WHPE-FM
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WHPE-FM is a radio station
at 95.5 FM broadcasing religious programming. The station is licensed to High Point, North Carolina
and serves the North Carolina Triad region.
and 95.5 FM was originally licensed to the High Point Enterprise
in 1948. The station was religious in the 1960s and then played Top 40. In 1974, the FM station was purchased by the Bible Broadcasting Network
as its second station.
On October 28, 1986, just before a fund-raiser, the WHPE studios were damaged by an arson
fire.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
at 95.5 FM broadcasing religious programming. The station is licensed to High Point, North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the US Census Bureau. High Point is currently the eighth-largest municipality in North Carolina....
and serves the North Carolina Triad region.
History
WHPE 1070 AMWGOS
WGOS is a radio station broadcasting anews talk format. Licensed to High Point, NC, USA, it serves the Piedmont Triad area. The station is currently owned by Iglesia Nueva Vida, a religious broadcaster. WGOS operates during the day only.-History:...
and 95.5 FM was originally licensed to the High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise is a daily morning newspaper that primarily serves High Point, North Carolina.The newspaper's coverage area includes parts of Guilford, Davidson, Randolph and Forsyth counties in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. The Enterprise is owned by Paxton Media Group...
in 1948. The station was religious in the 1960s and then played Top 40. In 1974, the FM station was purchased by the Bible Broadcasting Network
Bible Broadcasting Network
The Bible Broadcasting Network is a listener-supported global Christian radio network staffed and headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The programming consists of 50% outside ministries, 30% music and 20% BBN produced programs...
as its second station.
On October 28, 1986, just before a fund-raiser, the WHPE studios were damaged by an arson
Arson
Arson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
fire.