WBZF

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WBZF
WBZF Glory98.5FM-540AM logo.png
Frequency 98.5 MHz
BrandingGlory 98.5
Programming
Format Urban gospel
Ownership
Owner
WCMG, WMXT, WQPD, WWFN-FM, WYMB, WYNN, WYNN-FM
History
First air date
November 5, 1992 (as WHSC-FM)
Former call signs
WHSC-FM (1992-1999)
Technical information
Facility ID 26327
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°27′54.00″N80°5′45.00″W / 34.4650000°N 80.0958333°W / 34.4650000; -80.0958333
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website glory985.com

WBZF (98.5 FM), known as "Glory 98.5", is a radio station broadcasting an urban gospel format, licensed to Hartsville, South Carolina, and also heard on WYNN 540 in Florence, South Carolina. [1]

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History

WBZF played modern rock as "The Buzz" on 100.5 FM. Cumulus Media bought classic rock WHSC-FM 98.5, which moved to WMXT. WMXT's music moved to 100.5, and WBZF moved to 98.5. [2] [3] Later WBZF switched to gospel music.

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References

  1. "Florence, SC Metro Survey Area Overview" . Retrieved 2009-04-14.
  2. Toby Eddings, "John Boy and Billy jump ship to 100.3," The Sun News, Jan. 17, 1999.
  3. "South Carolina radio stations" . Retrieved 2011-04-20.