Tag: wknc

Apr 23, 2020

WKNC still broadcasting 24/7 during pandemic

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, NC State's campus radio station, is still broadcasting 24/7 during the pandemic and hopes to take people’s mind off of everything during this unprecedented time. 

Apr 2, 2020

WKNC Interviews Local Music Venue Owners

WKNC's Laura Mooney interviews the owners of five of Raleigh's most prominent music venues who have co-created a fundraising campaign to pay staff during closures. 

Mar 16, 2020

WKNC General Manager Named to National Board

Laura Mooney, a third-year student studying social work and the general manager for the campus radio station WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, was elected to a one-year term on the College Broadcasters, Inc. board of directors. 

Mar 10, 2020

Geet Bazaar featured on WUNC ‘State of Things’

WKNC's South Asian music program Geet Bazaar has brought the music of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond to the Triangle for more than two decades. Hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell recently visited WUNC to speak with Frank Stasio on the program "The State of Things." 

Mar 3, 2020

Fredericks nominated as Luminary

Shawn Fredericks, a fourth-year student studying international studies, was among 11 individuals recognized across campus during Black History Month celebrations. 

Dec 4, 2019

WKNC up for national awards

Student radio station WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 was honored at two national conventions for excellence in audio and video production. 

Nov 26, 2019

WKNC relaunches music podcast

NC State’s student radio station is creating space for female and LGTBQ performers with a newly relaunched podcast. 

Oct 10, 2019

WKNC hosts fifth annual Radio Ride

By Annelise Thorn WKNC’s Radio Ride is an alleycat-style bike ride and a scavenger hunt around the NC State campus and downtown Raleigh on Saturday, Oct. 26, at NC State’s Harris Field, 2810 Cates Ave. Check-in opens at 12 p.m. and the ride begins at 1 p.m. Vehicle parking is available behind the Student Health Center. Riders… 

Mar 21, 2019

Strange Carolinas names WKNC among best in state

Strange Carolinas named WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 as among the best radio stations in the state in its Best of NC awards. 

Mar 7, 2019

Student Media Collects Three Awards

The Student Media Business and Marketing Office brought home three awards from the 2019 College Media Business and Advertising Manager/Associated Collegiate Press Midwinter National College Journalism Convention conference.