WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast: Sunny and mild for the first weekend of November
Don’t forget to ‘FALL BACK’ one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night
Halloween Alternatives in the Triad: www.wbfj.org/halloween.htm
Breaking News: THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH AREA OF TEXAS WAS SHAKEN BY TWO MINOR EARTHQUAKES OVERNIGHT. There have been no reports of any injuries or serious damage.
Saturday is the final day for Early Voting before Election Day next Tuesday.
Long lines for early voting across the state prompted the State Board of Elections to allow the extension of Early Voting poll hours on Saturday. Residents in Guildford County can early vote until 5pm on Saturday. Forsyth County Board of Elections will make a decision at noon tomorrow whether to extend poll hours. Most counties in our listening area are sticking to the 1pm deadline on Saturday.
http://news14.com/content/top_stories/600985/early-voting-sites-get-extended-hours/Default.aspx
www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/31/forsyth-to-consider-4-hour-extension-of-early-voti/news-local/
www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/31/article/guilford_voting_to_close_at_5_pm_saturday
With more people than ever taking advantage of early voting, elections officials in Guilford County have launched a new service on their Web site to give voters estimated wait times at Early Voting poll sites in Guildford County. Check out the link: www.guilfordelections.org/
Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin is coming back to North Carolina. Governor Palin making a campaign stop at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh this Saturday afternoon. Free Ticket info: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=c62c0d92-fec6-432b-b489-f7c6cd8e0157
Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan is suing incumbent Senator Elizabeth Dole over the quote ‘Godless’ political ad which exposes Hagan’s ties to an atheist political action group.
Hagan's attorneys sent a cease and desist order to the Dole campaign on Wednesday demanding that the ad should come down within 24 hours. www.wxii12.com/politics/17849658/detail.html
Dole ad: Godless Kay Hagan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
THE PRICES KEEP FALLING AT THE PUMP. National average price for regular unleaded is now down to $2.55. Back in July, regular unleaded hit a record of $4.11 a gallon.
The Cone Mills White Oak plant in Greensboro will lay off 150 workers by December 1st. www.wxii12.com/news/17851446/detail.html
A 500-Pound Pumpkin has been donated to Brenner Children’s Hospital by Ronald Keeton of Eastbend. The pumpkin was delivered to Brenner on Wednesday and will be on display beside the interactive wall on the seventh floor through today.
Enough already! Shawn Turschak of Chapel Hill was tired of someone stealing his McCain-Palin campaign signs from his yard. Turschak, who has an electrical engineering degree, hooked up (a third McCain- Palin sign) to a power source making it LIVE. Turschak also put up a surveillance camera. Well, the so called ‘secret sign theif’ was nabbed. Read more: www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881030008
College Football: First place in the Southern Conference on the line Friday night?
ASU hosting Wofford tonight in Boone. You can catch the game on ESPN2.
ACC: : Duke at Wake Forest @ 3:30 Saturday afternoon (BBT Field)
10.31.2008
10.30.2008
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
New Dole ad causing quite a stir. Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan demanding that incumbent Senator Elizabeth Dole stop running a new political ad that exposes the challenger's ties to an atheist political action group.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7746602&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
Dole ad: 'Godless Kay Hagan' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
The death toll from a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southwest Pakistan has risen to at least 200. More than 12,000 people were made homeless by the quake…having to spend the night outside in near freezing temps. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
Rebel forces have declared an unstable ‘cease-fire’ on Wednesday after four days of fighting in the eastern section of the African nation of Congo. The UN calling the humanitarian situation in Congo “very alarming,” saying more than 50,000 people have been displaced. There have been reports of fighting at the Congo – Rwandan border. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A series of nine near-simultaneous explosions ripped through crowded areas in four districts of northeastern India. At least 54 people were killed, while another 224 were wounded in the blasts. CNN
Venezuela’s first satellite has roared into space from a launching pad in China. The tele-communications satellite will allow rural communities in Venezuela access educational and medical information. The satellite is designed to last 15 years. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A 500-Pound Pumpkin has been donated to Brenner Children’s Hospitalby Ronald Keeton of Eastbend. The pumpkin was delivered to Brenner yesterday and will be on display beside the interactive wall on the seventh floor through Friday.
U2 frontman and activist Bono is hopeful that next week's US presidential election provides a great opportunity to "relaunch Brand USA.” Bono, speaking to a group of Starbuck’s employees in New Orleans for a leadership conference, has been a leading advocate for Africa; drawing attention to issues ranging from poverty and hunger to HIV-AIDS. BTW: Bono didn't endorse either candidate for president. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081030/D944PRNG0.html
Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin is coming back to North Carolina. Governor Palin making a campaign stop at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh this Saturday afternoon. Free Ticket info: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=c62c0d92-fec6-432b-b489-f7c6cd8e0157
Early Voting continues through this Saturday (Nov 01) Worth the Wait: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in some Early Voting locations. Specific details about ‘Early Voting’ plus Voter Guides on the News Blog under 'Election 2008'. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th .
Dave Odom has accepted an administrative position at Guildford College. Odom, former head basketball coach at Wake Forest University and East Carolina, will work primarily on fundraising and boosting enrollment. Odom attended Guilford College back in the 1960s.
The Philadelphia Phillies are now World Series CHAMPS! Philies over the Rays in a three inning Game 5 last night…4 - 3.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7746602&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
Dole ad: 'Godless Kay Hagan' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
The death toll from a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southwest Pakistan has risen to at least 200. More than 12,000 people were made homeless by the quake…having to spend the night outside in near freezing temps. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
Rebel forces have declared an unstable ‘cease-fire’ on Wednesday after four days of fighting in the eastern section of the African nation of Congo. The UN calling the humanitarian situation in Congo “very alarming,” saying more than 50,000 people have been displaced. There have been reports of fighting at the Congo – Rwandan border. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A series of nine near-simultaneous explosions ripped through crowded areas in four districts of northeastern India. At least 54 people were killed, while another 224 were wounded in the blasts. CNN
Venezuela’s first satellite has roared into space from a launching pad in China. The tele-communications satellite will allow rural communities in Venezuela access educational and medical information. The satellite is designed to last 15 years. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A 500-Pound Pumpkin has been donated to Brenner Children’s Hospitalby Ronald Keeton of Eastbend. The pumpkin was delivered to Brenner yesterday and will be on display beside the interactive wall on the seventh floor through Friday.
U2 frontman and activist Bono is hopeful that next week's US presidential election provides a great opportunity to "relaunch Brand USA.” Bono, speaking to a group of Starbuck’s employees in New Orleans for a leadership conference, has been a leading advocate for Africa; drawing attention to issues ranging from poverty and hunger to HIV-AIDS. BTW: Bono didn't endorse either candidate for president. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081030/D944PRNG0.html
Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin is coming back to North Carolina. Governor Palin making a campaign stop at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh this Saturday afternoon. Free Ticket info: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=c62c0d92-fec6-432b-b489-f7c6cd8e0157
Early Voting continues through this Saturday (Nov 01) Worth the Wait: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in some Early Voting locations. Specific details about ‘Early Voting’ plus Voter Guides on the News Blog under 'Election 2008'. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th .
Dave Odom has accepted an administrative position at Guildford College. Odom, former head basketball coach at Wake Forest University and East Carolina, will work primarily on fundraising and boosting enrollment. Odom attended Guilford College back in the 1960s.
The Philadelphia Phillies are now World Series CHAMPS! Philies over the Rays in a three inning Game 5 last night…4 - 3.
10.29.2008
News Updates...
Hagan incensed by Dole’s 'Godless’ ad
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/hagan_incensed_by_dole_s_godless_ad
Extended Dole ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
The Guilford County Board of Elections tries to extend Early Voting hours
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/effort_fails_to_extend_voting_hours
J&S Cafeteria to close in Greensboro
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/js_cafeteria_to_close_greensboro_restaurant
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/hagan_incensed_by_dole_s_godless_ad
Extended Dole ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
The Guilford County Board of Elections tries to extend Early Voting hours
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/effort_fails_to_extend_voting_hours
J&S Cafeteria to close in Greensboro
http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/10/28/article/js_cafeteria_to_close_greensboro_restaurant
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Doorknobs and TV remotes are germ hotbeds: Scientists at the University of Virginia finding that cold germs stay around on everyday items longer than thought…two days or longer. Watch out for the refrigerator door handle, the TV remote, salt and pepper shakers. Where's the hand
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081029/D943VM7O2.html
Microbiology meeting: http://www.icaacidsa2008.org/
Home hygiene advice: http://www.ifh-homehygiene.org/2003/2public/IFHrecomends.pdf
Another food scare in China…this time - eggs. Chinese authorities are investigating eggs contaminated with the industrial chemical MELAMINE. Wal-Mart pulled a brand of eggs from all its stores in China on Tuesday after tests in Hong Kong found they were tainted with the same toxic chemical blamed for sickening tens of thousands of babies.
http://businessdailyreview.com/teasers/world-news/china-pulls-tainted-eggs-in-new-food-safety-scare.html
Wall Street's best day in two weeks - and one of its best ever - sent the Dow Jones industrials soaring almost 900 points yesterday. Stocks in Europe and Asia extended a global rally overnight. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates to 1 percent this today. www.CNNMoney.com
The National Weather Service posting a winter storm warnings and advisories for parts of New York State, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Vermont. The first big snowstorm of the season in the Northeast closed sections of major highways Tuesday and blacked out more than 100,000 utility customers. www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7742382&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.3.1
First snow in the NC Mountains: Schools were delayed for two hours on Tuesday in the mountain counties including Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Freezing temperatures helping one ski area. Officials at Cataloochee Ski Area started making snow Monday morning and open for skiing early Tuesday afternoon. www.cataloochee.com/report.html
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Pakistan overnight killing at least 150 people. The quake was centered about 400 miles southwest of Islamabad (the capital of Pakistan). http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081029/D9442ET00.html
Five suicide bomb attacks, including the Ethiopian embassy and a UN compound, rocking Somalia’s capital overnight.
www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/un-office-ethiopian-embassy-in-five-sites-bombed-in-somalia_100112758.html
Senator Barack Obama is campaigning in North Carolina and Florida today. Presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama will air a campaign infomercial that will air tonight at 8pm. ABC has decided not to air the 30 minute ad. www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/abc-will-air-da.html
Early Voting continues in North Carolina through this Saturday (Nov 01)
Worth the Wait: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in some Early Voting locations…
Details about ‘One Stop’ voting plus Value Voter Guides @ the News Blog
ELECTION DAY is less than a week away…Tuesday, November 4th
Unfinished Game 5 of the World Series should resume tonight in Philadelphia. Rain forcing officials to postpone Game 5 again on Tuesday. The Phillies and Rays tied at ‘2’ in the sixth inning. Forecast in Philly: Showers with temps in the upper -30’s at game time.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081029/D943VM7O2.html
Microbiology meeting: http://www.icaacidsa2008.org/
Home hygiene advice: http://www.ifh-homehygiene.org/2003/2public/IFHrecomends.pdf
Another food scare in China…this time - eggs. Chinese authorities are investigating eggs contaminated with the industrial chemical MELAMINE. Wal-Mart pulled a brand of eggs from all its stores in China on Tuesday after tests in Hong Kong found they were tainted with the same toxic chemical blamed for sickening tens of thousands of babies.
http://businessdailyreview.com/teasers/world-news/china-pulls-tainted-eggs-in-new-food-safety-scare.html
Wall Street's best day in two weeks - and one of its best ever - sent the Dow Jones industrials soaring almost 900 points yesterday. Stocks in Europe and Asia extended a global rally overnight. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates to 1 percent this today. www.CNNMoney.com
The National Weather Service posting a winter storm warnings and advisories for parts of New York State, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Vermont. The first big snowstorm of the season in the Northeast closed sections of major highways Tuesday and blacked out more than 100,000 utility customers. www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7742382&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.3.1
First snow in the NC Mountains: Schools were delayed for two hours on Tuesday in the mountain counties including Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Freezing temperatures helping one ski area. Officials at Cataloochee Ski Area started making snow Monday morning and open for skiing early Tuesday afternoon. www.cataloochee.com/report.html
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Pakistan overnight killing at least 150 people. The quake was centered about 400 miles southwest of Islamabad (the capital of Pakistan). http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081029/D9442ET00.html
Five suicide bomb attacks, including the Ethiopian embassy and a UN compound, rocking Somalia’s capital overnight.
www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/un-office-ethiopian-embassy-in-five-sites-bombed-in-somalia_100112758.html
Senator Barack Obama is campaigning in North Carolina and Florida today. Presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama will air a campaign infomercial that will air tonight at 8pm. ABC has decided not to air the 30 minute ad. www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/abc-will-air-da.html
Early Voting continues in North Carolina through this Saturday (Nov 01)
Worth the Wait: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in some Early Voting locations…
Details about ‘One Stop’ voting plus Value Voter Guides @ the News Blog
ELECTION DAY is less than a week away…Tuesday, November 4th
Unfinished Game 5 of the World Series should resume tonight in Philadelphia. Rain forcing officials to postpone Game 5 again on Tuesday. The Phillies and Rays tied at ‘2’ in the sixth inning. Forecast in Philly: Showers with temps in the upper -30’s at game time.
10.28.2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Freeze Warning in effect overnight for ALL of central North Carolina including the Triad
Get your FREE Taco at Taco Bell today between 2 – 6pm!
Taco Bell is giving away FREE tacos whenever a base is stolen during the
World Series. www.tacobell.com/stealabasestealataco/
Rain forcing officials to stop Game 5 of the World Series with the Phillies and Rays tied at ‘2’ in the sixth inning. Best of seven series continues tonight. Forcast in Philly...Rain, sleet with temperatures in the mid-30’s at game time.
ELECTION DAY is one week away…Tuesday, November 4th
Early voting continues in North Carolina through this Saturday (Nov 01).
FYI: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in most Early Voting locations. Since early voting began on October 16th, more than a million people have already voted in North Carolina.
THE MYSPACE PAGE OF ACTRESS AND FORMER AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT JENNIFER HUDSON HAS BEEN FLOODED WITH PRAYERS AND BIBLE VERSES. Police confirmed that Hudson’s 7 year old nephew Julian King was discovered in a white SUV yesterday morning in Chicago. Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot in their Chicago-area home last Friday. Police are questioning the nephew’s step father in connection with the fatal shootings.
Alaska Republican Senator Ted Stevens has been convicted on seven counts of trying to hide more than $250,000 dollars in free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor. The 84 year old senior senator now faces re-election as a convicted felon. www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96189996
GASOLINE PRICES HAVE FALLEN MORE THAN A DIME SINCE FRIDAY. Triple A saying the national average for regular unleaded is just under $2.69 a gallon. In the Triad, regular unleaded $2.74.
THE GOVERNMENT'S LATEST REPORT ON NEW HOME SALES IS A MIXED BAG. The Commerce Department says while sales of newly built homes increased in September, the prices at which they sold dipped to a four-year low.
An FBI sting operation has rescued dozens of child prostitutes. “Operation Cross Country Two" was carried out in 29 cities across the country. resulting in 642 arrests and the rescue of 47 children. Ten of the rescued children had been listed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Campaign stops in North Carolina this week:
Today…Republican John McCain will make a stop in Fayetteville.
Wednesday: Barack Obama will stop in Raleigh tomorrow morning. Michelle Obama will attend a rally in Rocky Mount and address the North Carolina Baptist Convention in Fayetteville.
Monday night Football: The Tennessee Titans remain undefeated. Titans over the Indianapolis Colts 31-21
New CD release by Decemberadio “Satisfied” on Sale NOW!
www.decemberadio.com/welcome/
HALLOWEEN CANDY RECALLED in Canada
A new warning put out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins (you know the ones wrapped in the shiny gold foil) are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in China. These candies are typically sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. The company of the candy claims that none of the “coins” that contain melamine reached the U.S, only Canada.
http://www.snopes.%20com/food/%20warnings/%20coins.asp
Get your FREE Taco at Taco Bell today between 2 – 6pm!
Taco Bell is giving away FREE tacos whenever a base is stolen during the
World Series. www.tacobell.com/stealabasestealataco/
Rain forcing officials to stop Game 5 of the World Series with the Phillies and Rays tied at ‘2’ in the sixth inning. Best of seven series continues tonight. Forcast in Philly...Rain, sleet with temperatures in the mid-30’s at game time.
ELECTION DAY is one week away…Tuesday, November 4th
Early voting continues in North Carolina through this Saturday (Nov 01).
FYI: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in most Early Voting locations. Since early voting began on October 16th, more than a million people have already voted in North Carolina.
THE MYSPACE PAGE OF ACTRESS AND FORMER AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT JENNIFER HUDSON HAS BEEN FLOODED WITH PRAYERS AND BIBLE VERSES. Police confirmed that Hudson’s 7 year old nephew Julian King was discovered in a white SUV yesterday morning in Chicago. Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot in their Chicago-area home last Friday. Police are questioning the nephew’s step father in connection with the fatal shootings.
Alaska Republican Senator Ted Stevens has been convicted on seven counts of trying to hide more than $250,000 dollars in free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor. The 84 year old senior senator now faces re-election as a convicted felon. www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96189996
GASOLINE PRICES HAVE FALLEN MORE THAN A DIME SINCE FRIDAY. Triple A saying the national average for regular unleaded is just under $2.69 a gallon. In the Triad, regular unleaded $2.74.
THE GOVERNMENT'S LATEST REPORT ON NEW HOME SALES IS A MIXED BAG. The Commerce Department says while sales of newly built homes increased in September, the prices at which they sold dipped to a four-year low.
An FBI sting operation has rescued dozens of child prostitutes. “Operation Cross Country Two" was carried out in 29 cities across the country. resulting in 642 arrests and the rescue of 47 children. Ten of the rescued children had been listed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Campaign stops in North Carolina this week:
Today…Republican John McCain will make a stop in Fayetteville.
Wednesday: Barack Obama will stop in Raleigh tomorrow morning. Michelle Obama will attend a rally in Rocky Mount and address the North Carolina Baptist Convention in Fayetteville.
Monday night Football: The Tennessee Titans remain undefeated. Titans over the Indianapolis Colts 31-21
New CD release by Decemberadio “Satisfied” on Sale NOW!
www.decemberadio.com/welcome/
HALLOWEEN CANDY RECALLED in Canada
A new warning put out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins (you know the ones wrapped in the shiny gold foil) are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in China. These candies are typically sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. The company of the candy claims that none of the “coins” that contain melamine reached the U.S, only Canada.
http://www.snopes.%20com/food/%20warnings/%20coins.asp
10.27.2008
Breaking News
Update:
Chicago police have found the SUV wanted in the disappearance of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew. The Cook County medical examiner's office says that police have found the body of a male child but police have not confirmed if it is seven-year-old Julian King who disappeared the same day Hudson's mother and brother were found shot to death in their Englewood home.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6471869
Chicago police have found the SUV wanted in the disappearance of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew. The Cook County medical examiner's office says that police have found the body of a male child but police have not confirmed if it is seven-year-old Julian King who disappeared the same day Hudson's mother and brother were found shot to death in their Englewood home.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6471869
Monday, October 27, 2008
GASOLINE PRICES HAVE FALLEN MORE THAN A DIME SINCE FRIDAY. Triple A saying the national average for regular unleaded is just under $2.69 a gallon. On Friday, it was averaging two dollars-and-78 cents a gallon.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081027/D942GH880.html
ACTRESS JENNIFER HUDSON IS OFFERING A ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF HER SEVEN-YEAR OLD NEPHEW. The boy's been missing since Jennifer's mother and brother were found fatally shot in their home on Friday.
On her website www.jenniferhudsononline.com/ , Jennifer Hudson thanks all of her fans for their prayers and asks that they would continue to pray until her nephew is returned home safely.
CLASSES CANCELLED WHILE POLICE INVESTIGATE A DEADLY SHOOTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS. The shooting last night claimed the lives of two students and left a third person -- not a student -- wounded. Police have one person in custody and are reportedly looking for three more. Classes are cancelled today.
Candidates coming to the Tarheel state this week:
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden will make a stop in Greensboro this afternoon. The Greensboro rally will be held at the Price Bryan Performance Place at 200 N. Davie St., near the Cultural Center and Central Library.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7722824&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
-Tuesday: Republican John McCain will make a stop in Fayetteville.
-Wednesday: Michelle Obama will attend a rally in Rocky Mount and address
the North Carolina Baptist Convention in Fayetteville.
Since early voting began on October 16th more than a million people have already cast their ballot in North Carolina. Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is next Tuesday, November 4th
Some of the political races were ‘toss-ups’ on Friday? Students and staff at Mitchell Community College used homemade catapults to launch pumpkins painted to resemble the candidates' faces during the annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ contast. The decorated political pumpkins were a hit...after all of the recounts, hanging pumpkin seeds…the so called winners: John McCain's pumpkin beating out Barack Obama's Kay Hagan beat Senator Elizabeth Dole, and in the governor's race, Pat McCrory and Beverly Perdue's pumpkins tied.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7719805&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
High School Musical 3 tops at the Box Office over the weekend. 'Fire Proof – The Movie' still holding strong at #11 at the theaters. Check out the Plugged In Movie Review of ‘High School Musical 3’ and “Fire Proof – The Movie’. The link is on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
World Series: Phillies romp Tampa Bay last night…10 – 2 in game 4. Best of seven series continues tonight with Game 5.
Monday Night Football: High School games postponed games from Friday include...
North Davidson at West Forsyth
North Forsyth at Mount Tabor
Salisbury at Ledford
North Surry at Wilkes Central
Mt Airy at West Wilkes
West Davidson at Lexington
Central Davidson at North Rowan
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081027/D942GH880.html
ACTRESS JENNIFER HUDSON IS OFFERING A ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF HER SEVEN-YEAR OLD NEPHEW. The boy's been missing since Jennifer's mother and brother were found fatally shot in their home on Friday.
On her website www.jenniferhudsononline.com/ , Jennifer Hudson thanks all of her fans for their prayers and asks that they would continue to pray until her nephew is returned home safely.
CLASSES CANCELLED WHILE POLICE INVESTIGATE A DEADLY SHOOTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS. The shooting last night claimed the lives of two students and left a third person -- not a student -- wounded. Police have one person in custody and are reportedly looking for three more. Classes are cancelled today.
Candidates coming to the Tarheel state this week:
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden will make a stop in Greensboro this afternoon. The Greensboro rally will be held at the Price Bryan Performance Place at 200 N. Davie St., near the Cultural Center and Central Library.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7722824&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
-Tuesday: Republican John McCain will make a stop in Fayetteville.
-Wednesday: Michelle Obama will attend a rally in Rocky Mount and address
the North Carolina Baptist Convention in Fayetteville.
Since early voting began on October 16th more than a million people have already cast their ballot in North Carolina. Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is next Tuesday, November 4th
Some of the political races were ‘toss-ups’ on Friday? Students and staff at Mitchell Community College used homemade catapults to launch pumpkins painted to resemble the candidates' faces during the annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ contast. The decorated political pumpkins were a hit...after all of the recounts, hanging pumpkin seeds…the so called winners: John McCain's pumpkin beating out Barack Obama's Kay Hagan beat Senator Elizabeth Dole, and in the governor's race, Pat McCrory and Beverly Perdue's pumpkins tied.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7719805&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
High School Musical 3 tops at the Box Office over the weekend. 'Fire Proof – The Movie' still holding strong at #11 at the theaters. Check out the Plugged In Movie Review of ‘High School Musical 3’ and “Fire Proof – The Movie’. The link is on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
World Series: Phillies romp Tampa Bay last night…10 – 2 in game 4. Best of seven series continues tonight with Game 5.
Monday Night Football: High School games postponed games from Friday include...
North Davidson at West Forsyth
North Forsyth at Mount Tabor
Salisbury at Ledford
North Surry at Wilkes Central
Mt Airy at West Wilkes
West Davidson at Lexington
Central Davidson at North Rowan
10.24.2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Check out the review of ‘High School Musical 3’ from Plugged In Magazine
www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004314.cfm
Through this Saturday: The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in
Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
World stock markets taking a tumble overnight with the ever growing threat of a global recession. The US dollar hitting a 13 year low against the Japanese Yen. There is speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates.
GAS PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE NOW LOWER THAN THEY WERE ONE YEAR AGO. The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.78. One year ago: $2.82 a gallon.
Although still in the clinical trial phase, British scientists have found a drug used to fight leukemia that appears to stop multiple sclerosis in its early stages and restore lost function to patients. An estimated 2.5 million people around the world have MS. http://voanews.com/english/2008-10-23-voa27.cfm?renderforprint=1&textonly=1&&TEXTMODE=1&CFID=56661939&CFTOKEN=40342927
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will return to the Tar Heel state this weekend. The Alaska Governor will speak at the Asheville Civic Center on Sunday.
Details: Doors open at 4 p.m. (guests must arrive by 6 p.m. for admission)
Location: 87 Haywood St., Asheville, N.C. 28801
RSVP link: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=0252c243-8ad2-4b0a-b5f9-b262fda6cc86
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
The IRS could owe you money? More than $5 million dollars in government stimulus checks have gone unclaimed across the state. By law, the checks must be sent out by Dec. 31. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27344747/
Look for the link: "Where's My Stimulus Payment?" http://www.irs.gov/ 1-866-234-2942.
World Series: Tampa Bay evening things up with a win over the
Phillies in Game two last night…4 – 2. Game Three Saturday night.
Friday Night Football:
Davie at Reynolds...North Davidson at West Forsyth...North Forsyth at Mount Tabor...Parkland at Glenn
College Football (Saturday):
Boston College at UNC...Wake at Miami...NC State at Maryland...Furman at ASU
What's Happening this Weekend?
25th annual BBQ Festival in uptown Lexington
(this Saturday 8:30 – 6pm) www.barbecuefestival.com/
Boo at the Zoo this weekend at the NC Zoo in Asheboro
October 25 & 26 www.nczoo.org/events/booatthezoo.html
Final weekend for the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh
Tonight (Friday, Oct. 24) Skillet (with Leeland) http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004314.cfm
Through this Saturday: The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in
Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
World stock markets taking a tumble overnight with the ever growing threat of a global recession. The US dollar hitting a 13 year low against the Japanese Yen. There is speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates.
GAS PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE NOW LOWER THAN THEY WERE ONE YEAR AGO. The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.78. One year ago: $2.82 a gallon.
Although still in the clinical trial phase, British scientists have found a drug used to fight leukemia that appears to stop multiple sclerosis in its early stages and restore lost function to patients. An estimated 2.5 million people around the world have MS. http://voanews.com/english/2008-10-23-voa27.cfm?renderforprint=1&textonly=1&&TEXTMODE=1&CFID=56661939&CFTOKEN=40342927
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will return to the Tar Heel state this weekend. The Alaska Governor will speak at the Asheville Civic Center on Sunday.
Details: Doors open at 4 p.m. (guests must arrive by 6 p.m. for admission)
Location: 87 Haywood St., Asheville, N.C. 28801
RSVP link: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=0252c243-8ad2-4b0a-b5f9-b262fda6cc86
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
The IRS could owe you money? More than $5 million dollars in government stimulus checks have gone unclaimed across the state. By law, the checks must be sent out by Dec. 31. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27344747/
Look for the link: "Where's My Stimulus Payment?" http://www.irs.gov/ 1-866-234-2942.
World Series: Tampa Bay evening things up with a win over the
Phillies in Game two last night…4 – 2. Game Three Saturday night.
Friday Night Football:
Davie at Reynolds...North Davidson at West Forsyth...North Forsyth at Mount Tabor...Parkland at Glenn
College Football (Saturday):
Boston College at UNC...Wake at Miami...NC State at Maryland...Furman at ASU
What's Happening this Weekend?
25th annual BBQ Festival in uptown Lexington
(this Saturday 8:30 – 6pm) www.barbecuefestival.com/
Boo at the Zoo this weekend at the NC Zoo in Asheboro
October 25 & 26 www.nczoo.org/events/booatthezoo.html
Final weekend for the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh
Tonight (Friday, Oct. 24) Skillet (with Leeland) http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
10.23.2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
FILINGS FOR HOME FORECLOSURES IN THE US ROSE 70% FROM THE THIRD QUARTER OF LAST YEAR TO THE THIRD QUARTER OF THIS YEAR. Since August 2007, nearly 850,000 homes have been re-possessed by lenders.
Wachovia Bank Corporation posting its largest quarterly loss yesterday. Actually, the $24 billion dollar loss is the largest quarterly loss ever for a US retail bank. The third quarter posting is likely Wachovia’s final financial report before the possible acquisition by Wells Fargo.
Mission Aviation Fellowship is hoping for the best. Helicopters and boats are still searching for a MAF pilot and plane off the coast of Australia. The pilot did not file any type of mayday signal.
The Coast Guard is investigating the circumstances regarding missing crew members from a fishing boat in Alaskan waters. 13 crewmembers were on the vessel…six have been found alive…two remain missing.
More than 16,000 people made decisions for Christ as a result of a three city Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie. The first of the crusades came just about three weeks after Laurie's 33-year old son, Christopher, was killed in a car accident last August.
AN ATHEIST GROUP IN ENGLAND IS BUYING ADS TO PLACE IN AND ON LONDON BUSES THAT READ, "THERE'S PROBABLY NO GOD". Christian Post.com saying that the ads are being bought by the British Humanist Association.
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru Sunday (October 26)
Christian artists scheduled to perform: Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
Philadelphia taking Game one of the World Series. Phillies over the Rays…3-2
A stolen base last night during last night’s World Series game has earned everyone that wants one a Free Taco at Taco Bell next Tuesday 10/28 from 2-6pm.
Game Two tonight.
Wachovia Bank Corporation posting its largest quarterly loss yesterday. Actually, the $24 billion dollar loss is the largest quarterly loss ever for a US retail bank. The third quarter posting is likely Wachovia’s final financial report before the possible acquisition by Wells Fargo.
Mission Aviation Fellowship is hoping for the best. Helicopters and boats are still searching for a MAF pilot and plane off the coast of Australia. The pilot did not file any type of mayday signal.
The Coast Guard is investigating the circumstances regarding missing crew members from a fishing boat in Alaskan waters. 13 crewmembers were on the vessel…six have been found alive…two remain missing.
More than 16,000 people made decisions for Christ as a result of a three city Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie. The first of the crusades came just about three weeks after Laurie's 33-year old son, Christopher, was killed in a car accident last August.
AN ATHEIST GROUP IN ENGLAND IS BUYING ADS TO PLACE IN AND ON LONDON BUSES THAT READ, "THERE'S PROBABLY NO GOD". Christian Post.com saying that the ads are being bought by the British Humanist Association.
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru Sunday (October 26)
Christian artists scheduled to perform: Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
Philadelphia taking Game one of the World Series. Phillies over the Rays…3-2
A stolen base last night during last night’s World Series game has earned everyone that wants one a Free Taco at Taco Bell next Tuesday 10/28 from 2-6pm.
Game Two tonight.
10.22.2008
Events highlighted today on the Morning Show
ReStore Spaces Fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
Eight design teams from across the Triad will test their design expertise during the 3rd annual ReStore Spaces event from 6:30 - 10pm at the ReStore location at 341 Witt St. this Friday, October 24th. All money raised goes to help Habitat build more homes in our community. Ticket info: Heather Miller at 768-5560 or hmiller@wsrar.com Website: http://www.restorespaces.com/
Centerpoint Fall Information Fair 2008
Family Friendly event this Friday (Oct 22) at the Gateway YWCA
www.cphs.org/Providers/News/Friday%20Emails/092608/Fall_Fair_Flyer.pdf
Eight design teams from across the Triad will test their design expertise during the 3rd annual ReStore Spaces event from 6:30 - 10pm at the ReStore location at 341 Witt St. this Friday, October 24th. All money raised goes to help Habitat build more homes in our community. Ticket info: Heather Miller at 768-5560 or hmiller@wsrar.com Website: http://www.restorespaces.com/
Centerpoint Fall Information Fair 2008
Family Friendly event this Friday (Oct 22) at the Gateway YWCA
www.cphs.org/Providers/News/Friday%20Emails/092608/Fall_Fair_Flyer.pdf
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Frost Advisory for central North Carolina including the Triad and Foothills. Temperatures will dip into the low to middle 30s late tonight and early Thursday morning. Potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside.
THE IDEA OF A SECOND ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE ISN'T GETTING MUCH SUPPORT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. The Bush administration says it doesn't believe that the proposals it's seen from Capitol Hill would actually help the economy.
Internet search engine YAHOO! is cutting 1,500 jobs before the end of the year.
India has ‘high hopes’ with today’s launch of an unmanned rocket that is now heading for the moon. The lunar probe will spend the next two years mapping the surface of the moon. Five other nations have sent probes to the moon. So far, the U.S. is the only nation to ever put a man on the moon.
VOTERS IN SAN FRANCISCO WILL SOON DECIDE WHETHER THEIR CITY SHOULD STOP ENFORCING LAWS AGAINST PROSTITUTION.
The question, known as Proposition-K, will appear on the November ballot. Because state law prohibits prostitution, the city of San Francisco cannot actually legalize the practice.
According to a Swedish study…having two servings of yogurt a day greatly reduces the risk of bladder cancer. The study followed 80,000 people for nine years. While daily consumption of yogurt reduces bladder cancer risk by 45%
in women and 36% in men…other dairy products didn't provide the same benefit.
The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620487
For the second year in a row, the White House Christmas tree will come from Ashe County. The White House Chief Usher and his staff made the trip from Washington DC to Ashe County yesterday to hand-select the Frasier Fir from the River Ridge Tree Farm in Creston. Crews will come back in about a month to cut down the ‘soon to be’ Christmas tree and transport it to the Blue Room, where an estimated 2,500 people will see it every day.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7692860&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. Last Christmas, more than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys through the Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in
Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru October 26.
Christian artists scheduled to perform: Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
State Fair details on the News Blog at wbfj.fm. http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game one of the World Series tonight.
THE IDEA OF A SECOND ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE ISN'T GETTING MUCH SUPPORT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. The Bush administration says it doesn't believe that the proposals it's seen from Capitol Hill would actually help the economy.
Internet search engine YAHOO! is cutting 1,500 jobs before the end of the year.
India has ‘high hopes’ with today’s launch of an unmanned rocket that is now heading for the moon. The lunar probe will spend the next two years mapping the surface of the moon. Five other nations have sent probes to the moon. So far, the U.S. is the only nation to ever put a man on the moon.
VOTERS IN SAN FRANCISCO WILL SOON DECIDE WHETHER THEIR CITY SHOULD STOP ENFORCING LAWS AGAINST PROSTITUTION.
The question, known as Proposition-K, will appear on the November ballot. Because state law prohibits prostitution, the city of San Francisco cannot actually legalize the practice.
According to a Swedish study…having two servings of yogurt a day greatly reduces the risk of bladder cancer. The study followed 80,000 people for nine years. While daily consumption of yogurt reduces bladder cancer risk by 45%
in women and 36% in men…other dairy products didn't provide the same benefit.
The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620487
For the second year in a row, the White House Christmas tree will come from Ashe County. The White House Chief Usher and his staff made the trip from Washington DC to Ashe County yesterday to hand-select the Frasier Fir from the River Ridge Tree Farm in Creston. Crews will come back in about a month to cut down the ‘soon to be’ Christmas tree and transport it to the Blue Room, where an estimated 2,500 people will see it every day.
www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7692860&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. Last Christmas, more than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys through the Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in
Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru October 26.
Christian artists scheduled to perform: Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
State Fair details on the News Blog at wbfj.fm. http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 2 weeks away)
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game one of the World Series tonight.
10.21.2008
What is Jill Stanek's story?
Salem Pregnancy Care Center is having it's annual Fundraising Banquet tonight (October 21st)
Register online: http://www.salempregnancy.org/
Guest speaker: Jill Stanek
Back in 1999, Jill Stanek was a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery Department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Jill discovered a horrific practice...the hospital was allowing babies to be aborted alive and shelved to die in a soiled utility room.
Learn more of Jill's testimony. http://www.jillstanek.com/bio.html
Viewer discression advised for this YouTube clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIdbYjmbFzo
Register online: http://www.salempregnancy.org/
Guest speaker: Jill Stanek
Back in 1999, Jill Stanek was a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery Department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Jill discovered a horrific practice...the hospital was allowing babies to be aborted alive and shelved to die in a soiled utility room.
Learn more of Jill's testimony. http://www.jillstanek.com/bio.html
Viewer discression advised for this YouTube clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIdbYjmbFzo
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Owners of a gas station in Fayetteville and five stations in Murphy, Marble and Hayesville will repay consumers thousands of dollars for overpriced gas. State Attorney General Roy Cooper said under an agreement, the owner will also pay $5,000 in civil penalties to the state. That money will go to North Carolina schools. If you have a report of price gouging: Call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=112721
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama is canceling nearly all his campaign events on Thursday and Friday to fly to Hawaii to visit his critically ill grandmother. Madelyn Payne Dunham is 86-year-old. www.wxii12.com/politics/17766246/detail.html
Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden will make three campaign stops in North Carolina on Thursday. One of the stops will be here in Winston-Salem at Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza. www.wxii12.com/politics/17766537/detail.html
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (Just 2 weeks away)
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. Last Christmas, more than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys through the Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106).
The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
Police in Blue Ash, Ohio have arrested 89-year-old Edna Jester and charging her with petty theft. Neighborhood children have accused her of refusing to give back their football. Jester is accused kept the youngsters' ball after it landed in her yard. There has been an ongoing dispute in the neighborhood over kids' balls landing in the woman's yard. Jester is to appear in court next month. The maximum penalty for a petty theft conviction in Ohio is six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081021/D93UJ8L00.html
Sports:
Lee Fobbs Jr…the head football coach at North Carolina A&T is out. Running back coach George Ragsdale has been named interim coach for the Aggies.
Monday Night Football: New England (Patriots) spanking Denver (Broncos)…41-7
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama is canceling nearly all his campaign events on Thursday and Friday to fly to Hawaii to visit his critically ill grandmother. Madelyn Payne Dunham is 86-year-old. www.wxii12.com/politics/17766246/detail.html
Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden will make three campaign stops in North Carolina on Thursday. One of the stops will be here in Winston-Salem at Wake Forest University’s Hearn Plaza. www.wxii12.com/politics/17766537/detail.html
Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (Just 2 weeks away)
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance through this Saturday. Last Christmas, more than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys through the Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106).
The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
Police in Blue Ash, Ohio have arrested 89-year-old Edna Jester and charging her with petty theft. Neighborhood children have accused her of refusing to give back their football. Jester is accused kept the youngsters' ball after it landed in her yard. There has been an ongoing dispute in the neighborhood over kids' balls landing in the woman's yard. Jester is to appear in court next month. The maximum penalty for a petty theft conviction in Ohio is six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081021/D93UJ8L00.html
Sports:
Lee Fobbs Jr…the head football coach at North Carolina A&T is out. Running back coach George Ragsdale has been named interim coach for the Aggies.
Monday Night Football: New England (Patriots) spanking Denver (Broncos)…41-7
10.20.2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
The International Home Furnishings Market starts today in
High Point. The ‘Fall Furniture Market’ runs through Sunday. www.highpointmarket.org/
Presidential candidates making campaign stops in North Carolina over the weekend. John McCain was in Concord on Saturday and Barack Obama was in Fayetteville on Sunday.
Former secretary of state with the Bush Administration Colin Powell breaking party ranks yesterday and endorsed Senator Obama for his pick as president.
Tina Fey step aside. Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin making a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Here are some video clips if you missed them: www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/
Three additional early voting sites will open in Forsyth County today. Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th
GAS PRICES ARE STILL COMING DOWN. Triple A says the national average price for regular unleaded is now down to about $2.92 a gallon. One month ago, the national average was $3.78.
An accident during a hayride Saturday night seriously hurt one child in Guilford County. The driver of the tractor, who also owned the trailer, will be charged. www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7678189&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance starting today and runs through Saturday. More than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys last Christmas through the area Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
Clothing designer, Mr. Blackwell, whose annual worst-dressed list alerted the fashion police on many celebrities has died. Mr. Blackwell was 86. Blackwell, whose first name was Richard, was a little-known dress designer when he issued his first tongue-in-cheek criticism of Hollywood fashion disasters in 1960. www.wxii12.com/entertainment/17759103/detail.html
Over 1,000 people in 3 locations spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon helping fight hunger. So far, $53,000 dollars have been pledged to help fight hunger through the Forsyth County CROP Walk. This year’s goal was $66,000. http://www.crisiscontrol.org/
Over 5,300 walkers raised $219,200 in gifts and pledges on Sunday for the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk. http://www.greensborourbanministry.org/
You can still make contributions to area CROP Walks that will help fight hunger locally and globally!
It took 7 games…The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series.
The Rays beat the Red Sox 3-1 last night. The Rays will host the Phillies in Game one of the World Series which starts on Wednesday (October 22nd )
NFL: Carolina Panthers winning big over the Saints…30-7. Tennessee Titans still the only unbeaten team in the NFL.
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson winning in Martinsville. Johnson now has a 149 point lead with 4 races remaining in the chase.
So, who served the first hamburger on a bun?
http://beefmagazine.com/mag/beef_happy_th_hamburger/
History of the hamburger: http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/HamburgerHistory.htm
High Point. The ‘Fall Furniture Market’ runs through Sunday. www.highpointmarket.org/
Presidential candidates making campaign stops in North Carolina over the weekend. John McCain was in Concord on Saturday and Barack Obama was in Fayetteville on Sunday.
Former secretary of state with the Bush Administration Colin Powell breaking party ranks yesterday and endorsed Senator Obama for his pick as president.
Tina Fey step aside. Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin making a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Here are some video clips if you missed them: www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/
Three additional early voting sites will open in Forsyth County today. Early voting continues in North Carolina until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th
GAS PRICES ARE STILL COMING DOWN. Triple A says the national average price for regular unleaded is now down to about $2.92 a gallon. One month ago, the national average was $3.78.
An accident during a hayride Saturday night seriously hurt one child in Guilford County. The driver of the tractor, who also owned the trailer, will be charged. www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7678189&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
The Winston-Salem Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance starting today and runs through Saturday. More than 2,700 families received food, clothing and toys last Christmas through the area Salvation Army. For more information you can contact the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem at 723-6366 (Ext 106). The WBFJ Great Stocking Stuff with the Salvation Army starts on Monday, November 10th.
Clothing designer, Mr. Blackwell, whose annual worst-dressed list alerted the fashion police on many celebrities has died. Mr. Blackwell was 86. Blackwell, whose first name was Richard, was a little-known dress designer when he issued his first tongue-in-cheek criticism of Hollywood fashion disasters in 1960. www.wxii12.com/entertainment/17759103/detail.html
Over 1,000 people in 3 locations spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon helping fight hunger. So far, $53,000 dollars have been pledged to help fight hunger through the Forsyth County CROP Walk. This year’s goal was $66,000. http://www.crisiscontrol.org/
Over 5,300 walkers raised $219,200 in gifts and pledges on Sunday for the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk. http://www.greensborourbanministry.org/
You can still make contributions to area CROP Walks that will help fight hunger locally and globally!
It took 7 games…The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series.
The Rays beat the Red Sox 3-1 last night. The Rays will host the Phillies in Game one of the World Series which starts on Wednesday (October 22nd )
NFL: Carolina Panthers winning big over the Saints…30-7. Tennessee Titans still the only unbeaten team in the NFL.
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson winning in Martinsville. Johnson now has a 149 point lead with 4 races remaining in the chase.
So, who served the first hamburger on a bun?
http://beefmagazine.com/mag/beef_happy_th_hamburger/
History of the hamburger: http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/HamburgerHistory.htm
10.17.2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Great time to fill up the minivan. Regular unleaded below $3 dollars a gallon at many locations around the Triad. Find cheap gas prices in the Triad: www.northcarolinagasprices.com/
Those on Social Security will get a cost of living raise next year. Social Security checks going up $63 dollars a month in 2009.
Lots of people heading to the polls early on Thursday. Over 1,700 people voted in Forsyth County while more than 1,500 voters stood in line in Guilford County casting votes during the first day of “Early Voting”.
Early voting continues until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th.
Attendance to the Dixie Classic Fair just shy of the record in 2007: Just over 310,000 people spending time at the Fair. The busiest day at the Fair was Saturday, October 4th with over 50,000 in attendance. Record breaker for Exhibit entries this year: Close to 26,000 entries (25,921). www.wxii12.com/news/17735641/detail.html
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru October 26. Christian artists scheduled to perform: Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is collecting stories and birthday wishes for the evangelist, who turns 90 on November 7. Submissions will be accepted through the end of October @ http://www.billygraham90.com/
The relationship book “The Love Dare” featured in the movie “Fire Proof” jumps to #1 on the New York Times BestSellers (paperback) List!
“The Love Dare” is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. The Movie ‘Fire Proof’ still showing nationwide including the Triad details about the movie at the events page @ http://www.wbfj.fm/. (http://www.lovedarebook.com/)
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new baseball park and get paid! Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium. Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121
trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
Major league come back by Boston last night.
ALCS: Game 5…Red Sox over ‘the Rays’…8 – 7. Game 6 on Saturday.
The World Series begins next Wednesday (October 22nd )
High School Football: tonight
Reynolds at North Davidson
Lexington at Salisbury
Page at Grimsley
Greensboro Smith at east Forsyth
Andrews at Reagan
ACC Football: Last night: Florida State over NC State…26 – 17
Saturday: Wake at Maryland…UNC at Virginia…Miami at Duke
SoCon: ASU at Georgia Southern
Those on Social Security will get a cost of living raise next year. Social Security checks going up $63 dollars a month in 2009.
Lots of people heading to the polls early on Thursday. Over 1,700 people voted in Forsyth County while more than 1,500 voters stood in line in Guilford County casting votes during the first day of “Early Voting”.
Early voting continues until November 1st. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th.
Attendance to the Dixie Classic Fair just shy of the record in 2007: Just over 310,000 people spending time at the Fair. The busiest day at the Fair was Saturday, October 4th with over 50,000 in attendance. Record breaker for Exhibit entries this year: Close to 26,000 entries (25,921). www.wxii12.com/news/17735641/detail.html
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh runs thru October 26. Christian artists scheduled to perform: Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is collecting stories and birthday wishes for the evangelist, who turns 90 on November 7. Submissions will be accepted through the end of October @ http://www.billygraham90.com/
The relationship book “The Love Dare” featured in the movie “Fire Proof” jumps to #1 on the New York Times BestSellers (paperback) List!
“The Love Dare” is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. The Movie ‘Fire Proof’ still showing nationwide including the Triad details about the movie at the events page @ http://www.wbfj.fm/. (http://www.lovedarebook.com/)
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new baseball park and get paid! Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium. Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121
trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
Major league come back by Boston last night.
ALCS: Game 5…Red Sox over ‘the Rays’…8 – 7. Game 6 on Saturday.
The World Series begins next Wednesday (October 22nd )
High School Football: tonight
Reynolds at North Davidson
Lexington at Salisbury
Page at Grimsley
Greensboro Smith at east Forsyth
Andrews at Reagan
ACC Football: Last night: Florida State over NC State…26 – 17
Saturday: Wake at Maryland…UNC at Virginia…Miami at Duke
SoCon: ASU at Georgia Southern
10.16.2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Near record high temperatures for this afternoon
Today: Lots of sunshine…High 83
Early voting begins today around the state. Early voting lasts until November 1st. One-stop voting also allows those who missed the voter registration deadline to register and cast a ballot at the same time. Both campaigns are encouraging their supporters to vote early.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 3 weeks away). Details about ‘One Stop’ voting and ‘Absentee’ Voting and Voter Guides on the right side of this Blog.
DOMESTIC POLICY WAS THE THEME OF THE THIRD AND FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LAST NIGHT. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain answered questions on different topics including: the economy, energy, education and possible appointees to the Supreme Court.
Who is Joe the Plumber? Learn more about the now famous Joe the Plumber...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/who-is-joe-the-plumber/
Wall Street gains from Monday went south by the end of the day on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 733 points…the second biggest point drop ever for the Dow. On Monday, the index enjoyed its largest ever point gain. The S-and-P 500 and the NASDAQ also suffered major losses yesterday.
Hurricane Omar strengthened into a Category 3 storm overnight. Lots of rain and wind expected over parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Omar should weaken over the next 24 hours. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30th.
NANCY REAGAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM A BROKEN PELVIS. The 87-year old former first lady fell at her Los Angeles home last week, but did not go to the hospital until Monday.
Wish Billy Graham a special 'e-Happy Birthday'. For more than 60 years, evangelist Billy Graham has preached the good news of Jesus Christ ‘in-person’ to millions. Now, you have the opportunity to say something back to Dr Graham. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is collecting stories and birthday wishes for the evangelist, who turns 90 on November 7. Submissions will be accepted through the end of October @ http://www.billygraham90.com/
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is stopping in North Carolina TODAY at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium.
www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
The North Carolina State Fair starts TODAY in Raleigh. Christian artists scheduled to perform:
Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
The State Fair runs October 16-26 http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new downtown baseball park and get paid! Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium. Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121 trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
The Phillies are going to the World Series
NLCS: Phillies beating the Dodgers 5-1. Could it be the Phillies and the Rays??
ALCS: Game 5 tonight: Tampa Bay (the Rays) vs Boston Red Sox
(The World Series begins Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
ACC College Football (Thursday edition): NC State vs Florida State
Today: Lots of sunshine…High 83
Early voting begins today around the state. Early voting lasts until November 1st. One-stop voting also allows those who missed the voter registration deadline to register and cast a ballot at the same time. Both campaigns are encouraging their supporters to vote early.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 3 weeks away). Details about ‘One Stop’ voting and ‘Absentee’ Voting and Voter Guides on the right side of this Blog.
DOMESTIC POLICY WAS THE THEME OF THE THIRD AND FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LAST NIGHT. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain answered questions on different topics including: the economy, energy, education and possible appointees to the Supreme Court.
Who is Joe the Plumber? Learn more about the now famous Joe the Plumber...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/who-is-joe-the-plumber/
Wall Street gains from Monday went south by the end of the day on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 733 points…the second biggest point drop ever for the Dow. On Monday, the index enjoyed its largest ever point gain. The S-and-P 500 and the NASDAQ also suffered major losses yesterday.
Hurricane Omar strengthened into a Category 3 storm overnight. Lots of rain and wind expected over parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Omar should weaken over the next 24 hours. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30th.
NANCY REAGAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM A BROKEN PELVIS. The 87-year old former first lady fell at her Los Angeles home last week, but did not go to the hospital until Monday.
Wish Billy Graham a special 'e-Happy Birthday'. For more than 60 years, evangelist Billy Graham has preached the good news of Jesus Christ ‘in-person’ to millions. Now, you have the opportunity to say something back to Dr Graham. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is collecting stories and birthday wishes for the evangelist, who turns 90 on November 7. Submissions will be accepted through the end of October @ http://www.billygraham90.com/
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is stopping in North Carolina TODAY at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium.
www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
The North Carolina State Fair starts TODAY in Raleigh. Christian artists scheduled to perform:
Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
The State Fair runs October 16-26 http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new downtown baseball park and get paid! Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium. Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121 trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
The Phillies are going to the World Series
NLCS: Phillies beating the Dodgers 5-1. Could it be the Phillies and the Rays??
ALCS: Game 5 tonight: Tampa Bay (the Rays) vs Boston Red Sox
(The World Series begins Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
ACC College Football (Thursday edition): NC State vs Florida State
10.15.2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The third and final Presidential debate will be TONIGHT at 9pm. The location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 3 weeks away.
Details about ‘One Stop’ and ‘Absentee Voting’ and a Voter Guide
on the right hand side of this Blog.
All three candidates for governor will meet in a final debate tonight in Charlotte. Gubernatorial candidates: McCrory, Munger and Perdue will discuss the issues between 7-8pm tonight. You can see the debate locally on Fox 8 WGHP.
A federal appeals court has ordered Ohio's secretary of state to establish a system to verify hundreds of thousands of newly registered voters by this Friday.
www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/15/ohio.voters/index.html
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will make a campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium. Doors will open at noon. A complimentary ticket is required.
FYI: Tickets are available (first come - first serve) at various McCain/Palin campaign offices across the state, including the one in Winston-Salem at 2110 Cloverdale Avenue, Suite D. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
Hurricane watches and warnings have been posted for the northeast Caribbean including the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Hurricane Omar could dump up to 20 inches of rain to portions of Puerto Rico. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30th.
Strong desert winds are fueling three major wildfires burning across Southern California. The wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to flee. Investigators are looking into the cause of all three fires. www.weather.com/?from=globalnav
Antibodies in shark blood could offer a powerful weapon against cancer. Australian researchers have found that the antibodies can withstand high temperatures and extremely acidic or alkaline conditions. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
Personal music players could cause permanent hearing loss. A European Union study suggesting that 10 million people in the old country are at risk. People who listen to personal music players at a high volume for five hours a week are exposed to more noise than employees in the noisiest factories or workplaces. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
The North Carolina State Fair starts tomorrow in Raleigh.
Christian artists scheduled to perform:
Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 / Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
The State Fair runs October 16-26 http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Division Play-offs in the majors:
ALCS: Tampa Bay (the Rays) slamming Boston…13 – 4 Game 5 Thurs night
NLCS: Game 5 tonight…Phillies vs Dodgers
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new baseball park and get paid!
Baseball Downtown and the new ballpark in Winston-Salem are hosting a community-wide talent search. Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium.
Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121 trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 3 weeks away.
Details about ‘One Stop’ and ‘Absentee Voting’ and a Voter Guide
on the right hand side of this Blog.
All three candidates for governor will meet in a final debate tonight in Charlotte. Gubernatorial candidates: McCrory, Munger and Perdue will discuss the issues between 7-8pm tonight. You can see the debate locally on Fox 8 WGHP.
A federal appeals court has ordered Ohio's secretary of state to establish a system to verify hundreds of thousands of newly registered voters by this Friday.
www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/15/ohio.voters/index.html
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will make a campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium. Doors will open at noon. A complimentary ticket is required.
FYI: Tickets are available (first come - first serve) at various McCain/Palin campaign offices across the state, including the one in Winston-Salem at 2110 Cloverdale Avenue, Suite D. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
Hurricane watches and warnings have been posted for the northeast Caribbean including the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Hurricane Omar could dump up to 20 inches of rain to portions of Puerto Rico. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30th.
Strong desert winds are fueling three major wildfires burning across Southern California. The wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to flee. Investigators are looking into the cause of all three fires. www.weather.com/?from=globalnav
Antibodies in shark blood could offer a powerful weapon against cancer. Australian researchers have found that the antibodies can withstand high temperatures and extremely acidic or alkaline conditions. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
Personal music players could cause permanent hearing loss. A European Union study suggesting that 10 million people in the old country are at risk. People who listen to personal music players at a high volume for five hours a week are exposed to more noise than employees in the noisiest factories or workplaces. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
The North Carolina State Fair starts tomorrow in Raleigh.
Christian artists scheduled to perform:
Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 / Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
The State Fair runs October 16-26 http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
Division Play-offs in the majors:
ALCS: Tampa Bay (the Rays) slamming Boston…13 – 4 Game 5 Thurs night
NLCS: Game 5 tonight…Phillies vs Dodgers
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new baseball park and get paid!
Baseball Downtown and the new ballpark in Winston-Salem are hosting a community-wide talent search. Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium.
Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121 trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
10.14.2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
An explosive rally sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketing up more than 900 points on Monday. Confidence on Wall Street coming from recent talks between the US and other nations to jointly back the global banking system. Details about the $700 billion dollar bail out plan should be released today.
North Carolina's public employee pension funds have dropped in value by at least $6 billion dollars over the last three months. But… State Treasurer Richard Moore stating that the retirement system that supports more than 800,000 current and former state workers is sound. He said no one should worry about their monthly pension check. The pension fund was valued around $66 billion dollars as of September 30th and has taken some hits due to the recent stock market turbulence. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/13/states-pension-fund-down-6-billion/news-ncpolitics/
Former Gov. Jim Hunt and mayors from across the state will gather in Charlotte today to discuss the challenges they face and how Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama could help them if he is elected. Eight mayors including Winston-Salem's Allen Joines and Yvonne Johnson of Greensboro will be attending.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will make a campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium. Doors will open at noon. A complimentary ticket is required.
FYI: Tickets will be available today (Oct 14) at noon at McCain/Palin campaign offices across the state, including the one in Winston-Salem at 2110 Cloverdale Avenue, Suite D. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
The third and final Presidential debate will be this Wednesday Oct 15th at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 3 weeks away.
An Oklahoma law forbidding a woman from having an abortion until she has an ultrasound and has a physician give her a description of the unborn baby is being challenged in court. The law, which goes into effect Nov. 1, is being contested on grounds that it violates a woman's privacy, endangers health and assaults dignity. Oklahoma joins Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi with states having a mandatory ultrasound and consultation law. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
The longer that a patient has been seen by the same primary-care physician, the more likely the patient is to be screened for certain kinds of cancer. According to a state Medicaid study, patients who had been seeing the same practitioner for more than five years were twice as likely to be screened for colorectal, breast or cervical cancers. The study found in Archives of Internal Medicine. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/study-connects-physician-visits-to-cancer-screenin/
Plinko with a Purpose: And the total is…$7,192.04 (close to 7,200 dollars) donated during the Dixie Classic Fair. The donation equates to over $86,000 worth of food distributed by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. http://www.hungernwnc.org/
Division Play-offs in the majors:
NLCS: Phillies beat the Dodgers…7 - 5. Game 5 on Wednesday.
ALCS: Tampa Bay routing Boston…9 - 1. Game 4 tonight
Tommy Bowden has stepped down as Clemson’s head football coach.
Clemson is 3-3 coming off a 12 - 7 loss to Wake Forest. Clemson started the season ranked No. 9 and was picked to win the ACC conference title.
North Carolina's public employee pension funds have dropped in value by at least $6 billion dollars over the last three months. But… State Treasurer Richard Moore stating that the retirement system that supports more than 800,000 current and former state workers is sound. He said no one should worry about their monthly pension check. The pension fund was valued around $66 billion dollars as of September 30th and has taken some hits due to the recent stock market turbulence. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/13/states-pension-fund-down-6-billion/news-ncpolitics/
Former Gov. Jim Hunt and mayors from across the state will gather in Charlotte today to discuss the challenges they face and how Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama could help them if he is elected. Eight mayors including Winston-Salem's Allen Joines and Yvonne Johnson of Greensboro will be attending.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will make a campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium. Doors will open at noon. A complimentary ticket is required.
FYI: Tickets will be available today (Oct 14) at noon at McCain/Palin campaign offices across the state, including the one in Winston-Salem at 2110 Cloverdale Avenue, Suite D. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
The third and final Presidential debate will be this Wednesday Oct 15th at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 3 weeks away.
An Oklahoma law forbidding a woman from having an abortion until she has an ultrasound and has a physician give her a description of the unborn baby is being challenged in court. The law, which goes into effect Nov. 1, is being contested on grounds that it violates a woman's privacy, endangers health and assaults dignity. Oklahoma joins Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi with states having a mandatory ultrasound and consultation law. www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620283
The longer that a patient has been seen by the same primary-care physician, the more likely the patient is to be screened for certain kinds of cancer. According to a state Medicaid study, patients who had been seeing the same practitioner for more than five years were twice as likely to be screened for colorectal, breast or cervical cancers. The study found in Archives of Internal Medicine. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/study-connects-physician-visits-to-cancer-screenin/
Plinko with a Purpose: And the total is…$7,192.04 (close to 7,200 dollars) donated during the Dixie Classic Fair. The donation equates to over $86,000 worth of food distributed by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. http://www.hungernwnc.org/
Division Play-offs in the majors:
NLCS: Phillies beat the Dodgers…7 - 5. Game 5 on Wednesday.
ALCS: Tampa Bay routing Boston…9 - 1. Game 4 tonight
Tommy Bowden has stepped down as Clemson’s head football coach.
Clemson is 3-3 coming off a 12 - 7 loss to Wake Forest. Clemson started the season ranked No. 9 and was picked to win the ACC conference title.
10.13.2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Today is Columbus Day
www.annieshomepage.com/columbusday.html
GAS PRICES FALLING ABOUT A DIME OVER THE WEEKEND. The national average price for regular, unleaded is about $3.29 a gallon. That’s more than 50 cents cheaper than it was a month ago.
PART (Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation) has established express routes for Rural Hall and King. The newest routes are available today. (Monday, October 13th).
For more information about PART @ http://www.partnc.org/
PRO-FAMILY GROUPS ARE CONDEMNING A MARRIAGE DECISION BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE SUPREME COURT. The state's high court on Friday ruled that Connecticut's law defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman is unconstitutional. The Alliance Defense Fund says the ruling demonstrates, quote, "the dire need for states to enact constitutional amendments to protect marriage."
The Federal Reserve has approved Wells Fargo's $11.7 billion dollar acquisition of North Carolina-based Wachovia. Citigroup will not challenge the Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal in court…but is seeking $60 billion dollars in damages for breach of contract.
Global stock markets rebounded strongly overnight after the U.S. intensified efforts to ease a financial crisis that threatened to the throw the world into recession. LONDON IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS TODAY…providing about 37 billion pounds to help stabilize its financial institutions.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain will hold a town hall-style stop today at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington.
The third and final Presidential debate will be this Wednesday, October 15th atHofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 4 weeks away.
State Board of Elections LINK on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
BILLY GRAHAM IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. Graham was admitted after tripping and falling over one of his three dogs at his North Carolina home on Friday. The 89-year old evangelist didn't suffer any broken bones and he was released on Saturday. Graham celebrates his 90th birthday on November 7th.
Sports:
NLCS: Dodgers beat the Phillies…7-2. Game 4 in LA tonight.
Philly up 2 games to 1 in the best of 7 division series.
ALCS: Tampa Bay at Boston…Game 3 this afternoon
‘Fireproof’, the relationship movie from the creators of ‘Facing the Giants’, coming in at #11 at the Box Office. Find a theater showing Fireproof @ http://www.wbfj.fm/
www.annieshomepage.com/columbusday.html
GAS PRICES FALLING ABOUT A DIME OVER THE WEEKEND. The national average price for regular, unleaded is about $3.29 a gallon. That’s more than 50 cents cheaper than it was a month ago.
PART (Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation) has established express routes for Rural Hall and King. The newest routes are available today. (Monday, October 13th).
For more information about PART @ http://www.partnc.org/
PRO-FAMILY GROUPS ARE CONDEMNING A MARRIAGE DECISION BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE SUPREME COURT. The state's high court on Friday ruled that Connecticut's law defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman is unconstitutional. The Alliance Defense Fund says the ruling demonstrates, quote, "the dire need for states to enact constitutional amendments to protect marriage."
The Federal Reserve has approved Wells Fargo's $11.7 billion dollar acquisition of North Carolina-based Wachovia. Citigroup will not challenge the Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal in court…but is seeking $60 billion dollars in damages for breach of contract.
Global stock markets rebounded strongly overnight after the U.S. intensified efforts to ease a financial crisis that threatened to the throw the world into recession. LONDON IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS TODAY…providing about 37 billion pounds to help stabilize its financial institutions.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain will hold a town hall-style stop today at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington.
The third and final Presidential debate will be this Wednesday, October 15th atHofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
ELECTION DAY (November 4th ) is less than 4 weeks away.
State Board of Elections LINK on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
BILLY GRAHAM IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. Graham was admitted after tripping and falling over one of his three dogs at his North Carolina home on Friday. The 89-year old evangelist didn't suffer any broken bones and he was released on Saturday. Graham celebrates his 90th birthday on November 7th.
Sports:
NLCS: Dodgers beat the Phillies…7-2. Game 4 in LA tonight.
Philly up 2 games to 1 in the best of 7 division series.
ALCS: Tampa Bay at Boston…Game 3 this afternoon
‘Fireproof’, the relationship movie from the creators of ‘Facing the Giants’, coming in at #11 at the Box Office. Find a theater showing Fireproof @ http://www.wbfj.fm/
10.10.2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
ELECTION DAY is less than 4 weeks away. TODAY is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
Stock markets around the world falling sharply overnight as investor fears about the global financial crisis deeps. One economist said the markets are nearing their bottom. CNN
The winner of a $42 million Mega Millions jackpot in Michigan may do something almost unheard of: receive the money in installments rather than getting a smaller, one-time cash payment.
Lottery winners typically take a lump-sum payment with plans to invest it, but confidence in the market has dropped with the current financial crisis.
And the winner is…Wells Fargo appears to be the winner in the buy-out battle with Citigroup over Wachovia. Citigroup called off negotiations yesterday…but will likely follow through with a lawsuit
More than 10,000 children in China remained hospitalized after drinking milk contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine. Eight of the children are listed in serious condition. The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies. Melamine contamination can lead to kidney stones and possibly life-threatening kidney failure.
The Winston-Salem City Manager has announced a 'freeze' on hiring, travel and most capital expnditures in order to reduce spending in response to the economic downturn.
Governor Easley has cancelled the state's planned purchase of a $9 million dollar passenger jet.
Sports:
ACC Football: Wake Forest over Clemson 12 – 7 last night.
This weekend: WBFJ LIVE from the gazebo. The Dixie Classic Fair runs through Sunday…
-Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
-PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
Stock markets around the world falling sharply overnight as investor fears about the global financial crisis deeps. One economist said the markets are nearing their bottom. CNN
The winner of a $42 million Mega Millions jackpot in Michigan may do something almost unheard of: receive the money in installments rather than getting a smaller, one-time cash payment.
Lottery winners typically take a lump-sum payment with plans to invest it, but confidence in the market has dropped with the current financial crisis.
And the winner is…Wells Fargo appears to be the winner in the buy-out battle with Citigroup over Wachovia. Citigroup called off negotiations yesterday…but will likely follow through with a lawsuit
More than 10,000 children in China remained hospitalized after drinking milk contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine. Eight of the children are listed in serious condition. The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies. Melamine contamination can lead to kidney stones and possibly life-threatening kidney failure.
The Winston-Salem City Manager has announced a 'freeze' on hiring, travel and most capital expnditures in order to reduce spending in response to the economic downturn.
Governor Easley has cancelled the state's planned purchase of a $9 million dollar passenger jet.
Sports:
ACC Football: Wake Forest over Clemson 12 – 7 last night.
This weekend: WBFJ LIVE from the gazebo. The Dixie Classic Fair runs through Sunday…
-Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
-PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC.
10.09.2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wake Forest hosting Clemson at BB+T Field tonight (7:30pm)
Game time forecast: Light drizzle…68 degrees`
BTW: Demon Deacon fans are encouraged to wear ‘black’ to the game.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country have fallen more than four cents in the past 24 hours. The national average for regular unleaded: $3.40. But...the average in North Carolina: $3.76 Expect higher prices and spotty gas shortages through the end of the year.
The East Coast including the Carolinas are still feeling the after effects of hurricanes ( Ike and Gustav) that damaged 55 oil wells and major refineries in the Gulf. BTW: The lowest gas prices…Oklahoma @ $2.98 Kansas @ $3.03 The Daily Fuel Gauge Report issued by AAA / CNNMoney.com
With cold and flu season right around the corner…Mom and Dad listen up: The FDA and major drug companies are saying NOT to give any over-the-counter cold medicines to children under the age of four. Expect warning labels soon. The reason: Too much potential for dosing errors that can harm children. Adult cough and cold medicines are not part of this update.
More information: http://www.otcsafety.org/
More than 10,000 children in China remained hospitalized after drinking milk contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine. Eight of the children are listed in serious condition. The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies. Melamine contamination can lead to kidney stones and possibly life-threatening kidney failure.
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have agreed to extend their legal standstill in the fight for Wachovia until Friday morning. The financial companies had agreeing to a cease-fire at the urging of Federal Reserve officials. www.wxii12.com/news/17656408/detail.html
The National Debt Clock in New York City has literally run out of digits. As a short-term fix, the digital dollar sign on the billboard-style clock near Times Square in New York City has been switched to the "1" in $10 trillion. It's marking the federal government's current debt at about $10.2 trillion. BTW: The late Manhattan real estate developer Seymour Durst put the sign up in 1989 to call attention to what was then a $2.7 trillion dollar debt.
www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=9149255
ELECTION DAY is less than 4 weeks away…
To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election, you need to be register by this Friday, October 10.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
WBFJ LIVE at the Gazebo. The Dixie Classic Fair runs through Sunday…
Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO at the WBFJ Gazebo will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Game time forecast: Light drizzle…68 degrees`
BTW: Demon Deacon fans are encouraged to wear ‘black’ to the game.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country have fallen more than four cents in the past 24 hours. The national average for regular unleaded: $3.40. But...the average in North Carolina: $3.76 Expect higher prices and spotty gas shortages through the end of the year.
The East Coast including the Carolinas are still feeling the after effects of hurricanes ( Ike and Gustav) that damaged 55 oil wells and major refineries in the Gulf. BTW: The lowest gas prices…Oklahoma @ $2.98 Kansas @ $3.03 The Daily Fuel Gauge Report issued by AAA / CNNMoney.com
With cold and flu season right around the corner…Mom and Dad listen up: The FDA and major drug companies are saying NOT to give any over-the-counter cold medicines to children under the age of four. Expect warning labels soon. The reason: Too much potential for dosing errors that can harm children. Adult cough and cold medicines are not part of this update.
More information: http://www.otcsafety.org/
More than 10,000 children in China remained hospitalized after drinking milk contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine. Eight of the children are listed in serious condition. The scandal has so far been blamed for the deaths of four babies. Melamine contamination can lead to kidney stones and possibly life-threatening kidney failure.
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have agreed to extend their legal standstill in the fight for Wachovia until Friday morning. The financial companies had agreeing to a cease-fire at the urging of Federal Reserve officials. www.wxii12.com/news/17656408/detail.html
The National Debt Clock in New York City has literally run out of digits. As a short-term fix, the digital dollar sign on the billboard-style clock near Times Square in New York City has been switched to the "1" in $10 trillion. It's marking the federal government's current debt at about $10.2 trillion. BTW: The late Manhattan real estate developer Seymour Durst put the sign up in 1989 to call attention to what was then a $2.7 trillion dollar debt.
www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=9149255
ELECTION DAY is less than 4 weeks away…
To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election, you need to be register by this Friday, October 10.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
WBFJ LIVE at the Gazebo. The Dixie Classic Fair runs through Sunday…
Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO at the WBFJ Gazebo will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
10.08.2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Special Education Day at the Dixie Classic Fair
Swifty Swine Racing n Swimming pigs: First chilly race @ 9:30am
Lowes Foods Day to benefit Crisis Control Ministry of Forsyth County
Bring 5 Lowes Foods Brand non perishable food items
(such as canned tuna, grits, canned fruit or Mac n Cheese)
And you get FREE admission into the Dixie Classic Fair and the concert with Matthew West and Mandisa (7:30 at the grandstand).
Breaking News: The global financial crisis escalated today with stock markets overseas taking a major hit. The Federal Reserve has cut a key interest rate by half a point to 1.5 %. Central banks around the world have cut key interest rates by half a percentage point. Investors in Japan suffered one of their worst days ever. London unveiled today an 88-billion dollar bailout plan for eight of Britain's largest banks. http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/news/international/world_crisis/index.htm
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina has a new Executive Director. Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr is a former senior executive with R.J.R. and has been closely associated with Second Harvest since its founding in 1982. Fitzgerald replaces Nan Griswold, who recently stepped down after 26 years as the Director of SHFB.
Proceeds from Pinball Plinko at the WBFJ Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair will go to help assist the hungry through Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.
A FORMER DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO STEALING MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN IRAQ. The Justice Department saying that the 32-year old man faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a 250-thousand dollar fine. The stolen fuel was worth about 40-million dollars.
A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED TO CHALLENGE THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. The suit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation challenges the federal law that designates the annual observation…claiming that the law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It names President Bush, his press secretary, the Governor of Wisconsin, and Shirley Dobson, the chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. In 1952 Congress passed a resolution calling for an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, Congress permanently set the first Thursday of every May as the National Day of Prayer.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
ELECTION DAY is less than 4 weeks away…
To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by this Friday, October 10.
WBFJ LIVE at the Dixie Classic Fair through Sunday…
Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO at the WBFJ Gazebo will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Swifty Swine Racing n Swimming pigs: First chilly race @ 9:30am
Lowes Foods Day to benefit Crisis Control Ministry of Forsyth County
Bring 5 Lowes Foods Brand non perishable food items
(such as canned tuna, grits, canned fruit or Mac n Cheese)
And you get FREE admission into the Dixie Classic Fair and the concert with Matthew West and Mandisa (7:30 at the grandstand).
Breaking News: The global financial crisis escalated today with stock markets overseas taking a major hit. The Federal Reserve has cut a key interest rate by half a point to 1.5 %. Central banks around the world have cut key interest rates by half a percentage point. Investors in Japan suffered one of their worst days ever. London unveiled today an 88-billion dollar bailout plan for eight of Britain's largest banks. http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/news/international/world_crisis/index.htm
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina has a new Executive Director. Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr is a former senior executive with R.J.R. and has been closely associated with Second Harvest since its founding in 1982. Fitzgerald replaces Nan Griswold, who recently stepped down after 26 years as the Director of SHFB.
Proceeds from Pinball Plinko at the WBFJ Gazebo at the Dixie Classic Fair will go to help assist the hungry through Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.
A FORMER DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO STEALING MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN IRAQ. The Justice Department saying that the 32-year old man faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a 250-thousand dollar fine. The stolen fuel was worth about 40-million dollars.
A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED TO CHALLENGE THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. The suit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation challenges the federal law that designates the annual observation…claiming that the law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It names President Bush, his press secretary, the Governor of Wisconsin, and Shirley Dobson, the chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. In 1952 Congress passed a resolution calling for an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, Congress permanently set the first Thursday of every May as the National Day of Prayer.
The third and final Presidential debate before the November elections will be next Wednesday, October 15th. (Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York)
ELECTION DAY is less than 4 weeks away…
To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by this Friday, October 10.
WBFJ LIVE at the Dixie Classic Fair through Sunday…
Underwritten by Brent Johnson and Associates with Nationwide Insurance
PLINKO provided by RAM Fabrication
The proceeds from PLINKO at the WBFJ Gazebo will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
10.03.2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Breaking News: Wells Fargo will acquire Charlotte-based Wachovia in an all-stock transaction worth about $15 billion dollars. Wachovia has ended talks with Citigroup. Wachovia shareholders will receive 0.1991 shares of Wells Fargo for every share of Wachovia stock they own, valuing Wachovia Corp. at about $7 dollars per share. www.wxii12.com/news/17614326/detail.html
Governor Easley reassuring all in the state that we should see additional relief at the pumps soon. The pipeline is expected to bring the additional fuel to the state next week.
www.wxii12.com/news/17609003/detail.html
The only scheduled debate between the vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin vs Joe Biden is in the history books. The next presidential debate will be next Tuesday in Nashville.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will attend a fund-raiser in Greensboro on October 16. Fundraiser will be by invitation only. It’s unclear whether Palin will appear at any public events.
ELECTION DAY is less than 5 weeks away. To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by Friday, October 10. A link to the State Board of Elections on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
Officials with Coca-Cola saying that will cut a portion of its I.T. department. The job cuts will take place by the end of the year. www.wxii12.com/news/17612669/detail.html
New research of child ‘car booster seats’ found that some booster seats do a better job than others. The list of safe and unsafe car seats from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan here: http://wbztv.com/consumer/booster.seat.ratings.2.829833.html
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues ratings for child seats: http://www.safercar.gov/.
One of the best-known radio personalities in the Triad is no longer on the air. After 23 years as the popular morning radio host at, "Aunt Eloise" was let go from country music station WTQR. www.wxii12.com/news/17610049/detail.html
Governor Easley reassuring all in the state that we should see additional relief at the pumps soon. The pipeline is expected to bring the additional fuel to the state next week.
www.wxii12.com/news/17609003/detail.html
The only scheduled debate between the vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin vs Joe Biden is in the history books. The next presidential debate will be next Tuesday in Nashville.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will attend a fund-raiser in Greensboro on October 16. Fundraiser will be by invitation only. It’s unclear whether Palin will appear at any public events.
ELECTION DAY is less than 5 weeks away. To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by Friday, October 10. A link to the State Board of Elections on the News Blog at wbfj.fm
Officials with Coca-Cola saying that will cut a portion of its I.T. department. The job cuts will take place by the end of the year. www.wxii12.com/news/17612669/detail.html
New research of child ‘car booster seats’ found that some booster seats do a better job than others. The list of safe and unsafe car seats from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan here: http://wbztv.com/consumer/booster.seat.ratings.2.829833.html
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues ratings for child seats: http://www.safercar.gov/.
One of the best-known radio personalities in the Triad is no longer on the air. After 23 years as the popular morning radio host at, "Aunt Eloise" was let go from country music station WTQR. www.wxii12.com/news/17610049/detail.html
10.01.2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
New story: Officials with UNC Charlotte saying that a student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. The school is contacting people who might have been exposed. The Charlotte Observer reported that school officials said the un-named student lives in private, off-campus housing. Health officials recommend that those who came in contact with the infected student have a skin test to determine if they need treatment. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/01/unc-charlotte-says-student-has-tuberculosis/
Starting today (October 1st), if you are under 21 years of age…your state issued driver’s license or ID card will now be printed vertically. The change is to help retailers from selling alcohol and tobacco to under aged people.
New research of child ‘car booster seats’ found that some booster seats do a better job than others. The list of safe and unsafe car seats from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan: http://wbztv.com/consumer/booster.seat.ratings.2.829833.html
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (child seat ratings) http://www.safercar.gov/
Senators McCain and Obama will take a break from the campaign trail today and return back to Washington, DC to vote on the Senate’s version of the $700 billion dollar Wall Street Bail-Out package. Among the changes in the Senate plan: Bank deposits insured by the FDIC would increase from 100,000 to 250,000 dollars.
Speaking of Wall Street…The Dow made a strong comeback on Tuesday regaining 485 points before close of business on Tuesday.
Sarah Palin vs Joe Biden: The only vice presidential debate of the campaign will take place tomorrow night in St. Louis. The next presidential debate will be next Tuesday in Nashville.
ELECTION DAY is less than 5 weeks away. To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by Friday, October 10.
After 26 years, Nan Griswold is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The past year has been a ‘trying time’ for Nan and her family. Late in 2007, Nan’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. In June, their house was heavily damaged by fire. And in July, Nan broke her ankle. We wish Nan the best. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/01/griswolds-food-bank-role-lauded/news/
FYI: Proceeds from PLINKO will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about WBFJ at the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/.
Starting today (October 1st), if you are under 21 years of age…your state issued driver’s license or ID card will now be printed vertically. The change is to help retailers from selling alcohol and tobacco to under aged people.
New research of child ‘car booster seats’ found that some booster seats do a better job than others. The list of safe and unsafe car seats from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan: http://wbztv.com/consumer/booster.seat.ratings.2.829833.html
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (child seat ratings) http://www.safercar.gov/
Senators McCain and Obama will take a break from the campaign trail today and return back to Washington, DC to vote on the Senate’s version of the $700 billion dollar Wall Street Bail-Out package. Among the changes in the Senate plan: Bank deposits insured by the FDIC would increase from 100,000 to 250,000 dollars.
Speaking of Wall Street…The Dow made a strong comeback on Tuesday regaining 485 points before close of business on Tuesday.
Sarah Palin vs Joe Biden: The only vice presidential debate of the campaign will take place tomorrow night in St. Louis. The next presidential debate will be next Tuesday in Nashville.
ELECTION DAY is less than 5 weeks away. To vote in the upcoming November 4th General Election…you need to be register by Friday, October 10.
After 26 years, Nan Griswold is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The past year has been a ‘trying time’ for Nan and her family. Late in 2007, Nan’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. In June, their house was heavily damaged by fire. And in July, Nan broke her ankle. We wish Nan the best. www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/01/griswolds-food-bank-role-lauded/news/
FYI: Proceeds from PLINKO will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Details about WBFJ at the Dixie Classic Fair online at http://www.wbfj.fm/.
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