
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, April 1, 1995                   TAG: 9504030028
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-5   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST STAFF WRITER
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Long

TECH'S STUDENT-RUN 'WOOVIT' SEEKS LISTENERS' SUPPORT

It's RADIOTHON time again at Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.7 FM). The listener-supported station's semiannual fund-raising event starts Monday and continues through April 9. Donations are the primary source of income for the station - often called ``Woovit'' - which airs a diverse schedule of music and other programming.

WUVT also offers a program guide to keep listeners up to date on its 24-hour broadcast schedule, which includes Greek, classical, alternative, metal, jazz and blues. Indian music is the latest addition to the eclectic format.

Listeners may tune in for details on how to help, or they may call the station at 231-9880 or 231-9888. Donations by mail go to: WUVT, 350 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0546.

Starting Monday, New River Valley radio listeners can hear an hour of ``THE DOUG WILDER SHOW'' from Richmond on WFNR (710 AM). The program - featuring the former Virginia governor-turned-radio talker - airs 10-11 a.m. weekdays. Call 382-6106.

Live Appearances:

14-K WKEX (1430 AM) broadcasts live from the Senior Athletes of Montgomery County's rummage sale today, 9 a.m.-noon, Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Bob Smith and the WKEX Clown have freebies for visitors.

Levi Garrett of KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) is live from the second annual Kid's Fest, today, 11 a.m., New River Valley Mall. Among other things, he'll interview Vince and Larry, the crash-test dummies, and help local police create children's identification cards. Visitors can register to win tickets to see The Eagles.

Radio Sports:

``Armchair Quarterback'': Today, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM), with guest, Southern Methodist University Athletic Director Jim Copeland. 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 on their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

NCAA Men's Basketball: Final four action starts today, 5 p.m., on KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM) from CBS. The championship game airs Monday, 8:15 p.m.

``Let's Talk NASCAR'': Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).

Roanoke Express Hockey: Sunday, 5:50 p.m., KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM), second-round playoffs continue live from Richmond.

``Trackside'': Interviews with New River Valley Speedway drivers air weekdays, 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., on CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM) and 10:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM). Dale McCloud is the host.

New River Valley Race Weekly: Mondays, 6-7 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett, the new official ``Voice of the New River Valley Speedway,'' is host. 381-1887 or *WFNR on Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

``The Hermie Sadler Show'': Monday, 7-8 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Sadler - the Busch Grand National 1993 Rookie of the Year - is from South Hill. Listeners can call in toll-free.

``Winston Cup Today'': Weekdays, 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., on 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 Jarrett's World of Racing'': Weekdays, 9:55 a.m. on WJJJ (1260 AM) and 6:05 p.m., right after ``Winston Cup Today'' on WPSK (107.1 FM). ``NASCAR Live,'' with host Eli Gold, 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) and WJJJ (1260 AM).

``NASCAR Today'': Weekdays, 5:55 p.m., on J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM), with host Allen Bestwick.

Radford University Baseball: Wednesday, the Highlanders face the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. April 11, they meet Virginia Tech; April 28, they face Big South rival Liberty University. Play-by-play with Dave Hunziker airs on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). Airtimes are 2:50 p.m. 831-5211.

``The New River Valley Speedway Review'': Thursdays, 5:45-6:15 p.m., on WRAD (1460) and WRIQ (101.7). New guests each week, and callers with questions automatically register to win speedway tickets. Dale McCloud is the host.

Radio Shorts:

``With Good Reason'' - Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM) - visits with neuro-psychologist Karl Pribram of Radford University. Known as ``The Magellan of brain science,'' Pribram has spent 50 years studying the brain and the nature of human consciousness. 831-5180.

Mary Kelly takes listeners' requests and dedications on ``Lovin', Lookin' or Leavin','' Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, on Eagle Country 107, WPSK (107.1 FM). 980-1071 or 633-1071.

The licenses of all Virginia radio stations come up for renewal this year, which is why listeners might hear legal-sounding announcements inviting them to inspect the station's public files and to comment to the FCC. The announcements air today, April 16, May 1 and May 16.

Cablecasts:

``Community Speaking'' looks at the Radford and Montgomery County cleanups set for ``Earth Day,'' April 22. Host Bill Yerrick talks with Bob Thomas, chairman of the Radford Environmental Improvement Commission; Dawn French of the Montgomery County Improvement Council; and Rachelle Karp, chairwoman of the Radford University Student Government Association's Environmental Committee. The program airs on American Cable Entertainment Channel 9, Sundays, 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon; and Thursdays, 7 p.m. 831-5180.

``African and African-American Folktales'' airs Monday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. A live cablecast of the Blacksburg Planning Commission meeting is Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 961-1199.

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