Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, August 26, 1995 TAG: 9508280152
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV9 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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PULASKI - Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) claims to soar above the rest of the region's radio pack, based on its showing in the spring 1995 Arbitron ratings.
The Pulaski County-based country music station reports it "overwhelmed all other New River Valley radio stations" in listeners during the survey period March 30 through June 21. Weekdays 6 a.m.-midnight, WPSK reports, 13.6 percent of listeners 12 or older in Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties tuned in the station, a weekly audience of 37,300.
General Manager Dave Roederer said WPSK's ratings were almost triple those of its nearest competitor.
Roederer cited especially strong numbers for the station's evening "Lovin', Lookin' or Leavin'" program with Mary Kelly and the afternoon show with Tom Williams.
WPSK is owned by New River Media Group, which also operates WNNI (1260 AM), Majic 105 WVMJ (104.9 FM) - which debuted its adult contemporary format in late May - and WYVE (1280 AM), Wytheville.
Public-access shows announced
BLACKSBURG - The town's public access channel, WTOB-Channel 2, will air several programs on local issues Sept. 5-7.
On Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. "Spotlight on Blacksburg" will feature an interview with Bill Ellenbogen on the Huckleberry Trail. Also on the program will be segments on Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the New River Valley, public safety during the school year, and Virginia Tech's 1995 football season.
A locally produced program by Eric Thornett will air Sept. 6., at 7 p.m. It's called "The Dark Around," a futuristic detective story set in a time in which ozone has been depleted, the rain forests are gone and mutants roam the earth.
Sept. 7 programming will start at 7 p.m. with "Pink Slips or Greenbacks: Changing the Odds," a program on how families in the South are trying to improve their lives, followed by "Animated Violence: How Does it Affect Children?" and "Sports Authorities."
Computer majors offered at NRCC
DUBLIN - Two new computer-related majors are now being offered at New River Community College.
The Computer Information Systems Department at the college recently developed the following majors: computer technology specialization and computer application specialization.
Computer technology specialization prepares students to enter the job market as an industrial or business programmer, computer or industrial technician. Computer application specialization is designed for people who want to enter the job market as a computer professional, trained in a wide variety of the state-of-the-art application software.
In addition to the new majors, the Computer Information Systems Technology has updated its core program to include training in local area networks, Internet and modern computer languages (Visual Basics, C and FoxPro). Students who complete these courses will qualify as computer programmers and systems analysts. Call 674-3600, 382-4595, 921-4595 or 745-4595.
Community chorus plans new season
RADFORD - The New River Valley Community Chorus will start the 1995-96 season Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7:15 p.m. The event will be in Room 101 at Powell Hall at Radford University. The group practices once a week. Call Jeanne Werrell at 382-5492.
Parks department talent show
CHRISTIANSBURG - Jugglers, dancers, singers and piano players are just some of the people the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking for its talent show and covered dish luncheon. The event will be at the park on U.S. 460 Wednesday, Sept. 13, at noon.
Talent competition is limited to five minutes. Participants must be registered and from the New River Valley. Admission to the talent show is a covered dish luncheon.
Groups or singles can enter the search, and talents can include tap dancing, clogging, musical performances, interpretive readings and poetry, drama and comedy.
Door prizes and awards will be presented. Sponsoring organizations include Blacksburg and Floyd Recreation Departments, Montgomery County and Giles County RSVP and Radford, Christiansburg and Pulaski Senior Centers. Call Kemvia Adams at 382-6979.
Open University registration
BLACKSBURG - Registration starts Monday for YMCA Open University classes. Registration will be at the following locations:
University Mall, Monday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Virginia Tech War Memorial Gym: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Christiansburg Public Library: Wednesday, Aug. 30, noon-6 p.m.
YMCA Office, Thursday, Aug. 31 and Friday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call 231-4208.
by CNB