WKXR

Infobox Radio station
name = WKXR


city = Asheboro, North Carolina
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branding = "Kx Country"
frequency = 1260 kHz
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format = Country music
power = 5,000 watts day
500 watts night
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class = B
facility_id = 55102
coordinates = coord|35|43|26.00|N|79|48|21.00|W|region:US_type:city
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owner = Randolph Broadcasting, Inc.
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webcast = no
website = [http://www.wkxr.com wkxr.com]
affiliations = AP Radio, Jones Radio Network

WKXR (1260 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Asheboro, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Randolph Broadcasting, Inc. and features programing from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network. [ cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WKXR |title=WKXR Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division ]

History

WKXR started its broadcast day at 5:00 a.m. and end its broadcast day at 11:00 p.m.. However, in recent years, WKXR has continued to broadcast from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. WKXR turns its power down at 11:00 p.m., but its feed still plays on Time Warner Cable of Asheboro's channel 8, a local access channel mainly used for local bulletins.

Programming

WKXR also broadcasts live sporting events such as NASCAR racing, college football, college basketball, NFL football, and local high school sports (for Asheboro High School and Southwestern Randolph High School), in addition to American Legion Post 45 baseball.k] and the North Carolina News Network. One of WKXR's most enduring features is the Swap Shop, a call-in show used to sell used items. It airs twice daily Monday through Friday, once in the mornings, and another in the afternoons. WKXR plays a mix of classic country and modern country. On Sundays, WKXR carries Sunday morning worship services from local churches.

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External links

*AM station data|WKXR