Need a prescription filled? You may want to make a trip to Wal-Mart. The nation’s largest retailer is now ‘rolling back’ prices for over 300 generic drugs…sold at $4 dollars for a 30 day supply. North Carolina is one of 13 other states where Wal-Mart has expanded their discounted generic drug plan. (WS JOURNAL)
Wanna vote in the up-coming General Elections a little early? Early voting is now available through November 4th to registered voters in North Carolina. The General Assembly began offering the early voting option back in 2000.
Seems that voters like the option…because it allows them to choose a day that fits their schedule, and they don't have to worry about weather or waiting in long lines. (The Dispatch)
Southern Alamance High School has postponed its varsity football game tonight because of the tragic death of head Football coach Tony Perrou who was killed in an automobile accident on Tuesday in Alamance County. Perrou’s funeral will be on Saturday. (WXII)
The North Carolina Education Lottery has made its first transfer of money since the games began back in March. The agency sent $95 million in ticket profits to a special education fund. The law requires 50% of the Education Lottery Profits to go to cutting class size in early grades, 40% goes for school construction and 10% goes to scholarships. (WS JOURNAL)
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is looking for people between 50 and 85 with age-related mac-u-lar degeneration for a study to measure the effects of antioxidants and fish oil on the eye disease. Participants need to have age-related macular degeneration in both eyes, or advanced age-related macular degeneration in one eye.
(The study is being paid for by the National Institutes of Health) This next phase will weigh the effects of pigments found in dark, leafy greens such as kale and spinach, in addition to omega-3 fatty acids. (PRESS RELEASE)
Details? Call 716-6068 for more information. www.besthealth.com
Federal agents are now saying that a man in Milwaukee has admitted to sending phony NFL terror threats as part of a "writer's duel." The Milwaukee man and a second suspect in Texas attempted to "outdo" the other in producing the scariest terror threat. The winner…used the Internet to find future football games and combined them with Ramadan dates to concoct a believable terror story. Both men now face jail time. (ABC NEWS)
A newly restored World War II B-17 bomber will be in the Triad over the weekend. The restored "Liberty Belle" is one of (14) B-17s still flying today.
You can bring the family out to the Davidson County Airport to see the bomber for FREE on Saturday and Sunday. A half hour flight will cost you…$430.
Flights can be arranged by calling 918-340-0243. www.libertyfoundation.org
‘Facing the Giants’ starts today at the Carousel Grande 15 in (Greensboro).
‘Facing the Giants’ is being held over at the Carmike Wynnsong 12 (WS) and the Tinseltown 14 (Salisbury). www.facingthegiants.com
SPORTS:
-Cardinals and Tigers will meet in Game One of the World Series Saturday Night in Detroit. Cardinals over the Mets… 3-1.
-ACC Football last night: Virginia shut out UNC…23-0
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(High Point) The Fall Furniture Market through Sunday:
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 through Friday night. Detours will be in place.
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Family Fun Events:
Friday: Friday Night High School Football
Saturday: 23rd Annual Barbecue Festival in Uptown Lexington
NC State Fair wrapping up in Raleigh
Fall Color trip to the Mountains…
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Northern Mountains until 4pm.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Showers ending this morning.
Mostly sunny and breezy…High 65
Tonight: Clear and cold…Low 40
The Weekend: Mix of sun and clouds…Highs in the mid to upper 60’s.
WBFJ Concert series…
Aaron Shust (1pm) Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem
Chris Rise (7pm) Carolina Theater in Greensboro
Coming to the Aaron Shust concert on Saturday?
Bring your cell phone to the Aaron Shust Concert Saturday afternoon (1pm) Belk Court Hanes Mall...to win tickets to the Chris Rice Concert later that night at the Carolina Theater in Greensboro.
The WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A NUGGET
-Music from Big Daddy Weave “Every time I Breathe”
-Milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
