WRNS (AM)

WRNS (960 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format featuring programming from CBS Sports Radio, as well as the affiliate for the Down East Wood Ducks.[1] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.

WRNS
CityKinston, North Carolina
Frequency960 kHz
Branding960 The Bull
SloganCBS Sports Radio
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsCBS Sports Radio
Ownership
OwnerDick Broadcasting
(Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee)
History
First air date
February 28, 1937
Former call signs
WFTC
Call sign meaning
Watchful Regional News Service
Technical information
Facility ID36944
ClassB
Power5,000 watts (day)
1,000 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W
Links
Websitewww.960thebull.com

In September 2017, Dick Broadcasting announced the purchase of Alpha Media stations in three markets — 18 stations and two translators in total, at a purchase price of $19.5 million.[2] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.

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