WCOM
Elon University students created a 15-minute documentary film about WCOM and Low Power FM stations called "103.5: A Radio Community."
The film has also been submitted into the Carrboro Film Festival, but you can watch it right here...
OrangePolitics.org's own Ruby Sinreich will be my
guest today on WCOM's West End Report (6pm). Ruby and I will be
discussing the talk of the town, primarily getting the audience updated
on the Abbey Court situation.
Once
again being inspired by Tom Arnel's Placeholder show's Guest DJ
feature, I have also asked Ruby to bring along her favorite music to
play.
If you are not in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, you can listen online here
We welcome calls for questions for Ruby 919-929-9601
Thanks so much...
SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEDIA and GIVE THE FINGER TO CORPORATE RADIO.
Listen to WCOM 103.5 LP FM Carrboro's All-Volunteer Community Radio
station! www.communityradio.coop
Click here for the video.
By Lauren Hills, NBC17, 1 day, 1 hour ago
CARRBORO, N.C. - WCOM, a Carrboro-based radio station run solely by volunteers, is trying to get the word out about its mission and get some more support from the community.
The 100-watt radio station, which broadcasts about five miles, was started in 2004. The content is all community-based with more than 60 shows on the air. The variety of programs range from the local music scene to bilingual to youth programs. And despite the little funding the station has, it broadcasts live on the web 24/7.
But Jackie Helvey, WCOM's website designer, said keeping the place running on virtually no funding or advertising has been quite a challenge. She said many people don't even know the station exists, so getting money can be tough to come by.
"We need underwriting," said Helvey. "We need people willing to donate 15 dollars a month."
Greg Brusseau of Save Glen Lennox will be the guest on the Wednesday edition of WCOM's West End Report with LMT hosting. Greg will discuss the inside scoop he got from a N&O reporter about Grubb properties backing out of their bid and caving into the community to redesign their plan.
Tune into 103.5 LP FM (Carrboro/Chapel Hill area) at 6pm or you can stream us by clicking here. I'm hoping that Ruby calls us at the studio LIVE from the OP Happy Hour with an update: 919-929-9601. Freel free to call with questions. The first caller gets a Save Glen Lennox T-shirt!
Via host Lynda-Marie Taurasi:
Hey all!
So,
Ruby Sinreich, editor and founder of OrangePolitics.org will be my
guest today on WCOM's West End Report (6pm). Ruby is fresh back from
Minneapolis where she attended the
National Conference for Media Reform
Check out her blog on her website
hereOnce
again being inspired by Tom Arnel's Placeholder show's Guest DJ
feature, I have also asked Ruby to bring along her favorite music to
play.
I plan on recording the show too, and think I will either start up
a blog where you can listen to the show at a later date...still all in
the works.
Thank you so much for those that responded about the
Humpty Dance song. I got the track, and in the next few weeks, I will
be creating a music bed for my intro.
Remember, my little gig is still in the beginning creative stages, so thank you again to Ruby for being my
Guinea Pig (it's OK Ruby, I have done this before though it's been a while.)
If you are not in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, you can listen online
hereWe welcome calls for questions for Ruby 919-929-9601
Thanks so much...and remember
SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEDIA and GIVE THE FINGER TO CORPORATE RADIO.
Listen to WCOM 103.5 LP FM Carrboro's All-Volunteer Community Radio
station! www.communityradio.coop
Cheers!
Lynda-Marie
Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Location:
WCOM 103.5 FM, webcast www.communityradio.coop
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