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103.1 The Bear - WRON 103.1 The Bear - WRON FM is a 25,000 watt powerhouse serving the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia.

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✈️🚗 Get ready for an unforgettable day of horsepower and high-flying excitement at the Wings and Wheels Car Show & Fly-In! 🚗✈️

Join us Saturday, June 13th from 11 AM to 5 PM at Greenbrier Valley Airport, 584 Airport Road in Lewisburg, WV, for an action-packed day of family fun!

🔥 Featured Attractions:
🚁 Blackhawk Helicopter Static Display
✈️ C-130 Aircraft Display
🚘 Incredible Car Show with prizes for judged cars & aircraft
🎶 Live Music
🌮 Food Trucks
🗼 Tower Tours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family!

🎙 Plus — catch Jeff Campbell LIVE on The Bear 103 from 11 AM until 1 PM broadcasting right from the tarmac alongside Buddy Bear! Stop by, say hello, grab a photo, and enjoy the excitement.

💙 All proceeds benefit Peyton Hospice House.

🎟 Admission: $10
👧 Kids 12 & under FREE
🅿️ FREE Parking

Bring the whole family, mark your calendar, and make plans to join us for one of the area’s most exciting summer events!

Wings and Wheels 2026 — Where the Sky Meets the Street! ✈️🔥🚘

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🎙️ COMING UP THIS MORNING WITH BIG AL!

Did someone really swallow an AirPod?

Why does Coors Light now have a koozie that holds THREE cans at once?

And would you delay having kids just so you could ride roller coasters one more time?

🤣 We'll have those stories, plus a Walmart bra fire, a Monopoly survey, and more in today's Stupid News Headlines!

😊 And in Good News Stories, an Ohio man recovers a $100,000 lottery ticket from the trash, and a rescued dog gets the ultimate happy ending with a forever home.

🍽️ Stupid News Headlines and Good News Stories are proudly sponsored by The City's Café and Brewery, 320 West Hawthorne Street in downtown Covington—home of the popular $20 Steak Dinner every Friday and Saturday night!

📻 Join BIG AL during the 8 a.m. hour on The Bear 103.1 and 103.5 Big Country! 🤪📰😊

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🎉 Celebrity Birthdays – June 11, 2026 🎉

Celebrity Birthdays are sponsored by Jackson River Family Practice Walk-In Clinic — NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! Open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., located behind LewisGale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, with lower copays than urgent care. Call Dr. Jeff Henderson and staff at 540-862-6750.

As heard on Highway 64 with BIG AL at 7:48 a.m.

🎭 Hugh Laurie turns 67 today. The British actor is best known for his award-winning role as Dr. Gregory House on the hit medical drama House.

👑 Peter Dinklage celebrates his 57th birthday. He earned worldwide fame and multiple Emmy Awards for portraying Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones.

🎬 Shia LaBeouf turns 40. He rose to fame on Disney Channel's Even Stevens before starring in the Transformers blockbuster film series.

🏈 NFL legend Joe Montana celebrates his 70th birthday. The Hall of Fame quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl championships.

🩺 Dr. Mehmet Oz turns 66. The physician and television personality became a household name through The Dr. Oz Show.

🎂 Remembering Gene Wilder, born on this date in 1933. The beloved actor starred in W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silver Streak.

🎉 Happy Birthday to all celebrating on June 11!

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NEWS FROM NASHVILLE

As heard on Highway 64 with Big Al
Sponsored by Oliver Distributing Company

From the heart of Music City, this is your News From Nashville, sponsored by Oliver Distributing Company, your local trusted source for wholesale janitorial supplies serving Western Virginia and Eastern West Virginia for over 70 years. Call 540-965-5681 or visit OliverDistributing.com.

And now the news...

Country star Billy Ray Cyrus is opening up about a frightening health battle. Cyrus revealed that he nearly died from sepsis and later suffered vocal paralysis. He says there were times doctors sent him home while his condition worsened, and he credits faith, prayer, and family support for helping him through the ordeal. Billy Ray also shared that a song by his daughter, Noah Cyrus, helped inspire him during his recovery.

The country music community is mourning the loss of Bill Cody. The longtime Grand Ole Opry announcer, radio personality, and Country Radio Hall of Fame member has passed away at the age of 67 following serious heart and kidney complications. Tributes have poured in from across the country music world, remembering Cody's decades of dedication to the genre and the artists he championed.

A full-circle moment for Lainey Wilson and Tim McGraw. Wilson recently revealed that as a teenager she wrote McGraw a fan letter that never reached him. Twenty years later, after the two performed together at CMA Fest, McGraw responded with a heartfelt letter of his own and says the story may even inspire a future song.

And fans won't have to wait long for new music from Wynonna Judd. Wynonna has announced her upcoming album, The Hard Truth, arriving October 2nd. The first single, "Kentucky Queen," is already available, and Wynonna says the project reflects some of the most personal and honest songwriting of her career.

And that's your News From Nashville from the heart of Music City. Sponsored by Oliver Distributing Company, your local trusted source for wholesale janitorial supplies serving Western Virginia and Eastern West Virginia for over 70 years. Call 540-965-5681 or visit OliverDistributing.com.

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🎡🎙️ TODAY'S THE DAY! STOP #5 OF THE 2026 SPRING & SUMMER ROAD TOUR IS HERE! 🎙️🎡

Join BIG AL as the 2026 Spring & Summer Road Tour rolls into the Virginia 250 Celebration Carnival at the Jackson River Sports Complex in Covington, Virginia!

🎙️ BIG AL LIVE 📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎡 Featuring Amusements by Cole Shows
🎠 Carnival Rides
🎯 Games
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍔 Food Vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun for All Ages

📅 Carnival Dates: June 11-13, 2026
⏰ Carnival Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily
📍 Jackson River Sports Complex
870 W. Edgemont Drive
Covington, VA

📻 Listen LIVE on 103.5 BIG Country or online at Highway64withBigAl.com

▶️ Click the "Listen Live" button and don't forget to hit the PLAY button!

A special thank you to our live broadcast sponsors: 🏦 Highlands Community Bank
⚾ Covington Parks & Recreation Department
🎡 Cole Shows Amusement Company

The 2026 Spring & Summer Road Tour is proudly presented by: 🟠 Virginia 811 — Dig With CARE
🟢 West Virginia 811

Road Tour Sponsor: 🦡 Badger Daylighting

🚗 Stop by, say hello, grab a photo, and help us kick off Stop #5 of the Road Tour!

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Coming up in News From Nashville, Billy Ray Cyrus reveals the life-threatening health battle that nearly took his life, country music says goodbye to legendary Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody, Lainey Wilson finally gets a response to a fan letter she wrote Tim McGraw as a teenager, and Wynonna Judd announces a brand-new album.

It's all coming up from the heart of Music City in your News From Nashville, sponsored by Oliver Distributing Company on Highway 64, in just 28 minutes.

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Coming up in News From Nashville, Billy Ray Cyrus reveals the life-threatening health battle that nearly took his life, country music says goodbye to legendary Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody, Lainey Wilson finally gets a response to a fan letter she wrote Tim McGraw as a teenager, and Wynonna Judd announces a brand-new album.

It's all coming up from the heart of Music City in your News From Nashville, sponsored by Oliver Distributing Company on Highway 64, in just 28 minutes.

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ON THIS DATE IN COUNTRY MUSIC – June 11th
As heard on Highway 64 with Big Al at 6:22 a.m.

Today we're looking back at some of the biggest moments in country music history that happened on June 11th.

In 1949, a 25-year-old Hank Williams was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. During his debut performance, the crowd demanded six encores, a feat that quickly became part of country music legend.

Born on this day in 1966 was acclaimed Texas songwriter Bruce Robison. His songs would later become major hits for artists including George Strait, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and The Chicks.

In 1978, Willie Nelson's version of "Georgia On My Mind" climbed to number one on the country charts. The recording also earned Willie a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.

In 1988, Reba McEntire topped the country album chart with Reba. The album marked a shift toward a more polished sound and produced the number-one hits "I Know How He Feels" and "New Fool at an Old Game."

Also in 1988, Patty Loveless was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. She would go on to become one of the most respected voices in country music, scoring numerous hits and earning a place among the genre's legends.

And in 2019, Luke Combs received an invitation to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, one of country music's highest honors and another milestone in his rapidly rising career.

That's a look back at June 11th in Country Music History. I'm Big Al, and that's your "On This Date in Country Music" report on Highway 64. 🎵🤠

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🍿☕🍋 CARNIVAL FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SWEET TREATS, HOMEMADE FAVORITES & ICE-COLD REFRESHMENTS! 🍋☕🍿

Covington, VA – The rides may get your adrenaline pumping, but the food is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more at the VA250 Celebration Carnival this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!

As the City of Covington's VA250 Celebration Carnival takes over the area with a midway presented by Cole Shows Amusement Company, guests will discover a delicious lineup of classic carnival favorites and refreshing treats.

☕ Coffee Lovers Rejoice! Cool off with an icy Freezaccino, enjoy a refreshing Iced Coffee, sip a smooth Frozen Coffee, or grab a traditional Hot Coffee. Kid-friendly Freezaccinos will also be available for younger guests looking for a sweet frozen treat.

🍓🍍 Fresh & Fruity Favorites Treat yourself to refreshing Fruit Smoothies, creamy Dole Whip, colorful Slushies, and a variety of cold drinks perfect for a summer day on the midway. Be sure to try the special "250 Smoothie," created especially for the VA250 Celebration Carnival and available throughout the event.

🍋 Fresh-Squeezed Favorites Nothing complements a summer carnival better than a refreshing Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, available in several delicious flavors and made fresh on-site.

🌭 Midway Classics Sink your teeth into a delicious Homemade Corn Dog, one of the most popular carnival foods anywhere.

🍪 Sweet Treats Galore Indulge in warm, delicious Funnel Cakes, decadent Deep-Fried Oreos, fluffy Cotton Candy, fresh Popcorn, colorful Snow Cones, and sweet Candy Apples.

🎡 Whether you're taking a ride on the Saturn 16, spinning on the Sizzler, enjoying the views from the Wonder Wheel, or watching the kids explore the Jungle Crawl, Carousel, and Hampton Combo, there will be plenty of delicious food waiting for you around every corner of the midway.

🎟 SAVE BEFORE YOU GO!

Unlimited Ride Wristbands are just $15 when purchased online before Thursday at 6:00 PM and are valid for one ride session.

👉 Purchase online at ColeRides.com

Ride tickets and wristbands will also be available on-site through the carnival's automated ticket booth, which accepts both cash and credit/debit cards.

The VA250 Celebration Carnival is sponsored by the City of Covington, with the midway presented by Cole Shows Amusement Company.

What's the first thing you're eating when you arrive at the carnival? Let us know in the comments! 👇🍿🌭🍋☕

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🇺🇸🎡 THRILLS AND FAMILY FUN ARE COMING TO COVINGTON THIS WEEKEND! 🎡🇺🇸

Covington, VA – The wait is almost over! The VA250 Celebration Carnival, sponsored by the City of Covington and featuring a midway presented by Cole Shows Amusement Company, rolls into Covington this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, bringing an exciting lineup of rides, games, food, and family fun as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday. The midway is open each day from 6 to 10 p.m.

Among the featured attractions on the midway are the spectacular Saturn 16 swing tower, the thrilling Sizzler, the family-favorite Wonder Wheel, the colorful Carousel, the adventurous Jungle Crawl, and the kid-friendly Hampton Combo. Whether you're looking for high-flying excitement or classic carnival memories, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

🎟 SAVE MONEY BEFORE YOU GO!

Unlimited Ride Wristbands are just $15 when purchased online before Thursday at 6:00 PM and are valid for one ride session.

👉 Purchase online today at ColeRides.com

Ride tickets and wristbands will also be available on-site through the carnival's convenient automated ticket booth, which accepts both cash and credit/debit cards.

🍿 From thrilling rides and exciting games to delicious carnival food and patriotic fun, the VA250 Celebration Carnival is shaping up to be one of the biggest family events of the summer.

Tomorrow morning, we'll take a closer look at some of the mouthwatering carnival food that will be available throughout the celebration!

Who are you bringing to the carnival? Tag them in the comments below! 🎡👇

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