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WFNZ Push Up Challenge 2015
WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table 2015
WFNZ: T-Bone from "The Mac Attack Show" loses bet and gets a Tattoo
WFNZ Spring Golf Classic 2016
QCB Unleashed   Whiner Line WFNZ App
The WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse
WFNZ: Carolina Panthers Jordan Gross Interview
WFNZ's Chris Kroeger Excited About the Future of the Charlotte Hornets
WFNZ heads to Super Bowl 50, Yarbs Flies For 1st Time! (Pt. 1)
Wanted: WFNZ Golf Cart At Doghouse!
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WFNZ (610 AM), also known as "610 AM The Fan", is a Sports Talk format radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, the studios are located on South Boulevard in Charlotte's South End, while its transmitter is located at the site of its former studios on Radio Road in the Oakdale neighborhood of northwest Charlotte.

WFNZ is broadcast in HD on sister stations WPEG-HD3, WBAV-FM-HD3 and WSOC-FM-HD3. WFNZ is licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast in HD.

History

WFNZ signed on in 1941 as WAYS (AM), airing a full-service format. By the 1960s, WAYS was Charlotte's lowest-rated station. The station's studios were in such bad shape, cats were needed to control the rodents. Stan and Sis Kaplan of Boston bought WAYS in 1965 for $550,000. Beginning in June of that year, "Big WAYS" aired an energetic Top 40 format which was considered "an alien sound in the Carolinas", knocking conservative WBT out of first place and eventually becoming the highest-rated Top 40 station in the country and the 15th most popular station overall. One reason was the Treasure Hunt, where people had to listen to clues from "Mr. Treasure" (Jack Gale) telling them how to find a $1,000 coupon. News director C. Michael Blackwell would interview winners. Personalities included John Kilgo, Jack Pride, Tom Kinard, Jack Armstrong, Pete Ray of "The Pete Ray-D-O Show", Dick Blanchard, and Long John Silver. WAYS jocks who went on to greater fame included Morton Downey Jr., actor Jay Thomas, and Robert Murphy (who had success in Chicago). Eventually, the morning show was simulcast on both WAYS and sister FM WROQ. Larry Sprinkle, now a WCNC-TV morning weather personality, also worked at the stations. They were known for lampooning The PTL Club with Bill Taker of the Pass the Loot Club.




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  • WFNZ Push Up Challenge 2015

    Hitman from "Primetime" faces off against Mac from "The Mac Attack" to see who can do the most push ups for sports radio glory! www.wfnz.com

    published: 21 Aug 2015
  • WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table 2015

    See highlights from our WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table discussion including ESPN's Kevin Wiedl, Former NFL Great Clinton Portis, and our on-air WFNZ jocks! Thanks to Ruth's Chris Steak House South Park in Charlotte, NC, for having us! Plus, see our Carolina Panthers picks for the #1 Round in the NFL Draft

    published: 24 Apr 2015
  • WFNZ: T-Bone from "The Mac Attack Show" loses bet and gets a Tattoo

    Sports Radio WFNZ 610 AM & 1660 AM The Franchise! Charlotte, NC www.wfnz.com 5.28.09

    published: 30 Jun 2009
  • WFNZ Spring Golf Classic 2016

    WFNZ Spring Golf Classic took place on Monday, April 4th at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation.

    published: 12 Apr 2016
  • QCB Unleashed Whiner Line WFNZ App

    On this week's episode of QCB Unleashed, Q talks about how our all-new, free WFNZ app does it all at the convenience of your mobile use. First, download the WFNZ app in your mobile device. Then, scroll down and choose the sports stories you want to read or listen to specific interviews we've had on the shows. You can even stream us throughout the day! Be sure to sign up for contests & play some games while you're on it. Also, be sure to use the 'Talk Back' feature when complaining about ANYTHING on "The Whiner Line" feature of our WFNZ app.

    published: 28 May 2015
  • The WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse

    Located at the corner of Mint and Morehead in the shadow of Bank of America Stadium, the WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse is the home of the greatest tailgate party in Charlotte before each home game! We roll up the doors 2 hours before kickoff, providing restaurant choices, a fully-staffed bar, indoor seating, live music on an outdoor stage, activities, a live WFNZ broadcast and loads of flat-screen TVs with sports programming, all in the path of the stadium. It’s a meeting place for football fans as they get ready for the day’s game – and a party place for fans who come to the WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse without game tickets simply to enjoy the sports bar atmosphere with their favorite radio station.

    published: 05 Jan 2016
  • WFNZ: Carolina Panthers Jordan Gross Interview

    Sports Radio WFNZ 610 AM & 1660 AM The Franchise! Charlotte, NC www.wfnz.com 4/14/09

    published: 30 Jun 2009
  • WFNZ's Chris Kroeger Excited About the Future of the Charlotte Hornets

    Chris Kroeger excited about the future of the Charlotte Hornets.

    published: 14 Jun 2016
  • WFNZ heads to Super Bowl 50, Yarbs Flies For 1st Time! (Pt. 1)

    www.wfnz.com

    published: 02 Feb 2016
  • Wanted: WFNZ Golf Cart At Doghouse!

    Our WFNZ Golf Cart Is Missing From The Coca-Cola Doghouse! But Who Stole It! Officer Jim is on the Job!

    published: 15 Apr 2015
WFNZ Push Up Challenge 2015

WFNZ Push Up Challenge 2015

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  • Duration: 7:24
  • Updated: 21 Aug 2015
  • views: 852
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Hitman from "Primetime" faces off against Mac from "The Mac Attack" to see who can do the most push ups for sports radio glory! www.wfnz.com
https://wn.com/Wfnz_Push_Up_Challenge_2015
WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table 2015

WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table 2015

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  • Updated: 24 Apr 2015
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See highlights from our WFNZ Pro Football Draft Round Table discussion including ESPN's Kevin Wiedl, Former NFL Great Clinton Portis, and our on-air WFNZ jocks! Thanks to Ruth's Chris Steak House South Park in Charlotte, NC, for having us! Plus, see our Carolina Panthers picks for the #1 Round in the NFL Draft
https://wn.com/Wfnz_Pro_Football_Draft_Round_Table_2015
WFNZ: T-Bone from "The Mac Attack Show" loses bet and gets a Tattoo

WFNZ: T-Bone from "The Mac Attack Show" loses bet and gets a Tattoo

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  • Duration: 10:15
  • Updated: 30 Jun 2009
  • views: 2123
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WFNZ Spring Golf Classic 2016

WFNZ Spring Golf Classic 2016

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  • Updated: 12 Apr 2016
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WFNZ Spring Golf Classic took place on Monday, April 4th at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation.
https://wn.com/Wfnz_Spring_Golf_Classic_2016
QCB Unleashed   Whiner Line WFNZ App

QCB Unleashed Whiner Line WFNZ App

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  • Duration: 3:01
  • Updated: 28 May 2015
  • views: 237
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On this week's episode of QCB Unleashed, Q talks about how our all-new, free WFNZ app does it all at the convenience of your mobile use. First, download the WFNZ app in your mobile device. Then, scroll down and choose the sports stories you want to read or listen to specific interviews we've had on the shows. You can even stream us throughout the day! Be sure to sign up for contests & play some games while you're on it. Also, be sure to use the 'Talk Back' feature when complaining about ANYTHING on "The Whiner Line" feature of our WFNZ app.
https://wn.com/Qcb_Unleashed_Whiner_Line_Wfnz_App
The WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse

The WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse

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  • Duration: 2:20
  • Updated: 05 Jan 2016
  • views: 239
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Located at the corner of Mint and Morehead in the shadow of Bank of America Stadium, the WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse is the home of the greatest tailgate party in Charlotte before each home game! We roll up the doors 2 hours before kickoff, providing restaurant choices, a fully-staffed bar, indoor seating, live music on an outdoor stage, activities, a live WFNZ broadcast and loads of flat-screen TVs with sports programming, all in the path of the stadium. It’s a meeting place for football fans as they get ready for the day’s game – and a party place for fans who come to the WFNZ Coca-Cola Doghouse without game tickets simply to enjoy the sports bar atmosphere with their favorite radio station.
https://wn.com/The_Wfnz_Coca_Cola_Doghouse
WFNZ: Carolina Panthers Jordan Gross Interview

WFNZ: Carolina Panthers Jordan Gross Interview

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  • Duration: 7:01
  • Updated: 30 Jun 2009
  • views: 898
videos https://wn.com/Wfnz_Carolina_Panthers_Jordan_Gross_Interview
WFNZ's Chris Kroeger Excited About the Future of the Charlotte Hornets

WFNZ's Chris Kroeger Excited About the Future of the Charlotte Hornets

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  • Updated: 14 Jun 2016
  • views: 52
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Chris Kroeger excited about the future of the Charlotte Hornets.
https://wn.com/Wfnz's_Chris_Kroeger_Excited_About_The_Future_Of_The_Charlotte_Hornets
WFNZ heads to Super Bowl 50, Yarbs Flies For 1st Time! (Pt. 1)

WFNZ heads to Super Bowl 50, Yarbs Flies For 1st Time! (Pt. 1)

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  • Duration: 8:27
  • Updated: 02 Feb 2016
  • views: 352
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www.wfnz.com
https://wn.com/Wfnz_Heads_To_Super_Bowl_50,_Yarbs_Flies_For_1St_Time_(Pt._1)
Wanted: WFNZ Golf Cart At Doghouse!

Wanted: WFNZ Golf Cart At Doghouse!

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  • Duration: 4:09
  • Updated: 15 Apr 2015
  • views: 406
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Our WFNZ Golf Cart Is Missing From The Coca-Cola Doghouse! But Who Stole It! Officer Jim is on the Job!
https://wn.com/Wanted_Wfnz_Golf_Cart_At_Doghouse
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    WFNZ Pro Foot­ball Draft Round Table 2015
    See high­lights from our WFNZ Pro Foot­ball Draft Round Table dis­cus­sion in­clud­ing ESPN's Ke...
    pub­lished: 24 Apr 2015
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    WFNZ: T-Bone from "The Mac At­tack Show" loses bet and gets a Tat­too
    Sports Radio WFNZ 610 AM & 1660 AM The Fran­chise! Char­lotte, NC www.​wfnz.​com 5.28.09
    pub­lished: 30 Jun 2009
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    WFNZ Spring Golf Clas­sic 2016
    WFNZ Spring Golf Clas­sic took place on Mon­day, April 4th at Olde Sycamore Golf Plan­ta­tion....
    pub­lished: 12 Apr 2016
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    QCB Un­leashed Whin­er Line WFNZ App
    On this week's episode of QCB Un­leashed, Q talks about how our all-new, free WFNZ app does...
    pub­lished: 28 May 2015
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    The WFNZ Co­ca-Co­la Dog­house
    Lo­cat­ed at the cor­ner of Mint and More­head in the shad­ow of Bank of Amer­i­ca Sta­di­um, the W...
    pub­lished: 05 Jan 2016
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    WFNZ: Car­oli­na Pan­thers Jor­dan Gross In­ter­view
    Sports Radio WFNZ 610 AM & 1660 AM The Fran­chise! Char­lotte, NC www.​wfnz.​com 4/14/09
    pub­lished: 30 Jun 2009
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    WFNZ's Chris Kroeger Ex­cit­ed About the Fu­ture of the Char­lotte Hor­nets
    Chris Kroeger ex­cit­ed about the fu­ture of the Char­lotte Hor­nets.
    pub­lished: 14 Jun 2016
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    8:27
    WFNZ heads to Super Bowl 50, Yarbs Flies For 1st Time! (Pt. 1)
    www.​wfnz.​com
    pub­lished: 02 Feb 2016
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    Want­ed: WFNZ Golf Cart At Dog­house!
    Our WFNZ Golf Cart Is Miss­ing From The Co­ca-Co­la Dog­house! But Who Stole It! Of­fi­cer Jim i...
    pub­lished: 15 Apr 2015
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    Hornets Gameday: at Detroit Pistons

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 23 Feb 2017
    7.30 p.m., Palace of Auburn Hills TV. SportSouth. Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Pistons Pos, Player Ppg Rpg Pos, Player Ppg Rpg F M. Kidd-Gilchrist 9.0 7.5 F M ... ....

    Entercom Communications Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

    Edit Market Watch 22 Feb 2017
    BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Feb 22, 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Entercom Communications ETM, -0.32% today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 ... David J ... Additional Information ... The Company commenced operations for three of the stations, The Link (WLNK-FM) and news/talk leader WBT AM/FM, on November 1, 2016 under a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) and the fourth station, The Fan (WFNZ-AM), upon closing ... www.entercom.com....

    Mark Packer, WFNZ’s owner in ‘preliminary’ talks

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 20 Feb 2017
    Veteran sports broadcaster Mark Packer is in talks with Entercom Communications, which bought Charlotte sports station WFNZ-AM (“Fan” 610) and news/talk station WBT-AM (1110). Packer referred questions about the rumored ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: at Toronto Raptors

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 14 Feb 2017
    7.30 p.m., Air Canada Centre TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Raptors Pos, Player Ppg Rpg Pos, Player Ppg Rpg G K. Walker 22.4 4.1 G ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: vs. Philadelphia 76ers

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 12 Feb 2017
    7 p.m., Spectrum Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Sixers Pos, Player Ppg Rpg Pos, Player Ppg Rpg G K. Walker 23.3 4 G T ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: vs. Los Angeles Clippers

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 10 Feb 2017
    5 p.m., Spectrum Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Clippers Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 22.5 4.1 G R ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: vs. Houston Rockets

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 08 Feb 2017
    7 p.m., Spectrum Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Rockets Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 22.7 4 G J ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: versus Brooklyn Nets

    Edit The News & Observer 06 Feb 2017
    7 p.m., Spectrum Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Nets Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 22.8 4.1 G I ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: at Utah Jazz

    Edit The News & Observer 04 Feb 2017
    9 p.m., Vivant Smart Home Arena TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Jazz Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 22.9 4.1 ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: at Golden State Warriors

    Edit The News & Observer 31 Jan 2017
    10.30 p.m., Oracle Arena TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Warriors Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 23.3 4.2 G S ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: at Portland Trail Blazers

    Edit The News & Observer 30 Jan 2017
    10 p.m., Moda Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Blazers Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 23.3 4.2 G D ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: vs. Sacramento Kings

    Edit The Charlotte Observer 27 Jan 2017
    7 p.m., Spectrum Center TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Kings Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 23 4.1 G D ... ....

    Hornets Gameday: at New York Knicks

    Edit The News & Observer 26 Jan 2017
    7.30 p.m., Madison Square Garden TV. Fox Sports Southeast Radio. WFNZ-AM 610. Projected Starters Hornets Knicks Pos, Player PPG RPG Pos, Player PPG RPG G K. Walker 23 4.1 G ... ....
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