Chris Connors Joins WLXC/Columbia SC as Program Director

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, February 20, 2020

Chris Connors

Cumulus Media appoints veteran radio programmer Chris Connors as Program Director of Urban WLXC-FM (Kiss 103.1)/Columbia, SC. He joins the local group after more than 19 years with crosstown Alpha Media, where he was Operations Manager for the six-station group. Prior to that, Connors was PD for Radio One's WMMJ-FM/Washington, DC and was PD for WFXC and WFXK/Raleigh-Durham. He holds a B.A. degree in Communications, Radio/Television, from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC.

Cumulus Columbia VP/Market Manager Tammy O'Dell said, "I am very excited to have Chris join our team. His track record of success, his deep roots in the local community and his knowledge of the Columbia market make him a perfect fit for WLXC."

Connors added, "We've already made ratings history in Columbia, and I'm very fortunate and extremely thankful to have the opportunity to do it again. Big thanks to John Dimick, Kenny Smoov and Tammy O'Dell for entrusting me to lead the Columbia team. No need to pack or move; we're ready on day one. Make sure your arms and legs are tucked inside the ride and that your seatbelt is securely fastened. This thing is about to take off. Let the fun begin."