• [RadioInsight] South Carolina State University Launches ESPN Orangeburg

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    South Carolina State University Launches ESPN Orangeburg

    Posted: 12 Sep 2021 12:30 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212801/south-carolina-state-university-launches-espn-orangeburg/


    South Carolina State University has relaunched 1580 WPJK/92.9 W225DB
    Orangeburg SC as Sports ESPN Orangeburg.

    The University had purchased the former Gospel station in April 2017 for
    the $6500 the station owed to the FCC for outstanding filing fees. WPJK
    will carry mostly ESPN Radio programs plus the daily South Carolina Sports
    Talk hosted by Phil Kornblut and Donal Wares Box To Row on Saturday
    mornings.

    South Carolina State University has joined with ESPN Radio to launch ESPN Orangeburg, WPJK 1580 AM / 92.9 FM.

    The station will carry the national ESPN Radio lineup, as well as live
    coverage of sporting events, including those from the National Football
    League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and
    college football playoffs. The station also will feature coverage of local college and high school sports.

    The ESPN Orangeburg radio lineup consist of the following shows: Keyshawn, JWill and Max; Greeny; Bart Hahn; Chiney Golic Jr.; Spain and Fitz; and Freddie Fitzsimmons. The radio station will also feature two non-ESPN programs Sports Talk SC, hosted by Phil Kornblut and Box to Row, hosted by Donal Ware.

    “We are extremely excited to bring the iconic ESPN brand to sports fans in the Orangeburg and surrounding communities,” said Carl A’see, general manager for ESPN Orangeburg, WPJK 1580 AM / 92.9 FM. “This partnership
    shows the university’s commitment to serving the Orangeburg and surrounding communities and strengthens SC State University’s community engagement and outreach through sports via radio.”

    The idea to partner WPJK with ESPN arrived when A’see saw a niche in the station’s current listening market that had not yet been explored. He realized there was no ESPN radio affiliate in the Orangeburg market and
    found the perfect opportunity for the university, its students and the Orangeburg community.

    “This is a major opportunity for students who are passionate about
    athletics and sports broadcasting,” A’see said. “Students will have the chance to learn, train and cover live local sports events, do sports
    reporting and work behind the scenes in station operations. This
    partnership offers a great outlook for students who are interested in
    pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. Who knows? They may end up
    working for ESPN. The possibilities are endless with ESPN Orangeburg, WJPK
    1580 AM / 92.9 FM.”

    Although the partnership with ESPN is a new one for SC State University and
    the Orangeburg community, the university’s flagship station, WSSB 90.3 FM previously carried SC State University football and basketball, as well as coverage of local high school football, before the station switched to a
    jazz format. WSSB 90.3 FM is the only jazz station in South Carolina.

    With the acquisition of the WPJK, SC State University is now in rare
    company, as it is only one of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities to own a commercial radio station and one of the few university-owned commercial radio stations in America.

    WPJK 1580 AM / 92.9 FM is a part of SC State’s new media group, Statement Media. The addition of the new station increases the university’s radio broadcast footprint in the community.


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    FCC Report 9/12: LPFM Receives $17,500 Fine For Airing Commercials

    Posted: 12 Sep 2021 11:41 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212771/fcc-report-9-12-lpfm-receives-17500-fine-for-airing-commercials/



    FCC Actions

    Following a Petition To Deny its license renewal application by WGHN Inc., Tri-Cities Broadcasting Foundations 103.5 WAWL-LP Grand Haven MI has agreed
    to a Consent Decree over the station broadcastins commercial advertising on
    a noncommercial educational license. WGHN had submitted 24 examples of commercials running on the station. As part of the settlement, WAWL-LP will
    pay a $17,500 fine and received a short term license renewal until just
    October 1, 2024.

    Tri-City Radios 1000 WJNZ Robertsdale AL has been issued a Notice of
    Apparent Liability For Forfeiture proposing a $3500 fine for failing to to
    file its license renewal application on time. WJNZ was supposed to file its renewal application on December 2, 2019 but did not do so until April 1,
    2020, the day its license wouldve expired.

    KNZA Inc.s 93.7 KAIR-FM Horton KS and Sunrise Broadcastings 730 WJMT
    Merrill WI have agreed to Consent Decrees for failing to maintain their political files.
    Deletions

    Following an FCC inquiry into its operating status, Martinsville Media has turned in the license of 1450 WMVA Martinsville VA stating it has been
    Silent since January 2019.
    New FM Applications

    The winners of the new 97 signals from FCC Auction 109 have begun filing
    their applications for their new signals.
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