David Page will conclude his full-time broadcasting career at WSLQ (Q99) in Roanoke, Virginia, on Friday, December 11, 2026. This date marks the end of a 35-year journey in radio. The longtime morning personality officially announced his retirement on October 19, 2026, closing out a run that included nearly three decades with the station and extensive philanthropic involvement across the region.
As one half of the prominent morning show co-hosted with Daniels, Page became a familiar voice for listeners throughout the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas. Beyond their daily on-air broadcasts, the duo spearheaded Dave’s Miracle Day, a signature charitable initiative that has raised more than $3 million to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
Page’s professional achievements and community impact have earned him frequent recognition in reader-voted competitions organized by regional publications, including The Roanoker Magazine, City Magazine in Lynchburg, and Lynchburg Living. Throughout his tenure behind the studio microphone, he also provided critical local coverage and anchored broadcasts during historic national and regional events, such as the September 11, 2001, attacks and the tragedy at Virginia Tech in 2007.
Station Leadership Reflects on a 30-Year Anchor
Brett Sharp, Vice President and General Manager of Wheeler Media Solutions, praised Page’s lasting contributions to the workplace culture, the station’s audience, and the surrounding community in a statement released to WSLS.
“Everybody loves Dave. Dave has been an anchor for Q99, our company, and our listeners for nearly 30 years,” Sharp stated. Highlighting Page’s consistent positivity, quick wit, and collaborative partnership with Daniels, Sharp noted that these traits helped shape Q99 into its current form.
Although stepping down from the full-time morning routine, station leadership has left the door open for Page to return for occasional guest appearances and fill-in broadcasts. “We will miss him in the hallways and especially on the airwaves, but we are hopeful to have Dave do some Q99 cameos and fill-ins from time to time. We wish Dave nothing but a happy retirement and lots of sleeping in,” Sharp added.
Military Background and Radio Timeline
Before launching his career in commercial broadcasting, Page served a 10-year enlistment in the United States Army. Originally from Long Beach, California, his interest in media sparked during his military service. Following his discharge, he completed broadcasting school and formally joined stations WSLQ and WSLC in 1991.
After a brief professional stint working at a radio station in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1993, Page returned permanently to Q99 in 2000. He remained an uninterrupted fixture of the station’s morning schedule for the next two and a half decades.
Looking Ahead to Retirement
As the final broadcast date approaches in December 2026, Page has outlined clear plans for his post-radio life. He intends to spend more time with his wife of more than 40 years, Michele, and their rescue beagle, Penelope. Additionally, he plans to dedicate more personal time to exploring creative passions such as painting, reading, and traveling.
For listeners across Southwest Virginia, December 11 will mark the final sign-off for a daily morning staple, concluding a storied chapter in regional radio history.
