Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, October 8, 1994 TAG: 9410100020
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Several gospel groups, including the Gospel Strings, are set to perform Sunday, and, of course, visitors can enjoy refreshments.
Ratcliffe's show began as a 30-minute stint Sundays. It now airs Saturdays and Sundays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., offering a blend of gospel and bluegrass and occasionally featuring live music by area gospel groups. Ratcliffe takes requests from listeners at 951-9539 (WKEX).
A fixture in the local gospel music scene, Ratcliffe organizes the free gospel sings at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union hall in Fairlawn each month and a couple of benefit concerts each year. He's also the pastor of Riner Grace Brethren Church on Virginia 8.
"I love what I'm doing," he said.
Live Appearances
Marcia Witt helps celebrate the 25th anniversary of Skyline Ford in Floyd today. She broadcasts from 9 a.m. to noon on WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM), then performs with the Wily Fox Band - a top-40 country group - from noon to 4 p.m. Free hot dogs and drinks, classic car show and more.
KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM), is on the road at 10 this morning to take part in the Virginia Tech homecoming parade.
14-K, WKEX (1430 AM), broadcasts from the Craig County Fall Festival in New Castle today, 9 a.m. to noon, with Bob Smith, Becky Hutchison and the WKEX Happy Clown on hand with freebies.
KOOL Country's Levi Garrett is the host of Country and Western nights Thursdays, 5 to 7, at Pizza Inn in downtown Christiansburg.
Radio Sports
"Armchair Quarterback:" Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m., on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett moderates as John Beamer, John Hale and M.J. Dougherty field listeners' questions and comments on area and regional sports.
Virginia Tech football: Today, the Hokies are back at Lane Stadium against Temple for homecoming. The game broadcast airs at noon on WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), WRIQ (101.7 FM) and WVVV (104.9 FM). "The Point After" call-in show follows on many Tech sports network affiliates.
NASCAR: Today, 12:45 p.m., the All Pro Auto Parts 300 airs from Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Sunday, 12:30 p.m., it's the Mello Yello 500, on WBNK (100.7 FM), WPSK (107.1 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills: Broadcast time is Sunday, 12:45 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM).
Washington Redskins: Sunday, the 'Skins are at Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in an evening matchup. The game airs at 8 p.m. on WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM).
"Virginia Tech Update:" Monday through Friday, 7 a.m., WVVV (104.9 FM) and WJJJ (1260 AM). "Hokie Hotline" coach's show: Mondays, 7 p.m.
"NASCAR LIVE " Tuesdays, 7 p.m., on WBNK (100.7 FM) and WFNR (710 AM).
"RU Sports Update:" Dave Hunziker, the sports voice of the Highlanders, reports Fridays during newscasts at 7:45 a.m., 12:05 and 4 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM).
"Hudson's Huddle:" New River Valley high school football preview, Fridays, 5:40 to 6 p.m., WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM).
Christiansburg Blue Demons: Fridays, 7 p.m., WBNK (100.7 FM).
Blacksburg Indians: Fridays , 7 p.m., WKEX (1430 AM). Friday, Oct. 14, the Indians take on Graham at home.
Radford Bobcats: Fridays, WRAD (1460 AM) at 7:15 p.m.
Pulaski County Cougars: Fridays, 7:15 p.m., WRIQ (101.7 FM).
NEW RIVER MEDIA stations 1260-J, WJJJ (1260 AM), Rock 105, WVVV (104.9 FM) and Eagle Country 107, and WPSK (107.1 FM) are getting ready to set up shop at the former 11 West retail location on U.S. 11 just outside Fairlawn. General manager Dave Roederer says the stations plan to move sales and administrative offices for the three-station group over the next few weeks. The site eventually will house studios for all three stations.
Still in the works are a new site on Price Mountain near Blacksburg for Rock 105's new antenna tower and the relocation of WJJJ's AM tower to an as-yet-unspecified spot in the Walton area of Montgomery County.
Once its new antenna is in place, Rock 105 is poised to swap dial positions with Roanoke's DJ 105, WRDJ (105.3 FM), by the end of this year or early next year, a move that permits both stations to increase power to 25,000 watts. New River Media is researching possible format changes for Rock 105 and 1260-J.
Radio Shorts
It's another free music weekend through Sunday on Rock 105, WVVV (104.9 FM), to celebrate Virginia Tech's homecoming weekend. Listeners who call the station at the cue can win cassettes and CDs. 381-0111 or (800) 768-9888 (WVVV).
WRAD (1460 AM) and WRIQ (101.7 FM) give away a framed, signed limited-edition print of country superstar Garth Brooks Dec. 15 to one of the lucky donors to Radford's Empty Stocking Fund to provide toys, clothing and food for needy families during the holidays. Listeners can donate and sign up during the stations' remote broadcasts or send them to P.O. Box 1168, Radford 24141. 639-2461.
"To the Best of Our Knowledge," an hour-long examination of the latest news and trends in science, politics and pop culture, airs Monday, 1 p.m., on Radford University's student-run WVRU (89.9 FM). 831-5171.
Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM) holds its fall radiothon Oct. 21-25. 231-9880.
Cablecasts
"Spotlight on Blacksburg:" Tuesday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television with segments on the cable TV industry, the Blacksburg Rugby Club, the aquatics center and Halloween activities for kids. Call in program ideas to 961-1199, e-mail to wtobbev.net, or write to WTOB, P.O. Box 90003, Blacksburg 24062-9003.
"Community Speaking:" Sundays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at noon, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on American Cable Entertainment Channel 9. Host Bill Yerrick welcomes two members of the Radford Police Department to discuss changes in Virginia's drunken-driving law. 831-5180.
"NRV News:" Produced by Media Studies students at Radford University, Thursdays, 7 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
"VT News:" Produced by Communications Studies students at Virginia Tech, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg.
WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television teaches viewers how to surf the Internet on Thursday, 8 p.m., when the cable channel airs "BEV Education: An Introduction to the Blacksburg Electronic Village." Andy Cohill, who directs the BEV, shows viewers some BEV basics, how they can get on line and a bit about using Mosaic, an Internet "browser."
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