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1 week ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Thursday News for May 29, 2025Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen levels remain LOW…https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspxThe Atlantic Hurricane Season begins this Sunday (June 01) and continues thru November 30th. Peak season typically occurs between August and October. Be prepared. In severe weather, experts suggest to always know where to locateyour car keys and good, sturdy shoes (boots).
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1 week ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
‘You can’t always predict, but you can prepare’August Vernon, Emergency Management Director for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, shares with Verne (WBFJ) about the importance of these three things before an emergency situation…Having a preparedness kit. Having a preparedness plan.
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1 week ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen levels ‘LOW’ for Wednesday. https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspxToday is National Hamburger Day!Find deals at Burger King, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen…https://people.com/free-food-and-deals-for-national-hamburger-day-11742593We set an official record? Tuesday was the ‘coldest’ recorded high temperature for a May 27th at PTI in Greensboro. The previous record was 61 degrees, set back in 2023.
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1 week ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen levels in the ‘LOW’ range for Tuesday.
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1 week ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Phil Robertson, the bearded patriarch of ‘Duck Dynasty’ fame, passed away on Sunday. Phil Robertson was 79. The Robertson family had revealed in recent months that his health had been rapidly declining. In December, the family revealed that Robertson was suffering from a blood disorder (likely cancer related) and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The family is thanking everyone for “the love and prayers” during this bitter sweet time.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Memorial Day. Many call it the un-official start of Summer. Lots of family activities. Cook outs. Graduations. Most pools are open. Memorial Day actually commemorates the men and women who paid the ‘ultimate sacrifice’ while serving in our US military. Like they say, freedom isn’t really free…The first Memorial Day was formally recognized in 1868.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Comfortable Memorial Day weekend ahead…The High Country (Boone)Sunny for Saturday. Showers likely for Sunday into Monday…Highs in the 60sThe Beach = Ocean Isle on the Carolina CoastMostly sunny…Highs near 80. Showers possible on Memorial day? Gas prices still below $3 dollars a gallon heading into the Memorial Day weekend. (Friday): $2.87 is the current average for regular unleaded statewide. National average is around $3.19 a gallon.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
This week on Sunday @ 5 , a weekly Public Affairs podcast…Listen now…It’s the unofficial start to summer!We talking ‘Sun Safety’ with Dr Soren Johnson…with Novant Health Robinhood Pediatrics in Winston-SalemFACT: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Good News: Nearly all skin cancers can be treated effectively if they are found early, according to the American Cancer Society. May is skin cancer awareness monthIs your sunscreen really protecting you?
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2 weeks ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen ‘MODERATE’ range through the weekend. https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspxIt’s Graduation week for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbfj.fm | Verne Hill
Tree, Grass and Weed pollen ‘LOW’ range for Wednesday. https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspxIt’s Graduation week for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Commencements happening TODAY (May 21) Early College: 9:30 a.m., Fairgrounds ArenaMiddle College: 12 p.m., Fairgrounds ArenaKennedy: 2:30 p.m., Fairgrounds ArenaWS Prep: 5 p.m., Fairgrounds Arena*Glenn: 7:30 p.m. tonight at Glenn Football Stadiumhttps://www.wxii12.com/article/graduations-winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/64833406?
