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Debate on Mill Mountain
By gmw
Dec 11, 2007 - 5:06:18 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            December 11, 2007

“ON THE OTHER HAND: THE DEBATE OVER MILL MOUNTAIN”

TO AIR ON COX CHANNEL 9

ROANOKE – A new, freshly-filmed show on Cox 9 sheds light on the debate over the future of Mill Mountain. Craig Wright serves as moderator for On The Other Hand: The Debate Over Mill Mountain while John Lugar, chairman of Valley Forward, and Gail Burruss, Mill Mountain Conservancy spokesperson, dispute the pros and cons of development atop the mountain.

Valley Forward, an advocacy group for young professionals, has proposed the construction of a community center consisting of meeting rooms, a restaurant and a casual café to be managed by a foundation with a portion of the proceeds going to support Mill Mountain Zoo.   The proposed community center has come against resistance, including that of the Mill Mountain Conservancy, which is adamantly opposed to development on the mountain.

On The Other Hand: The Debate Over Mill Mountain will debut on Cox Channel 9 Tuesday, December 11^th at 5 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. The show will continue to run at 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Viewing options for non-Cox customers are being explored. For additional details on programming on Cox Channel 9, visit www.wcox9.com and click “Special Events.”

On The Other Hand joins the line-up of local programming on Cox Channel 9 and will continue to explore controversial topics developing in the Roanoke area on an as-needed basis.  

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers.   The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in affiliation with Sprint (NYSE: S).   Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses.   Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services.   Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel.   More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.  

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Mike Pedelty, Director of Public Affairs             (540) 777-7390

Will Carter, Communications Specialist (540) 777-7394