Monday News November 09, 2026

46 days until Christmas Eve (7 Fridays until Christmas day!!!)

20 days until Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26)

ONE WEEK AWAY: National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child

                    *November 16–23   The power of a simple shoebox gift…

Above normal temperatures through Wednesday (Veterans Day)

Normal average HIGH is 63 degrees (Record 82)

*Sunrise was at 6:50am this morning…Sunset this evening at 5:15pm YIKES!

Operation Green Light:  Cities and Towns across the Triad have gone ‘green’ at night in support of Veterans.  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.

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 evening

and Tuesday evening (Nov 09 + 10) two separate entry times = 5:30pm or 7pm.

NOTE: You cannot purchase tickets at the event. Advance Ticket Purchase only.

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.

https://www.hsdavie.org/    Listen to the WBFJ Morning Show (Tue) for chances to win!!!!!

November 09, 1989:  Communist East Germany opened its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West for the first time in decades, during the fall of the Berlin Wall.

https://abcnews.com/International/photos/fall-berlin-wall-anniversary-26740699?utm

At the Box Office

‘Drummer Boy’ marches into the Top 5 during opening weekend.

The film hit #3 at the Box Office last Friday!

‘Drummer Boy’ is a tale of 2 brothers on opposite sides of the Revolutionary War.

                            A story of family, faith and forgiveness.

The new historical musical film was created, produced, and scored by for KING & COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) alongside their brother Ben.

“Think Hamilton meets The Patriot meets Greatest Showman meets

Pride and Prejudice,’ Joel from the duo for KING & COUNTRY

       Check out movie + music reviews from Focus on the Family

www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/

Traffic Alert in Forsyth County

Expect delays on Salem Parkway / Business 40 EB between I-74 and S Main Street coming into Kernersville. The left lane is BLOCKED due to repaving (road construction). Only the right lane will be open through the area over the next several weeks.

**Take the new I-74 south exit to I-40 to avoid the backup. NC-DOT

Arrests have been made following two separate shootings on the campus of Winston-Salem State University Saturday night. The incidents left 1 person dead and 3 others injured. Please continue to pray for all involved…

*All WSSU classes were canceled for Monday. Classes will resume Tuesday morning…

Emmanuel Baptist Church is offering FREE counseling services to anyone in need

*If you have any cell phone video related to the two shootings as well as any information that could help police, please contact Winston-Salem Police at 336-777-2333.

https://www.wxii12.com/article/winston-salem-state-university-shootings-live-updates/74370005

Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside Hanes Mall Saturday afternoon that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man.  During a news conference, WSPD said the shooting stemmed from a gambling incident that started in the Mall and progressed into the parking lot.  https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/1-dead-3-injured-in-shootings-near-winston-salem-state-university-officials-say/

Your input is needed

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

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/

Unofficial results of last Tuesday’s mid-term Elections can be found at the

NC State Board of Elections website: https://www.ncsbe.gov/