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/.
