RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93.
Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.
“It was just something that somebody came up with as an idea, and they tried it to see how it would work,” Gaddy said. “And it worked beautifully. It was a very popular program and lasted a long time. But that’s how it started.”
Gaddy was born in Biscoe, North Carolina, attended Guilford College, and served in the U.S. Army. He became a household name across central North Carolina during his years anchoring WRAL’s evening newscasts, known for his calm demeanor and trusted presence.
This week we are highlighting Marcus the dog as our APS Pet of the Week!
“Hi, new friend! Want to hang out? I’m a sweet guy who loves playtime and affection. I can be a little anxious and insecure in new situations, but I warm up fast! I’d love to be in a home where I get plenty of attention and exercise. If you’re looking for an activity buddy, I could be your guy! Come see me!”
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Narwhal the dog as our Pet of the Week!
“Can you be my new best friend? I’m a super sweet and loving girl with lots of love to give. I’m pretty young and I’m still learning how to dog. Can you help me with that? I’d love to go to basic training and learn new fun things! I also love to play with other dogs and humans, toss a ball or toy for me and I’ll happily bound after it! Visit me today!”
Narwhal is a young pup and is growing into a lovely little lass. She’s been with us since March so we’ve waived her adoption fee in hopes of finding her a warm, happy home!
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
Although the name “kitten season” sounds precious, the reality of the strain it puts on shelters isn’t so cute. When warmer months hit, female cats go into heat and litters upon litters of kittens are born. For newborn kittens found without a mother, they face a treacherous path.
The most vulnerable are neonatal kittens (newborns to 4 weeks of age), otherwise known as “bottle babies”. Kittens this old cannot fend for themselves, necessitating round-the-clock care from kind and giving humans. Care that includes bottle feeding every two to three hours and helping the babies with what their mother would typically do, including stimulating them to urinate and defecate, keeping them warm and clean, and teaching them to wean onto solid food once they reach a certain age.
At Animal Protection Society of Durham, this is where foster volunteers come in. Without their assistance, shelters around the country like ours are overwhelmed with tiny felines that cannot survive on their own. APS of Durham counts on our foster volunteers to be the safe, warm homes that this abundance of “bottle babies” needs. Bring a willing heart and APS of Durham can give you all the supplies and training necessary for success.
APS of Durham foster volunteers find the situation to be very rewarding. One kitten foster mom said, “I’ve enjoyed seeing these tiny kittens blossom into happy, healthy little beings who move on to wonderful homes that love and adore them. You know you’ve done right in the world and feel good. Then you get to start over with a new kitten or 2 or 3! If you’ve ever thought about fostering, don’t hesitate any longer, it really is a great opportunity to help kittens AND make your heart swell.”
For those who can’t foster at this time, there are so many other ways you can help APS of Durham during Kitten Season. You can volunteer in the shelter to help keep cats and kittens healthy and happy. Donations of goods to support fosters are also incredibly important. Simply head to the How You Can Help section of the APS website to find the wish list with much-needed items specifically for kitten season, including essentials like replacement milk formula and heating pads to keep bottle babies warm. Monetary support is always appreciated and can go directly where it is needed most – in the Kittenfoster program. Lastly, if you’re looking to adopt, there’s no better time than kitten season to adopt from APS because you’re giving more cats and kittens a chance.
APS of Durham is asking for Durhamites to stand up and sign up as a foster to the many “bottle baby” kittens that will need our care this summer. Fostering the littlest of the kittens makes the biggest of impact.
APS of Durham 2117 E. Club Blvd. | Durham, NC | 27704
This week we are highlighting Penelope as our Pet of the Week!
“I’m a fun-loving girl ready to play all day! Are you ready too? I’m a curious, playful, fun, and sweet girl ready to bring some sunshine into your home! I’m also really affectionate and love cuddles! I’d really enjoy a home where I can explore with my nose, play with toys, and learn some basic training. Let’s go play today!”
Penelope is a sweet, active dog. She’s been with us since February so we’ve waived her adoption fee in hopes of finding her a warm, happy home.
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals Event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Casanova as our Pet of the Week!
“My bright blue eyes may be stunning but wait till you get to know me – my personality shines even brighter. Get your pack ready, let’s go for a hike! I’m a guy who loves to explore and be in the great outdoors. I’d love a home that will go slow with me and let me take my time to feel comfortable. Once I know you, I enjoy treats and gentle affection. I may even lean in for more. Let’s get out and GO!”
Casanova is an intelligent, active pup. He’s been with us since January so we’ve waived his adoption fee in hopes of finding him a warm, happy home. He is in a foster home, so please complete and submit an adoption application if you would like to arrange for a visit with him.
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals Event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Dory as our Pet of the Week!
“Meet your new best friend! I’m a sweet, playful girl who loves to learn new things. Ask me to sit or give you my paw! Some of my favorite things are toys, treats, and exploring. I’d love to visit new places with you. I’d benefit from brain games, lots of exercise, and leash training. I can be a bit timid at times, but I know you’ll show me the way. Come see me!”
Dory is a great gal and super smart. She’s been with us for a bit so we’ve waived her adoption fee in hopes of finding her a warm, happy home. Come on out and meet her to see if she’s the right fit for your family!
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals Event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Mable and Abby as our Pets of the Week!
Mable (left) and Abby (right)
Abby is a beautiful 3 years young gal looking for a new beginning. She’s a bit reserved at first but will warm up to new human friends. She’ll be happy in any loving home as long as she has her bestie, Mable, by her side. At 4 years young, this friendly, sociable, and pretty gal Mable just knows she can bring happiness to whoever takes them home! Give her a compliment and maybe she’ll wink at you. This bonded pair is so close they’ll need to be adopted together for twice as much fun. Come visit these lovely cats today!
Abby and Mable are a bonded pair of cats with a lot of love to give, so they’ll need to be adopted together. Come on out to APS of Durham to see if these sweeties are the right fit for your warm, happy home.
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals Event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Badger as our Pet of the Week!
“Well, hello there. I’m a sweet old man looking for a comfy place to lay my big ol’ head. Even though I’m slowing down, I still like to explore and do my own thing. I would love a home with gentle people who give me my independence. And I’d prefer a home with no stairs. I have plenty of love and good times to share. I’m in foster care so please arrange to visit me soon!”
APS Walk For The Animals | May 28, 2022 | 10AM – 1PM
Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is excited to announce registration is open for the 2022 Walk for the Animals Event. An annual fundraiser, this year the Walk for the Animals is back in person on May 28th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to register, raise funds and join us for the fun 1.5-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus. The purpose of this community effort is to raise money and awareness for the nearly 4,000 homeless and neglected pets throughout the Durham community that rely on APS’s care. Find out more at www.apsofdurham.org/2022walk/
This week we are highlighting Rayo as our Pet of the Week!
“Good looking, check; affectionate check; sweet, double check! I’m a darling and good boy who’s a bit stressed here at the shelter. I’m sure to settle well in my new home. I’m a bit unsure meeting new friends, please go slow with me. I’d love a home where I can gain confidence, have gentle affection, and lots of love! I’m so special that I’ve been crowned Pet of the Week! Won’t you come and see me today?”
This week we are highlighting Isla as our Pet of the Week!
“Need help with your homework? I’ve got the smarts for that! I’m a highly intelligent girl with lots of energy! I can be worried by new people, go slow with me please. I’m super sweet and very playful. I love a tossed ball! I really enjoy gentle affection once I’m comfortable. I’d love a home where I can learn and be challenged with brain games.”
Listen to 96.1 BBB on St. Patrick’s Day, this Thursday, for a chance to win gift cards to Tribeca Tavern! Don’t miss their 2nd Annual Best Patty in Town celebration on St. Patrick’s Day!
Tribeca Tavern: With locally crafted beers flowing from their taps, creative entrees prepared in the from-scratch kitchen, and authentic North Carolina hospitality, it’s all about flavor and charm at Tribeca Tavern. Exceeding expectations since 2010.
This week we are highlighting Peppy as our Pet of the Week!
“Prepare yourself for lots of fun! I’m a friendly, playful, and curious girl who loves to chase a tennis ball! I’m super friendly, and warm up quickly. I really enjoy a good game, plenty of scritches, and lots and lots of exploring. I’d love a home where I can play and go for long walks or hikes. I’m pretty active and high energy! Let’s play today!”
We appreciate your help in helping Peppy find a home. She’s been with us a while and deserves to finally get a warm, happy place of her own. So we’ve waived her adoption fee! Yep, this pretty gal is free to adopt! Come on out and meet her to see if she’s the right fit for your family!
The BBB Box Office is HOPPING on 961bbb.com! This week we celebrate the return of one of the great live bands to DPAC this Summer, Air Supply. Air Supply has been the recipient of unprecedented, world-wide radio airplay for their countless love songs. The soft rock duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will be bringing their hits to DPAC on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Listen for your chance to score tickets before they go on sale on 96.1 BBB. PLUS, enter below for an extra chance to win tickets! Don’t miss your chance to see Air Supply at DPAC.
This week, Kitty has your tickets to see Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators on Saturday March 19 at DPAC! Tickets are on sale now but listen to 96.1 BBB weekdays at noon with Kitty for a chance to win!
Bon Jovi is bringing their 2022 Tour to PNC Arena Raleigh on Saturday April 9th and GREAT SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Tickets are on sale now here but you can listen to 96.1 all week for a chance to win tickets!
Listen all week in the mornings at 7:15 during the Fun Zone and get a chance to win a pair of tickets before you can buy them to see OneRepublic with NeedToBreathe on July 9th, 2022 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh. When Madison opens up the phone lines to call, be the correct caller, and you’re a winner for tickets to see OneRepublic @ CCUMP in Raleigh. Don’t miss your shot to win these tickets!
This week we are highlighting a great, gentle dog – Ferdinand – as our Pet of the Week.
“Are you looking for a curious guy who’d love to go for long walks and hikes with you? That’s ME! I’m an independent guy who loves to follow his nose wherever it might take me. I do take my time getting to know new people, but once I do I’d love to just hang out with you. Let’s go exploring together!”
Ferdinand is so eager to find his new home that he’s asked us to waive his adoption fee. Come on out and meet him to see if he’s the right fit for your family!
“Let’s have an action packed adventure! I’m Arnold, a sweet, and affectionate guy who LOVES to play! I’m pretty active and enjoy running around, playtime, and long walks. I’d love to learn basic manners, can you help teach me? I’d also benefit from calming exercises, and lots of affection. Let’s meet up today!”
Arnold is a lovely, handsome guy who has been on our adoption floor since January 28th, so he is eager to find his new home. He has just gone into foster care today, so anyone interested in meeting Arnold should submit an application here to schedule a visit: https://www.apsofdurham.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Dog-Adoption-Application.pdf
“Are you ready to have a good time? I am! I’m a playful, friendly, and enthusiastic guy who’s excited about life! I love to chase a ball, learn, and explore! My absolute favorite thing is chasing a ball, toss one and see! I’m a pretty active guy who’d love a home with plenty of things to do and explore. Let’s meet today!” To visit Isaac’s profile, click here.
Isaac is so eager to find his new home that he’s asked us to waive his adoption fee. Come on out and meet Isaac to see if he’s the right fit for your family!
This week the Pet of the Week is Scarlett the dog!
“Oh hi! I’m a friendly girl who likes to keep herself busy. I’m truly a sweet girl with lots of energy but I also love to cuddle and snuggle with people. I love to play and would be a great companion for walks and daily trips to the park. I am VERY into treats—I bet you’ll find I’m a fast learner! Meet me today!” To visit Scarlett’s profile, click here.
Scarlett is so eager to find her new home that she’s asked us to waive her adoption fee. Come on out and meet Scarlett to see if she’s the right fit for your family!
“Well hello there! I’m so happy to meet you! I’m Smalls, although I’m not that small! I’m a sweet and goofy athletic guy with lots of love in my heart. I love to chase after a ball and enjoy learning fetch in a fenced yard. I’ve done well with basic training – I’m crate trained and I already know sit, down, halt, drop it, and more commands. My favorite thing is to play and exercise. Adopt me today!”
To view Smalls’ profile, click here. Smalls has had his adoption fee waived so that he can find a wonderful home soon. Please come by to meet him today!
Are you looking for a sweet feline to snuggle with on these winter nights? Pete is your guy! He’s a very loving cat that really enjoys being petted. He’ll even come for pets when called! Kane has a tiny meow you’ve gotta hear, so come meet him today.
To view Pete’s profile, click here. Come by and meet him today!
This week, the Pet of the Week is Delaney the dog!
Meet Delaney!
“Hello, want to be friends? I’m a sweet, curious girl who’s so delighted to meet you. I think life is so exciting, and I’d love to explore the world with you close by. My favorite things are treats, affection, and play. I could use some basic training and a routine to help me really shine. Visit me today and let’s see how much fun we can have!”
To view Delaney’s profile, click here. Come by and meet her today!
This week, the Pet of the Week is Mildred the dog! Mildred has had her adoption fee waived so that she can find a wonderful home for the holidays. Please come by to meet her today!
This week, Madison shares her favorite things with you … her favorite jewelry from CMI Jewelry Showroom! Listen to 96.1 BBB all week at 7:15AM and play the Fun Zone for your chance to win Madison’s favorite jewelry of the day!
Since 1970, CMI Jewelry has been helping the Triangle sparkle with the area’s best selection of diamonds and fine jewelry. Join CMI Jewelry this December for a grand reopening at their new location at 6501 Falls of Neuse Road. CMI has the same owner, same quality jewelry, and same no-pressure sales staff you have always loved. Make your holiday season shine by visiting CMI Jewelry at 6501 Falls of Neuse Road.
Three Diamond Drop Pendant- 14kt White Gold 18-inch Cable Chain
Cluster Diamond Ring – 14kt White Gold
Diamond Hoop Earrings – 14kt White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings – 14kt White Gold or 14kt Yellow Gold
Solitaire Diamond Necklace- 14kt White Gold 18-Inch Chain
It’s your last chance to see Genesis at PNC Arena November 19th! Play Fun Zone this week with Madison for your chance to grab tickets! Plus get a bonus chance by signing up above. Tickets still on sale through ticketmaster.com.
Genesis is one of the world’s biggest selling and most successful bands of all time. They have sold an estimated 100 million albums and have played to sold-out stadiums and arenas all over the world for decades.
The evolution of Genesis is unique, their sound developed and progressed throughout their career and with multiple line-up alterations in the early years, the classic line-up of Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford took shape in 1976.
‘And Then There Were Three’ (1978) was the first album the band released as a three-piece and spawned the single ‘Follow You Follow Me’ which was their first UK top ten and US top 30 single and proved to be the start of huge commercial global success. The albums ‘Duke’ (1980), ‘Abacab’ (1981), ‘Genesis’ (1983), ‘Invisible Touch’ (1986) and ‘We Can’t Dance’ (1991) followed for the trio, alongside almost constant global stadium tours cementing the band as one of the most successful of all time.
Tony, Phil and Mike reunited again as a band in 2007 after almost 10 years for the Turn It On Again Tour which went on to be one of the biggest grossing tours on the year playing sold-out stadiums around the world.
2021 will see Genesis tour for the first time in 14 years, in North America, the UK, and Ireland.
This week, Madison covers your breakfast with a $50 Gift Card to Brigs Restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Wake Forest!
When you think breakfast, think Brigs.
And this month, think Brigs’ Pilgrim Benedict – homemade cranberry stuffing topped with smoked turkey, poached eggs, and a savory holiday Hollandaise Sauce.
Brigs is also serving Pumpkin Pancakes hot off the griddle and topped with real whipped cream!
But, hurry! These specials will be available this month only, at Brigs – In Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and Cary!
AND, Brigs has a special Cranberry-Pecan Avocado Toast with gorgonzola and a drizzle of honey.
Hendrick Automotive donated $80,000 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina yesterday in Raleigh! This marks a total of $500,000 raised for 27 food banks across the country! In partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Hendrick Automotive Group revealed the overall results of its current year-long, employee-powered fight against hunger. This event included a special appearance by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, who is conducting a three-city tour today in recognition of food bank partners and Hendrick Automotive Group employee fund-raising efforts in Charlotte, Charleston (South Carolina) and Raleigh (North Carolina). Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, is fighting to win his first NASCAR Cup Series title.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina serves 34 counties throughout the Raleigh area and distributed nearly 51.7 million pounds of produce to nearly 600,000 people currently facing hunger. Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information, visit https://foodbankcenc.org/.
Due to the pandemic, Hendrick Automotive Group adjusted its annual Thanksgiving meal drive in 2020 to a “virtual” program in order to continue supporting our food bank partners. It marked the company’s first hunger initiative powered by employee donations, allowing the company to keep its employees safe while continuing to serve our communities during the holidays.
Hendrick Automotive Group is proud to have supported Thanksgiving hunger initiatives since 2001.
Well hello friend! I’m a sweet and affectionate girl with lots of love to give! I’m super friendly and love meeting new people. I also enjoy exploring, but my favorite thing is gentle affection. I’d love a home where I can just relax and unwind after a long exploration. Can we do this together? Visit me today! Brownie is still receiving medical care, so we are looking for someone to Foster to Adopt only, please. If interested, please complete the Foster application.
Don’t miss our famous annual Gala coming up! Tails at Twilight 2021 is a “beyond the ballroom” online celebration of APS, with a live and silent auction, entertainment, a mixology session and more. For more information: https://event.gives/tails2021
On the way home, be sure to call up John when he opens the BBB Box Office. You could land a pair of tickets to see Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators on Saturday, March 19th 2022! OR, enter below for a chance to win! Tickets go on sale Friday, October 29th through Ticketmaster.
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This week the Pet of the Week is Cutie Pie the Guinea Pig – and his adoption fee has been waived!
Meet Cutie Pie!
Cutie Pie lives up to his name as a cute Guinea Pig! Did you know that Guinea pigs were first domesticated in 5,000 B.C.? And they’re still great pets today. Guinea pigs don’t sleep a lot and when they’re awake they like to talk. You’ll notice Cutie Pie is a social little guy, and he, like others, produces six main vocalizations: chutts, squeaks, whines, whistles, purrs and chirps. Each vocalization conveys a different meaning, so in essence, he’s talking to you, his new friend. Guinea pigs are typically considered gregarious, outgoing animals. If you’ve never had a Guinea Pig before, now is the time to take Cutie Pie home with you today!
Cutie Pie’s Adoption Fee has been waived so we can find him a new home quickly. This amazing guy is so ready for his new home. Will it be with you? Come adopt Cutie Pie today and fill your home with love.“
Don’t forget that we have our famous annual Gala coming up! Tails at Twilight 2021 is a “beyond the ballroom” online celebration of APS, with a live and silent auction, entertainment, a mixology session and more. For more information: https://event.gives/tails2021
Animal Protection Society of Durham 2117 East Club Blvd. Durham, NC 27704 (919) 560-0640
It’s NC State Fair Week! If you’re still looking to skip lines and grab some tickets, Madison has your chance to grab a 4-pack all this week on The Fun Zone!
Listen to win weekday mornings for a chance to win! Buy tickets now at ncstatefair.org
This week, take the family out with your chance to grab a 4-pack to Hill Ridge Farms – the Triangle’s best destination for old-fashioned family fun, group and family outings, picnics, school field trips, birthday parties, and more! Their annual Fall Pumpkin Festival is happening NOW through October 31st. Receive a FREE PUMPKIN with each admission!
This week, it’s Brunch with Kitty with your chance to win a gift card to Brigs Restaurants! Listen weekdays at noon for a chance to win!
Brigs’ October Specials
Pumpkin Pancakes Back by overwhelming demand, our most popular pancake special every year will be available this year for two full months! Our famous Pumpkin Pancakes are served moist and fluffy and topped with real whipped cream! They’re the best! They’re available in stacks of one, two, or three; our Griddle Combos; and our Kidstuff!
Benedict of the Month
Oktober BenedictBrigs Bratwurst Benedict – A quarter pound grilled North Carolina’s own Heritage Farm® fresh bratwurst, two poached fresh eggs* and stone-ground mustard Hollandaise atop a toasted English muffin! Served with fresh fruit and choice of grits or homefries.
Sandwiches of the Month
The German Brat – A warm soft pretzel roll filled with grilled Heritage Farm® fresh bratwurst, spicy mustard and sauerkraut! Served with your choice of sandwich side.
The Swiss Brat – A warm soft pretzel roll filled with grilled Heritage Farm® fresh bratwurst, melted Swiss cheese and roasted red peppers! Served with your choice of sandwich side.
To view the full menu or see locations, please go to www.brigs.com
This week, is it Famous or Fraud? Madison will give a landmark or historical artifact … but is it Famous .. or a Fraud? You could score a $75 Visa Gift Card thanks to CW22. Listen to Madison, Weekdays at 7:15 a.m. for a chance to win!
In the new supersized version of Nickelodeon’s long-running classic competition series Legends of the Hidden Temple — premiering Sunday, October 10 — the challenges are now much tougher, the obstacles far greater, and the stakes much higher!
This week, listen for John to open up the BBB Box Office for your chance to grab a pair of tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra at PNC Arena December 15th. Get a bonus chance by signing up below! Tickets now on sale here, through ticketmaster.
This week, Kitty’s got your last chance to grab tickets to see Indigo Girls … coming to DPAC September 25th! Tickets still on sale at dpacnc.com! Listen while you have Lunch with Kitty for you to win!
This week, Madison takes you to Paradise City with your last chance to grab tickets to see Guns N’ Roses at PNC Arena September 30th! Tickets still on sale at ticketmaster.com! And … get a bonus chance of Guns N’ Roses tickets AND VIP prize package by signing up for the BBB Box Office Below!
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast to bring heavy rains as it moves inland across northeastern South Carolina on Sunday.
Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two Carolinas, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
The storm was about 70 miles (112 kilometers) east of Charleston, South Carolina, early Sunday, and 85 miles (136 kilometers) southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 50 mph (80 kph), and it was moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
Rain bands from Chantal were moving onshore, the hurricane center said, with flash floods an increasing concern.
Heavy rain was forecast for parts of North Carolina through Monday, with total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) and local amounts up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) that could lead to flash flooding.
South Carolina’s Emergency Management division had warned residents earlier of the possibility of isolated tornadoes along the coast and of minor coastal flooding.
It also warned drivers not to venture on water-covered roads or around road-closure signs where flooding occurred.
By JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood.
The flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, and at least eight people died in nearby counties.
Twenty-seven girls are still missing in Texas after a storm unleashed nearly a foot (0.3 meters) of rain on Friday and sent floodwaters gushing out of the Guadalupe River through the hilly region known for its century-old summer camps. (AP Video)
Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.
The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio on Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect.
Searchers used helicopters, boats and drones to look for victims and to rescue people stranded in trees and from camps isolated by washed-out roads.
Gov. Greg Abbott vowed that authorities will work around the clock and said new areas were being searched as the water receded. He declared Sunday a day of prayer for the state.
“I urge every Texan to join me in prayer this Sunday — for the lives lost, for those still missing, for the recovery of our communities, and for the safety of those on the front lines,” he said in a statement.
Authorities were coming under scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in places long vulnerable to flooding received proper warning and whether enough preparations were made.
The hills along the Guadalupe River in central Texas are dotted with century-old youth camps and campgrounds where generations of families have come to swim and enjoy the outdoors. The area is especially popular around the July Fourth holiday, making it more difficult to know how many are missing.
“We don’t even want to begin to estimate at this time,” Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said earlier.
Raging storm hit camp in middle of the night
“The camp was completely destroyed,” said Elinor Lester, 13, one of hundreds of campers. “A helicopter landed and started taking people away. It was really scary.”
The raging storm, fueled by incredible amounts of moisture, woke up her cabin just after midnight Friday. When rescuers arrived, they tied a rope for the girls to hold as they walked across a bridge with water whipping around their legs, she said.
Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information.
Among those confirmed dead were an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who was at Camp Mystic, and the director of another camp just up the road.
The flooding in the middle of the night caught many residents, campers and officials by surprise.
AccuWeather said the private forecasting company and the National Weather Service sent warnings about potential flash flooding hours beforehand.
“These warnings should have provided officials with ample time to evacuate camps such as Camp Mystic and get people to safety,” AccuWeather said in a statement. It called the Hill Country one of the most flash-flood-prone areas of the U.S. because of its terrain and many water crossings.
At the Mo-Ranch Camp in the community of Hunt, officials had been monitoring the weather and opted to move several hundred campers and attendees at a church youth conference to higher ground. At nearby Camps Rio Vista and Sierra Vista, organizers also had mentioned on social media that they were watching the weather the day before wrapping up their second summer session Thursday.
Authorities and elected officials have said they did not expect such an intense downpour, the equivalent of months’ worth of rain for the area.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, whose district includes the ravaged area, called it a once-in-a-century flood and acknowledged that there would be second-guessing and finger-pointing as people look for someone to blame.
Helicopters and drones used in frantic search
Search crews were facing harsh conditions while “looking in every possible location,” Rice said.
Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued in the last 36 hours and there were heroic efforts at the camps to save children.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived and pledged that the Trump administration would use all available resources. Coast Guard helicopters and planes were assisting to ensure operations can continue even in darkness.
One reunification center at an elementary school was mostly quiet after taking in hundreds of evacuees the day before.
“We still have people coming here looking for their loved ones. We’ve had a little success, but not much,” said Bobby Templeton, superintendent of Ingram Independent School District.
People clung to trees and fled to attics
In Ingram, Erin Burgess woke to thunder and rain in the middle of the night. Just 20 minutes later, water was pouring into her home, she said. She described an agonizing hour clinging to a tree with her teen son.
“My son and I floated to a tree where we hung onto it, and my boyfriend and my dog floated away. He was lost for a while, but we found them,” she said.
Barry Adelman said water pushed everyone in his three-story house into the attic, including his 94-year-old grandmother and 9-year-old grandson.
“I was having to look at my grandson in the face and tell him everything was going to be OK, but inside I was scared to death,” he said.
“When it rains, water doesn’t soak into the soil,” said Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which was collecting donations. “It rushes down the hill.”
‘Nobody saw this coming’
The weekend forecast had called for rain, with a flood watch upgraded to a warning overnight Friday for at least 30,000 people.
“We know we get rains. We know the river rises. But nobody saw this coming,” said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the county’s chief elected official.
The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.
Kelly said he was heartbroken seeing body bags at the funeral home and the devastation on the ground during a helicopter tour.
“The rescue has gone as well as can be expected. It’s getting time now for the recovery,” he said. “And that’s going to be a long, toilsome task for us.”
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Cortez reported from Hunt, Texas, and Seewer from Toledo, Ohio. Associated Press writers Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut, and Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, contributed.
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic won the match on Centre Court on Saturday, but it was his 7-year-old daughter who really wowed Wimbledon.
Tara Djokovic’s victory dance brought a smile to dad’s face. Everybody else’s, too.
Djokovic had just clinched his 100th Wimbledon singles win and was asked during his on-court interview to shed light on the little dance he’s been doing recently.
He said it’s done to a song called “Pump It Up.”
“There’s a song with my kids — look my daughter’s doing it right now,” a smiling Djokovic said as he looked into the crowd. “You want to show it darling?”
The TV camera then panned to Tara, who then showed everyone how it’s done: pump your fists down, then left, right and overhead.
The crowd roared.
“She’s the master. It’s a little tradition we have right now. Hopefully we can keep going so we can keep pumping more in Wimbledon.”
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By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas parents frantically posted photos of their young daughters on social media with pleas for information as at least 27 campers from an all-girls summer camp were unaccounted for Saturday after fatal flash floods tore through central Texas just before dawn Friday.
At least 43 people, including 15 children, died in Kerr County after a storm unleashed nearly a foot of rain and sent floodwaters gushing out of the Guadalupe River through the hilly region known for its century-old summer camps. Another six people died in nearby counties.
Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others who are still missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. (AP video by Julio Cortez)
State officials said 27 girls from Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, still were unaccounted for about 36 hours after the flood.
An 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who was at Camp Mystic, and the director of another camp just up the road were among those confirmed dead Saturday.
Gov. Greg Abbott, who toured the camp Saturday with rescue crews, vowed that authorities will work around the clock to find the missing girls and others swept away in the storm that caught many residents, campers and officials by surprise.
Many more are still missing, and authorities said about 850 people had been rescued so far.
Flood turns storied Camp Mystic into a nightmare
The camp was established in 1926. It grew so popular over the following decades that families are now encouraged to put prospective campers on the waitlist years in advance.
Photos and videos taken before the flood are idyllic, showing large cabins with green-shingled roofs and names like “Wiggle Inn,” tucked among sturdy oak and cypress trees that grow on the banks of the Guadalupe River. In some social media posts, girls are fishing, riding horses, playing kickball or performing choreographed dance routines in matching T-shirts. Girls ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old pose for the camera with big smiles, arms draped across the shoulders of their fellow campers.
But the floodwaters left behind a starkly different landscape: A pickup truck is balanced precariously on two wheels, its side lodged halfway up a tree. A wall is torn entirely off one building, the interior empty except for a Texas flag and paintings hung high along one side. A twisted bit of metal — perhaps a bedframe — is stacked next to colorful steamer trunks and broken tree limbs.
First responders are scouring the riverbanks in hopes of finding survivors. Social media posts are now focused on the faces of the missing.
Camps’ emergency plans unclear
State and county officials defended their actions Saturday amid scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in towns long vulnerable to flooding received proper alerts.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the region on Thursday, and it sent out a series of flash-flood warnings in the early hours Friday. The federal agency had predicted 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 centimeters) of rain in the region northwest of San Antonio, but 10 inches (25.4 cm) fell.
The Guadalupe River rose to 26 feet (7.9 meters) within about 45 minutes in the early morning hours, submerging its flood gauge.
It was not immediately clear what kind of evacuation plans Camp Mystic might have had.
The county itself does not have a warning system, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said. He maintained that no one knew a flood of this magnitude was coming.
Rescuers evacuate some campers by helicopter
By Friday afternoon, Texas Game Wardens had arrived at Camp Mystic and were evacuating campers. A rope was tied so girls could hang on as they walked across a bridge, the floodwaters rushing around their knees.
Elinor Lester, 13, said she was evacuated with her cabinmates by helicopter after wading through floodwaters. She recalled startling awake around 1:30 a.m. as thunder crackled and water pelted the cabin windows.
Lester was among the older girls housed on elevated ground known as Senior Hill. Cabins housing the younger campers, who can start attending at age 8, are situated along the riverbanks and were the first to flood, she said.
“The camp was completely destroyed,” she said. “It was really scary.”
Her mother, Elizabeth Lester, said her son was nearby at Camp La Junta and also escaped. A counselor there woke up to find water rising in the cabin, opened a window and helped the boys swim out. Camp La Junta and nearby Camp Waldemar said in Instagram posts that all campers and staff were safe.
Elizabeth Lester sobbed when she saw her daughter, who was clutching a small teddy bear and a book.
“My kids are safe, but knowing others are still missing is just eating me alive,” she said.
Families of missing campers worry
Dozens of families shared in local Facebook groups that they received devastating phone calls from safety officials informing them that their daughters had not yet been located among the washed-away camp cabins and downed trees.
Camp Mystic said in an email to parents of the roughly 750 campers that if they have not been contacted directly, their child is accounted for.
On Friday afternoon, more than a hundred people gathered at an Ingram elementary school that was being used as a reunification center, watching for the faces of loved ones as buses full of evacuees arrived. One young girl wearing a Camp Mystic T-shirt stood in a puddle in her white socks, sobbing in her mother’s arms.
Camp Mystic sits on a strip known to locals as “flash flood alley.”
“When it rains, water doesn’t soak into the soil,” said Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which was collecting donations. “It rushes down the hill.”
Decades prior, floodwaters engulfed a bus of teenage campers from another Christian camp along the Guadalupe River during devastating summer storms in 1987. A total of 10 campers from Pot O’ Gold Christian camp drowned after their bus was unable to evacuate in time from a site near Comfort, 33 miles (53 kilometers) east of Hunt.
Happy camp memories are now tinged with grief
Chloe Crane, a teacher and former Camp Mystic counselor, said her heart broke when a fellow teacher shared an email from the camp about the missing girls.
“To be quite honest, I cried because Mystic is such a special place, and I just couldn’t imagine the terror that I would feel as a counselor to experience that for myself and for 15 little girls that I’m taking care of,” she said. “And it’s also just sadness, like the camp has been there forever and cabins literally got washed away.”
Crane said the camp is a haven for young girls looking to gain confidence and independence. She recalled happy memories teaching her campers about journalism, making crafts and competing in a camp-wide canoe race at the end of each summer. Now for many campers and counselors, their happy place has turned into a horror story, she said.
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Schoenbaum reported from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Rebecca Boone contributed from Boise, Idaho.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
The storm’s center was located about 80 miles (125 kilometers) east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday night, and 140 miles (225 kilometers) south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 45 mph (75 kph), and it was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph).
Rain bands from Chantal were moving over the coast, the hurricane center said, and the storm’s center was expected to move over South Carolina overnight or early Sunday. Some slight strengthening was expected, followed by rapid weakening after landfall.
Heavy rain was forecast for the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday — total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with local amounts up to 6 inches — threatening flash flooding.
LONDON (AP) — Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war.
Ukraine’s military General Staff said that Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk air base in Russia’s Voronezh region, describing it as the home base of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets.
Writing on Facebook, the General Staff said it hit a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft and “possibly other aircraft.”
Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack.
Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia’s territory in a surprise drone attack.
Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine’s air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed.
According to the air force, Ukraine’s western Khmelnytskyi region was the main target of the attack. Regional Gov. Serhii Tyurin said Saturday that no damage, injuries or deaths had been reported.
Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukraine. Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. On Saturday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the number of people killed in the assault had increased to two. A further 31 people were wounded.
The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defenses might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Zelenskyy.
Asked Friday night by reporters about the call, Trump said, “We had a very good call, I think.”
When asked about finding a way to end the fighting, Trump said: “I don’t know. I can’t tell you whether or not that’s going to happen.”
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday, along with 45 further drones Saturday morning and early afternoon. No casualties were reported, but local officials in the Saratov region said 25 apartments were damaged by Ukrainian drones in the city of Engels.
Four Ukrainian drones were shot down while approaching Moscow on Saturday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution at one of Moscow’s airports, Sheremetyevo, Russia’s aviation authority Rosaviatsiya said.
