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“The Good News - Newspaper!” 6th Annual Brain Bonanza For Kids RIDE FOR THE MIND 6th Annual Brain Bonanza For Kids Saturday, March 26, 2011• 10 AM Start Shelby City Park No Entry Fee Donations Appreciated Come Join Us! shelbyinfo.com Our 28th Year • Issue No. 7 • February 17, 2011 G t’s AoGood Lifeod Life WATCH GARDNERWEBB GROW! It’s A ...Senior's Lifestyle Section See Page 11 See Page 26 Outdoor Truths REPOR By Gary Miller By Gary Miller Bruce Camp’s ruths REPORT See Page 22 LocalFISHING FISHING Obituaries & Memorials See Page 18 & 20 EST ESTATE See Page 30-31 CAROLINA WEATHER BOB’S See Page 11 Just A Pinch Recipes See Page 12 GREEN GO FOR THE FOR THE LUCKY READER WINNER LUCKY READER WINNER See Page 11 REAL REAL The masterminds that conceived the new RANGE format for 88.3 FM, (l to r), Paul Foster, Jeff Powell, and Noel Manning. The inception of Gardner-Webb’s radio station started as a radio club in the early 1960’s. Then, local radio stations would utilize the club members in their programming. The group came up with the call letters W-G-W-G “Watch Gardner Webb Grow”. The call letters seems to be very prophetic of what the years were to bring. In 1974 the college launched their own 50,000 watt FM radio station and went on the air. The station now exists in the former home of GWU’s legendary President, Philip Lovin Elliott (1943 to 1961), at 106 Emily Lane in Boiling Springs and is the headquarters for the University’s public relations and communications offices. Last year, the administration requested a re-evaluation of the radio station. They wanted to broaden WGWG’s appeal, both in public service for our communities and promoting the university. To achieve these goals and expand the listener base, over six months of planning, in-depth research, and listener input were noted by Noel T. Manning, II, General Manager; Jeff Powell, Operations Manager/Program Director and Paul Foster, Sales and Marketing Manager. Long hours in music programming research and competitive factors finally resulted in the new (The RANGE) format. The RANGE presents a fresh and diverse “on air” presentation. They chose the name “The RANGE” because the new programming explores a “wide range” of 60 years of music. It is a reflection and merger of classic rock, motown, country crossover, today’s hits and deep album cuts. Thus far, the station has programmed over 130,000 music selections. Noel Manning said “We’re insistent upon getting the listeners involved in the new format” and are constantly asking for listener input. The 50,000 watt station is quite unique amongst other university radio stations, as there are only a few that exist in the country with that amount of power. The new WGWG went on the air with “The RANGE” format on December 26, 2010. Although no radio audit survey is yet available, the resulting reaction, phone calls, emails and letters are indicating that the listeners and sponsors like the changes. The station is nonprofit and non commer- cial, but does offer supporters “business card” airtime. It also can be heard world-wide at WGWG.org. On the day that I was there, Noel asked me to make a request. I asked for the Rolling Stones song “Satisfaction”. In less than a minute my request was “on the air”. Without a doubt, 88.3 FM has become one of my favorites and is now the number one preset on my radio. ––By M.A. Andrews shelbyinfo.com The Cleveland County Brain Injury Support Network Contact Information: Tammy Chapman tchapman1@earthlink.net • 704-482-7482 or 704-473-2949 WGWG RADIO ANNOUNCES NEW FORMAT.... THE RANGE 88.3 SMALL FRUIT SMALL FRUIT & TREE SALE THIS SALE IS USED TO GENERATE MONIES TO SUPPORT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H AND THE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM, CLEVELAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. All trees will be bare root and the varieties are recommended for our area. To place an order, call 704-482-4365. The plants and trees will be avail- able for pick-up on March 31 and April 1, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. at our offi ce, 130 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC 28152. & TREE SALE NC Cooperative Extension Scott Kirkland, Production Supervisor for “The Range 88.3” constantly adds more music to their playlist. DOUBLE DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER CHEESEBURGER COMBO $ COMBO Only 399 99 Only 814 S. Dekalb St. • Shelby, NC 704-482-6681 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am - 10pm - Sunday 11am - 10pm dqshelb .com dqshelby.com Jeff Powell is positioned in the main studio with the “show and tell” equipment that stores over 130,000 musical choices. WAFFLE BOWL SUNDAE Get 1 Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! FREE! Coupon Expires 2/28/11 Shelby Location Only AFFLE BOWL SUNDAE Buy 1 THURSDAYS 29,000 COPIES THURSDAYS 29,000 COPIES