WVRL (88.3
FM) is a
radio station
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broadcasting a
Contemporary Christian
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format. Licensed to
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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, United States, the station serves the Roanoke Rapids area. The station signed on in February 2003. The station is currently owned by
Liberty University
Liberty University (LU) is a private Baptist university in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia ( Southern Baptist Convention). Founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell Sr. and Elmer L. Towns, Lib ...
, Inc., and is part of Liberty's network of CCM stations branded as "The Journey" that rebroadcast
WRVL
WRVL is a Contemporary Christian formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving the New River Valley. WRVL is owned and operated by Liberty University.
History
WRVL went on the air in July 1981 and faced a series of ...
in Lynchburg, VA.
History
The station began broadcasting in 2003, and held the call sign WGPS.
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008
', Broadcasting & Cable
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, 2008. p. D-393. Retrieved October 28, 2020. It was owned by
CSN International
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and aired a Christian format.
In 2008, CSN International sold WGPS, along with a number of other stations, to
Calvary Radio Network
Calvary Radio Network is a network of Christian radio stations in the Midwestern United States, broadcasting Christian talk and teaching programs as well as contemporary Christian music. The network is based in Valparaiso, Indiana.
History
In 200 ...
, Inc. These stations were sold to
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
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later that year.
[Religious noncoms find second new home]
, ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020. In 2010, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa sold WGPS and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRL.
fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
Translators
In addition to the main station, WVRL is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.
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References
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Radio stations established in 2003
2003 establishments in North Carolina
Liberty University