Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 29, 1995 TAG: 9505020034
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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New River Media General Manager Dave Roederer said Roberts' show will be the first live program to originate from the broadcast group's new combined radio facility on U.S. 11 near Fairlawn. Eventually, the new site will house studios and sales offices for Eagle Country 107, WPSK (107.1 FM), WJJJ and Z-Rock 105, WVVV (104.9 FM)
Roberts - who's also a retired teacher - plans to open the phone lines to discuss all sorts of local issues, including politics, schools, taxes, the economy or whatever listeners want to talk about. His show will air weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
The Eagle Country 107, WPSK (107.1 FM) "Drive By and Donate" fund-raising drive, to help relief efforts in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, raised almost $700 Wednesday in three hours. In conjunction with First National Bank, the country music station has established the EAGLE COUNTRY 107-OKLAHOMA CITY RELIEF FUND to assist the Red Cross with medical care and rescue and relief efforts. Contributions are welcome at any First National Bank branch.
The station also takes donations Sunday at its broadcast booth in downtown Blacksburg during the Tour DuPont. For more information, call Steve Holstein, 633-1071.
Live Appearances:
CD Country, WRIQ (101.7 FM) and Classic Country WRAD (1460 AM) broadcast live today, 9 a.m.-noon, from the annual yard sale, Central Lumber, Radford. Both stations also are on the air live today, 9:30 a.m.-noon, from the fourth annual Children's Health Fair, Pulaski County High School gymnasium.
WKEX broadcasts live today, 9 a.m.-noon, from the Needlework Exhibit, Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. The WKEX Happy Clown has free gifts for visitors.
Z Rock 105 will be at the finish of state four of Tour DuPont Sunday, 2 p.m., Virginia Tech mall. Prizes.
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.
"Fast Lane 95": Saturdays, 5-7 p.m., on WPSK (107.1 FM), live from the New River Valley Speedway, with host Mary Kelly.
Salem Avalanche Baseball: KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM) carry the entire 1995 schedule. The Avalanche wraps up a two-day home stand against the Frederick Keys today, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Salem is at home against the Durham Bulls, air time 7 p.m. 382-6106.
Atlanta Braves Baseball: Sunday, the Braves face the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 4 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM).
New River Valley Speedway Results: Sunday, 10:13 a.m. and throughout the day on KOOL Country, WBNK (100.7 FM)
``Let's Talk NASCAR'': Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).
NASCAR: Sunday, 12:45 p.m., from Talladega Superspeedway, it's the Winston Select 500 on Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) and J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM). Friday, the Save Mart 300 Busch Pole updates air 7:10-8:40 p.m., or until qualifying is done. 633-5330.
Tour DuPont: Sunday, starting at 1:50 p.m., J-1260, WJJJ (1260 AM) provides continuous race coverage.
``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.
``The New River Valley Speedway Review'': Thursdays, 5:45-6:15 p.m., on WRAD (1460) and WRIQ (101.7). Late model driver Bob Komisarski is the guest. Callers with questions automatically register to win speedway tickets. Dale McCloud is the host.
Radio Shorts:
``Talk of the Town'' this week features an interview with Ted Lange, best known for his role as Isaac on the long-running TV show "The Love Boat," Wednesday, 8 p.m., and Friday, 1 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). "With Good Reason, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., talks with William and Mary business professor John Strong, author of "Why Airplanes Crash" and a former member of the President's Commission on Aviation Safety. Jim Newberne, 831-5180.
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:
``Spotlight on Blacksburg'' highlights exciting events in Blacksburg each month. This time, an interview with Lindsay West of the "Save the Lyric" campaign. Also, segments on the Outdoor Concert series, the Voluntary Action Center and the Retire Blacksburg Expo on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. 961-1199.
``Community Speaking'' explores the topic of rape and sexual assault on college campuses, on American Cable Entertainment (Channel 9), Radford, Fairlawn and Christiansburg. Radford University's substance abuse and sexual assault educator Betty Jones is the guest host. Her guests include John McGuire, assistant dean of students at Radford University, and Commonwealth's Attorney Randal Duncan of the Radford Police Department. ``Community Speaking'' airs Sundays, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Wednesdays, noon and Thursdays, 7 p.m. For more information, call 831-5180.
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