Life 103.1 Valentine’s Day Contest
The entry period for this contest is over. Winner will be selected and contacted by Thursday, February 8th.
The annual Life 103.1 Valentines Day Contest is back and this year, entering to win is easier than ever! Just tell us your favorite love song! We’ll randomly pick a winner from our entries to win a special Valentine’s Day prize package, featuring matching citizen watches from Osborne Jewelers, a dozen roses from Flowers and Gifts of Rocky Mount, and gift cards to Towel Town, Prime Smokehouse, and Alayna’s Boutique at Kendall’s Hallmark. Good luck and Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at Life 103.1!
Contest Rules:
Life 103.1’s “30-Day Rule” has been waived for this contest. One entry per household. Must be 18 years or older to win. Employees and family members of Life 103.1 or of the contest sponsors are not eligible to win. Prize has no cash value. Contest runs January 29, 2024, through February 7, 2024, at 11:59PM. No purchase necessary. To enter, visit Life1031fm.com/love and complete the form. The entry must include the listener’s name, phone number, and address – along with the song title and artist of a favorite love song. For an additional entry, provide a brief description of why the song is a favorite. One winner of the Valentine’s Day prize package will be randomly selected from the qualifying entries on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The winner will be announced on air on Friday, February 9, 2024. Winner must present a valid form of identification at the time of prize pickup. Life 103.1 reserves the right to offer additional means of entry. Visit Life1031fm.com for general contest rules.
Christmas on Life 103.1
The magic of Christmas is upon us and here at Life 103.1, we’re celebrating with non-stop Christmas music on Christmas eve and Christmas day! Plus, tune in for some special programming!
4PM – Lynn Buzzard’s “The First Night Before Christmas”
5PM – John Mccutcheon’s “Christmas In The Trenches”
6PM – Charlie Daniel’s “Carolina Christmas”
7PM – Children’s reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
8PM – Reading of Luke Chapter Two by HeartSong host Tim Nelson
9PM – Paul Harvey’s “The Man And The Birds”
We hope you’ll join us for Christmas with your family and friends all day Christmas Eve and Christmas day on Life 103.1.
Community Needs and Ongoing Programs
Community Needs and Ongoing Programs
- Do you love plants? Then you are perfect for the NC State Extension Master Gardener program. Under the guidance and direction of Extension agents, individuals complete a 40-hour training program, pass an examination, and complete at least a 40-hour internship. The wealth of information you learn is immense and the skill set is rewarding. Visit Become a Volunteer on the NC State Extension website or contact your local N.C. Cooperative Extension Center to learn how you can join the Extension Master Gardener program.
- The Knights of Columbus have continued to cook dinners for Veterans Residential Services every other week since the Spring of 2020. To keep this ministry going, the Knights of Columbus are looking for donations to help offset the cost of the food. If you would like to contribute, please send a check made out to K of C 4460 to St. Therese, 700 Nash St NE, Wilson, NC 27893. If you would like to help prepare and pack meals, please contact Tony at 252-299-0008.
- At Habitat for Humanity, it is believed that everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable home. The goal is to work together to build homes and help families succeed in their homeownership journey. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat for Humanity. There is work that continues beyond the construction site. Habitat volunteers are active at the office, they assist the ReStore staff, they serve on committees, and they are engaged in various community revitalization projects. Interested? Contact a local Habitat for Humanity affiliation.
- The United Way of Wilson works across Wilson County to develop and implement strategies that make a difference in the local community. The United Way supports programs, services and initiatives that deliver results in the areas of education, income, and health. An example of the impact…. 72,174 meals have been delivered to senior and disabled citizens in Wilson County. The United Way of Wilson could not do its work without the efforts of our agencies, volunteers, and donors. Check out their website to see how you can make an impact.
- My Sister’s House of North Carolina provides crisis response 24 hours a day, safety planning, emergency shelter and support groups to name a few of the services this organization offers. Financial donations contribute to helping many in desperate need. Access mshnc.org for more details.
- Veterans Residential Services of Wilson strives to provide quality support and services to low-income, homeless, and at-risk veterans and their families. You can help them in their mission by making either a financial or in-kind donation. VRSW is always in need of employment and job training. For more info email Claudia at cjbaker@vrsw.org.
- Tar River Piecemakers Quilting Guild of Rocky Mount was founded in 2000 to bring together people who share in the love of quilts and quilting. The guild meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 am at the Arts Center at the Imperial Centre. Visitors are always welcomed.
- The Wilson Botanical Gardens and the Wilson Master Gardeners are asking for VOLUNTEERS to help with pruning, clean up, and planting in the Gardens. Volunteer gardeners can enjoy free water, snacks, plants, and the knowledge that their hard work is helping the Gardens. Check their Facebook page under Events for dates and times.
- A Second Season is a resale boutique from which all its proceeds go to My Sister’s House which supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. At the store not only are customers served, but so are victims in their time of need. Check out A Second Season’s Facebook page for weekly sales and pictures of clothing.
- Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? The American Red Cross needs volunteers. The most needed positions are Blood Donor Ambassador, Blood Transportation Specialist, Disaster Action Team, Shelter Services and Disaster Health Services Team. 90% of the Red Cross workforce are volunteers. Access their website to start your volunteer journey.
- You can always make a difference with the American Red Cross. Not only are blood donations critically important, but your financial gift is needed to help people affected by disasters big and small. Access red cross dot org to learn how you can assist or how you can receive help from the American Red Cross throughout North Carolina.
- The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Programs such as Youth of the Year help members with ideals such as good character & citizenship, academic success, and healthy lifestyles. Programs such as I Give 365 give everyone the opportunity to support the Clubs’ effort. With a 100 percent graduation rate and 72 percent increased school attendance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region show that your investment is more than worthwhile.
- Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount is committed to serving homebound senior citizens with a hot nutritious meal and providing a caring friendly visit with each meal. Anyone can help this organization by delivering meals once a month, making the holidays brighter for homebound seniors by participating in holiday and special events each year, giving your time and talent as a Board of Directors member, or making a monetary donation.
Veterans Day
This Veterans Day – Life 103.1 wants to honor those who have so honorably served our nation by highlighting some of their stories. If there is a veteran in your life whom you would like to honor, just fill out the form below. We’ll share some of these special stories on the air during the week leading up to Veterans Day. On behalf of all of us here at Life 103.1, Happy Veterans Day and thank you to every soldier, marine, sailor, airman, and guardian.
23.14 – Gary Gilliam
23.12 – Memorial Day: Musical and Historical Tribute
23.11 – Linda Sheets
23.09 – Chris Dunn
23.08 – Chase Campbell
23.06 – Mary Strickland
Good Samaritan Day
23.03 – Will Kornegay
22.26 – Rachel Patterson
22.25 – Kathy White
22.24 – Bill & Doris Russell
22.23 – Karee White
22.22 – Thomas Whitaker
Featured Artist – Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo,” was one of the most influential American musicians in history. He was a civil rights pioneer who broke down numerous racial barriers. Widely known for popular songs such as “What A Wonderful World,” “Star Dust,” and “Hello, Dolly,” he was also one of the first to transform jazz from an ensemble performance to a soloist’s art.
Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901. Growing up in harsh poverty in New Orleans, he lived mostly with his maternal grandmother in a neighborhood so rough it was nicknamed “The Battlefield.” Armstrong dropped out of school in the fifth grade so that he could work, and in 1912, on New Year’s Day, he shot his stepfather’s gun in the middle of the street, after which he was sent to the Colored Waifs Home as a juvenile.
At the Waifs Home, Armstrong became the leader of the Waifs Home Brass Band. When he was released in 1914, he set his sights on becoming a professional musician and was mentored by one of his city’s top cornetists, Joe “King” Oliver. Armstrong would eventually replace Oliver in Kid Ory’s Band. In 1924, Armstrong played with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra in New York for a year before returning to Chicago to focus on his solo career. It was there that he created some of his most notable works with a band under his own name, “Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five,” which later became “Hot Seven.” By 1929, he was widely known, and he continued to tour as a solo artist accompanied by large orchestras around America and Europe for many years.
In 1935, Armstrong hired a new manager by the name of Joe Glazer. Glazer would remain Armstrong’s manager for the rest of his life, hiring Armstrong’s bands, setting up recording deals with Decca, and guiding his film career and radio appearances. “Satchmo” often came across as good-humored to the public, but in 1947, he played a rare dramatic role in the film “New Orleans.” Performing with a Dixieland band in the film inspired the formation of Armstrong’s All Stars, with whom he continued to tour for the rest of his career.
The years of non-stop touring eventually took a toll on Armstrong’s health. He had his first heart attack in 1959, later returning to the hospital in 1968 for kidney and liver issues. Doctors encouraged him not to continue with his grueling schedule, but he couldn’t stay away from the stage. He returned to performing in 1970, but his health again took a turn and Armstrong passed away at his home in Queens, New York on July 6, 1971.
Louis Armstrong was a bandleader, singer, soloist, film star, and comedian, and he had an almost unmatched impact on jazz and popular music. His timeless hits are favorites of many of our listeners and are considered staples of the Life 103.1 music library.
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22.20 – Stephanie Heck McLean
22.19 – Tom Daniel