May 27, 2009
This week we have Mr. Joe Elton and Jeff Lochner as our special guests.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia State Parks have worked to help the community in which you live in many, many ways.
Here we discuss a new technology that will bring excitement and tell the story of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield in a new and captivating way!
Our sincere thanks to Mr. Elton for his continued support of WSVS and our programming.
March 31, 2009
Our recent project with Lunenburg County Schools proved to be a great learning experience for everyone involved. We at WSVS are extremely gracious for the help provided by Lunenburg County Schools, their students and teachers.
We would especially like to thank Marie Gee and Meri Page Spencer for their invaluable help with this project.
Also a big thanks to Sierra Hull and Highway 111 for participating in this wonderful program for the students of Lunenburg County!
We are very fortunate to have a few moments with Mr. Doug Fritz. Doug was gracious enough to sit down with us and discuss Richmond International Raceway’s effect on the community and their contribution to community efforts. Through programs like RIR Cares and their involvement in community efforts such as Meals On Wheels, RIR has worked to develop the local community on daily basis.
Please stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming events at Richmond International Raceway.
The May 1-2 NASCAR doubleheader weekend kicks off the 2009 racing season at America’s Premier Short Track. The Lipton Tea 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series will open the weekend “under the lights” on Friday night, May 1. On Saturday, May 2, three-time reigning Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and more will battle defending race winner Clint Bowyer in the Crown Royal Presents The russ Friedman 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Ticket’s for Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race are on sale now and start at $40. Tickets can be purchased by calling 866-455-RACE (7223), by visiting www.rir.com or at the Richmond International Raceway ticket office at 600 E. Laburnum Avenue.
February 18, 2009
Today we are lucky to have Pam McCune and Maureen Benway as our guest from Powhatan Tomorrow.
We discuss the upcoming growth in Powhatan and preserving Powhatan’s rural nature in the face of economic and urban development.
WSVS 800 AM is proud to work with the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce in helping support their initiatives for 2008.
We are proud to welcome our guests Mr. Dan Jones and Tina Bustos from the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce.
Stay tuned for more interesting programs in the coming weeks!
February 5, 2009
This week our guest is Debbie Walton of the Powhatan Performing Arts Foundation. We enjoyed having Debbie with us so much that we have asked her back to be a co-host on the program!
The Powhatan Performing Arts Foundation is important to the culture, history, and growth of Powhatan. Listen in to see how you can help. It is a program that is designed for everybody! There will be upcoming events designed for every fan of music, theatre, and the arts.
Listen in each week to see what Powhatan has to offer. You will be glad you did!
Follow this link, http://www.artsofpowhatan.org/links.htm , to see how you can volunteer, donate, sponsor and support the Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan!
January 18, 2009
Here is our interview with author Lee Ward. Lee takes some time with us to describe the writing process, publishing, and the excitement of creating great literature. Her book Trance Encounters is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com.
Lee also describes her upcoming book, Eternal Springs. Both of these books are set in Central Virginia. Lee is a fine local author with lots of creativity, wonderful storytelling skills, and beautiful writing. Listen in! You will not be disappointed.
January 17, 2009
Bobby, Rick, and myself are very humbled and honored to present a very special guest this week. Mr. Joe Elton is the director of Virginia State Parks with the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
In this very informative hour, Mr. Elton discusses the new state park in Powhatan and the focus of the State Parks in providing a necessary outlet for recreation, creativity, and well being.
Please remember, The Department of Conservation and Recreation is always looking for volunteers to help in any way possible. Please consider visiting their website at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ to see how you can become involved in supporting our history, heritage, and environment.
It is our honor at WSVS 800 AM to support the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. WSVS 800 AM is working in every capacity to support the goals and efforts of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide a place for anyone seeking relaxation, environmental awareness, and historical education.
We need your help in this endeavor. Please support your local Virginia State Park. Thank the employees for the job they do everyday. Also please consider volunteering or offering your assistance in any way possible. These actions will go a long way to preserving history, heritage, and environmental awareness for everyone.
Thanks for listening!
Our guest this week is none other than Mr. Peter Boone. Peter is the son of Mr. Richard Boone, acclaimed actor and star of Palladin! There are a lot of great stories here from Peter about his life in Powhatan and what it is like to be the son of a storied and acclaimed actor.
Coming up in the next few weeks, we will update the intro for 2009 for the Powhatan Scene and revitalize the sound a little. It is a great pleasure for Rick, Bobby, and myself to present this program to you on a weekly basis. Rick and Bobby work very hard at presenting a good, honest, look at the state of affairs in Powhatan County. They also work very hard to book guests that are informative and giving.
Thanks so much for downloading this program. Please give Central Virginia Bank a call and let them know how much you appreciate their efforts in supporting Powhatan County and the region in which we live.
January 9, 2009
This week’s episode of the BB&T High Noon Hoedown features a very special talent. The Honakers are here to present their own special blend of bluegrass.
Be sure to tune for more live performances from the Flatt and Scruggs studio at WSVS!
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