WKBC (AM)

Infobox Radio station
name = WKBC


city = North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
area = Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
branding = "AM 800 WKBC"
frequency = 800 (kHz)
format = Country
erp = 1,000 watts
class =
sister_stations = WKBC-FM
owner = Wilkes Broadcasting Company|

WKBC (800 AM) is a radio station in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. WKBC is licensed to broadcast at 1,000 watts in the daytime and alternating power during the late night hours. The station is operated by Wilkes Broadcasting Company, Inc.

Programming

WKBC plays American Country music. WKBC hosts the popular "Hometown Opry" every Friday morning on its popular morning show, which is hosted by Steve Handy. The Opry features live performances by local, regional, and even national folk and bluegrass musicians. Wilkes County's location as the site of the annual MerleFest - the largest folk and bluegrass music festival in the nation - has led to the Hometown Opry attracting prominent musicians in folk and bluegrass music.

External links

*AMQ|WKBC
*AML|WKBC
*AMARB|WKBC