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Friday News November 06, 2026

It’s still Fall ya’ll. 

Fall color across the Piedmont Triad is BEAUTIFUL!  Fall foliage updates from Dr Howie Neufeld (the Fall Color Guy) at https://fallcolorguy.org/

 

49 days until Christmas Eve (9 Fridays until Christmas day!!!)

20 days until Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26)

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is November 16–23.

The power of a simple shoebox gift…

 

Today is November 6 (Friday)…

Nachos Day… Saxophone day…Basketball appreciation day (what about Football?)

 

High School Friday Football (Week 12) NOV 6, 2026

First Round of the state High School Playoffs    https://www.highschoolot.com/football/scores/?area=336

Some of the matchups this evening…

East Davidson at West Davidson

North Davidson hosting East Rowan

Glenn Hosting Eastern Guilford

After the game, turn up CrossRoad Radio at 10pm on WBFJ with Dave

 

College Football (Saturday, Nov 7)

Wake Forest hosting Merrimack (Homecoming) Kick off at 3:30pm

WSSU hosting Fayetteville State (Homecoming) Kick off 1:30pm

App State hosting Georgia State (Heroes Day in Boone). 2:30pm kick off

UNC at Connecticut (noon)

NC State hosting Duke (Military Appreciation Day) 12:30pm CW

https://ncfootballnews.com/north-carolina-college-football-schedules/

 

Operation Green Light: Cities and Towns across the Triad are going ‘green’ at night in support of Veterans through November 11.

In Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Government Center, the Forsyth County Courthouse, the Forsyth County Central Library and Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park is illumined in ‘green exterior lighting’ as part of Operation Green Light (Nov 4-11).

Businesses and residents are encouraged to participate by displaying a green light in their windows to show their support for veterans. Veteran’s Day is this Wednesday, Nov 11.

 

Start your Christmas season at the movies with a free ticket?

Fans of DRUMMER BOY have Paid It Forward, so you can buy one ticket and get one free. ‘Drummer Boy’ opens this Friday (Nov 6) nationwide (and across the Triad).

(Rated PG-13, recommended for ages 12 and up).

https://www.angel.com/tickets/drummer-boy?promo=GIFT&utm_source=meta-ads&utm

 

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Winston-Salem

…this Saturday (Nov 7) at Bailey Park in Winston-Salem.

Registration/Check-in: 9am…  Opening Ceremony and Walk at 10am.

During the Walk in Winston-Salem, participants will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to Alzheimer’s. Participants can join a team or register to walk at act.alz.org/WinstonSalem

Discounted parking ($5) is available at the  N. Patterson Ave Parking Deck near Bailey Park. Parking Map

 

 

 

 

Stroll through the lights at Tanglewood Park with your favorite furry friend!

The Humane Society of Davie County presents Paws in the Park 2026 this Monday and Tuesday evening (Nov 09 + 10 at 5:30pm or 7pm)

Advance Ticket Purchase is required (you cannot purchase tickets at the event)

https://givebutter.com/paws-in-the-park-2026-copy-uyegq9    Questions, call 336-751-5214

Paws in the Park is a fundraiser benefitting the Humane Society of Davie County.

Listen to the WBFJ Morning Show (Mon+Tue) for chances to win!!!!!

 

 

You know your farm needs to be on social media, but what should you post?

Social Media Basics for Farms & Agribusinesses happening this Tuesday, Nov 10 from 6pm – 7:30pm at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office off Doral Drive in Tobaccoville. Presented in partnership with Rooted in NC, the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office, and Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

Registration is recommended (walk-ins are welcome)

Contact Rhett Kyle [email protected]   or 336-703-2865 or Lexie Worley [email protected]  or 336-705-3506.

https://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/news/social-media-basics-for-farms-agribusinesses/

 

Your input is needed

Just click the link to the Greater Winston-Salem Area Transportation online survey – now through November 12 at wbfj.fm.       https://publicinput.com/wsatpodivision

 

Election: Unofficial results at the NC State Board of Elections

https://www.ncsbe.gov/

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