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Hattie Leeper in the DJ Booth
Quiz

Mic Check

North Carolina’s broadcast voices, past and present, sound like home.

by Alan Hodge
Helen Chickering
Eye on the Storm

On Air After Helene

Left without power, cell service, or Internet for weeks after Helene, western North Carolinians turned to a reliable source for vital information: radio.

by Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott
History

The History of Charlotte’s WBT Radio Station

Charlotte's radio powerhouse, WBT, has come a long way from its chicken-coop roots. Today, it remains a reliable companion for loyal listeners.

by Bryan Mims
The Morning Show
November 2013

The Morning Show

The Over the Hill Gang keeps things lively in downtown Clinton.

by Our State Staff
Hometown Opry
November 2013

Hometown Opry

Once a month, a pawnshop transforms into a radio studio, and residents of North Wilkesboro rise early to see what happens next.

by Our State Staff
Murphey School Radio Show
Central

The Murphey School Radio Show

Writers, musicians, and friends gather for a variety show — and a good cause.

by Our State Staff
Tom Kearney
November 2013

The Tom Kearney Show

On weeknights, one gentle voice stands out among the rest.

by Our State Staff
Radio
November 2013

Tuning In

North Carolina’s radio pioneers entertained and informed listeners, taking the medium from the coop to the computer.

by Our State Staff
BJ Leiderman
Arts

The Story of BJ Leiderman

For years, BJ Leiderman’s tunes have helped improve our daily commutes.

by Laurie Weaver
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