WKBC (AM)
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| City of license | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
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| Broadcast area | Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States |
| Branding | AM 800 WKBC |
| Frequency | 800 (kHz) |
| Format | Country |
| ERP | 1,000 watts |
| Owner | Wilkes Broadcasting Company |
| Sister stations | WKBC-FM |
WKBC (800 AM) is a radio station in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. WKBC is licensed to broadcast at 1,000 watts in the daytime and alternating power during the late night hours. The station is operated by Wilkes Broadcasting Company, Inc.
[edit] Programming
WKBC plays American Country music. WKBC hosts the popular "Hometown Opry" every Friday morning on its popular morning show, which is hosted by Steve Handy. The Opry features live performances by local, regional, and even national folk and bluegrass musicians. Wilkes County's location as the site of the annual MerleFest - the largest folk and bluegrass music festival in the nation - has led to the Hometown Opry attracting prominent musicians in folk and bluegrass music.
[edit] External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WKBC
- Radio Locator Information on WKBC
- Query Arbitron's AM station database for WKBC
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