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The History of WBT
1960
Bill Curry joined staff. Pat Lee did the first-ever live broadcast from a jet plane flying over Charlotte. The "Tempo" format was started, showcasing recorded music interspersed with fast-paced information and entertainment by deejays.
1961
Grady Cole stepped down as the announcer-after 31 years-of early morning radio. Ty Boyd joined WBT, to host the morning show.
1962
WBT-FM signed-on again, in stereo. It was still Charlotte's first FM station. "Radio Moscow" was broadcast over 26 stations coast-to-coast. WBT began daily editorials, and won a Freedoms Foundation Award.
1963
Mr. Charles Crutchfield was elected President of the Jefferson-Pilot Broadcasting Company, and remained in that job until retirement in 1977. "Radio Liberty" was prepared in New York and broadcast over WBT to provide Cuban-based Soviets with an undistorted view of international events. These broadcasts were the targets of extensive Soviet jamming.
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What's Happening
Holiday on Ice opens on November 25th at 5pm! Skate with us for the holiday season.
Get into the spirit at the Lake Norman Jingle Bell Run this Saturday!
Panther Talk is every Monday at 8pm, Bank of America Stadium! Monday's Guest is Sherrod Martin.