Rescue crews will try again today in their search for three missing climbers on Oregon’s Mount Hood. 8o mph winds suspended the search for the missing climbers on Tuesday.
The Oregon Air National Guard has a rescue helicopter on standby in case the weather improves. (usaradionews)
A 17-year-old South Stokes High School student collapsed and later died yesterday just after warming up for a junior ROTC class.
Mark Christopher Phillips showed no symptoms or warnings of any problems before he collapsed according to school officials. Phillips' body has been sent to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem for an autopsy.
(WXII)
How effective are you after being active for 30 hours with no sleep? Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that medical interns work mega shifts lasting from 24 to 30 hours, the risk of them committing serious medical mistakes that seriously harm patients skyrockets. (usaradionews)
Still have Christmas cards and packages that need mailing? You still have a little time. December 18 is the deadline for regular mail delivery before Christmas. After December 18…use of priority mail. Dec. 23 or Dec. 24 packages you will need to use express mail.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea…
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, 1,250 commemorative ‘bricks’ are being sold for a limited time. The bricks will carry a 3 – line personalized message. All of the bricks will be used to form a permanent courtyard at the main entrance to the fairgrounds. www.dcfair.com
This is the final week to fill those stockings…get all the details about the
Great Stocking Stuff with WBFJ and the Salvation Army…online at wbfj.fm.
Stocking drop-off deadline is this Friday (Dec 15th)
Jim Grobe, head football coach at Wake Forest, has been selected as Coach of the Year by the Sporting News and CBS Sportsline.
ACC Champs Wake Forest will play Louisville in the Orange Bowl January 2.
Average temperature for today…51 degrees
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Showers this morning.
Some sunshine this afternoon…High 58
Tonight: Mostly clear…Low 40
Thursday: Mostly sunny and mid…High 66
Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Plenty of sunshine…Highs in the mid 60’s
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