WKNS-FM 90.3 History


WKNS began life as the radio voice of Kinston's Lenoir Community College. "K-90", as it was called then, aired adult contemporary music at 90.5 FM. The 3,000-watt signal came from a small antenna located on the school's campus. Around 1995, WKNS partnered with WTEB-FM, the public radio station at New Bern's Craven Community College, to form Public Radio East. Soon after, WKNS moved to 90.3 FM and increased their power. In 2003, WKNS became a part of Public Radio East's "News and Ideas" radio service, airing news and information programming from National Public Radio, the British Broadcasting Company and Public Radio International, while WTEB continues with a classical/jazz based NPR format. WKNS can be heard in the eastern Triangle.

WKNS-FM Translators


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