96.7 3WZ

07/03/2024

Mark Potter is broadcasting LIVE from the Freedom Food Festival on Main Street Lexington until 7 pm. Stop by and spin the prize wheel, enjoy LOTS of delicious food, and listen to great music. The event goes until 10 pm so come on down. Dinner tickets are still available for $25.

07/03/2024

Join the Morning Show's Mark Potter at the Freedom Food Festival on Main Street Lexington this evening as he broadcasts live from 5 to 7 pm. Stop by the corner of Nelson and Main to spin the prize wheel. You could win a 3WZ t-shirt.

07/03/2024

07/03/2024

Mark Potter is sprinkling in some songs from the 50’s & 60’s on this Way Back Wednesday on the Morning Show.

It is National Compliment your Mirror Day, National Eat your Beans Day, National Redneck Day, and Air Conditioning Appreciation Day.

Talking with our friends from Natural Bridge State Resort Park at about 8:10. Your chance to win tickets to the 4th of July Celebration being held at Glen Maury Park in City of Buena Vista, Virginia is coming up too.

Mark will be broadcasting live from the Freedom Food Festival in Downtown Lexington, VA from 5 to 7 this evening. Stop by our booth at the corner of Main and Nelson to spin the prize wheel while supplies last and maybe you can walk away with a new 3WZ tee shirt.

07/02/2024

A sing a long Tuesday with Mark Potter on the 3WZ Morning Show. Something you want to hear? Call (540) 464-9696 or reply here on this post.

Today we celebrate National Wildland Firefighter Day.

Coming up this morning:
6:50 - Weird Fact of the Day
7:20 - What veggies do you love? Hate?
7:40 - 3WZ Birthday Club
7:50 - Hull's Drive-In Ticket Give away
8:10 - Freedom Food Festival with the Community Foundation and Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center
8:40 - Ticket giveaway for the 4th of July Celebration at Glen Maury Park in City of Buena Vista, Virginia

So what is your favorite vegetable? And your least favorite?

07/01/2024

Don’t forget to get those birthdays and anniversaries in by calling 540-464-9696 or simply message us through our 96.7 3WZ page. We will take care of the rest so you know that when that special date rolls around, we will wish that someone special a happy birthday or anniversary.

Plus listen to the birthday club every weekday morning to see who wins the free 12 inch one topping pizza from Dominos Pizza of Lexington.

07/01/2024

The Rockbridge Spca brought Jerry in today for a visit! He was the sweetest visitor and needs a home! The shelter is full so stop by and give a pup a loving home!

07/01/2024

Mark Potter is kicking off July with a Motown Monday on the 3WZ Morning Show!

Celebrating International Chicken Wing Day, National Joke Day, National Zoo Day, and National Ginger Snap Day.

Coming up today:
6:40 - What have we learned from Judge Judy
6:50 - Weird Fact of the Day
7:20 - What not to do to get out of a date
7:40 - 3WZ Birthday Club
7:50 - Win tickets to the 4th of July Celebration at Glen Maury Park in the City of Buena Vista, Virginia
8:10 - Freedom Food Festival
8:40 - A quick way to get glowing skin- seriously

Coming up this week:
July 3 - Mark will be broadcasting LIVE from the Freedom Food Festival from 5 to 7

July 6 - Mark will be broadcasting LIVE from Balloons Over Rockbridge - VA from 2 to 4 pm

Always streaming at 3wzfm.com

06/30/2024

Congratulations to Saturdays winners at Natural Bridge Speedway

06/28/2024

ONE MORE WEEK until our first FREE Lunch Friday winner courtesy of Jersey Mike’s in Lexington Crossing.

Make sure you like our page and then nominate a local business/office that you think deserves a “Box of Subs” from Jersey Mike’s and 96.7 3WZ! How do nominate? Either reply here or make a special post right on our page.

A winner will be randomly drawn every Thursday morning so be listening to hear who gets free lunch consisting of a dozen subs on Friday.

06/28/2024

Mark Potter and Intern Olivia are enjoying the donuts from Pure Eats Lexington! Thank you for feeding the animals!

06/28/2024

A Feel Good Friday sponsored by Wilson Transportation Services. Mark Potter is taking your requests today on the Morning Show.

What song(s) make you feel good when starting your day?

If you have a Corvette then drive it to work as it is Drive your Corvette to work Day. It is also International Body Piercing Day, National Tapioca Day, National Food Truck Day, and National Lauren Day.

At 7:20 We have tickets to the 4th of July Celebration at Glen Maury Park in the City of Buena Vista,

We will talk Freedom Food Festival at 8:20. Today we are joined by the Rockbridge County High School Baseball team and Pure Eats Lexington. Don’t miss this delicious festival happening on Main Street Lexington on July 3. Tickets are available now at freedomfoodfestival.com

06/27/2024

FYI Street closures for July 4th in downtown Lexington

06/27/2024

Mark Potter is cranking it up on this Thursday featuring some hair bands from the 80’s. What was your favorite tune from the hair band era?

Celebrating National Bomb Pop Day, National Handshake Day, National Ice Cream Cake Day, and National Sunglasses Day.

Speaking of sunglasses… have you tried out the Hook Sunglasses? Find them online at hookoptics.com.

On todays edition of The 3WZ Morning Show:
7:20 - Practically Impossible Question to win tickets to the 4th of July Celebration in City of Buena Vista and a new 3WZ tee shirt

7:40 - 3WZ Birthday Club

8:10 - Talking Freedom Food Festival being held on July 3 on Main Street Lexington

06/26/2024

Another hot one today so Mark Potter is sprinkling in some tunes from the 50’s and 60’s for a Way Back Wednesday on the Morning Show.

Olivia the Intern is back on the streets of Lexington and Buena Vista today plus Mark has your chance to win tickets to the 4th of July celebration in Buena Vista.

Today we celebrate National Chocolate Pudding Day, National Coconut Day, National Sarah Day, and National Beauticians Day.

It is a would you rather Wednesday so today we are asking …

Have more time together but less money OR more money but less time together?

Travel back in time to revisit your past happy moments OR see into the future to witness your greatest accomplishments?

If only given the choice of one meat - beef, chicken, or the other white meat - pork?

Don’t forget that you can always listen live online at 3wzfm.com

06/25/2024

It is a Sing-A-Long Tuesday on the Morning Show with Mark Potter.

Today we celebrate National Catfish Day, National Strawberry Parfait Day, and the fact that we are now just SIX MONTHS from Christmas.

Coming up on today’s show … A study says that baldies make the best lovers. We will have your 3WZ Birthday Club at 7:40 and a chance to win tickets to Hull's Drive-In at 7:50. We will talk about the Freedom Food Festival with Vets 1st and Sweet Treats Bakery at about 8:10.

And don’t forget to nominate a local business office here on our page to receive a “Box of Subs” from Jersey Mike's Subs in our Free Lunch Fridays contest. First box will be delivered on July 5.

06/24/2024

Did you miss the BIG announcement on todays Morning Show with Mark Potter?

Jersey Mike's Subs in Lexington Crossing is teaming up with 96.7 3WZ to bring you FREE LUNCH FRIDAYS!

Every Friday beginning July 5, 3WZ will deliver a "Box of Subs" to a lucky office/business. A dozen of the made fresh and delicious subs from Jersey Mike's.

How can you win? So easy ... Make sure you like/follow this page and then simply comment below of make your own shout-out post here on this page.

Every Thursday morning Mark will draw a random winner and then deliver the subs at about 11:30 on Friday. The first drawing is July 4th so nominate your favorite office now! Obviously the office has to be within our listening area in order to be considered.

Ever been to Jersey Mike's in Lexington Crossing? The food is amazing and the staff is friendly so make a point to visit them for lunch and/or dinner.

Thanks for listening and Good Luck!!!

06/24/2024

It’s a Motown Monday on the Morning Show with Mark Potter.

Today we celebrate National Pralines Day, National Patch Day, International Fairy Day, Swim a Lap Day, and National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.

Here is what we have in store today:
6:40 - What we learned from Judge Judy
6:50 - Weird Fact of the Day
7:20 - How to focus longer
7:30 - BIG CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
7:40 - Birthday Club
7:50 - Who causes more stress? Your s***e or your boss?
8:15 - Freedom Food Fest
8:40- Slow Day at work pays off
8:50 - Words of Wisdom for the Day

06/21/2024

A Feel Good Friday and it is sponsored by our friends at Wilson Transportation Services! Are you in or even thinking about getting into the trucking business? Then you need Erika Wilson and her services.

Today Mark and Marshall celebrate National Take your Dog to Work Day, National Selfie Day, and Go Skateboarding Day.

It is going to be a hot one today so Olivia the Intern will be out on the streets this morning finding out what your favorite drink is to help quench your thirst.

We are 12 days from the Freedom Food Fest in downtown Lexington. We will meet our first non profit and chef today at about 8:15.

Listen on your radio at 96.7 3WZ or on your phone/computer at 3wzfm.com.

06/20/2024

A Crank it up Thursday where we feature the greatest hair bands of all time.

Today we celebrate the first official day of summer, National Vanilla Milkshake Day, National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Yard Games Day, and World Productivity Day.

Mark and Marshall are asking for your favorite summer memory from your childhood. Feel free to share it here or call (540) 464-9696.

It’s Lexington and the Rockbridge Areas all new Morning Show. Weekdays 6 am to 10 am on 96.7 3WZ and streaming online at www.3wzfm.com.

06/19/2024

A Way Back Wednesday on the Morning Show with Mark Potter, Marshall, and Olivia the Intern.

Today we celebrate National Garfield the Cat Day and National Watch Day.

Olivia the Intern will be in Downtown Lexington on Main Street and at the Lexington (Virginia) Farmer's Market asking folks about their favorite cartoon.

So what is your favorite cartoon?

Also, we just did a story about a guy that his girlfriend left him to go back to her ex, who eats his toenails. Yes you read that right! Could you ever date someone that eats their toenails? Or did you know someone that would eat their toenails?

Interested in advertising your business in 96.7 3WZ and 100.3 The Big Dawg? There are several affordable opportunities to boost your business. Feel free to email Mark at [email protected] or message him here on FB.

06/18/2024

A sing-a-long Tuesday on the Morning Show with Mark and Marshall!

Today we celebrate National Wanna Get Away Day, National Splurge Day, and National Go Fishing Day.

So if money wasn’t an issue - where would you take a vacation?

And how about a local day trip (max 2 hour drive)? Where is the best place to go for a day?

06/17/2024

Ok Friends - we need your help!!!! We have a new contest starting up the first week of July and it involves this very page. Please let your friends and family know that they need to like and follow our page so they have a chance to win.

What is the contest? Be listening for the BIG announcement on Monday, June 24.

06/17/2024

A Motown Monday on the 3WZ Morning Show! Today we celebrate National Root Beer Day, National Eat your vegetables Day, Global Garbage Man Day, National Mascot Day, National Cherry Tart Day, and National Apple Strudel Day.

What is your favorite root beer?

06/16/2024

Congratulations to the winners of Saturday nights action.

06/15/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Margaret Fox Smiley, Mark Barbre

Thanks for becoming fans of 96.7 3WZ!!!!

06/14/2024

It is a Feel Good Friday on the 3WZ Morning Show. The day is now sponsored by Wilson Transportation Services, your partner in the trucking business.

Today Mark and Marshall give listeners a chance to give Dad a shout out while celebrating Flag Day, National Strawberry Shortcake Day, National Bourbon Day, National Cucumber Day, and National Movie Night.

Don’t forget that Inside Out 2 and The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are now showing at Hull's Drive-In. A double feature on Fridays and Saturday. Gates open at 5:30 with the show starting just after sunset.

06/13/2024

It’s a Crank it up Thursday on todays edition of the 3WZ Morning Show! Today we feature the hair bands so get your requests in at (540) 464-9696 or simply message here!

Today we celebrate National Golf Cart Day, National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, National CNA Day, and National W**d your Garden Day.

Asking you today - at what age are you considered old? Actor Andrew McCarthy said that 60 is the age you become old. Thoughts?