WRVC (AM)
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WRVC is the oldest operating radio station
in West Virginia. It was originally called WSAZ Radio (see WSAZ), the same call letters used for Channel 3-TV when it came into being in the late 1940s, and the television station still uses that long-time call. WRVC AM & FM is located in Huntington, West Virginia
and is West Virginia's oldest continually licensed station. It began operations on October 16, 1923 as WSAZ-AM in Pomeroy, Ohio at the Chase Electric Shop. The station was moved to Huntington, W.Va. in 1927, moved to 930 AM in 1941 and has been there ever since, changing to WGNT-AM in the 1970s and to WRVC-AM in the 1990s. Currently it markets itself as "Supertalk 94.1 FM and AM 930," since the addition of a FM translator and another change of the format in May 2009.
Currently, it carries programming from ESPN Radio
from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and all weekend. Local talk shows include "Viewpoint" with former Huntington mayor Jean Dean at 9 a.m. and "Tri-State Talk" with former Huntington mayor and W.Va. statesman Bobby Nelson at 3 p.m. One thing that hasn't changed is the daily "Insider Sportsline" from 4-6 p.m., with Marshall "icon" Woody Woodrum, who covers Marshall University
sports along with sports news on local, Tri-State, West Virginia and national items as well. West Virginia's MetroNews provides a "statewide" talk show M-F 10 a.m. until Noon, and then "The Ed Shultz Show" is a nationally syndicated show for the MSNBC-TV host that is on "Supertalk" from Noon to 3 p.m. daily.
WRVC is currently owned by Kindred Communications, and was the primary AM station in the market for many years. Nationally-owned competitor Clear Channel moved Rush Limbaugh
and the Cincinnati Reds
to WVHU-AM, whereupon WRVC 930 AM joined Air America Radio network in 2004. The result was a disastrous decline to a 0.6 local rating. In November 2006, WRVC became an almost 24-7 sports station for about three years, but also carried local music and church on weekends and daily local talk. "Supertalk" is a mix of news, talk and sports on May 18, 2009, the approximate of lineup mix the station had prior to 2006.
WRVC's also carries many local sports, including Marshall football, men's and women's basketball and baseball, as well as high school sports from Spring Valley High School. It also carries nationally syndicated games from Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball League, as well as NCAA Basketball and "March Madness" Championships along with many college bowl games, including the BCS Championship and other BCS Bowls. It also carries the NASCAR
Camping World Truck Series on a regular basis. On the occasional rain-outs or due to programming conflicts for WDGG 93.7 FM, Supertalk will sometimes carry the Sprint Cup Series or Nationwide Series from NASCAR. WRVC is carrying programming from ESPN Radio, Westwood One, CNN, Sports USA Radio, ISP Sports, WV MetroNews and other outlets.
The station also carries other syndicated sports including Indy Car
racing and horse racing
and has carried the College World Series, NHL action and continues to carry state high school championship action.
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...
in West Virginia. It was originally called WSAZ Radio (see WSAZ), the same call letters used for Channel 3-TV when it came into being in the late 1940s, and the television station still uses that long-time call. WRVC AM & FM is located in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A small portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Its population was 49,138 at...
and is West Virginia's oldest continually licensed station. It began operations on October 16, 1923 as WSAZ-AM in Pomeroy, Ohio at the Chase Electric Shop. The station was moved to Huntington, W.Va. in 1927, moved to 930 AM in 1941 and has been there ever since, changing to WGNT-AM in the 1970s and to WRVC-AM in the 1990s. Currently it markets itself as "Supertalk 94.1 FM and AM 930," since the addition of a FM translator and another change of the format in May 2009.
Currently, it carries programming from ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and all weekend. Local talk shows include "Viewpoint" with former Huntington mayor Jean Dean at 9 a.m. and "Tri-State Talk" with former Huntington mayor and W.Va. statesman Bobby Nelson at 3 p.m. One thing that hasn't changed is the daily "Insider Sportsline" from 4-6 p.m., with Marshall "icon" Woody Woodrum, who covers Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
sports along with sports news on local, Tri-State, West Virginia and national items as well. West Virginia's MetroNews provides a "statewide" talk show M-F 10 a.m. until Noon, and then "The Ed Shultz Show" is a nationally syndicated show for the MSNBC-TV host that is on "Supertalk" from Noon to 3 p.m. daily.
WRVC is currently owned by Kindred Communications, and was the primary AM station in the market for many years. Nationally-owned competitor Clear Channel moved Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism. He hosts The Rush Limbaugh Show which is aired throughout the U.S. on Premiere Radio Networks and is the highest-rated talk-radio program in the United...
and the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
to WVHU-AM, whereupon WRVC 930 AM joined Air America Radio network in 2004. The result was a disastrous decline to a 0.6 local rating. In November 2006, WRVC became an almost 24-7 sports station for about three years, but also carried local music and church on weekends and daily local talk. "Supertalk" is a mix of news, talk and sports on May 18, 2009, the approximate of lineup mix the station had prior to 2006.
WRVC's also carries many local sports, including Marshall football, men's and women's basketball and baseball, as well as high school sports from Spring Valley High School. It also carries nationally syndicated games from Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball League, as well as NCAA Basketball and "March Madness" Championships along with many college bowl games, including the BCS Championship and other BCS Bowls. It also carries the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Camping World Truck Series on a regular basis. On the occasional rain-outs or due to programming conflicts for WDGG 93.7 FM, Supertalk will sometimes carry the Sprint Cup Series or Nationwide Series from NASCAR. WRVC is carrying programming from ESPN Radio, Westwood One, CNN, Sports USA Radio, ISP Sports, WV MetroNews and other outlets.
The station also carries other syndicated sports including Indy Car
IndyCar Series
The IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier level of American open wheel racing. The current championship, founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, began in 1996 as a competitor to CART known as the Indy Racing League . Citing CART's increasing reliance on expensive machinery and...
racing and horse racing
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
and has carried the College World Series, NHL action and continues to carry state high school championship action.