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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


ONLINE BASED NEWS
News publications that are solely published on the web for users to easily interact, share ideas, thoughts, or opinions on subject content.

Virtual Franklin County an interactive website serves Franklin County and surrounding areas. Franklin County • 540.482.0922

RADIO, AM
AM radio stations service the area broadcasting music, sports, news, religious shows, and national talk radio.

610, WVBE –Classic soul and R&B. 540.989.4591

910, WWWR –Christian and Southern Gospel music.

960, WFIR –News and talk radio. 540.345.1511

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 –ROV Rocks: classic and contemporary rock music. 540.725.1220

97.3, WZZU –BOB-FM: oldies and classic rock. 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

100.3, WRKE-LP, Roanoke College–College-run station. 540.375.2277

100.9, WIQO –Country music broadcast.

101.5, WZZI –The Planet: active and alternative rock. 540.344.2800

103.9, WXCF –Hot County: contemporary and popular country. 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 –The Bull: country music and oldies. 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

Blue Ridge Business Journal covers business news and issues in the Roanoke Region. Bi-weekly • 302 Second St., 4th Floor, Roanoke • 540.777.6460

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 540.761.6751

The 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

Vennue focuses on the culture including art, music, literature, dance, film, and fashion. Quarterly • 4212 Cypress Park Dr., Suite H, Roanoke • 540.904.6800


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

WDRL –Independent station. 5002 Airport Rd., Roanoke • 540.366.2424