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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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🎟️🤠 WILD TRAILS FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY QUALIFIERS! 🤠🎟️

Congratulations to this week's qualifiers for our Wild Trails Festival Ticket Giveaway on Highway 64 with Big Al!

✅ Eddie Bowyer – Ronceverte, WV
✅ Lisa Giebner – Covington, VA
✅ Stephney Williamson – Selma, VA
✅ Josh Moore – Williamsburg, WV

These lucky listeners have qualified for a chance to win a pair of 3-Day Passes to the 2026 Wild Trails Festival, June 18-20 in Lewisburg, WV!

🎶 Keep listening to Highway 64 with Big Al on 103.1 The Bear and 103.5 Big Country. When you hear the TOUCH TONES, be caller #3 at 540-965-1111 to qualify!

🏆 One Grand Prize Winner will be drawn Friday morning before 10:00 a.m. on Highway 64 with Big Al and The Friday Morning Party!

Good luck to all of our qualifiers, and thanks for listening!

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🚨 SKYVIEW TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

🔥 VEHICLE FIRE ON I-64 EASTBOUND 🔥

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8:45 AM

Motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in Alleghany County should use caution due to a reported vehicle fire.

📍 Location: I-64 Eastbound at Mile Marker 19.3

Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Drivers should expect possible delays, reduced visibility, and emergency personnel working in the area.

Please slow down, move over for emergency vehicles when possible, and remain alert for changing traffic conditions.

Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

🔧 This ⚠️ SkyView Traffic ALERT is sponsored by:

Dewey's Automotive, LLC
609 West Chestnut Street
Covington, VA 24426

Proudly serving the Alleghany Highlands and surrounding areas for over 50 years!

Services Include:
• 24 Hour Towing & Recovery
• Local & Long Distance Service
• Paint & Body Repair
• Jump Starts
• Fuel Delivery
• Lockout Services
• Insurance Replacement Rentals

🚗 Need help fast?

Visit DeweysAutomotiveLLC.com and tap the "Click Here to Call Now" button to instantly reach us from your smartphone or tablet.

If you're involved in an accident or break down, request Dewey's Automotive, LLC with your police officer or State Trooper or call 📞 540-962-3255.

👍 Be sure to check them out on Facebook!

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ON THIS DATE IN COUNTRY MUSIC – JUNE 4

As heard on Highway 64 with BIG AL at 6:22 a.
m. this morning.....

Today is June 4th, and here's a look back at some memorable moments in country music history.

Born on this day in 1922 was Canadian entertainer Gordie Tapp, best known as a longtime cast member of the television favorite Hee Haw.

Also celebrating birthdays today are songwriter Bill Mack, whose song "Blue" became one of LeAnn Rimes' signature hits, and Freddy Fender, remembered for classics including the number one hit "Before the Next Teardrop Falls."

In 1960, Patsy Cline appeared on the popular television program Ozark Jubilee, helping bring country music into homes across America.

On this day in 1969, Johnny Cash released At San Quentin, one of the most influential live albums in country music history and a landmark recording in his legendary career.

Country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers was born on this day in 1976. She would go on to become one of Australia's most successful country artists.

In 2001, acclaimed songwriter and musician John Hartford passed away in Nashville at the age of 63. Hartford was known for his mastery of the banjo and fiddle and for writing the classic "Gentle on My Mind."

In 2002, Kenny Chesney's album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems reached Gold and Platinum status, fueled by hits including "The Good Stuff," one of the biggest country songs of the year.

On this day in 2011, a house fire destroyed Trace Adkins' home, but thankfully all family members escaped safely.

And in 2022, Zach Bryan was sitting at number one on the country albums chart with American Heartbreak, the major-label debut that helped launch him into country music superstardom.

I'm Big Al, and that's On This Date in Country Music, here on Highway 64.

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🚨 SKYVIEW TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

⚠️ UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY: OVERSIZED LOADS ON ROUTE 220 IN BOTETOURT COUNTY ⚠️

As part of the Rocky Forge Wind Farm project in Eagle Rock, oversized loads will continue traveling northbound and southbound along the Route 220 corridor through the end of June 2026.

🕘 Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Oversized loads will travel along the following routes:

🚛 Northbound Interstate 81 to Exit 150, then northbound Route 220 through Daleville to Eagle Rock.

🚛 Northbound Interstate 81 to Interstate 64, then southbound Route 220 through Iron Gate to Eagle Rock.

🚧 Route 622 (Dagger Springs Road) will experience periodic closures from its intersection with Route 694 (Gala Loop Road) for approximately four miles as oversized loads travel to their destination.

Closures are expected:
• Monday through Friday
• Between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
• After 6:00 PM

⚠️ These oversized loads average up to 245 feet in length and approximately 14.5 feet in width and will be escorted by Virginia State Police.

Motorists should use caution, slow down when approaching these vehicles, and expect travel delays. Watch message boards for the latest information and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.

🔧 This ⚠️ SkyView Traffic ALERT is sponsored by:

Dewey's Automotive, LLC
609 West Chestnut Street
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Proudly serving the Alleghany Highlands and surrounding areas for over 50 years!

Services Include:
• 24 Hour Towing & Recovery
• Local & Long Distance Service
• Paint & Body Repair
• Jump Starts
• Fuel Delivery
• Lockout Services
• Insurance Replacement Rentals

🚗 Need help fast?

Visit DeweysAutomotiveLLC.com and tap the "Click Here to Call Now" button to instantly reach us from your smartphone or tablet.

If you're involved in an accident or break down, request Dewey's Automotive, LLC with your police officer or State Trooper or call 📞 540-962-3255.

👍 Be sure to check them out on Facebook!

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🎟️🤠 WILD TRAILS FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK ON HIGHWAY 64 WITH BIG AL! 🤠🎟️

Be listening to Highway 64 with Big Al on 103.1 The Bear and 103.5 Big Country for your chance to win ONE PAIR OF 3-Day Passes to the 2026 Wild Trails Festival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, June 18-20!

🔥 Featuring: Koe Wetzel • Tucker Wetmore • Ian Munsick • Shane Smith & The Saints • Kolby Cooper • Kaitlin Butts • Larry Fleet • Bayker Blankenship • Evan Honer • The Creekers • The Jack Wharff Band • and more!

🎶 When you hear the TOUCH TONES, be caller number 3 at 540-965-1111 to qualify!

🏕️ The lucky winner will receive a pair of 3-Day Passes, including camping and access to three days of incredible live music, food vendors, craft vendors, and outdoor adventure in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at WildTrailsWV.com or by calling 1-800-314-ETIX (3849).

📻 Listen on 103.1 The Bear and 103.5 Big Country, or online at Highway64WithBigAl.com. Just click "Listen Live" and don't forget to hit the play button!

🎉 One grand prize winner will be drawn Friday morning before 10:00 a.m. on Highway 64 with Big Al and The Friday Morning Party!

Good luck, and we'll see you on the trails! 🎸🏕️🎶

🎟️🤠🎸🏕️🎶

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🎣🌊 THIS MORNING ON IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT! 🌊🎣

Join BIG AL at 8:00 AM as he welcomes Katlyn Smals from Alleghany County Parks & Recreation to discuss two exciting upcoming events that celebrate outdoor recreation, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement in the Alleghany Highlands!

🎣 Senior Fishing Day
📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
📍 Dunlap Creek at Boys Home of Virginia

This long-standing community tradition gives local seniors the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing morning of fishing, fellowship, friendly competition, prizes, and a picnic lunch in a beautiful creek-side setting.

📝 Registration: 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
✅ No Fishing License Required

🌊 River & Trail Day
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Intervale Park & River Access

This FREE community event celebrates everything that makes the Alleghany Highlands outdoors so special!

Activities include:
✅ FREE Lazy River Tubing
✅ Waterslide
✅ Rock Wall
✅ Kiwanis Club Duck Race
✅ Food Trucks – Swetz and Swigz & Clifton Forge Auxiliary
✅ Family Activities
✅ Jackson River Recreation
✅ Jackson River Scenic Trail Exploration

We'll talk about these exciting events, the importance of outdoor recreation, and how Alleghany County Parks & Recreation continues to provide outstanding programs for residents and visitors alike.

📻 Listen live this morning on 103.1 The Bear and 103.5 Big Country, or online at highway64withbigal.com. Click on Listen Live, and don't forget to hit the play button!

Interested in being a guest on In The Driver's Seat? Send BIG AL a message on Facebook or email [email protected].

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🛣️🎡 THE 2026 SPRING & SUMMER ROAD TOUR ROLLS ON! 🎡🛣️

STOP #5 — VIRGINIA 250 CELEBRATION CARNIVAL

COVINGTON, VIRGINIA

Join BIG AL on Highway 64 as the 2026 Spring & Summer Road Tour rolls on with Stop #5 at the Virginia 250 Celebration Carnival in Covington, Virginia!

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

Enjoy three nights of:

🎡 Featuring Amusements by Cole Shows
🎠 Carnival Rides
🎯 Games
🍔 Food Vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun for All Ages
🇺🇸 Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

🎙️ Catch BIG AL LIVE on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM each day as he broadcasts live from the carnival grounds!

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

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

Our LIVE broadcasts are proudly sponsored by:

🏦 Highlands Community Bank
🏔️ Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
🎡 Covington Parks & Rec

The 2026 Spring & Summer Road Tour is proudly presented by:

🟠 Virginia 811 — Dig With CARE
🟢 West Virginia 811

Road Tour Sponsor:

🦡 Badger Daylighting

☎️ For more information about the Virginia 250 Celebration Carnival, contact Covington Parks & Rec at 540-965-6360.

Make plans now to join us for three nights of carnival fun, family entertainment, and a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary as the Road Tour rolls into Covington!

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📅 THE LOCAL LOW DOWN - HIGHWAY 64 WITH BIG AL - Week of June 1–7, 2026

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Tuesday, June 2

🏛️ Olde Town Covington Main Street Accreditation Celebration 📍 Hotel Collins Park, 120 S. Maple Avenue, Covington ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Join Olde Town Covington as they celebrate receiving 2026 Main Street Accreditation recognition.

🍴 Finger Foods Provided by City Cafe & Brewery ☕ Tea & Water 🧁 Cupcakes 🎉 Open to the Public

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Wednesday, June 3

⚾ Covington Lumberjacks vs. Harrisonburg Turks 📍 Casey Field, Covington ⏰ First Pitch: 6:30 PM 💲 FREE Admission

🌟 MLB Night at Casey Field!

Enjoy an evening of Valley League baseball as the Lumberjacks host the Harrisonburg Turks during this special MLB-themed promotion night.

📱 Follow the Covington Lumberjacks page for game updates, promotions, weather information, roster news, and special events.

🌐 ValleyBaseballLeague.com

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Thursday, June 4

⚾ Covington Lumberjacks at Wi******er Royals 📍 Wi******er, VA ⏰ First Pitch: 7:00 PM

📱 More information: Follow the Covington Lumberjacks page.

🌐 ValleyBaseballLeague.com

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Friday, June 5

🚗 Cruisin' Covington 📍 Covington, Virginia ⏰ 6:00 PM

Hosted by the Alleghany Cruisers.

☎️ 540-691-4626

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⚾ Covington Lumberjacks vs. Staunton Braves 📍 Casey Field, Covington ⏰ First Pitch: 6:30 PM 💲 FREE Admission

🎉 Kids Night at Casey Field!

Bring the kids out for a fun-filled evening of Valley League baseball as the Lumberjacks take on the Staunton Braves. It's Kids Night, making it the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a night at the ballpark.

📱 Follow the Covington Lumberjacks page for updates, promotions, weather information, roster news, and special events.

🌐 ValleyBaseballLeague.com

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Saturday, June 6

🎱 Recover Virginia Bingo Fundraiser 📍 Covington Moose Lodge 414 Moose Park Road, Covington

🚪 Doors Open: 12:30 PM 🎱 Bingo Begins: 2:00 PM

💵 Admission: $25

🎁 Over $4,500 in prizes 🎟️ Raffles • 50/50 • Door Prizes • Food Available

☎️ 540-597-3488

Gaming Permit Number: G-26-00435-122134

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⚾ Covington Lumberjacks at Waynesboro Generals 📍 Waynesboro, VA ⏰ First Pitch: 7:00 PM

📱 Follow the Covington Lumberjacks page for updates and game information.

🌐 ValleyBaseballLeague.com

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Sunday, June 7

⚾ Covington Lumberjacks at Charlottesville Tom Sox 📍 Charlottesville, VA ⏰ First Pitch: 3:00 PM

📱 Follow the Covington Lumberjacks page for updates and game information.

🌐 ValleyBaseballLeague.com

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🎉 Celebrity Birthdays – June 3 🎉

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. Call Dr. Jeff Henderson and staff at 540-862-6750.

As heard on Highway 64 with BIG AL at 7:43 a.m.

🎾 Rafael Nadal turns 40 today. The Spanish tennis legend won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 French Open championships.

📺 Anderson Cooper is 59. The veteran journalist is best known as the host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°.

🇺🇸 Former First Lady Jill Biden celebrates her 75th birthday. She continued her career as a college professor while serving in the White House.

🎸 Rock pioneer Suzi Quatro turns 76. She helped pave the way for women in rock music and is known for hits like "Can the Can" and "48 Crash."

🎶 Grammy-winning singer Deniece Williams is 75 today. Her best-known songs include "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Free."

🎬 Actress Imogen Poots turns 37, while English actor James Purefoy celebrates his 62nd birthday.

🎂 Also born on this date were Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, and television producer Chuck Barris, creator of The Gong Show.

🎉 Happy Birthday to all celebrating today!

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With Covington Lumberjacks – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Proud former Director of Marketing for the Covington Lumberjacks in their Inaugural Season - 2001!

Go jacks!!!

Happy 25th Season!!!

BIG AL

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