-Heat + Humidity will make it ‘feel’ even hotter
-The Triad is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert again today…
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 96
A ban on internet sweepstakes games is making its way to the Governor’s desk. House lawmakers in Raleigh have voted to support a Senate bill that will ban the games which have become popular at hundreds of Internet cafes and business centers around the state.
Once the Governor signs the bill…the ban will become law on December 1st. http://www.wxii12.com/politics/24175151/detail.html
An 85-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries she suffered in a fire at a retirement community in Greensboro. Maxine Hall, a resident at Wellspring Retirement Community, was heating water for coffee Tuesday morning when her clothes came in contact with the burner and ignited her clothing. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-elderly-woman-fire-100706,0,4688827.story
Crews are still searching the murky waters of the Delaware River this morning for two passengers missing from an amphibious sightseeing boat that was hit by a barge yesterday in Philadelphia. The missing passengers are a 16 year old girl and 20 year old man from Hungary. (RnR)
A suspect wanted by police in the abduction of a 4-year-old Missouri girl shot himself as investigators approached him yesterday. The suspect is in critical condition. A tip led police to the man. The little girl, Alisa Maier, was found alive Tuesday night about 70 miles from her home. Her family is "ecstatic" over the girl's safe return. www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/07/07/missouri.abducted.child/index.html?iref=NS1
Parts of Texas and Mexico are bracing for the second tropical depression of the season. The un-named tropical depression is located about 200 miles east-southeast of Brownsville, Texas, with current sustained wind speeds of 35 mph. The storm is expected to make landfall later this evening. FYI: If the winds reach 39 mph or higher, the storm will be named Tropical Storm Bonnie. www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/08/tropical.depression/index.html?hpt=T2
Iran has laid down the law: And some hair styles won't make the cut. The Islamic regime, which strictly enforces head coverings for women, issued grooming guidelines for the guys this week.
Among the don'ts? The '80's Prince-style pompadour, the Steven Seagal-style ponytail and the "business in the front, party in the back" mullet are OUT. The approved styles: short on the front and sides for the most part. But the gel-slathered, combed-back 1980s look also received the government's blessing. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/07/07/iran.haircuts/index.html
A lottery ticket worth $12 million dollars that went unclaimed for more than a month has turned up in Greensboro. 82 year old Mike Manheim along with his wife Faye collected their winnings and an oversize check yesterday at the lottery’s Raleigh headquarters. Lottery officials said that Mike Manheim bought the winning ticket for the May 28 Mega Millions jackpot and matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball. He bought the ticket at the Quick Shop on West Market Street. Mike Manheim (82 years old) has been playing since 2006. Manheim opted for the lump sum, one-time payment of $7.7 million dollars. The couple said they plan to invest part of the money and travel...they are buying an RV. www.wxii12.com/news/24171561/detail.html
Friday is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. Dressed up like a ‘cow’ and get FREE food from Chick-fil-A on Friday. Chick-fil-A is offering the free meals after the recent debut of its Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich. www.chick-fil-a.com/#home
SPORTS
Free Agent and NBA super star LeBron James will make his big ‘Decision’ on which NBA team he will play for next season LIVE tonight on ESPN. FYI: Funds generated by the hour-long special, titled “The Decision,” will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Spain will play the Netherlands in the World Cup championship game on Sunday The World Cup soccer action (Johannesburg, South Africa) www.fifa.com
Minor League Baseball: Myrtle Beach Pelicans over the Winston-Salem Dash 5 – 2.
Dash at home again tonight. www.wsdash.com
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is a father. Johnson's wife, Chandra, gave birth to a daughter yesterday. Mom and baby are doing well. This is the Johnson’s first child. Johnson was prepared to miss a race if his wife went into labor last weekend. FYI: NASCAR is in the midst of a baby boom this season: Juan Pablo Montoya and Jeff Gordon are both expecting babies this summer, while Carl Edwards and Elliott Sadler both became first-time fathers this year.
www.nascar.com
