The 2014, 2015 & 2018 NCAB RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

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Rich Rushforth

Rich hails from New York and migrated south to earn his degree from UNC Greensboro. From there..the shady pines, greens, fairways and microphone brought him to Moore County. As Rich Puts it, “being host to the morning airwaves here for 25+ years has put me in the company of some amazing people — who make […]

Jackie Newton

If I sound like I’m having fun, it’s because I am! This is the most fun radio on radio and for me, it’s the most fun job I’ve ever had! It’s a blast being on the air playing my favorite songs and I can’t think of a better place to be than 24/7 FUN!

King Curtiss Beach Club

Having grown up in Pinebluff tinkering on his father’s radios, turntables and reel-to-reel tape decks, Curtiss discovered his love for music and electronics at an early age.  He took is first radio station tour at age 14, and his pathway became clear.  Over the next three years, he pursued his broadcast license and landed his […]

Vicki Hoover

Since she was a young girl, Vicki aspired to work in Radio. One of her favorite Christmas gifts was a Sears tape recorder.  Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she attended Slippery Rock University and received her B.A. in Communications.  From Pittsburgh to Texas, Vicki has served as an on-air personality, copywriter, and account representative for multiple radio stations.  […]

MIKE MCKINNEY

Mike is a native North Carolinian and a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. He has worked at radio stations in Raleigh, Sandford, Fayetteville, and now….Southern Pines Mike is a self-professed sports-aholic, having experiences with DUKE and NCSU Sports Networks, ESPN Radio, and WFAN in New York City. In addition to his position as afternoon host on […]

Patrick Kelly

Growing up in Detroit, the birthplace of Motown Records, Patrick developed a passion for music. By age 10, he was writing songs, wearing his dads headphones, and pretending to be a disc jockey. At 16, he began his decades-long radio career – – working weekends at a local radio station in Harlan, Kentucky. And, by […]

Rich Rushforth & Vicki Hoover

Rich Rushforth Rich hails from New York and migrated south to earn his degree from UNC Greensboro. From there..the shady pines, greens, fairways and microphone brought him to Moore County. As Rich Puts it, “being host to the morning airwaves here for 25+ years has put me in the company of some amazing people — […]