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Wednesday News for May 14, 2025

2 days ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

WBFJ Sharathon, our annual fundraiserYou can make your Faith Promise, right now, online at wbfj.fm. And Thank You!!!!REMINDER: If your windshield wipers are on- make sure your lights are ON. It helps other drivers to see YOU better! And it’s the law!Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen counts are back up for Wednesday. https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspx*The ‘Move Over or get Pulled Over’ awareness campaign continues statewide through the weekend (May 19).
Tuesday News for May 13, 2025

3 days ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

Today is Prayer and Praise Day at WBFJSome good news for allergy sufferers. The Tree, Grass and Weed pollen count will be in the LOW range for today and Wednesday! https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspxThe City of Reidsville is under a boil water advisory until further notice. Due to an electrical failure at the city’s water treatment plant and a water main break. All schools in Reidsville are closed for the day.
SUN@5: Seven Homes, a family Foster Care agency - WBFJ.fm

4 days ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

Seven Homes, a family Foster Care and Adoption agency is our WBFJ Ministry of the Month (May)Kathryn Kiker, Community Engagement Coordinator with Seven Homes Foster and Adoption Care, shares with Verne (WBFJ) about the need for Foster families. “Finding families for children, NOT finding children for families”Seven Homes has been serving children and families involved in the foster care system in North Carolina for 30 years.
FJPM annual Prayer Circle this Friday

4 days ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

“Remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them” Hebrews 13:3Be part of Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries annual Prayer Circle this Friday. Individuals and church groups are invited to encircle the Forsyth County Detention Center this Friday afternoon (May 16) at the corner of Church and Second Streets in downtown Winston-Salem. Gather around 5:15pm. Prayer starts at 5:30pm (30 minutes). Churches Praying on Church Street for those incarcerated in our community.
Monday News for May 12, 2025

4 days ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

Flood Watch for the Piedmont Triad Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall “likely”! http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodREMINDER: If your windshield wipers are on- make sure your lights are ON. It helps other drivers to see YOU better! And it’s the law!Move over for emergency vehicles – it’s the law!The ‘Move Over’ law in North Carolina requires drivers to slow down and move over to another lane when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the roadway with lights flashing.
Friday News for May 09, 2025

1 week ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

College Commencements. Congrats to all of our graduates!Winston-Salem State University (8:45am at the Joel Coliseum)UNCG Commencement (10 am at the Greensboro Coliseum)NC A+T State UniversityTonight (May 9) at 6pm (Graduate students) Greensboro ColiseumSaturday at 9am + 2:30pm (Undergrad ceremonies) at the Greensboro ColiseumSalem College- Saturday (May 10) at 10am (in the historic May Dell)Allergy Alert: TREE and GRASS pollen in the MODERATE range for Friday.
Study: Moms need music

1 week ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

Flowers are nice. Dinner is yummy. But what moms really ‘need’ this weekend m ay be a pair of headphones or ear buds (to listen to their favorite songs – as heard on WBFJ!)When Edison Research asked women recently why they listen to music, the top two reasons women were “to relax” and “to be entertained”. Moms were far more likely to use music to help them cope with difficult times in their lives. They use music as an escapeMothers are also more likely to use music to connect with others.
SUN@5 for May 11, 2025

1 week ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

May is Stoke Awareness MonthDr Amy Guzik, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, will help us understand the symptoms of Stroke and why getting medical help fast is so critical. Who is most at risk of stroke? As well as treatment and prevention! Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the US. Remember F.A.S.T. when it comes to Stroke…Face: Does one side of the face droop? Arms: Is one arm weak or numb? Speech: Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?
Wednesday News for May 07, 2025

1 week ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

It’s Teacher appreciation day at WBFJ!Freebies and Deals for teachers all this week during Teacher Appreciation week. Chipotle, Sonic, McAlister’s, Insomnia Cookies…even Staples (supplies). https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/teacher-appreciation-week-food-deals-2025-rcna203044Several scriptures emphasize the importance of teaching and training children. Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it”.
REAL ID 101: Do I have one? Do I really need one?

1 week ago | wbfj.fm | Verne Hill

After years of delays, beginning Wednesday (May 7), federal agencies will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID, a US passport or another federally approved ID to board all commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings.Do you have a Real ID? The REAL ID has a gold star in the upper right- hand corner. Do I really need a Real ID? The REAL ID is completely optional…RESOURCES Am I Real ID ready?