WPNC-FM
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WPNC-FM is a radio station
broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Plymouth, North Carolina
, USA, it serves the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. The station is currently licensed to Durlyn Broadcasting, which is 100% owned by William B. Cox III of Plymouth, NC.
At one time, WPNC-FM was 96 Country
, while co-owned WPNC-AM was Contemporary Christian.
In 1996 it became Magic 96. In April 2001, with a move to a new building, WPNC-FM became Magic 95.9, because so many vehicle radios display the exact frequency.
Radio station
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broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Plymouth, North Carolina
Plymouth, North Carolina
Plymouth is the largest town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County...
, USA, it serves the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. The station is currently licensed to Durlyn Broadcasting, which is 100% owned by William B. Cox III of Plymouth, NC.
History
Prior to June 27, 1986, this station was WKLX.At one time, WPNC-FM was 96 Country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
, while co-owned WPNC-AM was Contemporary Christian.
In 1996 it became Magic 96. In April 2001, with a move to a new building, WPNC-FM became Magic 95.9, because so many vehicle radios display the exact frequency.