WRNS (AM)

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WRNS
WRNS Bet on the Bull 960 logo.png
Frequency 960 kHz
BrandingBet on The Bull
Programming
Format Sports gambling
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • Dick Broadcasting
  • (Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee)
WERO, WQSL, WQZL, WRNS-FM, WXQR-FM
History
First air date
February 28, 1937 (1937-02-28)
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
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 35°16′57.59″N77°39′7.9″W / 35.2826639°N 77.652194°W / 35.2826639; -77.652194
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website betonthebull.com

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.

Contents

History

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WRNS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ https://www.milb.com/wood-ducks/news/wood-ducks-announce-radio-home-for-2017/c-219710830/t-217829070 [ dead link ]
  3. ↑ Venta, Lance (September 5, 2017). "Dick Broadcasting Acquires Three Markets From Alpha Media". radioinsight. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ 960 The Bull Bets on VSiN With Sports Betting Move Radioinsight - August 22, 2023
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