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On the Air Hattie Leeper — the first female African-American DJ in the Charlotte area — was an on-air personality for radio station WGIV during the 1950s and ’60s. Leeper

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Our State Quiz: On the Air

For many North Carolinians in the mid-20th century, these beloved local TV and radio personalities seemed like part of the family.

by Alan Hodge


This story was published on Jan 29, 2019

Alan Hodge

Alan Hodge

Alan Hodge was raised in Belmont and Charlotte. He has written Our State’s monthly quiz for over 25 years. He is a freelance writer based in Charlotte with four first and second place statewide awards from the NC Press Assoc. and the NC Press Club for community news reporting.