WPNC-FM
Adult contemporary radio station in Plymouth, North Carolina
35°50′48″N 76°45′22″W / 35.84667°N 76.75611°W / 35.84667; -76.75611Public license information
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WPNC-FM (95.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Plymouth, North Carolina, United States, it serves the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. The station is licensed to Durlyn Broadcasting, which is 100% owned by William B. Cox III of Plymouth, North Carolina.[3]
History
From its sign-on in December 1979 to June 27, 1986, this station was WKLX.[1] At one time, WPNC-FM aired a country music format, while co-owned WPNC was Contemporary Christian.[4] In 1996 it became Magic 96. In April 2001, with a move to a new building, WPNC-FM became Magic 95.9, because so many vehicle radios display the exact frequency.[5]
On April 7, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission revoked the license of WPNC-FM due to the non-payment of regulatory fees that had been past due since at least 2015.[6] It is not known if the station remains on the air pending legal appeals, but the FCC revoked Durlyn's authority to continue broadcasting as of that date. By May 3, 2017, however, the station had its license reinstated, presumably due to paying the back debts.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b "Call Sign History". Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPNC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "CDBS Print".
- ^ "Bill Shannon, Disc Jockey at Magic 95.9 FM, THE Music Lovers Station". Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ "Magic 95.9FM, THE Music Lovers Station, Plymouth, NC". Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ "FCC letter to Durlyn Broadcasting". Retrieved 2017-04-13.
- ^ "Application Search Details - BRH-20110801AMV". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. May 3, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ "Public Notice Comment - BRH-20110801AMV". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. May 3, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 52737 (WPNC-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WPNC-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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