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WCDX/Richmond VA Names Mitchell-McCoy as New Midday Host


Tradia Mitchell-McCoy
Tradia Mitchell-McCoy

Radio One/Richmond, VA, names South Carolina native Tradia Mitchell-McCoy (Tradia with the Tea) as the new midday personality for WCDX (iPower 92.1 FM and 104.1 FM), weekdays from 10am-3pm beginning January 6. She joins the Urban outlet from WGIV-FM (Streetz 103.3)/Charlotte, where she served in a similar role. Mitchell-McCoy's career has also included interviewing various reality TV stars and celebrities, working as a BET Red Carpet Coordinator and Daily TV Correspondent.

"Throughout our extensive search, Tradia stood out as someone who exudes passion for Radio and a very strong work ethic to go along with her natural talent," said Radio One Richmond Operations Manager Mat Myers. "We could not be happier to welcome her to the Radio One Richmond family and are excited for all of the great things we will accomplish together."

"I am so very excited to be joining the Radio One Family at iPower 92.1/104.1," added Mitchell-McCoy. "I'd like to first say thank you to Steve Hegwood, Doc Love, Rashaun Green and the entire staff at Streetz 103.3 for instilling in me a great work ethic and commitment needed to grow and blossom in this business. I'm excited to bring my passion and flavor to Richmond VA. A special Thank you to Matt Myers and Marsha Landess for trusting me to hold down the middays. I'm coming for that number one spot. 804 I'm ready."

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