Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, February 11, 1995 TAG: 9502130043
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Live Appearances:
Levi Garrett of KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) broadcasts live from Hubbard's Appliances, Christiansburg. Freebies include tickets to see George Jones and Aaron Tippen at the Salem Civic Center. Visitors also can register to win a complete party ensemble from Grandma's Goodies Bakery and Sweet Shop.
On Valentine's Day, 14-K WKEX (1430 AM) gives away a getaway for two - including two nights plus breakfast and dinner at Blacksburg's Best Western Red Lion Inn. Listeners can register at local businesses. The drawing is live Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Red Lion Inn on Plantation Road. For details, call the station at 951-9539 (WKEX).
Radio Sports:
"Armchair Quarterback:" Today, 9-10 a.m., on Super 710 WFNR (710 AM) Univeristy of Tennessee head football coach Phil Fulmer is a guest. Host Levi Garrett moderates a panel of pundits that tackles listeners' questions and comments on regional collegiate and professional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.
Virginia Tech Basketball: Today, the Hokies are away against South Florida. The game airs at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, they meet the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Airtime is 7 p.m. Bill Roth calls the games on the Virginia Tech Sports Network. The "Hokie Hotline" with Virginia Tech basketball coach Bill Foster airs Monday, 7-8 p.m. Virginia Tech Sports Network stations 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).
NCAA Basketball: Sunday, 1:15 p.m., North Carolina and Georgia Tech face off on WFNR (710 AM).
Radford University Basketball: Today, the Highlanders are on the road against the University of North Carolina-Ashville. The broadcast starts at 1:40 p.m. 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).
"Winston Cup Today:" Weekdays, 8:45 a.m., WFNR (710 AM) and 6 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). "Winston Cup This Week" is heard Saturdays, 7:30-8 a.m. on WFNR.
"Ned Jarret's World of Racing:" Weekdays, 6:05 p.m., right after "Winston Cup Today" on WPSK (107.1 FM). "NASCAR Live" gives listeners a chance to talk to the stars of Winston Cup, Busch Grand National and Supertruck Racing, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM).
Blacksburg Indians basketball: Friday, the Indians face Carroll County on the road. Airtime on WKEX (1430 AM) is 5:50 p.m. Bob Smith does the play-by-play with help from Kelly Haughton. (WKEX will not carry the make-up game with Alleghany.)
Radio Shorts:
WKEX (1430 AM) airs a "Valentine's Day Special" Tuesday morning, 10-10:30. The station also takes requests all day on Valentine's Day. Call 951-9539 (WKEX).
Classic Country WRAD (1460 AM) and CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM) airs listeners' valentines through Valentine's Day. The stations had invited listeners to record 30-second valentine messages and to register for prizes at the same time. For more information, call the stations at 639-2461.
On Valentine's Day at 7:25 a.m., Levi Garrett of KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) draws the winner of dinner for two at the Ipanema in Blacksburg or Carmella's Restaurant, Radford. Listeners can register at either eatery.
"Atmospheres," a blend of new age, techno, trance dance and electronic music, has expanded to four hours. It airs Sundays, noon-4 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). 831-5180.
Lori Singer is the host of "Country Music Time," Sundays, 6-6:30 p.m., on WRAD (1460 AM), featuring interviews with today's hot country artists.
WRAD-WRIQ News Director Dave May interviews Del. Tommy Baker, R-Pulaski County, on Virginia General Assembly happenings, Mondays at 5:02 p.m.
KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM) broadcast the Virginia Lottery Pick 3-Pick 4 drawings, Monday through Saturday at 2:10 p.m. WFNR (710 AM) has the numbers at 1:59 p.m. In the near future, CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM) and Classic Country WRAD (1460 AM) also plan to broadcast the drawings at 2 p.m. on WRIQ, and at 2:05 p.m., right after AP news, on WRAD.
Bob Travis is the host of "It's Your Time," weekdays, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Listeners can call in to buy, sell, give away or trade items by calling 382-1887 or, toll-free, *WFNR from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.
Cablecasts:
"After School Break" - stories for youngsters and parents to enjoy - airs Mondays, 4 p.m., on WTOB (channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.
"The Carol Alfano Show," featuring Virginia Tech women's basketball and including game highlights, airs Thursday, 8 p.m., on WTOB (channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television.
by CNB