Media
General Newspapers - Online Based News - AM Radio - FM Radio - Specialty Publications - Television
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Reflecting the diversity of interests and opportunities in the Roanoke Region, several publications cover news, business, lifestyles, sports and recreation, and community.
GENERAL NEWSPAPERS
The region is served by newspapers covering community, regional, national, and international news.
The Roanoke Times is the region's most widely distributed newspaper, serving Western Virginia since 1886. Daily • 201 Campbell Ave., Roanoke • 540.981.3340
Cave Spring Connection covers news and community information in Southwest Roanoke County. Weekly • PO Box 1125, Salem • 540.389.9355
Fincastle Herald is a newspaper serving Botetourt County since 1866. Weekly • 276 Botetourt Rd, Fincastle • 540.473.2741
Franklin News-Post serves Franklin County, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. Tri-Weekly • 310 Main St., Rocky Mount • 540.483.5113
The Roanoke Star-Sentinel is a weekly newspaper providing community news and opinion. Weekly • P.O. Box 8338, Roanoke • 540.400.0990
The Salem Times-Register is a weekly newspaper serving Salem and western Roanoke County since 1854. Weekly • 1633 W. Main Street, Salem • 540.389.9355
Vinton Messenger is a weekly newspaper serving the Town of Vinton, Roanoke County, and parts of Bedford since 1964. Weekly • PO Box 1125, Salem • 540.343.2648
Virginian Review newspaper serves Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, and Bath County. 128 N. Maple Ave., Covington • 540.962.2121
RADIO, AM
AM radio stations service the area broadcasting music, sports, news, religious shows, and national talk radio.
910 WWWR –Christian and Southern Gospel music.
1240 WGMN –ESPN sports talk radio. 540.725.1220
1410 WRIS –Christian talk radio. 540.342.1410
1480 WTOY –Urban contemporary music. 540.344.9869
1550 WKBA –Christian talk and gospel. 540.343.5597
RADIO, FM
The Roanoke Region is served by a variety of FM radio stations.
89.1 WVTF, Virginia Tech –Public Radio. 540.989.8900
89.7/89.9 WFFC, Ferrum College –College-run station. 540.365.2121
90.3/91.3 WRXT –Spirit FM: contemporary Christian music. 540.774.9798
92.3 WXLK –K92: Top 40 hits and pop music. 540.774.9200
93.5 WSNV –Sunny FM: soft adult contemporary music. 540.725.1220
94.9 WSLC –STAR Country: country music. 866.949.STAR
96.3 WROV –WROV Rocks: classic and contemporary rock music. 540.725.1220
97.3 WZZU –The Planet, rock past and present. 540.344.2800
99.1 WSLQ –Q99: contemporary and adult music. 540.387.0234
99.9 WZBB –Super Country: country music broadcast. 540.489.9999
100.1 ViBE –Classic soul and R&B. 540.989.4591
100.3 WRKE-LP, Roanoke College–College-run station. 540.375.2277
100.9 WIQO –Country music broadcast.
103.9 WXCF –Hits and Favorites, today's and yesterday's top hits. 540.962.1133
105.3 WBRW –The Bear: alternative rock music. 540.731.6000
104.9 WJJS –Jammin' JJS: contemporary urban music. 540.725.1220
106.1 WZBL –SteveFM; adult hits. 540.725.1220
107.9 WYYD –Country music. 540.725.1220
SPECIALTY PUBLICATIONS
From fashion and business to popular new restaurants, the arts, and culture, publications in the Roanoke Region cover a range of interests.
Bella highlights lifestyle and fashion interests for women. Monthly • 4212 Cypress Park Dr., Suite H, Roanoke • 540.904.6800
CITY Magazine is a free informative guide to art, music, theater, dining, shopping, nightlife, spirits, and travel in the greater region. Monthly • 206 Market St, Suite A, Roanoke • 540.345.6300
Lifestream Inc. is a free publication providing information for spiritual and religious news and events in the region. Bi-monthly • 2006 Windsor Ave, Roanoke • 540.344.3031
Play by Play is a monthly sports news magazine. 2515 Laburnum Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015-3431 • 540.761.6751The Roanoker is a glossy magazine providing information about business, homes, dining, arts, and culture. Bi-monthly • 3424 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke • 540.989.6138
Valley Business FRONT is a business magazine covering the Roanoke Region and New River Valleys. Monthly • 28 Kirk Ave., Roanoke • 540.400.7332
TELEVISION
There are seven television stations located in the region with news and programming operations, and all the national networks are represented.
WDBJ –CBS affiliate. 2807 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke • 540.344.5097
WSLS –NBC affiliate. 401 3rd St., Roanoke • 540.981.9110
WSET –ABC affiliate. 710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke • 540.981.1313
WBRA –PBS affiliate. 1215 McNeil Dr., Roanoke • 540.344.0991
WWCW –FOX affiliate. 2618 Colonial Ave., Roanoke • 866.807.3869
WPXR –ION affiliate. 401 Third St., Roanoke • 540.857.0038
