WEWO
Encyclopedia
WEWO is a radio station
broadcasting a Gospel
format. Licensed to Laurinburg, North Carolina
, USA. The station is currently owned by Service Media, Inc. and features programing from ABC Radio .
In April 1996, Beasley Broadcasting announced plans to buy WEWO, a sports talk station, and WAZZ
.
In 1998, Wes Cookman, the owner of WIDU
in Fayetteville
bought WEWO and made it part of the "WE-DO" black gospel and news and information network along with WAGR
. WFMO
was added later.
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...
broadcasting a Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
format. Licensed to Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg is a mid-sized city in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Scotland County. Located in southern North Carolina near the South Carolina state border, Laurinburg is southwest of Fayetteville and is home to St. Andrews Presbyterian College...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Service Media, Inc. and features programing from ABC Radio .
History
When WEWO signed on in the 1940s, the call letters officially meant "Wonderful Environment, Wonderful Opportunity," though the station's personalities came up with other meanings such as "We Entertain Women Only" and "We Eat Wild Onions."In April 1996, Beasley Broadcasting announced plans to buy WEWO, a sports talk station, and 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...
.
In 1998, Wes Cookman, the owner of WIDU
WIDU
WIDU is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel Music format. Licensed to Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA, it serves the Fayetteville area. The station is currently owned by WIDU Broadcasting, Inc.-History:...
in Fayetteville
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....
bought WEWO and made it part of the "WE-DO" black gospel and news and information network along with WAGR
WAGR (AM)
WAGR is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel music format to the Lumberton, North Carolina, USA area. The station is currently owned by WAGR Broadcasting, Inc.-History:...
. WFMO
WFMO
WFMO is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Fairmont, North Carolina, USA, the station is currently owned by Davidson Media Station Wfmo Licensee, LLC.-History:Jim Clark's Pro-Media Inc...
was added later.