CONTACT: 
Lisa Gray – (704) 641-4691
WDAV, Interim Director of Marketing & Communications

Stacey Schmeidel – (704) 894-2798
Davidson College, Director of College Communications

DAVIDSON, NC -- Due to the uncertain economic climate, WDAV 89.9, the region’s 24-hour classical music station, is suspending its fall on-air fundraising campaign.

“We cannot be oblivious to what’s happening in the world – and especially in our region,” said WDAV’s new General Manager Benjamin K. Roe. “There’s a bit of a crisis in our community right now. Our audience sees WDAV as an oasis of calm in an unsettled world. In times like these, we need to provide the around-the-clock classical music our listeners rely on. We will resume doing best what our audience needs most,” said Roe.

WDAV’s fall on-air campaign began Thursday, Oct. 2nd and was scheduled to run through Friday, Oct. 10th. As of today, the station had reached half of its $200,000 goal.  “We are confident our listeners will, at a more appropriate time, help us meet our fundraising goal,” added Roe, “but now our focus is on fulfilling our cultural mission.”  Although on-air fundraising has been suspended, listeners can still make gifts securely online through the station’s website, http://www.wdav.org/13_40_0.cfm.

About WDAV 89.9 Classical Public Radio
Celebrating its 30th year on the air, WDAV 89.9 is a member-supported public radio service of Davidson College. WDAV listeners receive the highest quality classical-music programming, as well as promotions spotlighting the activities of regional arts organizations and artists of all disciplines. For more information and to listen to WDAV live online 24 hours a day, visit www.wdav.org.