WZFX
Encyclopedia
WZFX is a Mainstream Urban
formatted broadcast
radio station
licensed to Whiteville, North Carolina
and located in Fayetteville, North Carolina
. WZFX broadcasts under the branding "Foxy 99" and carries the nationally syndicated Russ Parr
Morning Show.
, his brother Henry weil, and his sister Leslie Weil.
In 1990, after WQSM
stopped playing top 40, WZFX added some top 40 hits to its music mix.. This move took "The Fox" back to the top of the ratings
In 1994, WZFX moved from the Wachovia
building to a former Cato department store, which the owners purchased.
In 1995, Atlantic Broadcasting Group sold WROV-FM
to Ray Thomas Roanoke, Virginia
and WLNI
in Lynchburg, Virginia
, leaving the company with only WZFX. Several DJs and general manager Lynn Carraway were let go. At the time, WZFX played no rap until after 5 in the afternoon, and rap-leaning WLRD
was doing very well despite its limited signal.
In 1997, Beasley Broadcasting--owner of WKML
, WTSB
, WAZZ
and WEWO
--bought WZFX from Joyner Communications. There was talk in 1996 of another company buying WZFX and WLRD, but that deal fell apart. Later in the year, Beasley also bought WLRD and WYRU
. For a short time, WLRD aired the programming of WZFX.
Mainstream Urban
Mainstream Urban is a term used to describe a radio format similar to an Urban Contemporary format. The format differentiates itself due to two factors: playlist composition and target demographic...
formatted broadcast
Broadcast
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radio station
Radio station
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licensed to Whiteville, North Carolina
Whiteville, North Carolina
Whiteville is a city in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2000 census. It is the only city of Columbus County and is the county seat....
and located in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a U.S. Army post located northwest of the city....
. WZFX broadcasts under the branding "Foxy 99" and carries the nationally syndicated Russ Parr
Russ Parr
Russ Parr is an American radio and television personality.-Career:Parr began as a Production Services Director at ABC TV....
Morning Show.
History
This station was first WENC-FM in Whiteville. In 1986, WQTR radio increased its power to 100,000 watts and changed to the current call letters and format. The new owners were Steve Weil of Goldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
, his brother Henry weil, and his sister Leslie Weil.
In 1990, after WQSM
WQSM
WQSM is a licensed FM class C1 hot adult contemporary radio station based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. Owned and operated by Cumulus Media, Q98 has offices and studios located at 1009 Drayton Road in downtown Fayetteville...
stopped playing top 40, WZFX added some top 40 hits to its music mix.. This move took "The Fox" back to the top of the ratings
In 1994, WZFX moved from the Wachovia
Wachovia
Wachovia was a diversified financial services company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before its acquisition by Wells Fargo in 2008, Wachovia was the fourth-largest bank holding company in the United States based on total assets...
building to a former Cato department store, which the owners purchased.
In 1995, Atlantic Broadcasting Group sold WROV-FM
WROV-FM
WROV-FM is an Album Oriented Rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Martinsville, Virginia, serving the New River Valley and the Southside of Virginia...
to Ray Thomas Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010...
and WLNI
WLNI
WLNI is a News/Talk/Sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving Metro Lynchburg. WLNI is owned and operated by Centennial Broadcasting.-Programming:...
in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 75,568 as of 2010. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or "The Hill City." Lynchburg was the only major city in...
, leaving the company with only WZFX. Several DJs and general manager Lynn Carraway were let go. At the time, WZFX played no rap until after 5 in the afternoon, and rap-leaning WLRD
WUKS
WUKS is a radio station broadcasting an urban adult hits format. Licensed to St. Pauls, North Carolina, USA, the station serves the Fayetteville area...
was doing very well despite its limited signal.
In 1997, Beasley Broadcasting--owner of WKML
WKML
WKML is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Lumberton, North Carolina, USA, it serves the Fayetteville area. The station is currently owned by Beasley Broadcast Group.-External links:*...
, WTSB
WTSB
WTSB is a radio station licensed by the FCC to serve the community of Selma, North Carolina. The station is owned by Lamm Media Group...
, WAZZ
WFLB
WFLB is an adult hits radio station located in Fayetteville, North Carolina owned by Beasley Broadcasting Group.-History:WEWO-FM began in Laurinburg in the late 1940s, a sister station to WEWO. Don Curtis purchased the stations in 1968, and WEWO-FM became a Christian radio station called WSTS, The...
and WEWO
WEWO
WEWO is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format. Licensed to Laurinburg, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Service Media, Inc...
--bought WZFX from Joyner Communications. There was talk in 1996 of another company buying WZFX and WLRD, but that deal fell apart. Later in the year, Beasley also bought WLRD and WYRU
WYRU
WYRU is a 5,000-watt radio station broadcasting a gospel format, licensed to Red Springs, North Carolina.-History:In 1990, WYRU switched to a full-time gospel format with a mix of musical styles, after having played black gospel in the evenings....
. For a short time, WLRD aired the programming of WZFX.