Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, August 1, 1993 TAG: 9307300442
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What's a Roanoker to do?
Look no further. There's a plethora of Roanoke area publications to browse through to cure the summer doldrums.
Here's a listing of publications in the Roanoke area:
\ V - THE MAGAZINE: Published monthly by P.R. Group and covers Central and Southwest Virginia. It focuses on arts and entertainment in these areas. Circulation is approximately 40,000. For more information call 343-5138, or write to 206 Market Square #T, Roanoke 24011.
\ THE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE EAGLE: Published every Wednesday by Womack Publishing Co., it serves the Smith Mountain Lake Area, focusing primarily on Bedford, Franklin, Campbell and Pittsylvania counties. Circulation is approximately 4,000. For more information call 297-1222 or write to P.O. Box 231, Moneta 24121.
\ LAKE LIFE MAGAZINE: A free newcomers and visitors guide, it's published twice a year by Womack Publishing Co. It focuses on things to do and see around Smith Mountain Lake, and good places to eat around Lynchburg. Circulation is approximately 30,000. For more information call 297-4109.
\ THE BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL BUSINESS JOURNAL: Focuses on news, features, departmental columns and public-record items of interest to the business community. It serves the Greater Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg, Alleghany Highlands and New River Valley areas. Circulation is approximately 14,000. Subscriptions are $22 a year. For more information call 985-0143 or write to 821 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke 24016.
\ VIRGINIA MAGAZINE: Its theme is "the way we live in Virginia." Is a bimonthly, full-color glossy magazine with a circulation of more than 40,000 in the Southwest Virginia area. Subscriptions are $9.95 a year. For more information call 343-2404 or write 113 E. Main St., P.O. Box 798 Berryville 22611.
\ THE ROANOKE TIMES & WORLD-NEWS: The Roanoke Valley's daily newspaper is published by the Times-World Corp. Morning editions are published throughout the week and weekends. Daily circulation is approximately 116,000 during the week, and 126,000 on Sundays. For subscription information call 981-3211. For more information, write to 201 W. Campbell Ave., P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke 24010.
\ THE ROANOKE TRIBUNE: The weekly serving Roanoke primarily is geared toward black issues. It's published on Thursdays and has a circulation of about 5,000. For more information call 343-0326 or write to P.O. Box 6021, 2318 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke 24017.
\ THE FRANKLIN NEWS-POST: Covers mainly Rocky Mount, Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake. It's published by Franklin County Newspaper Inc., and runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It has a circulation of about 8,500. For more information call 483-5113 or write to 121 Main St., Rocky Mount 24151.
\ THE BEDFORD BULLETIN: This weekly focuses on Bedford city, Bedford County and Smith Mountain Lake. It is published on Wednesday and has a circulation of about 8,700. For more information call 586-8612, or write to P.O. Box 331, 402 E. Main St., Bedford 24523.
\ ROCKBRIDGE DAILY PRESS: Focuses on Lexington, Rockbridge County and Buena Vista, as well as national issues. Rockbridge Newspapers Co. publishes this Monday-Friday paper. Circulation is approximately 2,200. Newsstand price is 35 cents, and the subscription rate is $1.25/week. For more information call 464-6600 or write to College Square Shopping Center, P.O. Box 1491, Lexington 24450.
\ ROCKBRIDGE WEEKLY: Also published by Rockbridge Newspapers Co., it is distributed on Wednesdays by direct mail free of charge. Circulation is approximately 13,800 and focuses on Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista. For more information call or write same address as the Daily Press.
The following four newspapers are published by the Salem Publishing Corp.:
\ THE SALEM TIMES-REGISTER: Published on Thursday. Circulation is approximately 5,000. It covers Salem and western Roanoke County. For more information call 389-9355 or write to P.O. Box 1125, 1633 W. Main St., Salem 24153.
\ THE NEW CASTLE RECORD: Focuses on Craig County and is published on Wednesday. Circulation is approximately 1,800. For more information call 864-5944 or write to P.O. Box 116, Main Street, New Castle 24127.
\ THE VINTON MESSENGER: Focuses on Vinton as well as Roanoke and Bedford counties. Circulation is approximately 3,000, and it is published on Thursday. For more information call 343-0720 or write to P.O. Box 508, 118 E. Lee Ave., Vinton 24179.
\ THE FINCASTLE HERALD: Focuses exclusively on activities affecting Botetourt County. Circulation is approximately 5,000, and it is published on Wednesday. For more information call 344-1404 or write to P.O. Box 127, Roanoke and Hearndon streets, Fincastle 24090.
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