WRNS (AM)
| City | Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 960 kHz |
| Branding | 960 The Bull |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | CBS Sports Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dick Broadcasting (Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee) |
| History | |
First air date | February 28, 1937 |
Former call signs | WFTC |
Call sign meaning | Watchful Regional News Service |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 36944 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W / 35.2825000°N 77.6525000°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www.960thebull.com |
WRNS (960 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format featuring programming from CBS Sports Radio, as well as the affiliate for the Down East Wood Ducks.[1] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.
In September 2017, Dick Broadcasting announced the purchase of Alpha Media stations in three markets — 18 stations and two translators in total, at a purchase price of $19.5 million.[2] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.
References[]
- ^ https://www.milb.com/wood-ducks/news/wood-ducks-announce-radio-home-for-2017/c-219710830/t-217829070[dead link]
- ^ Venta, Lance (2017-09-05). "Dick Broadcasting Acquires Three Markets From Alpha Media". radioinsight. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
External links[]
- WRNS in the FCC AM station database
- WRNS on Radio-Locator
- WRNS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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- Radio stations in North Carolina
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