Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 15, 1995 TAG: 9504170015
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The station - with transmitter and tower just off Old Highway 11 near the Pulaski Correctional Unit at Morgan's Cut - is the latest in the noncommercial group, which sponsors its ``SPRING SHARATHON 95'' Friday and April 22. The network's general manager, George McNerlin, said the listener-supported radio group hopes to get $35,000 in one-time support and another $20,000 in pledges. Listeners can call 951-9791, (800) 627-9747 or 387-3131.
PARfm - Positive Alternative Radio - also carries the Christian country music show ``Positive Country,'' Saturdays, 6 a.m.-noon, and the Christian rock ``Life Force,'' Saturdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. ``Praise and Worship'' is Sundays, 6 a.m.-noon.
The network's sixth station, WPIB (90.9 FM) in Bluefield, W.Va., is scheduled to be on the air this month, McNerlin said, possibly in time for the fund-raising event. Other PARfm outlets are WPIN (91.5 FM/102.5 FM) in Dublin; WPIR (91.3 FM), Roanoke; WPIM (90.5 FM), Martinsville; and WODY (1160 AM), Martinsville.
Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) has been named a winner of a National Association of Broadcasters CRYSTAL RADIO AWARD. WPSK was one of 10 stations from across the country to get the award, which recognizes radio stations' efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities. The station was picked from 45 finalists. General Manager Dave Roederer accepted the award Tuesday during the NAB's annual convention in Las Vegas.
Radio Sports:
``Armchair Quarterback'': Today, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). John Hale and John Beamer field listeners' questions and comments on regional collegiate and professional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or dial *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.
NASCAR: Today, 1:45 p.m., it's the Sun Drop 300 from Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) and J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM). Friday, the Busch Pole updates air from 3 to 4 p.m., or until qualifying is done. 633-5330.
Salem Avalanche Baseball: Today, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m., the Avalanche finish off a home series with the Prince William Cannons. Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m., they face the Kinston Indians at home. On Friday, Salem is on the road against the Winston-Salem Warthogs. Games begin at 7:05 p.m. 382-6106.
``Let's Talk NASCAR'': Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).
``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 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: April 28, the Highlanders face Big South rival Liberty University. Play-by-play with Dave Hunziker airs on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). Air time is 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 are heard each week. Callers with questions automatically register to win speedway tickets. Dale McCloud is the host.
Radio Shorts:
``Long Live Rock'' continues a two-parter on the legendary Buddy Holly, Tuesday, 8 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). The second segment covers 1957 through his untimely death in early1959, including big hits like ``Peggy Sue,'' and some previously unreleased material from "The Buddy Holly Collection." Jim Newberne, 831-5180.
New River Valley listeners can hear an hour of ``The Doug Wilder Show'' from Richmond on WFNR (710 AM). The program - featuring the former Virginia governor - airs 10-11 a.m. weekdays. Call 382-6106.
Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.9 FM) offers a program guide to keep listeners up to date. Its 24-hour broadcast schedule includes Greek, classical, alternative, metal, jazz and blues. Call 232-9880 or visit the station at 350 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech.
Cablecasts:
The joys - and pratfalls - of in-line skating are chronicled Tuesday starting at 7 p.m., on ``In Line Life'' and ``In Line Life ... The Funny Side'' on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. Wednesday at 8 p.m., it's ``Tech Tonight,'' from VTTV, Virginia Tech's student television station. 961-1199.
``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 at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m. 831-5180.
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