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WZPR-FM/Nags Head NC Plans Flip to News/Talk Format
RADIO ONLINE | Friday, July 10, 2020 |
JAM Media Solutions flips Classic Rock WZPR-FM/Nags Head, NC, to News/Talk beginning Monday, July 13. The new format will feature a live and local morning show with long-time Outer Banks news veteran Sam Walker hosting "OBX Today." A native of Currituck County, Walker has been on the radio in North Carolina since he was 13, previously serving as News Director for WCXL-FM (Beach 104), WCMS-FM (Big 94.5), WVOD-FM (99.1 The Sound) and WZPR-FM since 2011.
Wright Media Group President Brian Wright said, "Sam has been in the market for a long time and is really looking forward to going deeper into the local issues that change in a hurry these days."
"I'm excited to be able to bring to the Outer Banks a news-oriented radio show every morning that will be able to expand on our coverage at OBXToday.com of what's happening locally, and across all of North Carolina," added Walker.
The station's new lineup includes Brian Kilmeade (9am-12pm), Chris Plante from 2-3pm, Ben Shapiro from 3-6pm, Dave Ramsey from 6-8pm, Ken Coleman from 8-9pm, Jim Bohannon from 9-midnight and Eric & Gary from midnight-6am.
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