Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, January 14, 1995 TAG: 9501170037
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
"Community Speaking" is broadcast Sundays, 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon; and Thursdays, 7 p.m.
For more information, call 831-5180.
Live Appearances:
Levi Garrett of KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) broadcasts live tonight, 9-11, from the Blacksburg Marriott. He'll have door prizes, including CDs, Marriott gift certificates and dance lessons. A dance contest starts at 10:30 p.m. Free dance lessons get under way at 7:30 p.m. 382-6106.
The NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS continue this weekend on WBNK (100.7 FM), WNRV (990 AM) and WFNR (710 AM):
The AFC championship is decided when the San Diego Chargers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Air time is Sunday, 12:15 p.m., on WFNR.
The NFC championship matches up the Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers. Air time Sunday, 3:45 p.m., on WBNK and WNRV.
KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) airs the Super Bowl Jan. 29 from Miami. For more information, call 382-6106.
More Radio Sports:
"Armchair Quarterback": Today, 9-10 a.m., on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett moderates, as a panel of pundits tackles listeners' questions and comments on area and regional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge cellular phones.
Virginia Tech Basketball: Today, the Hokies face Virginia Commonwealth University. Air time is 11:30 a.m. on the Virginia Tech Sports Network. Tuesday, the Hokies visit Marquette. The broadcast begins 7:30 p.m. Bill Roth calls the games. The "Hokie Hotline" with Virginia Tech basketball coach Bill Foster airs Wednesday, 7 p.m. Local Virginia Tech Sports Network affiliates include WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), WRIQ (101.7 FM) and WVVV (104.9 FM).
"Virginia Tech Today": Weekdays, 7:10 a.m., on WJJJ (1260 AM) and WVVV (104.9 FM).
"Let's Talk NASCAR": Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).
Radford University Basketball: Today, 7:10 p.m., the Highlanders visit Liberty University; Saturday, Jan. 21, the Highlanders are back home against Coastal Carolina. Air time is 7:10 p.m. Fans can hear these Big South Conference games on WPSK (107.1 FM). Dave Hunziker does the play-by-play for the RU Sports Network.
"On the Bench with Coach Ron Bradley": Radford University's basketball preview show airs on game days at 9:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM).
Blacksburg High School Basketball: Friday, the Indians meet Christiansburg's Blue Demons. Air time is 5:45 p.m. on WKEX (1430 AM). Bob Smith does the play-by-play with help from Kelly Haughton.
Radio Shorts:
"Country Now and Then" this weekend on KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM) features songs from today and yesterday by the same artist.
Monday through Friday, Levi Garrett's morning show listeners on KOOL Country (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM) can win tickets to the Red Man U.S. Hot Rod Grand Slam Monster Jam at the Roanoke Civic Center coliseum Friday.
Radio psychologist Dr. Joy Browne entertains and informs listeners in the New River Valley weekdays, 10 a.m.-noon, on Super 710, WFNR (710 AM). Listeners can call her at (800) 544-7070.
"Long Live Rock" - airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM) - begins a two-parter on John Mellencamp. This first hour covers his early "Cougar" years through 1985, including the albums "American Fool," ``Uh-huh" and "Scarecrow." WVRU airs "Worldwide Jazz" - today featuring The Amsterdam Moscow Project Quartet - Saturdays, 11 a.m. Jim Newberne, 831-5180.
Cablecasts:
WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television, offers "Trimming the Fat" Tuesday at 7 p.m. Virginia Tech students prepare low-fat versions of popular recipes.
``Love Is ...,'' Thursday, 8:30 p.m., features a performance of black poetry on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.
by CNB