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Published: 12:00 AM, Tue Mar 05, 2013
Live Wire: WFSS is focusing on jazz image

Q: Why did WFSS stop airing the GoodTyme Bluegrass Show and Acoustic Planet? I called the station to express my disappointment and wasn't given any explanation. They just said the shows had been discontinued. - D.J., St. Pauls

A: Officials say WFSS replaced those shows and one other in an effort to fine-tune the station's identity.

"We're trying to brand the station as NPR news and jazz," said program director Jan Wright.

She said that's why the station replaced several non-jazz shows that aired on weekends with jazz shows. Three locally produced shows were among those that were dropped, including GoodTyme Bluegrass Show, hosted by Bob Barden; Acoustic Planet, hosted by Sara Barden, Bob Barden's wife; and Local Music Showcase, hosted by Neil Ray. Those shows aired in a block from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

They were replaced in early February with two shows - Cool Ambience with Dionne the Jazz Lady and Cool Jazz Countdown.

WFSS also replaced three syndicated shows that had aired 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays - Alternative Radio, Making Contact and Counterspin. A program called Cafe Jazz now airs in that slot.

The public radio station - 91.9 FM - is based at Fayetteville State University. Marsha McLean, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs at FSU and interim general manager of the radio station, said the programming changes were a result of studies done by the station last year.

The Bardens and Ray had hosted their shows for a number of years. Wright said she appreciated their time and work.

Q: Can alimony be taken directly out of an ex-spouse's Social Security check? - J.L., Fayetteville

A: Yes.

Social Security benefits can be garnisheed, levied or otherwise withheld by the federal government for a number of reasons, including enforcement of alimony obligations.

Other reasons: enforcement of child support obligations, collection of unpaid federal taxes, or collection of nontax debts owed to other federal agencies.

Q: I think the phone number you put in for the free annual credit reports is a fax number. - C.H., Fayetteville

A: Uh. Oh. We apologize abjectly, to both you and your ears. The correct number is - really, this time - 877-322-8228. Your other option - really - is to go to annualcreditreport.com. Both the number and the website are operated jointly by the big three credit-reporting agencies.

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