About This Station

**105.3 The Bear** is a rock radio station based in Blacksburg, Virginia, and part of the Monticello Media group. Its programming centers on a rock format, with the syndicated *Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show* airing weekdays from 5:00 am to 10:00 am. The station’s website also highlights local content, including New River Valley news, Virginia Tech news, weather updates, and special concert announcements. Listeners can tune in via multiple Monticello Media streams, and the site emphasizes a "Rock That Roars" slogan. Overall, it serves as a community-focused rock outlet for the Blacksburg area.