WSGE 91.7

WSGE is a public radio station that's located is Dallas, NC
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WSGE began broadcasting on October 27, 1980 on the assigned frequency 91.7 FM, with an effective radiating power of 3,000 watts. The station was part of Gaston College’s Broadcasting and Production Technology Program, and it provided practical training opportunities for students. In 1997, The Board of Trustees voted to separate the operation of the station from the academic sector.

06/24/2024

NEW MUSIC ALERT: Today we featurd a new single from Mavis Staples! The legendary singer will turn 85 next month and continues on an international tour. Tune it to hear it 🔊

06/20/2024

☀️First Day of Summer vibes: Thursday & Friday morning DJ Ed Williams put together this playlist of Rock, Rhythm & Blues 🎶 to get you ready for summer fun! What song would you add?

06/18/2024

🔵 We want allll the blues! 🙌 Tune in every Monday through Thursday from 7 PM until 10 PM for HWY 321 BLUES. We do it all: new, old, acoustic, electric, homegrown Piedmont blues, Chicago-style and more!

06/17/2024

Remembering the legendary Robin Rogers on her birthday today.

Robin Rogers, who was on Weekend Edition Saturday just last week to talk about her new CD, Back in the Fire, died at her home in North Carolina Friday. She was 55 and had terminal liver cancer.

06/15/2024

🕺 Got your sh****ng shoes on today? Tune in to 91.7 FM or stream at WSGE.org for great beach & s**g tunes all day.

06/11/2024

Tune in this week for our TV Dads Contest!! When you are the first to guess the correct TV Dad, you could win an awesome prize of a T-Shirt, 2 WSGE coozies, and 2 CD’s of Dad Music 😉 Listen to WSGE 91.7 for the clip of the day and the way to enter!

06/10/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Jordan Case WSGE Intern for earning their Associate’s Degree in Applied Science for Audio & Video Technology from Gaston College. 🎓 Help us welcome them as they now serve as WSGE’s Administrative Assistant. 🙌

06/08/2024

Nothing is cool like cool.

06/07/2024

Our own Toni & Tyrone from R&B House Party (every Saturday night)

If you live in West Charlotte, this post is for you!

Join us this Friday, June 7, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at West Blvd. Library for an exciting event with A Sign Of The Times! Enjoy live music, arts and crafts with Bunny Gregory, and share your arts and culture ideas with us.

Light refreshments provided. Don't miss out—register here: bit.ly/4btsR8h

06/06/2024

It’s always nice to get fanmail from artists like you on WSGE!

06/05/2024

WSGE Members Greg & Julie requested a studio tour for their grandkids this morning.🎙️We love sharing the magic of radio with our youngest listeners. 🎶

06/05/2024

👀 2024 Inductees 🗓️ Save the Date

The NC Music Hall of Fame is thrilled to announce our 2024 inductee class:

Bobby Hicks - 50+ year bluegrass fiddler & IBMA Hall of Famer.

Clarence Avant (Greensboro, NC) - Executive pioneer known as The "Black Godfather" of entertainment.

Mary Cardwell Dawson (Madison, NC) - Educator and founder of the first U.S. African American opera company.

Merge Records (Durham, NC)- NC based independent record label with records reaching top spots on Billboard music charts.

Petey Pablo (Greenville, NC) - Multi-platinum hip hop artist & producer. Recorded NC's rap anthem, "Raise Up".

Tommy Faile (Charlotte, NC)- Country singer/songwriter and familiar Charlotte radio and television personality of the 50's & 60's.

Those selected have left an indelible mark on the world of music. A ceremony to honor the inductees - presented by Visit Mooresville - will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The event will be held at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville, NC. The event will not only commemorate the great musical artists to be inducted but will also celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Hall of Fame organization.

The special event will include a reception to welcome the incoming class of inductees and dinner during the ceremony.

The public may purchase tickets at: https://northcarolinamusichalloffame.org/.

Visit Greenville, NC Charlotte's got a lot City of Greenville, NC - Government Charlotte Museum of History Visit North Carolina City of Charlotte Government Durham Magazine Motown Records City of Durham, NC Government Opera Carolina North Carolina Music Educators Association North Carolina Arts Council Arts North Carolina NPR NPR Music MusicRow magazine Rolling StoneBillboard City of Kannapolis - Community News Catawba County, North Carolina - Government NEXTpittsburgh OPERA America The Denyce Graves Foundation Denyce Graves-Montgomery Town of Mooresville WBTV News WBT Mooresville Arts & Events

05/27/2024

Grateful for the service, humbled by the loss. 🇺🇸

05/24/2024

Ms. Gladys Friday stopped by to share info about her upcoming Comedy for a Cause event on June 1st in partnership with Cancer Services of Gaston County. Cancer Survivor’s Day is June 2nd. Learn more by tuning in to Consider This at 11 AM this Sunday and also at https://gastoncancerservices.org

05/17/2024

She graduated last night and reported for duty in Pledge Central this morning! 💪 Congrats to Ja-Riel Bailey for completion of study at Gaston Early College High School and THANKS for being here for WSGE. 🎓 We wish you all the best on your next adventure!

Address

201 Highway 321 S
Dallas, NC
28034

Telephone

+17049222251

Website

http://www.wsge.org/

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Videos

WSGE’s Tim Greene gifted seven more Gaston College individuals with laptop computers to help move their educational endeavors forward. From the Dallas Campus to the Kimbrell Campus smiles were everywhere. Thank Angelia Skidmore as always for adding on the headsets and speakers to the mix. Each recipient also got a chance to open the new prize box with each laptop. Tim also took the prize box around town to help a few workers smile. You will also smile when you see this short video. Have a wonderful day!! 😊

“Kevin In The Kitchen” always cooks up great tunes on Highway 321 Blues. He is joined by pledge captain JaRiel and cohost Jessica during our year end membership drive. They thank you for your support to the radio station.

You are invited to join Regan Brown and her special in studio guests Kate Carmody and Lisa Albright Jurs as they continue to play the best music and get the best support from listeners like you. Make your pledge of support today by calling 1-877-270-9743. You can also pledge on line at WWW.WSGE.ORG

Help Benjie and his in-studio guest Bonnie Spaulding who is the president of The Charlotte Blues Society meet their hourly pledge goals by calling 1-877-270-9783. Or you can pledge online at: WWW.WSGE.ORG

Join us on the party deck with Curtis Treece and his special guest, former Beach DJ Kyle Beam. Help them reach their hourly pledge goals by calling 1-877-270-9743 or make your pledge on line at WSGE.ORG

WSGE is a seven-time Carolina Beach Music Award winning radio station because of you! Join The Beach Boss “Greg Ross”, Our southern bell “Sandy Hamilton” and special in studio guest Larry Snipes who is also the president of the Rock Hill Shag Club by calling 1-877-270-9743 and make your pledge of support. In the video clip Greg, Sandy & Larry are holding all of the “CAMMY AWARDS” that the radio station has received thus far. Thank You For Your Support!

Angelia Skidmore has The Honorable Judge Jesse Caldwell III on air with her tonight asking you to pledge your support to WSGE during our year end fund drive. Call 1-877-270-9743 or pledge on line at WWW.WSGE.ORG

Denise Price Thomas and Joe Mayes have made their goal for the hour thanks to your donations. Keep them coming in at 1-877-270-9743. Check our Denise and Barbara doing the celebration dance.

Smokin Hot Joe Mayes has a special guest in the on-air studio this afternoon. Welcome WSGE supporter Denise Price Thomas who will be helping Joe pitch for pledges during our year end fund drive. Call 1-877-290-9743 to make your pledge now!

Johnny B & Stephen Hendrix

Join Johnny B and special in studio guest and long time Beach supporter Stephen Hendrix as they take your pledges during our year end fund drive. Call 1-877-270-9743 to make your pledge or go securely on line at WWW.WSGE.ORG

Join Smokin Hot Joe Mayes, who is sitting in for Scott Smith tonight and Barbara Gordon on the Beach Trip. make your pledge now at 1-877-270-9743 or pledge on line at: WWW.WSGE.ORG

Join Mike Garrett and Ed Williams (left) with special guest HC Oakes during our year end membership drive. Call 1-877-290-5743 to make your pledge or donate online at WWW.WSGE.ORG

Former Blues Deejay, Joe Haverty who served as a Highway 321 Blues host from 1999 to 2013 is sitting in with Mark K tonight to raise funds for our year-end drive. Support their efforts by calling 1-877-270-9743.

CBMA Station of the Year 2023

It is truly an honor to be named Station of the Year for 2023 by Carolina Beach Music Awards. We appreciate everyone that voted for us to receive this prestigious award. However, it would not have been possible without the following outstanding beach deejays: Lamar Walker, Johnny B., Joe Mayes, Angelia Skidmore, Sandy Hamilton, Curtis Treece, Scott Smith, David Dodd, Greg Ross, Larry Strout, Ron Ramsey, Phil Kistler, Tiny Feimster, Jim Shafer and Pat Gwinn. We also want to Thank You for listening to our fantastic mix of beach/shag music!

After the rain cleared, it turned out to be a great day for the Gaston Max Arts Festival. WSGE’s Tim Greene was on hand and was happily amazed at how many Gaston College Graduates and WSGE supporters that stopped by our Booth.

Gaston College Beach Volleyball Team officially unveiled it’s new homecourt with this weekends Rhinos Invitational. You can catch the team in action today (3/25) at 12 noon on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. https://gcrhinos.com/sports/beachvball/2022-23/news

When you are out and about this week make sure that you check out what’s going on with Gaston College Athletics. WSGE’s Tim Greene attended a few of the Baseball, Basketball and Softball games and had a great time cheering on our teams to victory. Check out this short video and see why you should support Gaston College Athletics. WSGE would also like to thank The Broadcasting And Technology Department, the Faculty, Staff and Students at Gaston College for their continued support by attending the home games! Go Rhinos…. https://gcrhinos.com/landing/index Watch the games live at: https://gcrhinos.com/watch

Merry Christmas From Everyone At WSGE! Check out the beautiful voices of Johnny B & "Smokin Hot" Joe Mayes as they sing a holiday favorite!

WSGE's Tim Greene was out and about and bumped into Santa. WSGE would like to thank the Lowell Fire Fighters for spreading Christmas Cheer around the community. Please thank all of our fire fighters, police officers and all men and women of service this holiday season for all that they do to keep us safe!

We would like to thank Jerry from Gastonia, North Carolina for stopping by the radio station with over 5 boxes of Socks for Seniors! Jerry has been donating Socks for Seniors for the past 10 years. You still have until this Wednesday (November 14th) to drop off your sock’s donations at the radio station.