WLGT
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WLGT is an American radio station
licensed to Washington, North Carolina
, USA. It serves the Greenville-New Bern-Kinston area. The station is currently owned by New Lite Media. After several months off the air
, WLGT returned to the air on April 1, 2011. , WLGT is simulcast
ing WSTK
(104.5 FM).
. The company's stations were WCZI, WKQT
, and WGPM
. WCZI's programming was aired for a time on Cable Channel 7. WKQT was sold in 1996. In 2003, Archway Broadcasting Group, LLC, bought WGPM and WCZI, and announced its acquisition of four Greenville market stations—WRHT
, WCBZ
, WNBR and WZBR—from Eastern North Carolina Broadcasting Company, Inc. for $6.5 million.
WCZI was a news/talk
station from 1994 to 2004. Later, the station used the call letters WMUM, calling itself "98.3 MOM, radio for women". Prior to switching to gospel in 2006, WLGT was "lite favorites". In October 2007 it began simulcasting on WSTK
(104.5 FM) and WEGG
(710 AM). In May 2008 WLGT Gospel Station became "Glory Radio 98.3" and WLGT Gospel Station became "The Promise 98.3" on June 2008 through October 2010.
On October 1, 2010, WLGT went silent
(off the air) for financial reasons. In their application to the FCC for special temporary authority to remain silent, the station asserted, "Operating expenses exceed income. The licensee intends to restore operation once economic conditions improve." In December 8, 2010, WLGT became "Big Fish FM" simulcasting on WBNK
("92.7 Big Fish FM") in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
. On April 1, 2011, the station switched to an urban gospel format branded as "WLGT-FM 98.3". In October 2011, the station began simulcasting on WBOB-FM
in Enfield, North Carolina
. On November 14, 2011, WLGT began simulcasting WSTK-FM (104.5 FM) in Aurora, North Carolina
. WSTK & WLGT is a 24 hour Gospel Station & Christian Program.
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...
licensed to Washington, North Carolina
Washington, North Carolina
Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,744 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beaufort County. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles to the west....
, USA. It serves the Greenville-New Bern-Kinston area. The station is currently owned by New Lite Media. After several months off the air
Dark (broadcasting)
In the broadcasting industry, dark is a term used to describe a radio station or television station that has gone off-the-air for an indefinite period of time, or as defined by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission , a "silent" station...
, WLGT returned to the air on April 1, 2011. , WLGT is simulcast
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
ing WSTK
WSTK
WSTK is an American radio station licensed to serve Aurora, North Carolina, USA. The station is owned by Media East, LLC....
(104.5 FM).
History
In 1989, Henry Hinton started New East Communications of Greenville, North CarolinaGreenville, North Carolina
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County and principal city of the Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area. Greenville is the health, entertainment, and educational hub of North Carolina's Tidewater and Coastal Plain and in 2008 was listed as the Tenth Largest City in North Carolina...
. The company's stations were WCZI, WKQT
WMGV
WMGV is a soft rock music formatted radio station licensed to serve Newport, North Carolina. The station serves Eastern North Carolina with a mix of music from the 1980s, 1990s and today.-History:...
, and WGPM
WRHD
WRHD is a radio station in Farmville, North Carolina broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format.-History:In 1989, Henry Hinton started New East Communications of Greenville, North Carolina. The company's stations were WGPM 94.3, WCZI and WKQT. WKQT was sold in 1996...
. WCZI's programming was aired for a time on Cable Channel 7. WKQT was sold in 1996. In 2003, Archway Broadcasting Group, LLC, bought WGPM and WCZI, and announced its acquisition of four Greenville market stations—WRHT
WRHT
WRHT is a radio station, broadcasting with 100,000 watts that cover the Greenville/New Bern area with a country music format. WRHT is licensed to Morehead City. WRHT is owned and operated by Inner Banks Media, owned by Henry Hinton.-History:WRHT started in the 1970s as WMBL-FM on 95.9 FM...
, WCBZ
WRHD
WRHD is a radio station in Farmville, North Carolina broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format.-History:In 1989, Henry Hinton started New East Communications of Greenville, North Carolina. The company's stations were WGPM 94.3, WCZI and WKQT. WKQT was sold in 1996...
, WNBR and WZBR—from Eastern North Carolina Broadcasting Company, Inc. for $6.5 million.
WCZI was a news/talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station from 1994 to 2004. Later, the station used the call letters WMUM, calling itself "98.3 MOM, radio for women". Prior to switching to gospel in 2006, WLGT was "lite favorites". In October 2007 it began simulcasting on WSTK
WSTK
WSTK is an American radio station licensed to serve Aurora, North Carolina, USA. The station is owned by Media East, LLC....
(104.5 FM) and WEGG
WEGG
WEGG is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Rose Hill, North Carolina, USA. The station broadcasts a traditional Gospel music format. WEGG is currently owned by Conner Media Corporation....
(710 AM). In May 2008 WLGT Gospel Station became "Glory Radio 98.3" and WLGT Gospel Station became "The Promise 98.3" on June 2008 through October 2010.
On October 1, 2010, WLGT went silent
Dark (broadcasting)
In the broadcasting industry, dark is a term used to describe a radio station or television station that has gone off-the-air for an indefinite period of time, or as defined by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission , a "silent" station...
(off the air) for financial reasons. In their application to the FCC for special temporary authority to remain silent, the station asserted, "Operating expenses exceed income. The licensee intends to restore operation once economic conditions improve." In December 8, 2010, WLGT became "Big Fish FM" simulcasting on WBNK
WBNK
WBNK is an FM Contemporary Christian radio station located in New Bern, NC that broadcasts at 92.7 MHz. It is an affiliate of the BIGFISHFM Christian Hit Radio Satellite Network ....
("92.7 Big Fish FM") in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Pine Knoll Shores is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,547 at the 2008 census. One of North Carolina's state aquariums is located here.-Geography:Pine Knoll Shores is located at ....
. On April 1, 2011, the station switched to an urban gospel format branded as "WLGT-FM 98.3". In October 2011, the station began simulcasting on WBOB-FM
WBOB-FM
WBOB-FM is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Gospel format. Licensed to Enfield, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Julie Epperson. The station is currently being brokered to New Lite Media Network, Inc with Bronson Williams managing the company. The station is streaming...
in Enfield, North Carolina
Enfield, North Carolina
Enfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina founded in 1740 and it is a predominantly African American town. The population was 2,347 at the 2000 census.Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. On November 14, 2011, WLGT began simulcasting WSTK-FM (104.5 FM) in Aurora, North Carolina
Aurora, North Carolina
Aurora is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Aurora is located at ....
. WSTK & WLGT is a 24 hour Gospel Station & Christian Program.