Wind Advisory issued for Davie, Iredell and Rowan Counties.
A Snow Advisory and a Wind Advisory for the Northern Mountains
Good news for the ski resorts…
Northern Mountains…
Snow advisory in effect until midnight tonight.Snow will develop this morning and continue through the afternoon. Snow could be heavy at times late this morning west of a line from boone north carolina to bluefield west virginia. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected by tonight.
A Wind Advisory…
Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph can be expected. Visibility could be greatly reduced because of blowing snow. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution
A Winston-Salem man rescued his 90-year-old mother from her burning house yesterday morning. It happened on Watson Street near Hawthorne Avenue. Ronald Robertson saw smoke coming from the house and ran around back to help his mother escape. She was not injured but fire destroyed the home. Investigators are looking at the furnace as the source of the fire.
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=77816
New jobs are on the way to southwest Virginia.
XM Satellite Radio is hiring workers for a customer service center in Galax. The average pay is about $8 an hour. More than 250 jobs are being created.
Training for the first 50 employees begins on Feb. 1. Carroll and Grayson counties and the city of Galax in Virginia…more than 1,000 jobs were lost in 2006. http://www.wxii12.com/news/10678726/detail.html
You might think that dating comes naturally to college students. Starting in February, students at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota will be able to take a course on dating called "Finding Dates Worth Keeping". The dating class will carry one credit.
The instructor Laurie Chaplin has been married 28 years and has three children. She says today's young people need help in establishing lifelong relationships.But the course won't just focus on finding dates. Students will also learn the art of breaking up.http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/watercooler/article.aspx?storyid=77834
The American Heart Association has recruited actress Jane Seymour to help launch "Start!", a campaign designed to encourage Americans to improve their health through walking.
-The American Heart Association states that a brisk 30 minute walk everyday can lower both bad cholesterol levels and high blood pressure…as well as help maintain weight loss, and reduce the risk of stroke.
- 1.2 million Americans suffer a heart attack each year.
Through February 5…you can sign up to receive phone calls from celebrities encouraging you to adopt healthy habits.
You can sign up online at the American Heart Association ( 1-800-AHA-USA1 )
All that information online at wbfj.fm…look for the News Blog
-Benny Parsons was checked into the intensive care unit at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte over the weekend. Doctors are treating Parson’s for serious complications stemming his treatment for lung cancer last year.
-The Florida Gators capturing the BCS National College Football Championship with a 41 – 14 win over Ohio State last night.
-The Tarheels ranked #1 in the latest AP college basketball poll for the first time in almost six years.
A Snow Advisory and a Wind Advisory for the Northern Mountains
Wind Advisory issued for Davie, Iredell and Rowan Counties.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny skies this morning.
Clouds and a few showers this afternoon. Breezy…High 48.
Tonight: A few showers early, then clear overnight…Low 29
Wednesday: Sunny skies…High 45
A Look Ahead:
Expect lots of sunshine with mild temperatures through Friday
