| City of license | Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Branding | 1490 V-Radio |
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| First air date | October 6, 1961 |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Power | 1000 Watts |
| Class | C |
| Callsign meaning | Wireless Serving Valdese & Morganton |
| Affiliations | Classic Hits (Cumulus) |
| Owner | GHB of Waxhaw |
| Website | www.1490vradio.com |
WSVM (1490 AM; "1490 V-Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format, Licensed to Valdese, North Carolina, USA, it serves Burke and Caldwell counties. The station is owned by GHB of Waxhaw.
WSVM signed on October 6, 1961.[1]
During most of the first decade of the 21st century, WSVM aired the Timeless format.
In August 2008, GHB Broadcasting was selling WSVM to Radio Emmanuel, and the format was to be changed to Christian music, with most of the programming in Spanish[2]. This did not happen.
In later years, local programming on WSVM included Clegg and Company, hosted by Jerry Clegg, and The Trading Post.
WSVM ceased operations May 31, 2010 for the "immediate future." The last song was "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" by Jim Reeves.
The station came back on the air September 1, 2010 by Bannon Broadcasting Company of Hudson operates and manages the day to day operation. Jim Bannon operates WSVM with clasical hits of the decades of the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's(rock oldies). WSVM calls itself V-radio for Valdese. Serving and being the voice of Valdese. Also offers other programs of rock oldies and sports programs from local high school to professional sports. There is a live morning show called the Breakfast Club and a live show called the Trading Post and then the station is automated.
After Bannon Broadcasting Company decided to allow its lease on WSVM to expire on January 2, 2012, GHB of Waxhaw reached a deal to sell the station to the town of Valdese, which plans to use the property for an expansion of a neighboring cemetery; this may result in WSVM once again leaving the air. The station's license and equipment will be sold off to defray the cost of the purchase.[3]