WXIT
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WXIT is a radio station
that broadcasts in a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Blowing Rock, North Carolina
, USA. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group
and features programing from CBS Radio
, Westwood One
and Jones Radio Network.
, Steve Rondinaro's Rondinaro Broadcasting started WECR-FM
and added WXIT.
Aisling purchased these stations as well as WATA
and WZJS
, which were owned by Highland Communication Associates. Aisling went into receivership in early 2008. George Reed of Media Services Group was appointed to manage the stations until a buyer was found.
Later in 2008, Curtis Media Group agreed to purchase the stations. The FCC approved the license transfer on November 25, 2008 - as of December 19, 2008, the transfer has not yet been completed.
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...
that broadcasts in a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock is a town in North Carolina, USA, situated in both Caldwell and Watauga counties. The population was 1,418 at the 2000 census. However, during the summer the town's population increases to about 10,000.]]\\...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group
Curtis Media Group
Curtis Media Group is a broadcast media company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. The company owns and operates several North Carolina radio stations and four radio networks.-AM:*WPTF 680 AM *WQDR 570 AM...
and features programing from CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
, Westwood One
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
and Jones Radio Network.
History
After buying WJTP in 1996 and changing its letters to WECRWECR (AM)
WECR is a radio station broadcasting asouthern gospel format. Licensed to Newland, NC, USA, it serves the Boone, NC area. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group. WECR broadcasts during the daytime only.-History:...
, Steve Rondinaro's Rondinaro Broadcasting started WECR-FM
WECR-FM
WECR-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group and features programing from CBS Radio.-History:...
and added WXIT.
Aisling purchased these stations as well as WATA
WATA
WATA is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Boone, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Aisling Broadcasting of Banner Elk, LLC and features programing from MRN Radio, PRN Radio, Jones Media, ISP, ABC Radio and Westwood One.The station...
and WZJS
WZJS
WZJS is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format. Licensed to Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA, it serves the Banner Elk area. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group.-History:...
, which were owned by Highland Communication Associates. Aisling went into receivership in early 2008. George Reed of Media Services Group was appointed to manage the stations until a buyer was found.
Later in 2008, Curtis Media Group agreed to purchase the stations. The FCC approved the license transfer on November 25, 2008 - as of December 19, 2008, the transfer has not yet been completed.