WKDX

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WKDX
Frequency 1250 kHz
Programming
Format Gospel
Ownership
OwnerThe Mclaurin Group
Technical information
Facility ID 56324
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
80 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°53′6.00″N79°40′50.00″W / 34.8850000°N 79.6805556°W / 34.8850000; -79.6805556
Links
Website www.wkdx.net

WKDX (1250 AM) "The Spirit" is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format. [1] Licensed to Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. The station is currently owned by The McLaurin Group. [2]

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History

WKDX was originally constructed and owned by Risden Allen Lyon of Wadesboro, North Carolina. The station was constructed in 1956.[ citation needed ]

Lyon sold the station to Peace Valley Baptist Church effective July 31, 1991. [3] In 1992 the Lyon family sued Peace Valley Baptist Church and several individuals involved with the transaction for non-payment, and regained ownership.

In 2000 the Lyon family sold WKDX to the McLaurin Group.

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References

  1. "WKDX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. Tom MacCallum, "No Peace in the Valley," Richmond County Daily Journal, February 13, 2008.