Salem)
Bridge work on Hanes Mall Blvd will close a portion of both East and West Bound 40 (By-Pass) from 9pm to 5am Tuesday through Friday nights. Detours will be in place.
You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
Traffic and Weather every 15 minutes –weekday mornings-on WBFJ
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Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Periods of rain. (Windy)…High 58
Tonight: Showers ending…Low 55
Wednesday: Mix of sun and clouds. Warmer…High 75
Looking ahead…
Thursday: Sunny…High near 80
Weekend: Mix of sun and clouds…High 65
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until noon for… Watauga, Ashe in NC…plus Grayson County (in Virginia)
- With wind gusts up to 55 mph…driving will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.
-Because of wet soil conditions…winds this strong may down trees and power lines.
The WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A NUGGET
-Music from Big Daddy Weave “Every time I Breathe”
-Milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
Focus on the Family: Part Two of a conversation with Dr Bill Bennett.
Topics include what is going on right with America and Christian parents really do know what’s best for the kids when it comes to morale instruction.
