WFNZ co-host Jim Celania retires today | Charlotte Observer Your email address will not be published. Nearly 40 more friends were in the stands. [28] Upon the completion of the Greater Media-Beasley merger on November 1, Entercom began operating the stations via a time brokerage agreement, which lasted until the sale was consummated on January 10, 2017. Kenny Mayne To Boomer & Gio: You Were Forced To Interview Me, I Get It, Controversy Surrounds Bumping of Popular Segment on 590 The Fan in St. Louis. Station 105.3 RNB Charlotte, NC. Kevin Durant is officially a lifer. Certain elements, like the weather, now have a sound bed. Gene Honda, the public address announcer acknowledged Dave Willss time with both teams as well as his loved ones. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Tools WFNZ may refer to: WFNZ (AM), a radio station (610 AM) licensed to Charlotte, North Carolina, United States WFNZ-FM, a radio station (92.7 FM) licensed to Harrisburg, North Carolina, United States This disambiguation page lists articles about radio and/or television stations with the same/similar call signs or branding. Most recently, he was the Brand Manager for WEEI in Boston and for seven years prior to that the Program Director and morning host for WFNI (The Fan) in Indianapolis. See our privacy policy. No prizes shall be awarded in conjunction with The Big Bracket Challenge. Eventually, the morning show was simulcast on both WAYS and sister FM WROQ. Ive heard that Todd Van Der Heyden is gone, even if he is a CTV news anchor and his program was broadcast nationally. As for the other three, rarely listen to any of them. http://www.wfnz.com (704) 319-9369 Suggest an edit Is this your business? Audiences tuned into hear him opine about sports topics on the station's highly . Also, should Cam Newton return to Carolina if Sam Darnold is going to miss significant time with a concussion? Station News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT Charlotte, NC. The station will now begin a search for a new afternoon co-host. He was just 37 years old. On October 18, 2016, Beasley announced that WFNZ and its FM translator would be sold to Entercom, pending FCC approval. He later handled promotional work at ECRM, a direct marketing services firm in Solon, Ohio. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Fox Sports Radio would be used for night and weekend slots. Earlier this month, the sportscaster announced he is leaving WFNZ and returning to Ohio. Dave Wills passed away suddenly last month. Curb the temptation. Due to its nighttime signal limitations, UNC signed up WFNZ's former FM sister WRFX to simulcast Tar Heel basketball games from 2008 to 2011, as well as any football games kicking off after 5 PM. Following a transition period, sister station WFNZ-FM (92.7), which (as WQNC) had served as the previous outlet for "The Block", became the new FM simulcast of WFNZ. (Thursday), like so many days the last few weeks, was emotional. Talking Panthers with WFNZ's Stan Norfleet - Queen City News Station 92.7 The Block Charlotte, NC. He was a sports announcer for the first five years before he hosted his show, The Nick Wilson Experiment, on weeknights until 2018. The Los Angeles Lakers proved they could beat the odds by taking down the Memphis Grizzlies. See our privacy policy. CJAD also cut its reporter at the National Assembly five years ago, added five-minute local cut-ins every half hour in 2018, https://blog.fagstein.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CJAD-old.mp3, https://blog.fagstein.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CJAD-new.mp3, more than 100 of them being Unifor members, Bell Media has shut down TSN Radio stations in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton, Rick Henriques, communications coordinator, Robin Johnston, Director Original Production, Factual and Reality, Steve McCann, managing writer at Your Morning, Brendan Halloran, head writer for Jay and Dan, Dahlia Kurtz, weekend morning show host at CFRA 580 Ottawa, Jasmin Ibrahim, CTV Morning Live Ottawa Live Eye Host, Mary Anne Ivison, Pure Country 94 on-air host, Robyn Gerson, Virgin Radio Toronto midday host, Cash Conners, Virgin Radio 105.3 morning host, Hugh Headley, CTV Morning Live traffic reporter, Alanna Kelly, weekend anchor at CTV News Vancouver Island, The Montreal Gazette has a story on the CJAD cuts by me and Frdric Tomesco. I think we all know what trickles down, and its definitely not riches. Radio One Heritage Sports/Talk WFNZ AM & FM/Charlotte appoints veteran industry talent and programmer Jeff Rickard as the new Program Director, effective Monday, May 16. The NBA Draft Lottery is coming up on Tuesday, June 22nd and, "Sean Ryan (Panthers Quarterback Coach) even was asked about rebuilding Sam Darnold as if he was Anakin at the end, Hornets Center Bismack Biyombo joined Nick Wilson and Stan Norfleet on Friday to talk about his friendship with LaMelo Ball,, Dueling Mocks Version 2.0 drops with just over three weeks of this years NFL Draft. The Block moves to translator signal 102.5 FM. CLEVELAND, OH - July 8, 2022 - Audacy announced the return of on-air personality Nick Wilson to 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM) in Cleveland. Cleveland sports fans are ecstatic that Nick Wilson is returning to 92.3 The Fan. He was concerned about the prospect of not getting mentioned until Saturday. [29] The swap was consummated on April 20, 2021. He worked initially with Josh Parcell, who left the station in 2020, and then with Stan Norfleet. We care about your data. I hate the CTV jingle at the top of the news I stop listening at 9am and start again at 4pm. (Thursday), like so many days the last few weeks, was emotional. See our privacy policy. Just curious. Barry Morgan and Leslie Roberts had a better attitude combined that this little frat boy. Tempted myself to write Chris as I write CJAD off, but I doubt his bosses will care as long as they get a mega bonus for cutting costs next quarter. Please open your first email from WFNZ.com so we can be added to your list of safe senders. Kinda tough to have a Best Of weekend when the sourcing is just plain mediocre. Pretty sad when the only thing left that is worth listening to on that horrible station is the trivia show and Dr. Joe. By the 1960s, WAYS was Charlotte's lowest-rated station. 1,146 likes. Jon Poles Nightside, which aired weeknights at 8pm, and Passion with Dr. Laurie Betito, which aired at 10pm, have been cut. As freedom of speech disappears, staff reporters have become obsolete. Nick Wilson Leaving WFNZ: Where Is the Sports Radio Host Going? He had 20 family members in a suite on Thursday including his son and his sister. So stay tuned!. Has there been any news on whats happening on Weekends now? The first round came and went and Rothenberg did not hear his name or the name of the show. It broadcast an oldies format, briefly bringing back its old "61 Big WAYS" moniker. Hello. Verify to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! On Live at Five this morning Trudie Mason said that next week Live at Five would be her and James Foster as usual, with Andrew Carter joining them. WFNZ (610 AM), known on air as "102.5 The Block", is a commercial radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina. WFNZ uses a directional antenna and transmits with 5,000 watts by day. Ryan Donaldson Leaving KFAN: Where Is the Sports Radio Host Going. The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET. Disappointed is an understatement. ET beginning July 18. I cant tell you how many tweets I received last night about Mel didnt make the mention, he said. Leaving Cleveland was an impossible decision four years ago, said Wilson. He had previously worked behind the scenes in television. It seemed like he knew everyone. [26], On July 25, 2016, WFNZ added a translator at 102.5 FM.[27]. Hes been a rock for people at his work, and our family is so lucky now to have him home as we look forward to our next chapter together. Any news with the weekend schedule? I cant tell you how many tweets I received last night about Mel didnt make the mention, he said. Jeff Rickard Joins WFNZ As Program Director - RadioInsight Thank you for subscribing! I think all of us are waiting for a new (independent) English language radio station to be created now because the CJAD that we knew is dead. After 37 years on the front lines of almost every important story in Quebec, this beautiful human retired today. Those were suspended during the pandemic. You also know QCB from his time as the "most popular" (his description) co-host on WFNZ Sports Radio. Bowling Green State University and Ohio Media School alum Nick Wilson started his radio broadcasting career in Ohio. With Packer gone, most likely to Fox Sports Radio on 730AM, WFNZ is left with some very poor talent. CTV Montreal will hire a morning videojournalist to help fill the void during the morning hours, which are more vital to CJAD than CTV. As for WFNZ, the stations plans for middays are not solidified yet. I took some time to walk to many of the spots hed show me. Once the games start, make sure to tune in to Sports Radio FNZ for all your tournament action news and for updates on the Big Bracket Challenge. I want to thank anyone who has listened over the last 2+ years, my partners on the air and everyone at WFNZ. He worried that it meant that Kiper considers DiPietro & Rothenberg a fifth-round show., If I go to day 3 and havent mentioned you, Ill be replaced by Todd McShay on this show, Kiper joked, saying he has never been under so much scrutiny before. Audacy Sports 92.3 The Fan WKRK-FM Cleveland Heights OH has announced that Nick Wilson will return to the station to co-host afternoons with Dustin Fox. With the Urban One acquisition, WFNZ offered local sports hosts weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. On nights and weekends, it carried programming from CBS Sports Radio. By the 1950s, it increased its daytime power to 5,000 watts, using a directional antenna at night. Bell Medias layoffs have extended to Winnipeg where TSN 1290 has dropped its Sports format and now stunting. Patrick Burns (1921 - June 8, 1996) was a Canadian radio talk show host and newspaper reporter. WFNZ's Big Bracket Challenge - WFNZ Radio 93.7 WEEI Boston and its regional network across New England before exiting. On January 15, 1991, 610 AM became WGKL, and reverted to oldies after Adams Radio re-acquired the two stations. However, due to rising popularity of music on FM radio, ratings for the station dropped, and in September 1982, WAYS changed formats to a hybrid news talk/adult contemporary format. In contrast, WFNZ could use WFNA to air Charlotte 49ers basketball even when there was a conflict.[20]. There goes my evening listening (Jon Pole) who was very entertaining during height of Covid. You can hear the difference in these excerpts from newscasts: The wave of layoffs spread through the rest of the country, hitting Toronto on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lately, however, having heard Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall now co-hosting the same talk-show, it is painfully obvious that Natasha has been pushed to the background with Aaron holding forth most of the time. wfnzstaff, Author at WFNZ Radio WFNZ Staff Aliyah Boston Selected By Indiana Fever With First Pick In WNBA Draft: "It's Just Really Special" With the WNBA gearing up for the next season, the newest stars have new homes. On April 1, 1996, Vaillancourt moved to 1110 WBT. The company has swapped frequencies for WFNZ and hip hop station The Block. Kyle Bailey from WFNZ in Charlotte. Lexington sports station 96.1 The Zone has flipped from sports to Americana music and rebranded as 96.1 The Hound. [7] They were known for lampooning The PTL Club with Bill Taker of the Pass the Loot Club.[5]. No More !! Brittney Griner is done overseas professionally. The draft is underway, and Caitlin Clark Speaks On Angel Reese Criticism & White House Invitation: "We're All Competitive" Betito says she will remain with the station despite losing her show of 22 years, taking the high road by thanking the station in a Facebook post. From 2006 to 2012, WFNZ was the Charlotte-area home of North Carolina Tar Heels football and basketball, previously heard on WBT.