WFMV
Encyclopedia
WFMV, known as "Gospel 95.3", is a full-time urban contemporary gospel
station simulcast located in the Midlands
region of South Carolina
. WFMV is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to South Congaree
, a small village located near Columbia
to broadcast on 95.3 FM. WFMV broadcasts with 6 kW. of power.
, Smokie Norful
, Mary Mary
, Shirley Caesar
, John P. Kee
, The Georgia Mass Choir, and Kirk Franklin
.
Informational programming includes "The Morning Inspirations", "Wellness Watch", "Real Power" (for voters), "Kid's Korner" and "Watchdog" (for consumers). On weekends, "I-95" covers community issues.
WFMV is part of the Glory Radio Network along with WTUA
, WLJI
, WPDT
and WSPX
.
to widen its broadcast area.
) changed frequencies from 95.3 to 93.1, leaving the 95.3 frequency open. The frequency was reallocated to South Congaree by the FCC and after 2 years, the license was awarded to Glory Communications, a group led by former WWDM
sales manager/media specialist Alex Snipe. WFMV signed on the air October 29, 1993 with its present format. The call letters, WFMV, had been previously assigned to an FM
radio station in Blairstown, NJ.
WFMV was named Southeast Music Award station of the year in 1995.
On March 24, 1997, WLJI
signed on the air as a full-time simulcast of WFMV.
Urban contemporary gospel
Traditional black gospel is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
station simulcast located in the Midlands
Midlands, South Carolina
The Midlands roughly refers to an area in the middle of South Carolina. Columbia is the largest city in the region and location of the state government...
region of South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. WFMV is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) to South Congaree
South Congaree, South Carolina
South Congaree is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,266 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, a small village located near Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
to broadcast on 95.3 FM. WFMV broadcasts with 6 kW. of power.
Programming
WFMV offers mostly contemporary gospel music with some classics, from artists such as CeCe WinansCeCe Winans
Priscilla "CeCe" Marie Winans Love is an American Gospel singer, who has won numerous Grammy and Stellar Awards.-Early life:CeCe Winans was born in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Delores Winans, on October 8, 1964...
, Smokie Norful
Smokie Norful
Rev. W.R. "Smokie" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004.-Early life:Norful, a minister who...
, Mary Mary
Mary Mary
Mary Mary is an American gospel music duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell . The duo are often credited along with Kirk Franklin for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz...
, Shirley Caesar
Shirley Caesar
Shirley Ann Caesar is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned six decades...
, John P. Kee
John P. Kee
John P. Kee is an American gospel singer and pastor.-Early life:John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally...
, The Georgia Mass Choir, and Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew .- Early years :...
.
Informational programming includes "The Morning Inspirations", "Wellness Watch", "Real Power" (for voters), "Kid's Korner" and "Watchdog" (for consumers). On weekends, "I-95" covers community issues.
WFMV is part of the Glory Radio Network along with WTUA
WTUA
WTUA is a radio station broadcasting an urban gospel format. Licensed to St. Stephen, South Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Praise Communications, Inc. and has a permit to move to 105.9 FM....
, WLJI
WLJI
WLJI, known as "Gospel 98.3", is a full-time urban contemporary gospel station located in the Midlands region of South Carolina. WLJI is licensed to Summerton, a small town located near Sumter on 98.3 FM...
, WPDT
WPDT
WPDT is a radio station broadcasting a Urban Gospel format. Licensed to Coward, South Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Glory Communications, Inc..-History:...
and WSPX
WSPX (FM)
WSPX is a radio station broadcasting a Urban Gospel format. Licensed to Bowman, South Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Glory Communications, Inc..WSPX is part of the Glory Radio Network along with WTUA, WLJI, WPDT and WFMV....
.
Translator
WFMV is relayed by an additional translatorBroadcast relay station
A broadcast relay station, relay transmitter, broadcast translator , rebroadcaster , or repeater is a broadcast transmitter which relays, repeats, or reflects the signal of another radio station or television station, usually to an area not covered by the signal of the originating station...
to widen its broadcast area.
History
In early 1991, WKWQ (now known as WZMJWZMJ
WZMJ is an all-sports station licensed to Batesburg, South Carolina and serves the Columbia, South Carolina market. The Inner City Broadcasting outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 93.1 MHz with an effective radiated power of 3 kW...
) changed frequencies from 95.3 to 93.1, leaving the 95.3 frequency open. The frequency was reallocated to South Congaree by the FCC and after 2 years, the license was awarded to Glory Communications, a group led by former WWDM
WWDM
WWDM is a Urban Adult Contemporary radio station licensed to Sumter, South Carolina and serves the Columbia, South Carolina market. The Inner City Broadcasting outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 101.3 MHz with an effective radiated power of 100 kW...
sales manager/media specialist Alex Snipe. WFMV signed on the air October 29, 1993 with its present format. The call letters, WFMV, had been previously assigned to an FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
radio station in Blairstown, NJ.
WFMV was named Southeast Music Award station of the year in 1995.
On March 24, 1997, WLJI
WLJI
WLJI, known as "Gospel 98.3", is a full-time urban contemporary gospel station located in the Midlands region of South Carolina. WLJI is licensed to Summerton, a small town located near Sumter on 98.3 FM...
signed on the air as a full-time simulcast of WFMV.