Forecast: Less rain, a little more sun and warmer temperatures...High 70
The Winston-Salem Dash will play a double-header consisting of two seven-inning games starting at noon today at BB+T Ballpark. Last night’s game between the Dash and Pelicans was rained out. http://www.wsdash.com/
Old Salem is celebrating the 220th anniversary of George Washington’s visit to Salem. This Saturday (May 21) hands-on activities for the entire family including food, 18th century dancing and a puppet show on the life of Betsy Ross. And yes, George Washington will be at Salem offering speeches and interacting with visitors. (Mr Dean Malissa, a professional actor and George Washington historian, will be dressed the part). BTW: George Washington visited Salem in May & June of 1791 as part of his Southern Tour.
For more details on GW events at Old Salem through July, call 721-7350. www.oldsalem.org/may-21-george-washington-visits
George Washington facts and myths (cool information) www.gwashington.com/main.html
Thousands rallied in support of traditional marriage in Raleigh yesterday. BTW: An amendment to the state constitution in support of traditional marriage, the union of one man and one woman, could come before voters next November.
A gene inherited from your mother may determine whether you will be overweight. The research is studying the behavior of other genes that play a role in insulin and glucose levels, body mass index, and cholesterol. Controlling the gene in question may lead to new ways in treating obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The study appears in the journal Nature Genetics.
A 28-year-old Walnut Cove man who threatened former President George W. Bush and the Rev. Billy Graham has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Ronald Brim also warned he wanted to blow up the White House threatened agents who were investigating his case.
And three remain: Scotty, Lauren and Hailey will perform tonight on American Idol. Scotty McCreery, the smooth, country twanging baritone, is from Garner, NC…a suburb of Raleigh in Wake County. Over the weekend, thousands of fans came out in support of the 17 year old student and grocery bagger. You can check out Scotty’s home coming tonight on American Idol at 8pm on Fox.
A Wisconsin man enjoyed his 25,000th Big Mac on Tuesday. Don Gorske ate his 25,000th Big Mac in front of a cheering crowd and eight television cameras.
www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/05/18/Wisconsin-man-eats-25000th-Big-Mac/UPI-26301305707400/#ixzz1MhzSMsxd
The 'wake up' song for the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour yesterday morning was "Beautiful Day" by the band U2. That song was sent to the crew by Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her two girls. Gifford’s husband Mark Kelly is the shuttle commander. Back in 2006, "Beautiful Day" by U2 was sent from Giffords as a wake-up call to her future husband Mark Kelly when they were just dating. But, this time the message-of-hope has a deeper meaning given her recovery from being shot in the head Jan. 8 in Arizona.
BTW: U2's Bono, who came up with the lyrics, has said the song is about a man who has lost everything but finds joy in what he still has.
(Ohio) One minister’s ‘collection’ of pencil sharpeners has a new home. Reverend Paul Johnson’s collection of over 3,400 of pencil sharpeners was originally stored in a small shed (which he called his museum) outside his home in southeast Ohio. His collection was dedicated last Friday inside a regional Welcome Center near Carbon Hill, Ohio. Reverend Johnson started his collection after his wife gave him a few pencil sharpeners as a gift in the late 1980s. He kept them organized in categories, including cats, Christmas and Disneyland. The oldest pencil sharpener is 105 years old. BTY: Rev Johnson passed away last summer.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110516/D9N8I2D01.html
Two people were killed in that deadly crash involving a Guilford County school bus yesterday morning. A Mazda Protégé driven by 20 year old Skylair Myers struck the rear of the stopped school bus. Troopers say that the car was traveling an estimated speed of 55-60 mph when it struck the back of the bus. A passenger in the car, Samuel Ray was also killed in the crash. No students on bus 191 were injured. (Southeast Middle and Southeast High School in Guilford County) www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-bus-crash-guilford-co-110517,0,2544571.story
A sixth case of rabies has been reported this year in Davidson County. A rabid raccoon was killed by a dog in Thomasville last Wednesday. No human exposure was reported. FYI: In a couple of weeks, the Davidson County Health Department is sponsoring a rabies clinic on Saturday, June 4 from 2 to 4pm at South Davidson High School. Shots will be $5 dollars.
