Police are still investigating a break-in at Cedardale Baptist Church on Willard Road in Winston-Salem. A broken window was spotted on Wednesday night. Investigators said that thieves did not mess with the sanctuary, but made off with some of the church's audio equipment, including speakers, receivers, microphones and a karaoke machine totaling almost $4,000 dollars. (fox8)
President Bush says he will announce his new plans for the war in Iraq "sometime next week." Democratic congressional leaders have signaled that any plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq could receive a cool reception during their first 100 hours in Congress. (cnn)
U.S. album sales continued to decline in 2006, down nearly 5 percent from the previous year, but total music sales were up thanks to a huge increase in digital downloads. Overall music sales increased by more than 19 percent in 2006, but that number includes all albums, singles, music videos and digital downloads. (CNN)
NASCAR and Wake Forest University are collaborating on a marketing plan that will hopefully draw more NASCAR fans to North Carolina. Professor Tom Ogburn, WFU School of Business, said when he heard in March that NASCAR chose Charlotte as the site for the multimillion-dollar hall of fame, he know it would be a great opportunity for his Grad students to help develop a marketing plan. (fox 8)
The American Red Cross is in urgent need of donors! All Blood types are need! The Winter Days of Giving Blood Drive is going on through January 5th.
Walk ins are welcomed or you can call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to make an appointment.
Lowes Foods will close its store at Parkway Plaza on Silas Creek Parkway. Compare Foods, an independent grocer, will move into the building. The Lowes Foods store will close January 27. (journalnow.com)
A new study from Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that the fastest-growing churches have a lot in common with one another - a lot more than denomination, location, or even theological approach
Churches with rising attendance numbers have several things in common:
-more men attend regularly,
-a joyful environment,
-church is multi-racial
-Church leaders describe worship as not too "reverent."
-and…drums or percussion are used in worship.
The survey consisted of almost 900 congregations…
Residents in Davie County are coping with the death of a business owner involved in a stabbing and shooting last summer. Bob Boles was injured back in July during an attempted robbery at Boles Grocery Store on U.S. Highway 601. Boles had been at Baptist Hospital since the attack in July. A 17 year old has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the incident.
The 74 year old Boles and his store had been in the community for more than 50 years. (wxii)
An American yachtsman attempting a solo sailing trip around the world was rescued early today and is in good condition. California native Ken Barnes (47) had been adrift at sea since Tuesday after a storm damaged his boat. The rescue effort came just in time, as Barnes' supplies were running low and he was nursing an injury to one of his legs. (CNN)
A British teenager became the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean after a six-week voyage.
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a measure earlier in the week that could give voters in their state chance to protect traditional marriage. Massachusetts is the only state where same sex marriage is legal. A vote from the people on marriage could come as early as 2008. (agapapress.com)
White House council Harriet Myers has submitted her resignation after 6 years at the job. Her resignation, which takes effect January 31. Back in 2005, President Bush nominated Myers to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, but she dropped out under fire from conservatives who questioned her qualifications. (CNN)
The newest Wal-mart on Peter’s Creek Parkway / Highway 150
is scheduled to open (Monday) January 22.
SPORTS:
The Dallas Mavericks with former Wake Forest stand out Josh Howard beat the Indiana Pacers last night 100-91 to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms…High 68
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms…Low 55
Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds…High near 70
Sunday: Rain…High 65
