WRNS (AM)

WRNS (960 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format featuring programming from CBS Sports Radio, as well as the affiliate for the Down East Wood Ducks.[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
CityKinston, North Carolina
Branding960 The Bull
SloganCBS Sports Radio
Frequency960 kHz
First air dateFebruary 28, 1937
FormatSports
Power5,000 watts (day)
1,000 watts (night)
ClassB
Facility ID36944
Transmitter coordinates35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W
Call sign meaningWatchful Regional News Service
Former call signsWFTC
AffiliationsCBS Sports Radio
OwnerDick Broadcasting
(Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee)
Websitewww.960thebull.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.

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.


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