Update: Not Enough Trucks?

4:11pm update:
Now from the Governor’s office… it’s NOT a trucking problem.
It’s an oil company problem.  The Gov’s office says the oil companies are not releasing as much fuel as they should from the tanks in Charlotte because they don’t want to run out before the next shipment comes in.  They’ve reduced their allocations in order [...]

Update on Gas Shortage

Watch for the latest, tonight on WBTV News.
Charlotte Mayor says gas is on its way; supplies should be back to normal in 48 hours

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Worries continued Friday as drivers in the Charlotte area found it harder to locate gas for their vehicles. Around 3 p.m., WBTV spoke with Charlotte Mayor Pat McCory.
The [...]

Gas Shortage Suspends Meal Deliveries

The gas shortage is putting the pinch on volunteer drivers for Friendship Trays.
Executive Director Lucy Bush called me to say the crisis pushed the agency to deliver double-meals today.
Volunteers in the local meals on wheels program usually deliver five days a week.
NO food will be delivered tomorrow.
 

Smiling Through Economic Crisis

This week, I had the pleasure of congratulating and encouraging some of the most dedicated volunteers in Charlotte.
Crisis Assistance Ministry celebrated its volunteers with good food, good friends, and good humor.
It’s something we need a dose of right now.  Humor.
Carol Hardison, Crisis’ Executive Director said that she’s NEVER seed the need so urgent.  She’s NEVER [...]

Gas Shortage, Details at 11

Reports tonight of an area gas shortage AGAIN.
Drivers calling WBTV to say they can’t find fuel .. and are running on fumes.
More tonight on WBTV News.

Upside Down for 3 Days

   You couldn’t pay most of us enough to endure this…
But magician, illusionist, daredevil – David Blaine is doing it.
   Hanging upside down from a thin wire.. Five stories up… For three days.
No safety net… No airbag – just Central Park’s cold, hard skating rink below him.
He’s not sleeping or eating.
   He says the sinus [...]

This Week on WBTV, On Your Side

Have I told you lately how much I love my job?
I am blessed with the opportunity to meet so many fantastic people…
People with incredible stories of survival, perseverance, passion, love and grace.
Sara White is one of those people.  She is the widow of NFL star Reggie White.  But she is SO much more.  Mother, keeper [...]

Health Alert: High Blood Pressure Crisis

Hypertension could be harming your body, and you might not even know it.
So who’s at risk?

African Americans
Overweight People
Adults over 55-years-old
People with a Sedentary Lifestyle.

The secret to surviving is finding out if you have high blood pressure.
Find out more here.  And check out some great recipes for healthier living!

FDA Let Us Down On BPA

New, large, important studies tonight are linking the chemical bisphenol A to health problems.
Significant health problems:  Heart disease, diabetes and liver abnormalities.
Congress is opening an investigation into how the FDA has regulated the chemical.  The agency had recently deemed the product safe for food and beverage packaging.  A final report is expected later this month.  [...]

What Moves Me

  
   In case you missed it…
   Super article in Saturday’s paper by Tim Funk on our church.
   Meet Pastor Steven at his blog, here.