WROV-HD2 is an African-American-oriented

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formatted broadcast

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licensed to

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, serving

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. WROV-HD2 is owned and operated by iHeartMedia.

History

On February 8, 2018, WROV-HD2 rebranded as "Alt 96". On November 18, 2020, WROV-HD2 and W244AV changed their format from alternative rock to African-American-oriented news and talk, branded as "Roanoke's BIN 96.7", with programming from the

Black Information Network Black Information Network (BIN) is a radio network and content brand owned by iHeartMedia. Launched on June 30, 2020, it is an all-news radio network of stations targeting the African American community, carrying mostly important national news hea ...

. The alternative rock format continues on WSTV-HD2 and W245BG.Black Information Network Expands To Blacksburg
Radioinsight - November 18, 2020

Translator

WROV-HD2 is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.

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References

External links

Roanoke's BIN 96.7 Online
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