WCVE Public Radio Back at Full Power

We are pleased that we now have WCVE Public Radio back at full power. The many comments we’ve received over the past few days have made it abundantly clear that we have programming that you value and rely on.

Bring Technology To Your Classrooms

by Wayne Thomas
Tue, February 7, 2012
EdTech 2012

Hey teachers, library media specialists, ITRT’s and administrators! It’s not too late - but time is running out! Don’t miss the opportunity to discover new and exciting ways to bring technology into your classrooms when you attend EdTech 2012!

WCVE Public Radio Outage Update

WCVE Public Radio experienced transmitter problems on Friday night (2/3/12) and was off-the-air for an extended period. Engineers were able to restore the signal, but at a greatly reduced power setting. Accordingly, many listeners are experiencing a very weak signal or in some cases, no signal at all.

The needed repair parts are custom made and have been ordered. The manufacturer is configuring them now and will ship them as soon as possible. In the meantime, our engineers are working on our current equipment trying to find a way to increase power to the signal.

Black History Month Programming on the Community Idea Stations

"Slavery by Another Name"

From history to performing arts to independent film, the Community Idea Stations offer viewers the opportunity to explore the rich and vibrant history and cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the year, and will offer a special slate of new and encore programs in honor of Black History Month.

Love Thy Neighbor

by Terri Allard
Thu, February 2, 2012
The neighborhood

I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a good friend. Is it someone who listens to you and holds your hand when you’re feeling down? Is it someone who doesn’t judge you and just loves you -- warts and all? Maybe a good friend is a person who laughs with you and tells you you’re funny – even when you aren’t. Or perhaps it is someone who gives freely of their time, their attention or – better yet -- their kidney.

Water Matters at the Rice Center

Rice Center

The Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences is Virginia Commonwealth University’s large outdoor laboratory devoted to environmental research. Located on 494 acres along the James River, the Rice Center is a place where scientists study the role of conservation in helping to protect our rivers and wetlands. This unique field station on the James is in an area rich in natural and cultural resources and is an ideal place to teach how we all can become better stewards of our natural resources.

Achieving Financial Stability in Today’s Economy: Unique Programs in the Richmond Region

by Leadership Metro Richmond
Fri, January 27, 2012
economy

What is financial stability and what does it look like in today’s economy? According to University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center, nearly 25 percent of Virginia Households don’t earn enough money to meet their basic needs, and about 28 percent lack cash savings, stocks or other financial assets to cover short-term emergency expenses.

Help Us - and Have a Blast - in the Big Idea Challenge

Enter the Big Idea Challenge - get a cool shirt

The Community Idea Stations is thinking BIG and we're challenging Central Virginians to do likewise.  We are launching the Big Idea Challenge, a first-ever fundraising event of its type. that pits teams from around the region against each other in an Olympics of the Mind - a series of puzzles, riddles and mysteries that will test the brain power of the community’s most curious minds.

Catching Up on CVIO

by Terri Allard
Thu, January 26, 2012
Terri with "Nick" Nichols, and Andrew Owen of LOOK3. Photo by Martin Gisborne

If you’ve been keeping up with Charlottesville Inside-Out this season, you know we’ve covered a lot of interesting topics so far. For example, I had a great time playing music with Ellis Paul, one of the leading voices in American songwriting, and learning more about his craft. And I really enjoyed visiting Morven Farm, a historical “think-tank” located in one of the most beautiful spots in Albemarle County.

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Music & NPR (HD1)
NOW Jazz with Peter Solomon
10:00 Classical with George Maida
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NOW All Things Considered
10:00 BBC World Service
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