Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy and cold…High only 33 with overnight LOWS in the mid-teens. The gusty WINDS will make it feel more like 25 degrees for the HIGH.
Northern Mountains still under a Winter Weather Advisory
Boone: Scattered snow showers. Gusty winds…High only 18 degrees. Wind chill values near or below 'zero' today
Gas prices could hit the $3 dollar mark by Christmas. Reasons? A falling US dollar and rising oil prices are to blame for the highest gas prices in 2 years.
(Fox News)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange surrendered to London police this morning. Swedish authorities had issued the warrant for Assange so they can talk to him about criminal allegations unrelated to WikiLeaks' recent disclosure of secret U.S. documents. A court appearance is set for later this morning. (CNN)
Police are still looking for a driver of a green 2-door car accused of hitting a child yesterday morning on West Florida Street near Hudgins Drive in Greensboro. Witnesses say that the six year old was crossing the street toward his school bus stop when the hit and run occurred. Good news: the child will make a full recovery. Crime Stoppers # 373-1000.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-hit-run-accident-101206,0,1718940.story
A Randolph County school bus driver fell asleep at the wheel yesterday morning…ran off the road and crashed down an embankment. One student was suffered minor injuries. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-randolph-accident-101206,0,6693985.story
“Only a couple of weeks to live.” That’s what doctors have told Elizabeth Edwards. She has been battling breast cancer since 2004. The Edwards family in a statement said doctors have told them that further treatment for her cancer would be unproductive. An un-named friend telling the Associated Press that Edwards is gravely ill. FYI: Elizabeth and her estranged husband, former presidential candidate and North Carolina Senator John Edwards, separated in January after 30 years of marriage after he admitted to an extramarital affair and fathering a child with a campaign videographer. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-edwards-101206,0,301108.story
An update to Facebook profiles that was rolled out Sunday puts an emphasis on personal details: letting users introduce, or re-introduce, themselves to fellow users more quickly. Many like the changes, but some of Facebook's 500 million users call it cluttered and confusing. www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/social.media/12/06/facebook.profile.update/index.html?iref=NS1
Have you changed your Facebook profile picture to your favorite cartoon character, yet? The latest social network ‘cause campaign’ was started to bring awareness to child abuse. Officially (in the US) National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed in April. Will you be changing your profile picture? And what do you think about Facebook awareness campaigns?
Share your thoughts on our WBFJ Facebook page. :)
www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/social.media/12/06/facebook.cartoon.characters/index.html?iref=NS1
SPORTS: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon (#24) showing off his car's new sponsor and color scheme for 2011 on Monday. AARP's Drive to End Hunger will be Gordon's primary sponsor for the next three years.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/jeff-gordon-driving-to-end-hunger/
Monday Night Football: New England Patriots routing the NY Jets…45 – 3. The Patriots now have the Best record in the AFC. (10-2).
Speaking of Monday Night Football...Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and legendary Monday Night Football sports broadcaster Don Meredith passed away on Sunday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 72 years old. A private service is planned. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/monday-night-football-legend-dandy-don-meredith-dies/?hpt=T2
12.07.2010
12.06.2010
News update:
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith has died. He was 72 years old. Meredith lapsing into a coma on Sunday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Meredith played for the Cowboys from 1960-1968, becoming the starting quarterback in 1965. He retired unexpectedly before the 1969 season. A private graveside ceremony is being planned for family and close friends in Santa Fe, New Mexico. FYI: Meredith, nicknamed "Dandy Don," made an even bigger impact on the sport as part of the original Monday Night Football broadcast team when the program debuted on ABC in 1970.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/monday-night-football-legend-dandy-don-meredith-dies/?hpt=T2
One student suffered minor injuries after a Randolph County bus driver fell asleep behind the wheel this morning. According to the Highway Patrol, a Southwest Randolph High School bus crashed near Charles Mountain Road and Hogan Farm Trail around 6:30am this morning. The bus driver, 47 yera old Stewart Ray Gatlin, fell asleep behind the wheel, struck a mailbox and crashed down an embankment. One student injured an elbow during the accident. There were 5 students on the bus at the time of the accident. Fox 8 WGHP reporting that weather was not a factor in the accident.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-randolph-accident-101206,0,6693985.story
Hit and run injures child in Greensboro. Police are looking for a driver accused of hitting a child crossing a street Monday morning. Greensboro police said the child was walking south across West Florida Street at Hudgins Drive when a vehicle hit the child. The vehicle didn't stop at the scene. It happened about 6:45 am. The child was taken to a hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact Crime Stoppers at 373-1000.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=151391&catid=57
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon (#24) showing off his car's new sponsor and color scheme for 2011. Hendrick Motorsports and the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion are teaming up with AARP's Drive to End Hunger. The initiative will be Gordon's primary sponsor for the next three years.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/jeff-gordon-driving-to-end-hunger/
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/monday-night-football-legend-dandy-don-meredith-dies/?hpt=T2
One student suffered minor injuries after a Randolph County bus driver fell asleep behind the wheel this morning. According to the Highway Patrol, a Southwest Randolph High School bus crashed near Charles Mountain Road and Hogan Farm Trail around 6:30am this morning. The bus driver, 47 yera old Stewart Ray Gatlin, fell asleep behind the wheel, struck a mailbox and crashed down an embankment. One student injured an elbow during the accident. There were 5 students on the bus at the time of the accident. Fox 8 WGHP reporting that weather was not a factor in the accident.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-randolph-accident-101206,0,6693985.story
Hit and run injures child in Greensboro. Police are looking for a driver accused of hitting a child crossing a street Monday morning. Greensboro police said the child was walking south across West Florida Street at Hudgins Drive when a vehicle hit the child. The vehicle didn't stop at the scene. It happened about 6:45 am. The child was taken to a hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact Crime Stoppers at 373-1000.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=151391&catid=57
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon (#24) showing off his car's new sponsor and color scheme for 2011. Hendrick Motorsports and the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion are teaming up with AARP's Drive to End Hunger. The initiative will be Gordon's primary sponsor for the next three years.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/jeff-gordon-driving-to-end-hunger/
Monday, December 06, 2010
Bundle up: Mostly sunny and cold. Breezy…High only 35.
Wind Chill values in the Triad will make it ‘feel more like’ its 10 degrees cooler today…
Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for the Northern Mountains (including Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany Counties) The northern Mountains bracing for more snow, blowing snow, strong winds, and low wind chills. FYI: 2 to 6 inches of additional snow expected over the next 24 hours.
Expect traffic delays and detours around lunchtime for the President’s planned visit to Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem.
Expect street closures and detours around both Forsyth Tech campuses…
(Silas Creek Parkway, Ebert Street and Bolton Street in Winston-Salem).
What the media has been told of the President's visit to the Triad:-Air Force One is expected to land at PTI around 11am this morning.
-President Obama is expected to make a speech at Forsyth Tech’s West Campus at around noon.
-After the speech, the President’s motorcade will travel back to PTI for a scheduled take-off of around 2pm.
Also, FTCC's West Campus classes are cancelled this morning and early afternoon. Evening classes will be held as normal. The Technology Building on the Main Campus is also closed to students and employees on Monday until 1:00 pm. Classes in the Technology Building will be held after 1:00 pm.
‘Hair’ trumps out Harry Potter. Mandy Moore's animated musical "Tangled," a new take on “Rapunzel” taking the top spot at the box office over the weekend. "Tangled" actually knocking out "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" from the top spot.
Random Acts of ‘Holiday’ Kindness…A group of "Secret Santas" in Charlotte were handing out crisp $100 dollar bills to strangers on Friday. One recipient, Felicia Adams, saying that her $100 dollar ‘gift’ will help her get to New York to see her father who is dying of cancer. The Charlotte Observer reported that this is the fourth year that the anonymous Santa(s) handed out thousands of dollars from their own bank accounts.
BTW: We want to read about your “Random Act of Kindness”. Details about the WBFJ ‘Drive Thru Difference’ online http://www.wbfj.fm/
Wind Chill values in the Triad will make it ‘feel more like’ its 10 degrees cooler today…
Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for the Northern Mountains (including Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany Counties) The northern Mountains bracing for more snow, blowing snow, strong winds, and low wind chills. FYI: 2 to 6 inches of additional snow expected over the next 24 hours.
Expect traffic delays and detours around lunchtime for the President’s planned visit to Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem.
Expect street closures and detours around both Forsyth Tech campuses…
(Silas Creek Parkway, Ebert Street and Bolton Street in Winston-Salem).
What the media has been told of the President's visit to the Triad:-Air Force One is expected to land at PTI around 11am this morning.
-President Obama is expected to make a speech at Forsyth Tech’s West Campus at around noon.
-After the speech, the President’s motorcade will travel back to PTI for a scheduled take-off of around 2pm.
Also, FTCC's West Campus classes are cancelled this morning and early afternoon. Evening classes will be held as normal. The Technology Building on the Main Campus is also closed to students and employees on Monday until 1:00 pm. Classes in the Technology Building will be held after 1:00 pm.
‘Hair’ trumps out Harry Potter. Mandy Moore's animated musical "Tangled," a new take on “Rapunzel” taking the top spot at the box office over the weekend. "Tangled" actually knocking out "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" from the top spot.
Random Acts of ‘Holiday’ Kindness…A group of "Secret Santas" in Charlotte were handing out crisp $100 dollar bills to strangers on Friday. One recipient, Felicia Adams, saying that her $100 dollar ‘gift’ will help her get to New York to see her father who is dying of cancer. The Charlotte Observer reported that this is the fourth year that the anonymous Santa(s) handed out thousands of dollars from their own bank accounts.
BTW: We want to read about your “Random Act of Kindness”. Details about the WBFJ ‘Drive Thru Difference’ online http://www.wbfj.fm/
12.03.2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds…High 48
Flurries possible Saturday evening
Still looking for a ‘real’ Christmas tree? The Boy Scouts with the Old Hickory Council will be selling North Carolina grown Frasier fir trees this weekend at their headquarters on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. FYI: 100% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Camp Raven Knob and other local scouting facilities. Call 760-2900 for more information. Times: Saturday and Sunday from 9-6 on Sat and 1-6 on Sun.
Deadly accidents in the Triad yesterday...One person riding a motorcycle was killed at the intersection at Baux Mountain Road and Highway 66 just before 10pm last night in Forsyth County. And, in Thomasville: Shirley Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene after her car went off the road and down an embankment on Culbreth Avenue. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
Holiday “Festival of Lights” celebration in Greensboro tonight with a Community Sing-A-Long and Tree lighting. Location: Center City Park (at the corner of Elm and Friendly)
The Samaritan Ministries' "Penny campaign" wraps up on Saturday. Bring your 'pennies' to the 110 Oakwood Building (off Stratford Road across from Edward McKays) between 10am and 4pm on Saturday in Winston-Salem. BTW: 166 pennies will provide a healthy meal for someone in need. Details? Call 746-1962. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
TobyMac’s new Christmas single “Christmas this Year” is now available on iTunes. This is TobyMac’s first Christmas song in eight years. The track features Leigh Nash, of ‘Sixpence None The Richer’. FYI: TobyMac recorded the song at his home in Nashville back in July.
Tonight on CrossRoad Radio: Interviews with Skillet frontman John Cooper and Rapper - Shawn Locke. CrossRoad Radio…10pm to midnight Friday nights on WBFJ
Gas prices up 4 cents a gallon over the past week. Triple A reporting that (nationwide) regular unleaded is up to $2.90 a gallon. RnR
State benefits extended. The North Carolina Employment Security Commission will continue to provide up to 20 weeks of extended state benefits for those qualified. http://www.journalnow.com/
Do you hate those ‘loud’ TV commercials? Congress has passed legislation that will help protect your hearing…and sanity. Until now, the FCC did not regulate audio levels. Relief from excessive commercial noise should take effect within a year, after the FCC crafts the new regulations, and apply to all broadcast providers, including cable and satellite.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=151280&catid=175
An early taste of Winter for residents in upstate New York. A major snow storm dumped over 30 inches of the white stuff on parts of Buffalo. A ‘Lake Effect Snow Advisory’ has been issued for the Buffalo area today. (http://www.weather.com/)
SPORTS: State High School football playoffs: (semi-final games tonight)
Four area teams (Davie, Carver, Salisbury and Northern Guilford) still hoping for a state Championship
College Football…ACC Championship game (Saturday): Virginia Tech vs Florida State
The winner of Saturday’s game will get an automatic bid to the Orange Bowl…the loser with travel to Atlanta to play in the Chick-Fil Bowl on December 31.
FCS playoffs (second round) in Boone on Saturday. ASU hosting Western Illinois…kick off at noon. Forecast: 80% chance of snow. 1 to 2 inches of new snowfall…High 35
College basketball: Wake Forest men (1pm) and women’s (7pm) teams playing at the Joel on Saturday. Bring a NEW, unwrapped toy and get into the game FREE and you will get a Chick-Fil-A sandwich coupon also. http://www.wakeforestsports.com/
Flurries possible Saturday evening
Still looking for a ‘real’ Christmas tree? The Boy Scouts with the Old Hickory Council will be selling North Carolina grown Frasier fir trees this weekend at their headquarters on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. FYI: 100% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Camp Raven Knob and other local scouting facilities. Call 760-2900 for more information. Times: Saturday and Sunday from 9-6 on Sat and 1-6 on Sun.
Deadly accidents in the Triad yesterday...One person riding a motorcycle was killed at the intersection at Baux Mountain Road and Highway 66 just before 10pm last night in Forsyth County. And, in Thomasville: Shirley Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene after her car went off the road and down an embankment on Culbreth Avenue. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
Holiday “Festival of Lights” celebration in Greensboro tonight with a Community Sing-A-Long and Tree lighting. Location: Center City Park (at the corner of Elm and Friendly)
The Samaritan Ministries' "Penny campaign" wraps up on Saturday. Bring your 'pennies' to the 110 Oakwood Building (off Stratford Road across from Edward McKays) between 10am and 4pm on Saturday in Winston-Salem. BTW: 166 pennies will provide a healthy meal for someone in need. Details? Call 746-1962. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
TobyMac’s new Christmas single “Christmas this Year” is now available on iTunes. This is TobyMac’s first Christmas song in eight years. The track features Leigh Nash, of ‘Sixpence None The Richer’. FYI: TobyMac recorded the song at his home in Nashville back in July.
Tonight on CrossRoad Radio: Interviews with Skillet frontman John Cooper and Rapper - Shawn Locke. CrossRoad Radio…10pm to midnight Friday nights on WBFJ
Gas prices up 4 cents a gallon over the past week. Triple A reporting that (nationwide) regular unleaded is up to $2.90 a gallon. RnR
State benefits extended. The North Carolina Employment Security Commission will continue to provide up to 20 weeks of extended state benefits for those qualified. http://www.journalnow.com/
Do you hate those ‘loud’ TV commercials? Congress has passed legislation that will help protect your hearing…and sanity. Until now, the FCC did not regulate audio levels. Relief from excessive commercial noise should take effect within a year, after the FCC crafts the new regulations, and apply to all broadcast providers, including cable and satellite.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=151280&catid=175
An early taste of Winter for residents in upstate New York. A major snow storm dumped over 30 inches of the white stuff on parts of Buffalo. A ‘Lake Effect Snow Advisory’ has been issued for the Buffalo area today. (http://www.weather.com/)
SPORTS: State High School football playoffs: (semi-final games tonight)
Four area teams (Davie, Carver, Salisbury and Northern Guilford) still hoping for a state Championship
College Football…ACC Championship game (Saturday): Virginia Tech vs Florida State
The winner of Saturday’s game will get an automatic bid to the Orange Bowl…the loser with travel to Atlanta to play in the Chick-Fil Bowl on December 31.
FCS playoffs (second round) in Boone on Saturday. ASU hosting Western Illinois…kick off at noon. Forecast: 80% chance of snow. 1 to 2 inches of new snowfall…High 35
College basketball: Wake Forest men (1pm) and women’s (7pm) teams playing at the Joel on Saturday. Bring a NEW, unwrapped toy and get into the game FREE and you will get a Chick-Fil-A sandwich coupon also. http://www.wakeforestsports.com/
12.02.2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 45
Below normal temperatures through the weekend.
President Obama will make a stop in Winston-Salem on Monday. The president will be attending an event at the west campus of Forsyth Technical Community College on Bolton Street. Forsyth Tech began celebrating its 50th anniversary back in September. (WXII / WS Journal)
School officials in Davidson County have confirmed that they have found an insect believed to be a bed bug at Fair Grove Elementary School in Thomasville. The ‘insect in question’ was discovered last week. A letter was sent out to parents on Tuesday warning them about the problem. Principal Audrey Wagner says the school is working with experts to take care of the issue. (Fox 8)
Good news: Sealy incorporated has donated 40 new mattresses to the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Greensboro after an infestation of ‘Bed Bugs’ closed 5 of the center’s rooms right before Thanksgiving. Pest Management Systems, Inc. is also helping The Salvation Army Center of Hope…by donating its services to rid the facility of the bugs. To date, The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Greensboro has received around $4,200 dollars in donations from people in the community. That money will be used to help pay for more new mattresses.
FYI: Sealy, which has its headquarters in Trinity, is the title sponsor for the Sealy/FOX8 Holiday Concert series that benefits The Salvation Army.
Still looking for a ‘real’ Christmas tree? The Boy Scouts with the Old Hickory Council will be selling North Carolina grown Frasier fir trees this weekend at 6600 Silas Creek Parkway behind the Old Hickory Council Service Center. Call 760-2900 for more information. FYI: 100% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Camp Raven Knob and other scouting facilities.
Times: Saturday and Sunday from 9-6 on Sat and 1-6 on Sun.
TobyMac’s new Christmas single “Christmas this Year” is now available on iTunes. This is TobyMac’s first Christmas song in eight years. The track features guest vocalist Leigh Nash, of ‘Sixpence None The Richer’. FYI: TobyMac recorded the song at his home in Nashville back in July.
Update: Officials with the Johnston County school system have now reversed their restriction of Lip balm (and chapstick) in their schools. The News & Observer of Raleigh reporting that parents now have to send a note only if they do NOT want their children to use lip balm, hand sanitizer or sunscreen. Officials made the change after talking with the county health department…and after numerous parents voiced their opinion against the old lip balm restriction rule. The previous restrictions (a doctors note…then a note from parents) was required to USE lip balm. http://charlotte.news14.com/content/local_news/triangle/633415/johnston-county-school-reverses-ban-on-lip-balm?ap=1
A community prayer vigil was held in Detroit yesterday for Aretha Franklin. The 68-year-old singer will undergo a ‘medical procedure’ later today. Last month, Aretha Franklin canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May…doctors orders.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/25979700/detail.html
The Oklahoma State Legislator who pushed for the law banning Sharia Law in US courtrooms is openly criticizing a Federal judge. Former state Representative Rex Duncan (Republican) has criticized U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange's ruling this week to grant a preliminary injunction that prevents the state from certifying the results of the November second election…where more than 70% of votes were in favor of the new state law which bans the use of Islamic law and other international law in state courtrooms. Duncan says these types of activist judges are exactly what prompted his proposed law in the first place. (RnR)
Below normal temperatures through the weekend.
President Obama will make a stop in Winston-Salem on Monday. The president will be attending an event at the west campus of Forsyth Technical Community College on Bolton Street. Forsyth Tech began celebrating its 50th anniversary back in September. (WXII / WS Journal)
School officials in Davidson County have confirmed that they have found an insect believed to be a bed bug at Fair Grove Elementary School in Thomasville. The ‘insect in question’ was discovered last week. A letter was sent out to parents on Tuesday warning them about the problem. Principal Audrey Wagner says the school is working with experts to take care of the issue. (Fox 8)
Good news: Sealy incorporated has donated 40 new mattresses to the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Greensboro after an infestation of ‘Bed Bugs’ closed 5 of the center’s rooms right before Thanksgiving. Pest Management Systems, Inc. is also helping The Salvation Army Center of Hope…by donating its services to rid the facility of the bugs. To date, The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Greensboro has received around $4,200 dollars in donations from people in the community. That money will be used to help pay for more new mattresses.
FYI: Sealy, which has its headquarters in Trinity, is the title sponsor for the Sealy/FOX8 Holiday Concert series that benefits The Salvation Army.
Still looking for a ‘real’ Christmas tree? The Boy Scouts with the Old Hickory Council will be selling North Carolina grown Frasier fir trees this weekend at 6600 Silas Creek Parkway behind the Old Hickory Council Service Center. Call 760-2900 for more information. FYI: 100% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Camp Raven Knob and other scouting facilities.
Times: Saturday and Sunday from 9-6 on Sat and 1-6 on Sun.
TobyMac’s new Christmas single “Christmas this Year” is now available on iTunes. This is TobyMac’s first Christmas song in eight years. The track features guest vocalist Leigh Nash, of ‘Sixpence None The Richer’. FYI: TobyMac recorded the song at his home in Nashville back in July.
Update: Officials with the Johnston County school system have now reversed their restriction of Lip balm (and chapstick) in their schools. The News & Observer of Raleigh reporting that parents now have to send a note only if they do NOT want their children to use lip balm, hand sanitizer or sunscreen. Officials made the change after talking with the county health department…and after numerous parents voiced their opinion against the old lip balm restriction rule. The previous restrictions (a doctors note…then a note from parents) was required to USE lip balm. http://charlotte.news14.com/content/local_news/triangle/633415/johnston-county-school-reverses-ban-on-lip-balm?ap=1
A community prayer vigil was held in Detroit yesterday for Aretha Franklin. The 68-year-old singer will undergo a ‘medical procedure’ later today. Last month, Aretha Franklin canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May…doctors orders.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/25979700/detail.html
The Oklahoma State Legislator who pushed for the law banning Sharia Law in US courtrooms is openly criticizing a Federal judge. Former state Representative Rex Duncan (Republican) has criticized U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange's ruling this week to grant a preliminary injunction that prevents the state from certifying the results of the November second election…where more than 70% of votes were in favor of the new state law which bans the use of Islamic law and other international law in state courtrooms. Duncan says these types of activist judges are exactly what prompted his proposed law in the first place. (RnR)
12.01.2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy. We have already reached our HIGH of 55. Temperatures will continue to fall into the lower 40s through early afternoon.
Power Outages (as of 9am): Duke Energy is reporting 5,500 power outages in the state with over 2,100 power outages in Forsyth County.
Today is “World AIDS Day”, a day set aside to bring attention to the worldwide devastation caused by this disease. While there has been much stigma attached to HIV and AIDS, this is truly a day Christians should use to pray for those affected by this deadly disease.
FYI: This silent killer has taken the lives of almost 30 million people since the early 1980’s, many of them innocent children.
According to Compassion International and the UN AIDS agency …
-Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned by AIDS.
-Around 370,000 children were born with HIV in 2009, bringing to 2.5 million the total number of children under 15 years of age living with HIV.
More information: http://blog.compassion.com/world-aids-day-2010/
Thousands of people in the Piedmont could soon lose their unemployment benefits. Congress did not extend the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program. However, last March, Congress extended benefits weeks after the deadline passed. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-unemployment-101130,0,1292359.story
Seven Greensboro churches in connection with Greensboro Urban Ministry will open their doors later today to provide emergency shelter to the homeless. This marks the third year of the Winter Emergency shelter program (or WE program), which was started as a result of the latest recession. The shelters will be open from 6:30pm to 7am through March 31st. Volunteers will provide meals and bedding to guests…as well as assisting the homeless on connecting to resources and finding jobs and housing.
www.greensborourbanministry.org/index.html
www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/29/article/seven_winter_shelters_open_wednesday_at_various_churches
Even though a law banning online sweepstakes businesses went into effect at midnight, don't expect the stores to disappear right away. According to the law, casino-like games that pay out cash prizes are banned…but arcade games that pay cash prizes are still legal. More new laws that go into effect Dec 1st: www.journalnow.com/news/2010/dec/01/in-effect-take-a-minute-to-check-license-plate-fra-ar-580081/ ‘Good bacteria’…is good for children. According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, probiotics (or "good" bacteria) may offer limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. Research showing that kids taking probiotics early during a bout with diarrhea from a viral infection may shorten the length of the illness in otherwise healthy children.In addition, taking probiotics helps in preventing diarrhea caused by antibiotics. The report published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=646629
Officials with the city of King have released their proposal to govern the flying of flags with religious symbols at the Veteran’s Memorial in Central Park. The policy, posted on the city’s website, would allow residents to request permission to fly a flag recognizing a family member who served in the military. Residents would be able to make requests each December for the next year, and each flag would be flown for one week. The proposal still must be approved by the King City Council. The link to the City of King http://www.ci.king.nc.us/
Story: www.journalnow.com/news/2010/dec/01/king-flag-proposal-is-online-ar-579980/
Power Outages (as of 9am): Duke Energy is reporting 5,500 power outages in the state with over 2,100 power outages in Forsyth County.
Today is “World AIDS Day”, a day set aside to bring attention to the worldwide devastation caused by this disease. While there has been much stigma attached to HIV and AIDS, this is truly a day Christians should use to pray for those affected by this deadly disease.
FYI: This silent killer has taken the lives of almost 30 million people since the early 1980’s, many of them innocent children.
According to Compassion International and the UN AIDS agency …
-Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned by AIDS.
-Around 370,000 children were born with HIV in 2009, bringing to 2.5 million the total number of children under 15 years of age living with HIV.
More information: http://blog.compassion.com/world-aids-day-2010/
Thousands of people in the Piedmont could soon lose their unemployment benefits. Congress did not extend the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program. However, last March, Congress extended benefits weeks after the deadline passed. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-unemployment-101130,0,1292359.story
Seven Greensboro churches in connection with Greensboro Urban Ministry will open their doors later today to provide emergency shelter to the homeless. This marks the third year of the Winter Emergency shelter program (or WE program), which was started as a result of the latest recession. The shelters will be open from 6:30pm to 7am through March 31st. Volunteers will provide meals and bedding to guests…as well as assisting the homeless on connecting to resources and finding jobs and housing.
www.greensborourbanministry.org/index.html
www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/29/article/seven_winter_shelters_open_wednesday_at_various_churches
Even though a law banning online sweepstakes businesses went into effect at midnight, don't expect the stores to disappear right away. According to the law, casino-like games that pay out cash prizes are banned…but arcade games that pay cash prizes are still legal. More new laws that go into effect Dec 1st: www.journalnow.com/news/2010/dec/01/in-effect-take-a-minute-to-check-license-plate-fra-ar-580081/ ‘Good bacteria’…is good for children. According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, probiotics (or "good" bacteria) may offer limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. Research showing that kids taking probiotics early during a bout with diarrhea from a viral infection may shorten the length of the illness in otherwise healthy children.In addition, taking probiotics helps in preventing diarrhea caused by antibiotics. The report published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=646629
Officials with the city of King have released their proposal to govern the flying of flags with religious symbols at the Veteran’s Memorial in Central Park. The policy, posted on the city’s website, would allow residents to request permission to fly a flag recognizing a family member who served in the military. Residents would be able to make requests each December for the next year, and each flag would be flown for one week. The proposal still must be approved by the King City Council. The link to the City of King http://www.ci.king.nc.us/
Story: www.journalnow.com/news/2010/dec/01/king-flag-proposal-is-online-ar-579980/
11.30.2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Breezy with rain showers. Mild temps…High 65
Showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch through early Wednesday morning. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches likely, with heavier amounts of rain possible
Today is the end of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Blue Lights are indeed ‘special’ to one Triad family…Four years ago, Sergeant Howard Plouff was killed in the line of duty outside a Winston-Salem nightclub. His widow, Joyce Plouff, puts a blue candle in her window each Christmas season, as a way of remembering her husband's life. As way to ease her pain, putting blue lights on the family tree and one in the window…started out as a family project. Now, you can remember and honor those in law enforcement with your own ‘Hero Light kit’. The $5.00 kits contain one electric candle and blue bulb for people to display. All proceeds support the PBA's ‘fallen officer and scholarship funds’.
The list of locations which will be selling the ‘Blue Light kits:
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-candle-101129,0,6739669.story
Online sales on Cyber Monday surged nearly 20% from last year. According to retail tracker Coremetrics, Cyber Monday came in as the biggest shopping day of the year so far. The average online order during Cyber Monday was $194.89, an increase of 8%.
http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/30/technology/cyber_monday/index.htm?hpt=T2
In Northeast Wisconsin: A 15-year-old high school student held 24 hostages for about five hours yesterday…then turned one of his guns on himself when police broke in at the sound of gun shots. All of the hostages -- 23 students and one female teacher -- walked away shaken but unharmed. The suspect was taken to a local hospital. His motivation is still unknown. www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/30/wisconsin.hostage/index.html?iref=NS1
A Thomasville man has died after suffering severe burns on Sunday when he mistakenly thought one of his three children were trapped inside a burning mobile home and ran back inside. 26 year old Jason Powers died Monday at Baptist Medical Center. Powers is survived by his girlfriend and three children. The family is staying with relatives. (WXII)
Slurpee Summit? President Obama will meet with congressional leaders today, less than a month after Republicans won control of the House during the midterm elections. (Fox News)
Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Greensboro later today for a lecture hosted by Guilford College. The Bryan Series event at the Greensboro Coliseum is titled, "Embracing Our Common Humanity." (News2)
Duke Energy has power ‘back-on’ to customers in 3 counties. A contractor was cutting down a tree near in Wilkes County near Elkin yesterday afternoon when the tree accidentally fell on a "main" power line…knocking out power to customers in Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Officials said at one point, nearly 3,000 Duke Energy customers were without power.
SPORTS: Alonzo Lee has been let go as head football coach at North Carolina A&T State University…after his team posted a disappointing 1-and- 10 season. Assistant coach George Ragsdale will serve as interim coach until a new coach is named.
A teenager at Northeast Guilford High School was arrested yesterday morning and charged with felony possession of a firearm on school campus. Kenneth Gerald Gibson, of Brown Summit, was found with a.25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. A second student, who was not charged, had a .25 caliber bullet. When questioned, the boys told police they were ‘hunting’ over the long Thanksgiving weekend and forgot to leave the gun and bullet at home. http://northernguilford.myfox8.com/content/student-charged-possession-firearm
Showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch through early Wednesday morning. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches likely, with heavier amounts of rain possible
Today is the end of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Blue Lights are indeed ‘special’ to one Triad family…Four years ago, Sergeant Howard Plouff was killed in the line of duty outside a Winston-Salem nightclub. His widow, Joyce Plouff, puts a blue candle in her window each Christmas season, as a way of remembering her husband's life. As way to ease her pain, putting blue lights on the family tree and one in the window…started out as a family project. Now, you can remember and honor those in law enforcement with your own ‘Hero Light kit’. The $5.00 kits contain one electric candle and blue bulb for people to display. All proceeds support the PBA's ‘fallen officer and scholarship funds’.
The list of locations which will be selling the ‘Blue Light kits:
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-candle-101129,0,6739669.story
Online sales on Cyber Monday surged nearly 20% from last year. According to retail tracker Coremetrics, Cyber Monday came in as the biggest shopping day of the year so far. The average online order during Cyber Monday was $194.89, an increase of 8%.
http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/30/technology/cyber_monday/index.htm?hpt=T2
In Northeast Wisconsin: A 15-year-old high school student held 24 hostages for about five hours yesterday…then turned one of his guns on himself when police broke in at the sound of gun shots. All of the hostages -- 23 students and one female teacher -- walked away shaken but unharmed. The suspect was taken to a local hospital. His motivation is still unknown. www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/30/wisconsin.hostage/index.html?iref=NS1
A Thomasville man has died after suffering severe burns on Sunday when he mistakenly thought one of his three children were trapped inside a burning mobile home and ran back inside. 26 year old Jason Powers died Monday at Baptist Medical Center. Powers is survived by his girlfriend and three children. The family is staying with relatives. (WXII)
Slurpee Summit? President Obama will meet with congressional leaders today, less than a month after Republicans won control of the House during the midterm elections. (Fox News)
Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Greensboro later today for a lecture hosted by Guilford College. The Bryan Series event at the Greensboro Coliseum is titled, "Embracing Our Common Humanity." (News2)
Duke Energy has power ‘back-on’ to customers in 3 counties. A contractor was cutting down a tree near in Wilkes County near Elkin yesterday afternoon when the tree accidentally fell on a "main" power line…knocking out power to customers in Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Officials said at one point, nearly 3,000 Duke Energy customers were without power.
SPORTS: Alonzo Lee has been let go as head football coach at North Carolina A&T State University…after his team posted a disappointing 1-and- 10 season. Assistant coach George Ragsdale will serve as interim coach until a new coach is named.
A teenager at Northeast Guilford High School was arrested yesterday morning and charged with felony possession of a firearm on school campus. Kenneth Gerald Gibson, of Brown Summit, was found with a.25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. A second student, who was not charged, had a .25 caliber bullet. When questioned, the boys told police they were ‘hunting’ over the long Thanksgiving weekend and forgot to leave the gun and bullet at home. http://northernguilford.myfox8.com/content/student-charged-possession-firearm
11.29.2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly cloudy…High near 50
A chance of severe weather late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Late Tuesday night. Also included in the Watch: Carroll, Grayson and Patrick Counties in Virginia. *Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally heavier amounts of rain possible
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday: Today will be one of the busiest ‘online’ shopping days of the year. The National Retail Federation says more than 88% of retailers will be running a special promotion for Cyber Monday today. Also, the number of Americans doing their online shopping from a mobile device is projected to double this year. Massive online shopping will be done in ‘waves’. According to research, 44% of online shoppers plan to hit the web early this morning, around a third plan to shop closer to noon and roughly one-fourth of online shopping will go online early this evening. RnR
Check out the BBB list of ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season http://nwnc.bbb.org/article/top-ten-cyber-monday-tips-for-staying-safe-when-shopping-online-23857
BTW: Listen to the interview with Verne and David Dalrymple (President of the BBB of NW-NC) listing the ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
China calling for emergency talks between North and South Korea that would include Japan, Russia, and the US. The talks in response to North Korea's deadly artillery attack on a South Korean island last week. RnR
Israel's chief rabbis along with the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation is calling for a Day of Prayer…for rain. Israel's main water source is very low. No rain has fallen in Israel so far this month and forecasters expect the drought to continue at least through the first part of December.
More classified documents have been leaked. Hundreds of thousands of state department documents have been released by the online whistle-blower Wiki-Leaks on Sunday. The classified diplomatic ‘cables’ reveal communications between Washington, DC and American embassies around the world from 1966 through February of this year. The White House saying that the move puts the lives of diplomats and intelligence professionals at risk.
President Obama getting 12 stitches on Friday after getting ‘elbowed’ in the face during a friendly basketball game. The elbow was thrown by the director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. BTW: He received four stitches to his elbow.
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT SADDLEBACK CHURCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY. Pastor Rick Warren will interview Bush during Saddleback's seventh in a series of civil forums that will focus on leadership and service. The forum can also be viewed live online at http://www.saddlebackcivilforum.com/
Actor Leslie Nielsen, star of "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," died of complications from pneumonia on Sunday. He was 84. The Canadian-born Nielsen's career reached back into the early days of television. He played the earnest starship captain in the 1956 science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and made regular appearances on a wide range of TV dramas into the 1970s, including "Hawaii Five-O." Nielson turned to comedy after his role in the movie “Airplane!" www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/29/obit.leslie.nielsen/index.html?hpt=T2
Sanctus Real lead singer Matt Hamitt and wife Sarah were VERY thankful last week. The couple celebrated Thanksgiving at home with their three children, including little baby Bowen. ‘Baby Bowen’ has been in the hospital since he was born more than two months ago. To find out all the latest news about Baby Bowen at http://www.bowensheart.com/NOTE: ABC News with Diane Sawyer chronicled the ‘homecoming’ during last Thursday evening's newscast. You can watch the story online: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/bowens-heart-family-rallies-baby-boy-fighting-rare/story?id=12234726
A chance of severe weather late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning
Surry and Wilkes Counties under a Flash Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Late Tuesday night. Also included in the Watch: Carroll, Grayson and Patrick Counties in Virginia. *Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally heavier amounts of rain possible
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday: Today will be one of the busiest ‘online’ shopping days of the year. The National Retail Federation says more than 88% of retailers will be running a special promotion for Cyber Monday today. Also, the number of Americans doing their online shopping from a mobile device is projected to double this year. Massive online shopping will be done in ‘waves’. According to research, 44% of online shoppers plan to hit the web early this morning, around a third plan to shop closer to noon and roughly one-fourth of online shopping will go online early this evening. RnR
Check out the BBB list of ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season http://nwnc.bbb.org/article/top-ten-cyber-monday-tips-for-staying-safe-when-shopping-online-23857
BTW: Listen to the interview with Verne and David Dalrymple (President of the BBB of NW-NC) listing the ‘Top Ten Tips’ to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
China calling for emergency talks between North and South Korea that would include Japan, Russia, and the US. The talks in response to North Korea's deadly artillery attack on a South Korean island last week. RnR
Israel's chief rabbis along with the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation is calling for a Day of Prayer…for rain. Israel's main water source is very low. No rain has fallen in Israel so far this month and forecasters expect the drought to continue at least through the first part of December.
More classified documents have been leaked. Hundreds of thousands of state department documents have been released by the online whistle-blower Wiki-Leaks on Sunday. The classified diplomatic ‘cables’ reveal communications between Washington, DC and American embassies around the world from 1966 through February of this year. The White House saying that the move puts the lives of diplomats and intelligence professionals at risk.
President Obama getting 12 stitches on Friday after getting ‘elbowed’ in the face during a friendly basketball game. The elbow was thrown by the director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. BTW: He received four stitches to his elbow.
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT SADDLEBACK CHURCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY. Pastor Rick Warren will interview Bush during Saddleback's seventh in a series of civil forums that will focus on leadership and service. The forum can also be viewed live online at http://www.saddlebackcivilforum.com/
Actor Leslie Nielsen, star of "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," died of complications from pneumonia on Sunday. He was 84. The Canadian-born Nielsen's career reached back into the early days of television. He played the earnest starship captain in the 1956 science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and made regular appearances on a wide range of TV dramas into the 1970s, including "Hawaii Five-O." Nielson turned to comedy after his role in the movie “Airplane!" www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/29/obit.leslie.nielsen/index.html?hpt=T2
Sanctus Real lead singer Matt Hamitt and wife Sarah were VERY thankful last week. The couple celebrated Thanksgiving at home with their three children, including little baby Bowen. ‘Baby Bowen’ has been in the hospital since he was born more than two months ago. To find out all the latest news about Baby Bowen at http://www.bowensheart.com/NOTE: ABC News with Diane Sawyer chronicled the ‘homecoming’ during last Thursday evening's newscast. You can watch the story online: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/bowens-heart-family-rallies-baby-boy-fighting-rare/story?id=12234726
11.26.2010
“Recipe for Happiness”
Recipe of the week from Mike Beeson (Upper DC Cattle Company)
Take a Heaping Cup of Patience
One Big Heart full of love
Two Handfuls of Generosity
One Dash of Laughter
Some Understanding
Generous Cup of Kindness
Add Memories (Old & New)
Add lots of Faith
Mix all together and blend well...
Enjoy a heaping portion with everyone you meet!
Take a Heaping Cup of Patience
One Big Heart full of love
Two Handfuls of Generosity
One Dash of Laughter
Some Understanding
Generous Cup of Kindness
Add Memories (Old & New)
Add lots of Faith
Mix all together and blend well...
Enjoy a heaping portion with everyone you meet!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Your WBFJ ‘Black Friday’ Forecast: Cloudy with showers (mainly this morning). Breezy…Temperatures holding in the mid to upper 50s.
Today is known as 'Black Friday'. It's the day after Thanksgiving when retailers roll out the red carpet to entice Christmas shoppers with door-buster bargains. The research firm ShopperTrac says that Black Friday is an extremely important day in the retail world…the so-called barometer to measure how the holiday shopping season will go. Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend accounted for 12.3 % of overall holiday revenue. RnR
Christian psychologist Julie Slattery (with Focus on the Family) saying that 'Black Friday' should be viewed according to the attitude of our heart. Slattery believes that “We always have to be challenged with is what the attitude of our heart is. Is it 'thank you Lord? turned over to 'gimme, gimme, gimme'…or is it just something that we can say, 'Hey, this is a good way of being stewards as a family?" RnR
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday…David Dalrymple with the BBB talked with Verne this morning about the Top Ten Tips to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. Listen to the interview NOW on the Morning Show page (click on interviews): www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
THE LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN DECEMBER 17th. NASA officials still trying to determine what has caused support beams in the shuttle fuel tank to crack. This will be Discovery’s final mission before it is retired.
Looking for something unusual to do this weekend?? How about outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro. The temporary ice skating rink will remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro.
Hours: 4-9 pm Monday-Thursday, while school is in session, 4-10 pm on Friday, 11-10 pm on Saturday and 12-6 pm on Sunday. On school holidays the rink will open all day from 11-10 pm. Admission to the rink, including skates, is $8 per person. Groups of 20 or more skate for $6 per person, and on special discount days. Directions: http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
It’s that time of year again! The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up for the fourth annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program. From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world. More info: Holiday Mail for Heroes info: www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Sports...
Friday night: The second round of football games for High school’s still hoping for a state championship.
Saturday: College Football: ACC game including...NC State hosting Maryland…Carolina at Duke…Wake at Vanderbilt
NFL: Carolina Panthers playing the Cleveland Browns (former panther QB Jake Delhomme should start for the Browns)
Traffic: Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday. Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend through Monday.
Today is known as 'Black Friday'. It's the day after Thanksgiving when retailers roll out the red carpet to entice Christmas shoppers with door-buster bargains. The research firm ShopperTrac says that Black Friday is an extremely important day in the retail world…the so-called barometer to measure how the holiday shopping season will go. Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend accounted for 12.3 % of overall holiday revenue. RnR
Christian psychologist Julie Slattery (with Focus on the Family) saying that 'Black Friday' should be viewed according to the attitude of our heart. Slattery believes that “We always have to be challenged with is what the attitude of our heart is. Is it 'thank you Lord? turned over to 'gimme, gimme, gimme'…or is it just something that we can say, 'Hey, this is a good way of being stewards as a family?" RnR
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday…David Dalrymple with the BBB talked with Verne this morning about the Top Ten Tips to stay safe while shopping online this Christmas season. Listen to the interview NOW on the Morning Show page (click on interviews): www.wbfj.fm/interviews.html
THE LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN DECEMBER 17th. NASA officials still trying to determine what has caused support beams in the shuttle fuel tank to crack. This will be Discovery’s final mission before it is retired.
Looking for something unusual to do this weekend?? How about outdoor ice skating in downtown Greensboro. The temporary ice skating rink will remain open through January 22, the day before the start of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro.
Hours: 4-9 pm Monday-Thursday, while school is in session, 4-10 pm on Friday, 11-10 pm on Saturday and 12-6 pm on Sunday. On school holidays the rink will open all day from 11-10 pm. Admission to the rink, including skates, is $8 per person. Groups of 20 or more skate for $6 per person, and on special discount days. Directions: http://www.piedmontwinterfest.com/
It’s that time of year again! The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up for the fourth annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program. From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world. More info: Holiday Mail for Heroes info: www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Sports...
Friday night: The second round of football games for High school’s still hoping for a state championship.
Saturday: College Football: ACC game including...NC State hosting Maryland…Carolina at Duke…Wake at Vanderbilt
NFL: Carolina Panthers playing the Cleveland Browns (former panther QB Jake Delhomme should start for the Browns)
Traffic: Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday. Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend through Monday.
11.24.2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High around 60
FYI: We hit 75 degrees at PTI airport yesterday afternoon. A new record HIGH, trumping the previous HIGH of 74 degrees set back in 1979.
Questions about preparing that Thanksgiving Turkey?
Call: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
http://www.butterball.com/
Even though gas prices are on the rise, more North Carolinians are choosing to drive than fly this Thanksgiving. AAA Carolinas reporting that more than 1.1 million motorists (in our state) will drive more than 50 miles from home. That’s up 11% from last year. The current state average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.80 (up 20 cents from last year).
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/24/article/gas_prices_climb_higher_ahead_of_holiday
Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday.
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is critical of the King City Council’s latest proposed to allow ‘religious flags’ including the Christian flag to fly at a Veteran’s Memorial in King. A representative for AUSCS said that the town’s proposed policy “favors religion because the flags displayed at the memorial must be religious. The city cannot open a forum and limit it only to religious speech. Doing that clearly shows religious intent.” The Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative Christian organization, is assisting the city of King with the flag proposal. The dispute began five months ago when a US Afghanistan war veteran complained about the Christian flag at the Veterans Memorial. In mid-August, the council received letters from the ACLU and the Americans United urging the council to remove the flag, saying that it violated the First Amendment. On Sept. 15, the council voted to take down the flag. www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/24/kings-flag-compromise-running-into-opposition-ar-563803/
Bed bugs causing some major problems at one local homeless shelter. Jacki Lucas, Executive Director of The Salvation Army ‘Center of Hope’ on South Eugene Street in Greensboro, saying that a family staying at the shelter unknowingly brought the bed bugs into the center on their clothing. The shelter is in the process of replacing 76 mattresses…at an estimated cost of $22,000 dollars. To help financially, call (336) 273-5572. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-bed-bugs-101123,0,3345643.story
Needy families in Greensboro receiving a brighter Thanksgiving yesterday during the second annual “Feeding the 5000” at Lawndale Baptist Church . Church members provided Thanksgiving boxes with ham, green beans, rice and yams to families in need. Each box provided a meal for five people. (Greensboro News/Record)
Details about feeding those in need this Thanksgiving online at www.wbfj.fm
Samaritans Purse is in urgent need of Christian doctors and nurses to help battle the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti. Volunteers need to be willing to serve from one to two weeks…or longer. Travel assistance is provided. If you are a Christian doctor or nurse and would like to know more: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/mb/service_in_haiti/
Please download the application form here (fillable MS Word document) and send it by email to World Medical Mission (Attention: Morgan Greene) haitimedical@samaritan.org
34,000 shoeboxes and counting. OCC update from Danny Spainhour (with Pinedale Christian Church) sending us an email… “Thank you WBFJ. As of 10pm last night, we had over 34,000 shoeboxes loaded on trailers from the Triad (Lexington, High Point, Kernersville, Rural Hall, Mt. Airy, State Road, West Hamptonville, and Advance). Thank you Triad and WBFJ – because of your efforts over 34,000 children around the world will receive a ‘present’ this year AND more importantly the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ…that will last for Eternity.” http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
Hey ‘baby”. Jennifer Grey is the new “Dancing With the Stars”champ. The 50-year-old actress beat out actor (That’s So Raven star) Kyle Massey and voting favorite Bristol Palin (daughter of Sarah Palin) to take the title last night. (ABC)
College hoops: Wake Forest, Carolina and Duke in the win column last night.
Oops? Last night’s men's basketball game between Appalachian State and Tennessee Tech was canceled when the visiting team (App State) failed to supply officials for the game. The two teams were suppose to play in an ESPN-U BracketBusters game last night…and one of the requirements is that the visiting team (ASU) is to bring its own officials. ASU athletics director Charlie Cobb issued an apology, stating, "It is unusual for a visiting team to provide game officials, but we have played in BracketBusters before and this miscommunication should not have occurred." http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303272635
FYI: We hit 75 degrees at PTI airport yesterday afternoon. A new record HIGH, trumping the previous HIGH of 74 degrees set back in 1979.
Questions about preparing that Thanksgiving Turkey?
Call: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
http://www.butterball.com/
Even though gas prices are on the rise, more North Carolinians are choosing to drive than fly this Thanksgiving. AAA Carolinas reporting that more than 1.1 million motorists (in our state) will drive more than 50 miles from home. That’s up 11% from last year. The current state average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.80 (up 20 cents from last year).
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/11/24/article/gas_prices_climb_higher_ahead_of_holiday
Road construction shouldn’t slow you down. The state has suspended most road construction through Sunday.
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is critical of the King City Council’s latest proposed to allow ‘religious flags’ including the Christian flag to fly at a Veteran’s Memorial in King. A representative for AUSCS said that the town’s proposed policy “favors religion because the flags displayed at the memorial must be religious. The city cannot open a forum and limit it only to religious speech. Doing that clearly shows religious intent.” The Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative Christian organization, is assisting the city of King with the flag proposal. The dispute began five months ago when a US Afghanistan war veteran complained about the Christian flag at the Veterans Memorial. In mid-August, the council received letters from the ACLU and the Americans United urging the council to remove the flag, saying that it violated the First Amendment. On Sept. 15, the council voted to take down the flag. www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/24/kings-flag-compromise-running-into-opposition-ar-563803/
Bed bugs causing some major problems at one local homeless shelter. Jacki Lucas, Executive Director of The Salvation Army ‘Center of Hope’ on South Eugene Street in Greensboro, saying that a family staying at the shelter unknowingly brought the bed bugs into the center on their clothing. The shelter is in the process of replacing 76 mattresses…at an estimated cost of $22,000 dollars. To help financially, call (336) 273-5572. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-bed-bugs-101123,0,3345643.story
Needy families in Greensboro receiving a brighter Thanksgiving yesterday during the second annual “Feeding the 5000” at Lawndale Baptist Church . Church members provided Thanksgiving boxes with ham, green beans, rice and yams to families in need. Each box provided a meal for five people. (Greensboro News/Record)
Details about feeding those in need this Thanksgiving online at www.wbfj.fm
Samaritans Purse is in urgent need of Christian doctors and nurses to help battle the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti. Volunteers need to be willing to serve from one to two weeks…or longer. Travel assistance is provided. If you are a Christian doctor or nurse and would like to know more: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/mb/service_in_haiti/
Please download the application form here (fillable MS Word document) and send it by email to World Medical Mission (Attention: Morgan Greene) haitimedical@samaritan.org
34,000 shoeboxes and counting. OCC update from Danny Spainhour (with Pinedale Christian Church) sending us an email… “Thank you WBFJ. As of 10pm last night, we had over 34,000 shoeboxes loaded on trailers from the Triad (Lexington, High Point, Kernersville, Rural Hall, Mt. Airy, State Road, West Hamptonville, and Advance). Thank you Triad and WBFJ – because of your efforts over 34,000 children around the world will receive a ‘present’ this year AND more importantly the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ…that will last for Eternity.” http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/
Hey ‘baby”. Jennifer Grey is the new “Dancing With the Stars”champ. The 50-year-old actress beat out actor (That’s So Raven star) Kyle Massey and voting favorite Bristol Palin (daughter of Sarah Palin) to take the title last night. (ABC)
College hoops: Wake Forest, Carolina and Duke in the win column last night.
Oops? Last night’s men's basketball game between Appalachian State and Tennessee Tech was canceled when the visiting team (App State) failed to supply officials for the game. The two teams were suppose to play in an ESPN-U BracketBusters game last night…and one of the requirements is that the visiting team (ASU) is to bring its own officials. ASU athletics director Charlie Cobb issued an apology, stating, "It is unusual for a visiting team to provide game officials, but we have played in BracketBusters before and this miscommunication should not have occurred." http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303272635
11.23.2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Cloudy and breezy. Scattered showers this afternoon…High 72 (Record HIGH today is 74 degrees)
Most road construction in the state is being suspended over the Thanksgiving holiday. Most road construction will stop at 4pm this afternoon and will resume early Monday morning.
Also, watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
The Christian Flag will once again fly at a Veterans Memorial in King? There were mixed emotions at last night’s King City Council meeting where a lawyer from the Alliance Defense Fund answered questions about the town’s new policy regarding which flags can fly at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial. The city council has come up with a plan that would allow veterans and their families to fly a flag (or no flag) for a 7 day period. The families will be chosen via a ‘lottery’. Flags flown must be approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The controversy concerning the flying of the Christian flag stems from a war veteran who complained that the flag didn't belong there. The Christian flag was removed from the Park back in September. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-king-101122,0,7839894.story
Updated story: Tensions are high this morning along the border of North and South Korea after North Korea fired artillery shells into a populated South Korean island near the countries’ disputed border. Two South Korean soldiers were killed and at least 16 others injured in the attack. In response, South Korea returned fire and scramble fighter jets. The White House stating that the US is "firmly committed" to South Korea's defense and to "peace and stability" in the region . FYI: Technically, the two sides remain at war because a 1953 peace treaty halting the Korean War was never negotiated. (Fox 8 / WS Journal)
Former Governor Mike Easley is expected to enter a plea deal Tuesday in state court. Today’s hearing follows a year-long probe into Easley's campaign finances. (WXII)
Officials in North Topsail Beach are looking into the intentional killing of at least 25 pelicans. The town says wildlife officials are examining the birds believe they were killed on purpose. Pelicans are a protected species. (AP)
A nasty early winter storm is expected to dump heavy snow across the eastern portions of Washington State. At least three deaths have already been blamed on the storm. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Utah, amid forecasts of strong winds, heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions Tuesday night. (The Weather Channel)
Sports…No. 1 Duke over Marquette 82-77 In CBE Semifinals. Duke will face No. 4 Kansas State in the championship game tonight.
Monday Night Football: Philip Rivers threw 4 touchdowns in the Chargers 35 -14 win over the Denver Broncos last night
Most road construction in the state is being suspended over the Thanksgiving holiday. Most road construction will stop at 4pm this afternoon and will resume early Monday morning.
Also, watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” continues over the Thanksgiving holiday through next Monday.
The Christian Flag will once again fly at a Veterans Memorial in King? There were mixed emotions at last night’s King City Council meeting where a lawyer from the Alliance Defense Fund answered questions about the town’s new policy regarding which flags can fly at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial. The city council has come up with a plan that would allow veterans and their families to fly a flag (or no flag) for a 7 day period. The families will be chosen via a ‘lottery’. Flags flown must be approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The controversy concerning the flying of the Christian flag stems from a war veteran who complained that the flag didn't belong there. The Christian flag was removed from the Park back in September. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-king-101122,0,7839894.story
Updated story: Tensions are high this morning along the border of North and South Korea after North Korea fired artillery shells into a populated South Korean island near the countries’ disputed border. Two South Korean soldiers were killed and at least 16 others injured in the attack. In response, South Korea returned fire and scramble fighter jets. The White House stating that the US is "firmly committed" to South Korea's defense and to "peace and stability" in the region . FYI: Technically, the two sides remain at war because a 1953 peace treaty halting the Korean War was never negotiated. (Fox 8 / WS Journal)
Former Governor Mike Easley is expected to enter a plea deal Tuesday in state court. Today’s hearing follows a year-long probe into Easley's campaign finances. (WXII)
Officials in North Topsail Beach are looking into the intentional killing of at least 25 pelicans. The town says wildlife officials are examining the birds believe they were killed on purpose. Pelicans are a protected species. (AP)
A nasty early winter storm is expected to dump heavy snow across the eastern portions of Washington State. At least three deaths have already been blamed on the storm. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Utah, amid forecasts of strong winds, heavy snow and possible whiteout conditions Tuesday night. (The Weather Channel)
Sports…No. 1 Duke over Marquette 82-77 In CBE Semifinals. Duke will face No. 4 Kansas State in the championship game tonight.
Monday Night Football: Philip Rivers threw 4 touchdowns in the Chargers 35 -14 win over the Denver Broncos last night
11.21.2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 68
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child wraps up today. Your shoeboxes are due today! WBFJ will be broadcasting LIVE all day today at Pinedale Christian Church on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Details about Operation Christmas Child at our website http://www.wbfj.fm/.
It will cost you a little more to travel to ‘grandmother’s house’ for Thanksgiving. Nationwide, gas prices are up around a nickel…the highest price for gas since early May. RnR
A kindler, gentler TSA? The head of the TSA, John Pistole, stated yesterday that he was sensitive to public concern over the more aggressive screening at US airports. At least one grass roots organization is calling for a National ‘Opt-Out’ Day on Wednesday…the busiest travel day of the year. Learn more at http://www.wewontfly.com/
Pat-down backlash grows during holiday travel rush
www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/22/travel.tsa.pat.downs/index.html?iref=NS1
The European Union is ready to help the nation of Ireland, which is on the verge of financial collapse. The EU bailed out Greece with some $150 billion dollars just six months ago. http://www.npr.com/
The King City Council will give more details later this evening about flying the Christian flag at a Veteran’s Memorial. The King City Council meeting is set for 6pm tonight at King Elementary school. (Fox 8)
The latest Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows / Part One’ souring to number one during its opening weekend…raking in over $125 million dollars domestically. World wide, the film will likely bring in over $330 million dollars.
16 year old Pop music sensation Justin Bieber dominating the American Music Awards last night winning 4 awards including “Artist of the Year”. Fans voted for Mercy Me as their favorite “Contemporary / Inspirational artist” http://www.ama.com/
SPORTS…
NASCAR: Carl Edwards winning the final Sprint Cup race of the season at Homestead, Florida on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson capturing his 5th consecutive Sprint Cup Championship.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers and QB Brian St. Pierre fall to the Baltimore Ravens…37 - 13.
College Hoops: The Tarheels losing their second game in a row. Vanderbilt over UNC…72 - 65 at the Puerto Rico Tip off classic.
Traffic...
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through next Monday.
High Point: A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11am this morning to officially ‘open’ the newest section of the 311-Bypass…6 months ahead of schedule.
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child wraps up today. Your shoeboxes are due today! WBFJ will be broadcasting LIVE all day today at Pinedale Christian Church on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Details about Operation Christmas Child at our website http://www.wbfj.fm/.
It will cost you a little more to travel to ‘grandmother’s house’ for Thanksgiving. Nationwide, gas prices are up around a nickel…the highest price for gas since early May. RnR
A kindler, gentler TSA? The head of the TSA, John Pistole, stated yesterday that he was sensitive to public concern over the more aggressive screening at US airports. At least one grass roots organization is calling for a National ‘Opt-Out’ Day on Wednesday…the busiest travel day of the year. Learn more at http://www.wewontfly.com/
Pat-down backlash grows during holiday travel rush
www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/22/travel.tsa.pat.downs/index.html?iref=NS1
The European Union is ready to help the nation of Ireland, which is on the verge of financial collapse. The EU bailed out Greece with some $150 billion dollars just six months ago. http://www.npr.com/
The King City Council will give more details later this evening about flying the Christian flag at a Veteran’s Memorial. The King City Council meeting is set for 6pm tonight at King Elementary school. (Fox 8)
The latest Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows / Part One’ souring to number one during its opening weekend…raking in over $125 million dollars domestically. World wide, the film will likely bring in over $330 million dollars.
16 year old Pop music sensation Justin Bieber dominating the American Music Awards last night winning 4 awards including “Artist of the Year”. Fans voted for Mercy Me as their favorite “Contemporary / Inspirational artist” http://www.ama.com/
SPORTS…
NASCAR: Carl Edwards winning the final Sprint Cup race of the season at Homestead, Florida on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson capturing his 5th consecutive Sprint Cup Championship.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers and QB Brian St. Pierre fall to the Baltimore Ravens…37 - 13.
College Hoops: The Tarheels losing their second game in a row. Vanderbilt over UNC…72 - 65 at the Puerto Rico Tip off classic.
Traffic...
Watch your speed! “Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through next Monday.
High Point: A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11am this morning to officially ‘open’ the newest section of the 311-Bypass…6 months ahead of schedule.
11.19.2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 58
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Monday. Join WBFJ this Saturday (Nov 20) from 11 – 2pm at the Chick-Fil-A on Peters Creek Parkway (Hwy 150) in Winston-Salem. Bring a filled ‘shoebox’ and take a spin on the WBFJ Prize Wheel. Details about packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Close to 100 jobs coming to Randolph County. Malt-O-Meal is expanding its breakfast cereal and oatmeal manufacturing facility in Asheboro. Fox 8 news reporting that the company will create 80 jobs and invest $135 million into the area over the next three years.
Officials in Caswell County have charged the parents of 8 year old Danielle Lungsford with intentional child abuse after discovering the little girl severely undernourished back in October. Little Danielle is now clinically ‘brain dead’ and still in the hospital in Chapel Hill. (Fox8)
Helping others was the focus last night at Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 19th annual Feast of Caring. Over $89,230 dollars was raised in donations and pledges with close to 2,000 people in attendance.
100 year old Will A. Harrison has been chosen as the ‘oldest’ living Veteran from Guilford County last night during the county commissioners meeting. US vets 90 years old and older were honored last night. Harrison will represent Guilford County as one of 100 other men and women from each North Carolina county in a project honoring veterans at the new NC Veterans Park. The 14 million dollar park will be open July 4th, 2011 in Fayetteville. (Greensboro News n Record)
Homeless man returns money and laptop…getting praise for doing the right thing. www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-19-homeless19_ST_N.htm
17th annual Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House this Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5pm. Lots of shopping and entertainment along Main Street in Lexington. http://www.uptownlexington.com/
Sports: Second round of the High School State Play-offs…
Davie vs Mount Tabor
Lexington vs Burlington Cummings
Thomasville vs Carver
Mt Airy hosting Albemarle
High Point Central at Ragsdale
NASCAR: Three drivers…46 points…one more race. Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick will battle it out in Sunday’s final race in the ‘Chase for the Championship’ at Homestead Florida.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers will start Brian St Pierre as quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Brian St Pierre? Well, he has thrown FIVE passed over 8 seasons in the NFL. He wasn’t in any training camp this summer…and as recent as last week, Brian was a stay-at-home dad. Starting QB Matt Moore is out for the season. Back-up Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tampa Bay.
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Monday. Join WBFJ this Saturday (Nov 20) from 11 – 2pm at the Chick-Fil-A on Peters Creek Parkway (Hwy 150) in Winston-Salem. Bring a filled ‘shoebox’ and take a spin on the WBFJ Prize Wheel. Details about packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Close to 100 jobs coming to Randolph County. Malt-O-Meal is expanding its breakfast cereal and oatmeal manufacturing facility in Asheboro. Fox 8 news reporting that the company will create 80 jobs and invest $135 million into the area over the next three years.
Officials in Caswell County have charged the parents of 8 year old Danielle Lungsford with intentional child abuse after discovering the little girl severely undernourished back in October. Little Danielle is now clinically ‘brain dead’ and still in the hospital in Chapel Hill. (Fox8)
Helping others was the focus last night at Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 19th annual Feast of Caring. Over $89,230 dollars was raised in donations and pledges with close to 2,000 people in attendance.
100 year old Will A. Harrison has been chosen as the ‘oldest’ living Veteran from Guilford County last night during the county commissioners meeting. US vets 90 years old and older were honored last night. Harrison will represent Guilford County as one of 100 other men and women from each North Carolina county in a project honoring veterans at the new NC Veterans Park. The 14 million dollar park will be open July 4th, 2011 in Fayetteville. (Greensboro News n Record)
Homeless man returns money and laptop…getting praise for doing the right thing. www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-19-homeless19_ST_N.htm
17th annual Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House this Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5pm. Lots of shopping and entertainment along Main Street in Lexington. http://www.uptownlexington.com/
Sports: Second round of the High School State Play-offs…
Davie vs Mount Tabor
Lexington vs Burlington Cummings
Thomasville vs Carver
Mt Airy hosting Albemarle
High Point Central at Ragsdale
NASCAR: Three drivers…46 points…one more race. Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick will battle it out in Sunday’s final race in the ‘Chase for the Championship’ at Homestead Florida.
NFL: The Carolina Panthers will start Brian St Pierre as quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Brian St Pierre? Well, he has thrown FIVE passed over 8 seasons in the NFL. He wasn’t in any training camp this summer…and as recent as last week, Brian was a stay-at-home dad. Starting QB Matt Moore is out for the season. Back-up Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tampa Bay.
11.18.2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Mostly sunny…High 58 One week away from Thanksgiving…
Today is the 35th annual ‘Great American Smoke-out’ sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More info about ‘kicking the habit’ online at www.cancer.org
Write in candidate trumps tea party candidate? Incumbent Lisa Murkowski of Alaska declared victory over fellow Republican Joe Miller in the nation’s last Senate race. If the numbers hold and legal challenges end, Murkowski will be the second person ever to win a ‘write-in’ bid for the US senate. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina won a write in campaign in 1954. (CNN)
The FDA has given the makers of seven alcoholic energy drinks 2 weeks to show that their beverages are safe for consumers…or remove them from store shelves. Governor Perdue has requested that alcoholic energy drinks be pulled from stores until the FDA makes a ruling. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
The increasing cost of cable. Time Warner Cable will raise rates on cable and internet service after December 3rd. If you are locked into a promotional deal with Time Warner, your costs should remain the same. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A candlelight service to remember Army specialist ‘Jake’ Carroll is planned for this evening 6:30pm (Nov 18) at Creekside Park in Archdale. ‘Jake’ died in the line of duty last Saturday near Kandahar in Afghanistan. Jake was a 2008 graduate of Trinity High School. He was 20 years old.
We are ONE week away from Thanksgiving Day…At Samaritan Ministries of Forsyth County, the Thanksgiving holiday coming up is more than just a single day, it’s a week full of special activities. Starting this Sunday, the Samaritan Ministries ‘Soup Kitchen’ (on Patterson Ave) will be transformed into “Little Richard’s of Clemmons’ for a day complete with checkered table cloths and pig decorations. Students from Mount Tabor High School will help serve. FYI: 166 pennies equals a warm meal for someone in need. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Sunday. Packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
"Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend.
Today is the 35th annual ‘Great American Smoke-out’ sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More info about ‘kicking the habit’ online at www.cancer.org
Write in candidate trumps tea party candidate? Incumbent Lisa Murkowski of Alaska declared victory over fellow Republican Joe Miller in the nation’s last Senate race. If the numbers hold and legal challenges end, Murkowski will be the second person ever to win a ‘write-in’ bid for the US senate. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina won a write in campaign in 1954. (CNN)
The FDA has given the makers of seven alcoholic energy drinks 2 weeks to show that their beverages are safe for consumers…or remove them from store shelves. Governor Perdue has requested that alcoholic energy drinks be pulled from stores until the FDA makes a ruling. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
The increasing cost of cable. Time Warner Cable will raise rates on cable and internet service after December 3rd. If you are locked into a promotional deal with Time Warner, your costs should remain the same. (http://www.journalnow.com/)
A candlelight service to remember Army specialist ‘Jake’ Carroll is planned for this evening 6:30pm (Nov 18) at Creekside Park in Archdale. ‘Jake’ died in the line of duty last Saturday near Kandahar in Afghanistan. Jake was a 2008 graduate of Trinity High School. He was 20 years old.
We are ONE week away from Thanksgiving Day…At Samaritan Ministries of Forsyth County, the Thanksgiving holiday coming up is more than just a single day, it’s a week full of special activities. Starting this Sunday, the Samaritan Ministries ‘Soup Kitchen’ (on Patterson Ave) will be transformed into “Little Richard’s of Clemmons’ for a day complete with checkered table cloths and pig decorations. Students from Mount Tabor High School will help serve. FYI: 166 pennies equals a warm meal for someone in need. http://www.samaritanforsyth.org/
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child continues through Sunday. Packing information and drop-off locations online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
"Operation Slow Down” is underway by law enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend.
11.16.2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon. High 63
FYI: Widespread rain is expected this afternoon. Some storms could be severe with the threat of damaging winds and even a tornado. We will keep you updated of any changes from the National Weather Service through the day.
Reminder: This week is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. WBFJ will be collecting your filled shoeboxes tonight from 5 to 8pm at the Chick-Fil-A in Kernersville. Details http://www.wbfj.fm/
Another shopping center in the Triad implementing a curfew. The Palladium shopping center in High Point is starting a weekend curfew this Friday. The purpose: to ensure safety for all shoppers. According to a press release, the shopping center will require youth under 17-years-old to be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on the premises after 8pm on weekends. FYI: The shopping center is home to Regal Palladium Cinemas 14 and Cici's Pizza among other businesses. (WXII)
Family and friends are remembering Jake Carroll as someone who loved football and lived life to the fullest. Army private first-class Jacob Carroll, of Archdale, was killed while fighting in Afghanistan. He was 20 years old. Jake graduated from Trinity High School in 2008. Carroll's body will be flown to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville later this week. Further arrangements are still incomplete. (Fox8 / journalnow.com)
Police charging 80 Wake Forest University students with underage drinking in connection with a party at the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity early Sunday morning . The fraternity will be referred to the Dean's office for possible violations. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-wfu-2-101116,0,267579.story
Zahra Baker would have turned 11 years old today. To remember the 10 year old little girl from Hickory, residents in Catawba County are planning a candlelight vigil this evening at the home where 10 year old Zahra Baker once lived.
In Greensboro, Kristie Pope, of Stokesdale, is planning another vigil in memory of Zahra this evening from 6 to 7pm at the Ben & Jerry's at Friendly Center. You are encouraged to bring toys (in celebration of Zahra's life and birthday) that will be donated to ‘Toys For Tots’. Also, bring candles if you are attending the vigil. www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=150561
BTW: Kristie has created the "The Zahra Project Facebook page dedicated to raising awareness about abused children. Her goal is to one day reform the way social services protects kids who are in abusive situations.
North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler saying that he will challenge Nancy Pelosi for the leadership of the Democratic minority in the US House of Representatives in DC . Shuler, a second term congressman representing the 11th district in western North Carolina, is also considered a conservative Blue Dog Democrat.
Shuler sided with his ‘party’ 83.9% of the time, according to the Washington Post although he opposed the leadership on major items like the health care reform package. Shuler was elected to Congress in 2006. He also played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/14/heath-shuler-says-hell-challenge-nancy-pelosi-as-democratic-lea/
Road Rage on I-40 in Davie county yesterday afternoon. The incident involved two vehicles and 3 men. It started in eastern Davie County and ended up in Mocksville. http://www.journalnow.com/
Monday Night Football...Blow-out: Michael Vick leading the Eagles over the Redskins…59 - 28
(Pre-Season NIT men’s basketball action): Wake Forest getting its first win of the season against Hampton…63 – 56
FYI: Widespread rain is expected this afternoon. Some storms could be severe with the threat of damaging winds and even a tornado. We will keep you updated of any changes from the National Weather Service through the day.
Reminder: This week is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. WBFJ will be collecting your filled shoeboxes tonight from 5 to 8pm at the Chick-Fil-A in Kernersville. Details http://www.wbfj.fm/
Another shopping center in the Triad implementing a curfew. The Palladium shopping center in High Point is starting a weekend curfew this Friday. The purpose: to ensure safety for all shoppers. According to a press release, the shopping center will require youth under 17-years-old to be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on the premises after 8pm on weekends. FYI: The shopping center is home to Regal Palladium Cinemas 14 and Cici's Pizza among other businesses. (WXII)
Family and friends are remembering Jake Carroll as someone who loved football and lived life to the fullest. Army private first-class Jacob Carroll, of Archdale, was killed while fighting in Afghanistan. He was 20 years old. Jake graduated from Trinity High School in 2008. Carroll's body will be flown to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville later this week. Further arrangements are still incomplete. (Fox8 / journalnow.com)
Police charging 80 Wake Forest University students with underage drinking in connection with a party at the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity early Sunday morning . The fraternity will be referred to the Dean's office for possible violations. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-wfu-2-101116,0,267579.story
Zahra Baker would have turned 11 years old today. To remember the 10 year old little girl from Hickory, residents in Catawba County are planning a candlelight vigil this evening at the home where 10 year old Zahra Baker once lived.
In Greensboro, Kristie Pope, of Stokesdale, is planning another vigil in memory of Zahra this evening from 6 to 7pm at the Ben & Jerry's at Friendly Center. You are encouraged to bring toys (in celebration of Zahra's life and birthday) that will be donated to ‘Toys For Tots’. Also, bring candles if you are attending the vigil. www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=150561
BTW: Kristie has created the "The Zahra Project Facebook page dedicated to raising awareness about abused children. Her goal is to one day reform the way social services protects kids who are in abusive situations.
North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler saying that he will challenge Nancy Pelosi for the leadership of the Democratic minority in the US House of Representatives in DC . Shuler, a second term congressman representing the 11th district in western North Carolina, is also considered a conservative Blue Dog Democrat.
Shuler sided with his ‘party’ 83.9% of the time, according to the Washington Post although he opposed the leadership on major items like the health care reform package. Shuler was elected to Congress in 2006. He also played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/14/heath-shuler-says-hell-challenge-nancy-pelosi-as-democratic-lea/
Road Rage on I-40 in Davie county yesterday afternoon. The incident involved two vehicles and 3 men. It started in eastern Davie County and ended up in Mocksville. http://www.journalnow.com/
Monday Night Football...Blow-out: Michael Vick leading the Eagles over the Redskins…59 - 28
(Pre-Season NIT men’s basketball action): Wake Forest getting its first win of the season against Hampton…63 – 56
11.15.2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Rain likely this afternoon. High 65
The biological mother of Zahra Baker, the missing 10 year old girl from Hickory, telling reporters in Hickory on Sunday that she is blown away with the outpouring of love and support from complete strangers in the Hickory area . Emily Dietrich lives in Australia but is currently in Hickory. Investigators confirming on Friday that a human bone found in Caldwell County matched DNA from Zahra who was reported missing by her father and step-mom back October 9th. Emily (the biological mom) suffered post-partum depression after Zahra’s birth. She hasn’t seen Zahra since her daughter was 8 months old, after handing over custody of Zahra to the father, Adam. www.journalnow.com
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/12/14/police-confirm-zahra-bakers-remains-have-been-foun-ar-532841/
A new policy for city workers in Winston-Salem banning the use of cell phones while driving (and on duty) is now in effect. The only exception: hands free devises. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting that the policy applies to city employees who drive city owned vehicles and to employees driving personal vehicles for city business. www.journalnow.com
In Haiti, more than 900 people have died and over 14,000 have been hospitalized because of the spread of Cholora. Health care workers consider those numbers to be low. Haiti’s president pleaded with citizens to practice good hygiene and proper cooking methods. But, most Haitians do not have access to clean water or reliable sanitation. (RnR)
Free at last. A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates more than a year ago has been released. Paul and Rachel Chandler were set free on Sunday after a ransom was paid to their captors. Pirates have captured the crews of dozens of tanker ships crossing the Indian Ocean in recent years. Hundreds of those crew members are still being held by pirates. (RnR)
Golden Corral restaurants holding their 10 annual ‘Military Appreciation Monday’. Veterans and current active duty military personnel will be treated to a FREE buffet meal (including beverage and dessert) this evening from 5 to 9pm. Details...www.goldencorral.com/military
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child starts today. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. Details about Operation Christmas Child on our website www.wbfj.fm
Yes, that was Mac Powell and Third Day singing the theme of the new TLC show “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”. “Follow Me There” one of the songs on the latest Third Day project “Move”, was chosen by the show’s Executive Producer, Mark Burnett (creator/producer of Survivor, Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?). He said, "The minute I heard [the song], I loved it and knew it was the only song I wanted for the main title of this series.”
“Sarah Palin’s Alaska” airs Sunday nights at 9pm on TLC. www.thirdday.com
www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6123&z=26
Sports: Fans at the Giants vs Cowboys game in New Jersey last night spend a portion of the game in the dark. The first power outage happened at the beginning of the third quarter. That effected fans in the upper deck. Then the second outage came later in the quarter when the entire stadium went dark. The game was delayed for eight minutes while power was restored. The Cowboys ended up beating the Giants 33 to 20. FYI: The New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey cost nearly 1.6 billion dollars to build. RnR
Traffic Update: The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete…6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
The biological mother of Zahra Baker, the missing 10 year old girl from Hickory, telling reporters in Hickory on Sunday that she is blown away with the outpouring of love and support from complete strangers in the Hickory area . Emily Dietrich lives in Australia but is currently in Hickory. Investigators confirming on Friday that a human bone found in Caldwell County matched DNA from Zahra who was reported missing by her father and step-mom back October 9th. Emily (the biological mom) suffered post-partum depression after Zahra’s birth. She hasn’t seen Zahra since her daughter was 8 months old, after handing over custody of Zahra to the father, Adam. www.journalnow.com
www.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/12/14/police-confirm-zahra-bakers-remains-have-been-foun-ar-532841/
A new policy for city workers in Winston-Salem banning the use of cell phones while driving (and on duty) is now in effect. The only exception: hands free devises. The Winston-Salem Journal reporting that the policy applies to city employees who drive city owned vehicles and to employees driving personal vehicles for city business. www.journalnow.com
In Haiti, more than 900 people have died and over 14,000 have been hospitalized because of the spread of Cholora. Health care workers consider those numbers to be low. Haiti’s president pleaded with citizens to practice good hygiene and proper cooking methods. But, most Haitians do not have access to clean water or reliable sanitation. (RnR)
Free at last. A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates more than a year ago has been released. Paul and Rachel Chandler were set free on Sunday after a ransom was paid to their captors. Pirates have captured the crews of dozens of tanker ships crossing the Indian Ocean in recent years. Hundreds of those crew members are still being held by pirates. (RnR)
Golden Corral restaurants holding their 10 annual ‘Military Appreciation Monday’. Veterans and current active duty military personnel will be treated to a FREE buffet meal (including beverage and dessert) this evening from 5 to 9pm. Details...www.goldencorral.com/military
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child starts today. Make sure that you finish packing your shoeboxes this week. Details about Operation Christmas Child on our website www.wbfj.fm
Yes, that was Mac Powell and Third Day singing the theme of the new TLC show “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”. “Follow Me There” one of the songs on the latest Third Day project “Move”, was chosen by the show’s Executive Producer, Mark Burnett (creator/producer of Survivor, Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?). He said, "The minute I heard [the song], I loved it and knew it was the only song I wanted for the main title of this series.”
“Sarah Palin’s Alaska” airs Sunday nights at 9pm on TLC. www.thirdday.com
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Sports: Fans at the Giants vs Cowboys game in New Jersey last night spend a portion of the game in the dark. The first power outage happened at the beginning of the third quarter. That effected fans in the upper deck. Then the second outage came later in the quarter when the entire stadium went dark. The game was delayed for eight minutes while power was restored. The Cowboys ended up beating the Giants 33 to 20. FYI: The New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey cost nearly 1.6 billion dollars to build. RnR
Traffic Update: The new section of the 311-Bypass in High Point is almost complete…6 months ahead of schedule. The new 311-Bypass, which will connect to I-85 in High Point, is scheduled to open Monday, November 22nd.
11.12.2010
More Veterans Day happenings this weekend...
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday morning in Winston-Salem (10am) along 4th street
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville) BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required.
Details: www.goldencorral.com/military/
Saturday morning in Winston-Salem (10am) along 4th street
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville) BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required.
Details: www.goldencorral.com/military/
Friday, November 12, 2010
Above normal temperatures through the weekend
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 68.
Search teams looking for Zahra Baker, the missing 10-year-old from Hickory, came across what officials called "possible human remains" in Caldwell County on Wednesday. The Hickory Daily Record, the ‘evidence’ has been sent to Chapel Hill for DNA testing. www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20022595-504083.html
After running a red light and causing an accident earlier this week and NOT receiving a citation for the incident, Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman has requested that he be given a ticket. In an email to Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham, Schatzman expressing his desire to be issued a citation for the incident on Tuesday that caused a traffic accident involving two other vehicles. FYI: Forsyth County will NOT be paying for the damage to the two other vehicles involved in the accident on Tuesday. The county has a ‘governmental immunity’ clause which means the county is NOT responsible for such claims even if the county employee is at fault. The two drivers in this accident will have to file with their own insurance companies under the ‘uninsured motorist’ provision. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-schatzman-101111,0,5173777.story
In Pakistan, a Christian mother of five has been sentenced to death for ‘blaspheming’ the prophet Mohammed…after she refused to convert to Islam. The Pakistan Christian Post reporting that Asia Bibi was working at a local farm when some Muslim women, who she was working with, called her an infidel and urged her to convert to Islam. The women refused, saying that Christianity was the only true religion. ‘Release International’, an advocacy group for persecuted Christians, is pleading her case. Asia Bibi is a resident of a town in the eastern province of Punjab. The group has launched an online petition on her behalf. More info at www.releaseinternational.org/index.php
Health officials in Haiti reporting that Cholera is continuing to spread. The death toll in Haiti has climbed to 724, with the total number of confirmed cases topping 11,000.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from the heaviest rains in 18 years has displaced at least two hundred-thousand people. More rain is expected for the island nation early next week.
Greensboro has been ranked as the 2nd most religious city in the country. In a list published by Men's Health magazine, the list of is based on U.S. Census data and phone book information on places of worship per capita. Religious organizations, number of volunteers as well as the amount of money donated. Other cities in the state making the list include: Charlotte (#9), Raleigh (#13) and Durham (#14).
One of the original employees with K&W Cafeteria is now retiring, after 69 years of service at the restaurant. 83 year old Charlie Lee Brown was originally hired when he was 14-years-old. Mr Brown started working at the first K&W Cafeteria located on Cherry Street in downtown Winston-Salem in 1941. Charlie left K&W for two years to enlist in the Army in 1945. He served as a radio communications specialist in the South Pacific where he earned the nicknamed "10-4"…which many friends still call him as today. Charlie Brown said that he "wanted a job to earn enough money to buy himself a big hat and a nice suit to wear to church."After holding many different positions with the company, Charlie was promoted to restaurant manager for three years, but asked to return to the stock room where he could work with his friends. Charlie is retiring from the K&W location on Healy Drive due to health issues.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-brown-101111,0,7247838.story
Today is the deadaline: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at www.amavote.com
FYI: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN JAPAN TODAY...his final stop of a four-nation tour of Asia. The President left the G-20 Summit in South Korea without a Free Trade agreement.
Sports…
High School Football play-off games start tonight.
College Football games: Wake at NC State, Virginia Tech at UNC and Duke hosting Boston College. App State hosting Wofford in Boone…
NFL: Panthers taking on Tampa Bay
NASCAR: Two races left in the Chase in the Sprint Championship. Denny Hamlin leading Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick in the points race going into Sunday’s race at Phoenix.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast: Sunny skies…High 68.
Search teams looking for Zahra Baker, the missing 10-year-old from Hickory, came across what officials called "possible human remains" in Caldwell County on Wednesday. The Hickory Daily Record, the ‘evidence’ has been sent to Chapel Hill for DNA testing. www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20022595-504083.html
After running a red light and causing an accident earlier this week and NOT receiving a citation for the incident, Forsyth County Sheriff Bill Schatzman has requested that he be given a ticket. In an email to Winston-Salem Police Chief Scott Cunningham, Schatzman expressing his desire to be issued a citation for the incident on Tuesday that caused a traffic accident involving two other vehicles. FYI: Forsyth County will NOT be paying for the damage to the two other vehicles involved in the accident on Tuesday. The county has a ‘governmental immunity’ clause which means the county is NOT responsible for such claims even if the county employee is at fault. The two drivers in this accident will have to file with their own insurance companies under the ‘uninsured motorist’ provision. www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-schatzman-101111,0,5173777.story
In Pakistan, a Christian mother of five has been sentenced to death for ‘blaspheming’ the prophet Mohammed…after she refused to convert to Islam. The Pakistan Christian Post reporting that Asia Bibi was working at a local farm when some Muslim women, who she was working with, called her an infidel and urged her to convert to Islam. The women refused, saying that Christianity was the only true religion. ‘Release International’, an advocacy group for persecuted Christians, is pleading her case. Asia Bibi is a resident of a town in the eastern province of Punjab. The group has launched an online petition on her behalf. More info at www.releaseinternational.org/index.php
Health officials in Haiti reporting that Cholera is continuing to spread. The death toll in Haiti has climbed to 724, with the total number of confirmed cases topping 11,000.
In Sri Lanka, flooding from the heaviest rains in 18 years has displaced at least two hundred-thousand people. More rain is expected for the island nation early next week.
Greensboro has been ranked as the 2nd most religious city in the country. In a list published by Men's Health magazine, the list of is based on U.S. Census data and phone book information on places of worship per capita. Religious organizations, number of volunteers as well as the amount of money donated. Other cities in the state making the list include: Charlotte (#9), Raleigh (#13) and Durham (#14).
One of the original employees with K&W Cafeteria is now retiring, after 69 years of service at the restaurant. 83 year old Charlie Lee Brown was originally hired when he was 14-years-old. Mr Brown started working at the first K&W Cafeteria located on Cherry Street in downtown Winston-Salem in 1941. Charlie left K&W for two years to enlist in the Army in 1945. He served as a radio communications specialist in the South Pacific where he earned the nicknamed "10-4"…which many friends still call him as today. Charlie Brown said that he "wanted a job to earn enough money to buy himself a big hat and a nice suit to wear to church."After holding many different positions with the company, Charlie was promoted to restaurant manager for three years, but asked to return to the stock room where he could work with his friends. Charlie is retiring from the K&W location on Healy Drive due to health issues.
www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-brown-101111,0,7247838.story
Today is the deadaline: TobyMac, Casting Crowns and MercyMe are in the running for the ‘Contemporary / Inspirational Artist Category’ of the American Music Awards. Voting ends this Friday (NOV 12). Winners will be revealed live during the 2010 American Music Awards on SUNDAY (NOV 21) 8pm on ABC. You can vote at www.amavote.com
FYI: YOU CAN NOW GET ALL TEN OF TOBYMAC'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON ONE DVD. The collection is called "Moving Pictures" in stores now.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN JAPAN TODAY...his final stop of a four-nation tour of Asia. The President left the G-20 Summit in South Korea without a Free Trade agreement.
Sports…
High School Football play-off games start tonight.
College Football games: Wake at NC State, Virginia Tech at UNC and Duke hosting Boston College. App State hosting Wofford in Boone…
NFL: Panthers taking on Tampa Bay
NASCAR: Two races left in the Chase in the Sprint Championship. Denny Hamlin leading Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick in the points race going into Sunday’s race at Phoenix.
11.11.2010
Veterans Day happenings in the Triad
Veterans Day Parades
Today: Lexington...4pm starts at Lexington Sr High School
Saturday morning: Winston-Salem...10am along 4th street
Other Veterans Day Events
(Thursday, Nov 11)
-There will be a Veterans Day color guard presentation by the United States War Veterans/North Carolina Honor Guard at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at fountain plaza in front of the dining hall at UNCG. The program also will include a rifle and bugle presentation.
-Caldwell Academy in Greensboro will honor veterans and the spouses of veterans with its annual celebration on Thursday. The Veterans Day event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast in Caldwell's cafeteria. Special presentations by Caldwell students and guest speakers begin at 9:45 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Reservations: Call 235-4619.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville)
BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
Restaurant deals honoring U.S. Veterans and active military personnel: - Participating Applebee's locations are offering a free entree of choice from their "Vets Day Menu" to all veterans and active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, November 11. Applebee's requests (nicely) for some form of military ID.
- The Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain are offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers and beverages to veterans and active duty military at all of their U.S. locations on November 11.
- At O' Charley's, veterans can download a 20% off coupon. Only active and retired military are eligible for the 20% off discount.
- At participating SUBWAY restaurants: Complimentary 6-inch sub all day on Veterans Day (veterans and active military personnel / military I.D. card or proof of service)
-(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday, November 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required for Golden Corral's tenth annual .
Today: Lexington...4pm starts at Lexington Sr High School
Saturday morning: Winston-Salem...10am along 4th street
Other Veterans Day Events
(Thursday, Nov 11)
-There will be a Veterans Day color guard presentation by the United States War Veterans/North Carolina Honor Guard at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at fountain plaza in front of the dining hall at UNCG. The program also will include a rifle and bugle presentation.
-Caldwell Academy in Greensboro will honor veterans and the spouses of veterans with its annual celebration on Thursday. The Veterans Day event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast in Caldwell's cafeteria. Special presentations by Caldwell students and guest speakers begin at 9:45 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Reservations: Call 235-4619.
(Saturday, Nov 13) The Greensboro Historical Museum will honor local veterans and dedicate the new Service and Sacrifice Gallery from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 13. Speakers will share their personal experiences in conflicts from World War II to the Gulf War. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson, Dr. Helen Stinson, Lt. Col. Thurmon Deloney, and Jack McGinn, Jr.
(Sunday, Nov 14) The Steve Millikin Black Caps veterans group will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Country Park. The program will be at the veterans memorial and the public is invited. The speaker will be Col. William Harley Ford Jr. from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. The Army color guard at Fort Bragg will also attend the service
US Flag 'retirement' ceremony (Friday evening in Kernersville)
BSA Troop 940 in Kernersville is hosting a 'US Flag retirement ceremony' this Friday evening at 7pm in front of the Kernersville Town Hall. The public is invited to participate (FYI: You might want to bring an athletic chair). If you have a US Flag that needs to be 'retired' please bring it by 6:30pm. For more information: Chris Wittmann at 671-9289.
Restaurant deals honoring U.S. Veterans and active military personnel: - Participating Applebee's locations are offering a free entree of choice from their "Vets Day Menu" to all veterans and active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, November 11. Applebee's requests (nicely) for some form of military ID.
- The Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain are offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers and beverages to veterans and active duty military at all of their U.S. locations on November 11.
- At O' Charley's, veterans can download a 20% off coupon. Only active and retired military are eligible for the 20% off discount.
- At participating SUBWAY restaurants: Complimentary 6-inch sub all day on Veterans Day (veterans and active military personnel / military I.D. card or proof of service)
-(Monday, Nov 15, 2010) Military Appreciation Monday at Golden Corral restaurants. Free buffet meals, including beverage and dessert, to veterans and current military on Monday, November 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. No military ID is required for Golden Corral's tenth annual .
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