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Rockingham County Today, Mike Moore 10.02.24
Mike Moore, Media, the first place to hear Rockingham County News and information. Last night, I did a podcast with Rockingham County Fire Marshal Melissa Joyce about county-wide efforts to help Western North Carolina. That's available on all of our podcast platforms, including iHeart Radio. Donations for supplies begin yesterday and continues through October 10th. These items are needed. Non-perishable food cases of bottled water, blankets, flashlights and batteries, toiletry items, hand sanitizer, gatorade, feminine hygiene products, baby supplies, formulas and diapers, insect spray, work gloves, trash bags, new clothing, manual can openers. Lots of pets have been displaced and separated from their families. These items are needed most. Seal dog and cat food, canned and dried. Bottled water, litter and crates, towels, blankets and cleaning supplies. Everything can be left at the county's maintenance warehouse. 338 Cherry Key Camp Road Wentworth Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Again that's 338 Cherry Key Camp Road Wentworth. Engine signs are posted. Donations are also being accepted at libraries and Readsville, Eden and Madison made in Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Stonewall till 5 p.m. And at all municipal buildings during regular business hours and at fire stations around the county. By taking supplies to one central location and working with state emergency management and fire marshal, everything can be better coordinated, assigned, delivered and distributed. Initially around 600 roads were closed, that's now about 400 according to NCDOT, but they're not open to the public. Only verified vehicles are permitted. Rockingham County has submitted a request to the state to schedule our delivery around October 11th. Fresh donations can be made online at Samaritan's Purse and Vowad, Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters, specify Western NC. For perspective to what's happened in Western North Carolina, a newspaper editor in Wainsville, West of Asheville, who recently was in Ukraine, says the conditions are almost exactly the same, minus gunfire and artillery shells. No water, no medications, no personal hygiene products. Twenty-five counties have been declared a major disaster. 3,500 federal workers are on the ground, 1,000 from FEMA. 160 people have died in six states, 57 in Buncombe County. This morning at 730, Duke Energy reported almost 96,000 still without power in Buncombe County. And it's difficult for crews to reach cell phone towers. Some service has been restored. The three largest providers, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, each have websites dedicated to repair updates, listing recovery work and resources available. Good online resources also at FEMA.gov, ncdot.gov, drive NC.gov, W-L-O-S dot com, NC Newsline dot com, news and observer dot com. Now Rockingham County weather sponsored by heat and air controllers, partly sunny to mostly sunny through the weekend, high in the upper 70s. Triad record highs and lows on this day, 94, 2019, 32, 1947. Get current weather information anytime at mikemore dot media, along with Rockingham are live, online, 24 hour weather camera that's available 24 hours, powered by heat and air controllers. You can depend on them for year round comfort, whatever the weather. Progressive presents the sport splash on mikemore media, baseball wild card action on Tuesday. The Tigers beat the Astros three to one to go up one nothing and the best of three wild card round. The royals shut out the Orioles one to nothing, the Mets could buy the Brewers eight to four and the Padres beat the Braves four nothing. Game two across the league today, the Astros host in the Tigers, it's Hunter Brown against Detroit's Tyler Holton, Zach Eflin starts for the Orioles at home against the Royals in Seth Lugo, Frankie Montas gets the nod for the Brewers at home against the Mets and Sean Manaya, Max Freed gets the start for the Braves against Joe Musgrove in San Diego, Atlanta Slugger Matt Olson. I think when people don't think you can do something that drives you and you know sometimes you hear some stuff and I can absolutely drive you. Bundle, auto at home, wrenches or condo and save with Progressive. That's the sport slash Chuck Sanders mikemore media. This morning, join our county wide conversation on Rocco Live. You can call in between 11 and 12 comments are welcome on any topic. A regular number 336-932-1881, I'll also be talking to Brandon Knuckles with God's pit crew there on the scene there in western North Carolina and Miranda easily at Shaw Christian Church in Eden and our sponsor Amy Tilly at Sandy Cross General Merchandise in Readsville. And that's coming up from 11 to 12 this morning for Rocco Live. Our public schools are hurting. Our funding is now a shameful 48th in the nation. Last year, one out of nine poorly paid teachers resigned. Phil Berger's response, a new private school voucher scheme, half a billion dollars of taxpayer money will mostly go to help wealthy citizens pay for private schools. Meanwhile, our counties underfunded public schools will lose millions more yearly. We need a change and fast. I'm Steve Luking and I approve this ad. It's October 2nd, one month away from Fight Night in Eden, Saturday, November 2nd. Yet tickets now at Kama Closie MMA and Fitness on the boulevard or go to their website. That's K-A-M-I-C-U-O-Z-Z-I to scan the QR code, ultimate battlegrounds, Eden Venture Business Park, East Meadow Road, Saturday, November 2nd, support our local fighters, Eden White, Harley Bowman, Tommy Quasi, Corbin Manley. That's Kama Closie MMA and Fitness. Now the community calendar, sponsored by Night Owl National Stone Works at Eden Venture Business Park, Granite Quarts and Marble for Commercial and Residential. Uptown Cruisers, Henry Street, Parking Lot, Eden, Friday, starting around five classic cars DJ 50/50 drawings, Greece will be shown at dusk free admission. This week the theater guild of Rockingham County presents Disney's Descendants the Musical at Rockingham High School Auditorium, Friday, 730, Saturday, 230 and 730, Sunday, 230, tickets still available at TGRC-NC.com. Walk for Hope at Wentworth Park, NC87, Saturday, starting at 10 to raise awareness for domestic violence and honor victims and survivors. Annual Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, Walk for Life, Kings Highway Eden, Saturday, starting at 10, sit down lunch provided by that little pork shop, music, fundraising, prizes and lots of activities. Fall Revival at Bethel Baptist Church, Cedar Street Eden, October 6th, 7th and 8th at 7th Pastor Daniel Haughtry Jr., Eden Chamber of Commerce, Temptations in the Garden at the Farmhouse, Bethelium Church Road, Thursday, October 10th at 530, Rockingham County Toys for Tots Kickoff, Saturday, October 12th, Downtown Madison, Parking Lot, East Murphy Street, 12 to 5, Barbecue, Fish Fry at True Gospel Christian School, NC 704 Madison, Saturday, October 12th at 5, Fish and Pizza, available, Masquerade Gala for Help Incorporated. It's a fundraiser with a reverse raffle at Readsville Elk Lodge on Cypress Drive, Saturday, October 12th at 6. You'll find lots more listed and expanded community calendar just updated last night at mikemore.media. Click on the events tab at the top of the page and reminder announcements are made free. Next up today's Consumer Report. Millions of Verizon wireless customers were without phone service on Monday as the wireless carrier suffered a major outage. Systems appeared to be centered mostly in the West and Midwest. Down Detector, a site that tracked service outages for telecommunications providers, said it had received more than 70,000 reports of problems. Lowe's and Home Depot have joined the effort to help victims of flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The two big box retailers have pledged to combine $4 million in aid. They're also using their resources to get building supplies, tools and equipment to relief workers. Ford is going the extra mile to boost sales of electric vehicles. Customers who purchase select new Ford EV models will be eligible to receive home charging equipment and free installation to charge their vehicles at home. Ford says it's a way to relieve the stress about long waits at charging stations. I'm Mark Huffman. Learn more at consumeraffairs.com. Blue octopus and teaks and artisans in Eden is partnering with Floyd Baptist Church, now accepting donations for Western North Carolina, non-perishable food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Clorox wipes and baby wipes, diapers, blankets, work gloves, socks and feminine hygiene products. Items can be dropped off at Blue Octopus and teaks and artisans in Eden on East Meadow Road. A reminder, the next community yard sale at Blue Octopus is Saturday, October 12th, starting at 7. Welcome to October 2nd on the National Day Calendar. Today, we're giving our trusty vehicles a personality and enjoying a nostalgic, sweet treat. Imagine driving down the road with your loyal vehicle, which has been with you through thick and thin. Saving your car and name can add a personal touch and a bit of fun to your daily commute. Whether you call it Betsy, lightning or the bees, naming your car can create a deeper bond and make those long drives more enjoyable. So get creative and give your car a fitting name, because today is name your car day. Did you notice that when he said the beast, your voice dropped a lot? How was he saying the beast? You have to do that. Yeah. What's the name of your car? Night Rider. Night Rider. Right? I can see that. You got it wrapped all great. It looks amazing. What about you? Did you name your baby? Well, I don't have a name. I guess I call it my mobile beatbox. It's not really an official name, is it? I like it though. I like it. It's creative, I guess. Smarties, those tiny, tangy tablets wrapped in clear cellophane have been a beloved treat for generations. Perfect for sharing, trading or enjoying one by one. Smarties offer a burst of sweetness that brings back the joy of childhood. Whether you savor them slowly or munch on a handful, these iconic candies are sure to brighten your day. So unwrap a roll and indulge because today is National Smarties Day. Bloody bars, bazooka has smarties, pringles, and yellow wafers. This was literally my favorite candy as a kid. Yeah, me too. That was my biggest thing for Trick or Treat was to get smarties. And I would eat them thinking that I would actually get smarter. Me too. Oh my God. That is so amazing. I see like five at a time, like I'm totally going to be the smartest kid in class. That's a great marketing thing there. But I think it worked. I mean, we're both pretty smart. So maybe... That's right. I'm going to write them and say thank you. Right. Yeah. That is hilarious. I'm Lutoy Johnson. I'm Marlowe Anderson. Thank you for joining us on our journey to celebrate every day. And join us for all of our adventures on Facebook and Instagram at Destination Celebration Show. Until next time, keep celebrating. Okay. Now, let's see who's celebrating on the birthday club. Yep. Here we are at October 2nd, just getting the month underway. I'm taking birthdays now for the 3rd through 31st and all of November. Can't believe how many November birthdays already have. You can text him to me at 336-932-1881. Get in on the birthday club for today. Let's see. We have Everly Harris, Kyler Lemons in Madison is 10, Bob Shelton and Naomi Stanford. Happy birthday to you today. Let's Kyler Lemons, Everly Harris, Bob Shelton and Naomi Stanford. Okay. That's the names I have. Again, 932-1881. Get in on the birthday club. At the end of the week, I'll have drawing for all seven days of birthdays this week, Sunday through Saturday, giveaways from Arby's Vernon Family Dairy, Wendy's Divine Nutrition. That little pork shop, head to toe, Carolina Fuels, Domino's, Ingrid's Cupcakes and Confections, Ruby Tuesday, Lavender's Blue Home and Body Boutique. Some big name birthdays today, Sting 73, Kelly Ripa 54, Randy Jackson 33. And I'm getting ready to go to breakfast. Don McLean is 79 today. Your music spotlight. A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance that I could make those people dance and maybe they'd be happy for a while. But February made me shiver with every paper I'd deliver. The bad news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step. I can't remember if I cried when I read about his widowed bride, but something touched me deep inside the day, the music died. So vibe, I miss American pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. And then good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye, singing this will be the day that I die. This will be the day that I die. Did you write the book of love, and do you have faith in God above? If the Bible tells you so, and do you believe in rockin' rockin' music, save your mortal soul, and can you teach me how? 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I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. Be sure to count your blessings today. [BLANK_AUDIO]