WRNS (AM)

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.[1] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.

WRNS
Frequency960 kHz
BrandingBet on The Bull
Programming
FormatSports gambling
AffiliationsVSiN Radio
Carolina Panthers Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Dick Broadcasting
  • (Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee)
History
First air date
February 28, 1937 (1937-02-28)
Former call signs
WFTC
Call sign meaning
Watchful Regional News Service
Technical information
Facility ID36944
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitebetonthebull.com

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.[2] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.

On August 21, 2023 WRNS changed their format from sports talk to sports gambling, branded as "Bet on The Bull", with programming from the VSiN sports betting network.[3]

References
  1. https://www.milb.com/wood-ducks/news/wood-ducks-announce-radio-home-for-2017/c-219710830/t-217829070
  2. Venta, Lance (2017-09-05). "Dick Broadcasting Acquires Three Markets From Alpha Media". radioinsight. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
  3. 960 The Bull Bets on VSiN With Sports Betting Move Radioinsight - August 22, 2023
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