WRNS (AM)
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| Frequency | 960 kHz |
| Branding | Bet on The Bull |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports gambling |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WERO, WQSL, WQZL, WRNS-FM, WXQR-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | February 28, 1937 |
Former call signs | WFTC (1937–1989) |
Call sign meaning | Watchful Regional News Service |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 36944 |
| Class | B |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 35°16′57.59″N 77°39′7.9″W / 35.2826639°N 77.652194°W |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | betonthebull |
WRNS (960 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a sports gambling format featuring programming from VSiN Radio, as well as an affiliate for Carolina Panthers NFL football.[2] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.
History
[edit]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.[3] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.
On August 21, 2023, WRNS relaunched its sports radio format—previously branded "960 The Bull" with CBS Sports Radio programming—with an emphasis on sports gambling, rebranding as "Bet on The Bull" and featuring programming from the VSiN sports betting network.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRNS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/wood-ducks/news/wood-ducks-announce-radio-home-for-2017/c-219710830/t-217829070 [dead link]
- ^ Venta, Lance (September 5, 2017). "Dick Broadcasting Acquires Three Markets From Alpha Media". radioinsight. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ 960 The Bull Bets on VSiN With Sports Betting Move Radioinsight - August 22, 2023
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 36944 (WRNS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WRNS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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