Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC Radio
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
Santa Claus to Host Radio Show in South Carolina
Loris, SC, December 11, 2008 - Santa Claus is coming to town and he's on the air. Believe it or not, Kris Kringle will be hosting his own talk radio show on AM 1240 WLSC in Loris, SC. Station manager, Banana Jack Murphy says this may be the first time that Santa Claus has actually hosted his own radio show. "In my 27 years of broadasting, I've never had the opportunity to work this closely with Santa Claus. For him to travel over 4,000 miles to host a radio show for WLSC, especially this time of the year is totally awesome!"
Santa's first day on the air will be Wednesday, December 17 between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Listeners will also be able to hear Ol' St. Nick between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19. Santa will also be on the air between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23. Kids of all ages are encouraged to call Santa during his radio show. The studio number is 843-756-JACK (5225).
If you're not within the the station's listening area, don't worry. In addition to being broadcast on AM 1240 WLSC, kids all over the world can tune in to Santa Claus on the station's website, WLSCRadio.com. Murphy laughs, "Since Santa is such a celebrity, we may may have a tough time booking him again next year, but we're hoping this becomes an annual holiday tradition."
Santa Claus hosting his own radio show in Loris might cause a traffic jam or two. WLSC's studios are located on Main Street at the corner of U.S. 701 and SC 9, which happens to be one of the busiest intersections in the area. You can actually see Santa on the air as you drive by the station. Murphy says he believes this will make Santa's talk show even more exciting.
For those children who aren't able to get on the air and speak with Santa during his radio shows, Banana Jack has provided an alternative. Murphy is inviting people to go online and visit SantaFone.com, a website that offers personal, interactive phone calls from Santa Claus.
"We're really excited about Santa Fone.", says Murphy. "It's an inexpensive way for kids to experience the excitement of Santa Claus." He adds, "It's also easy to do. You just visit the website and make a reservation for Santa to make a personal call to your kids or grandchildren. You even get to pick the date and time that Santa will call." After Santa talks to your children, Santa Fone.com will send you a recording of the call. It's a gift that that they'll be talking about for a long time and you'll always have a lasting keepsake.
This year, Murphy just hopes to cover his expenses, but nonetheless is still giving $1.00 from every purchase on SantaFone.com to The Shriners Hospitals for Children. The website will be operational through Christmas Day.
"Some might say that we've gone overboard with our Christmas programming this year and they may be right." says Banana Jack. "In addition to Santa Fone and all the zany holiday things we're doing on WLSC, we also have The Christmas Channel on our website, which features holiday music nonstop through New Years Day. Yeah, now that I think about it, we may have overdone it, but I don't think you can have enough of the Christmas spirit."
WLSC AM 1240, WLSCRadio.com and SantaFone.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features country, bluegrass and gospel music plus local and regional sports and entertainment programming. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is also producing the soon to be syndicated radio program, Bluegrass on the Corner.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Christmas Channel Is On The Air!
For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC Radio
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
The Christmas Channel is On The Air at WLSCRadio.com
Loris, SC, November 12, 2008 - On Saturday, November 1, 2008 WLSCRadio.com fired up The Christmas Channel. The first song to play was Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley. WLSC owner Banana Jack Murphy says, "When you're a small town radio station, you occasionally have to shake things up a little bit. As far as I know, WLSC is the first radio station in the area to play Christmas music."
WLSC AM 1240 which is located at the busy intersection of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris appears to be ready for Santa. In addition to playing Christmas music, the station is already decorated for the holidays. "Folks driving through town were giving me strange looks as they saw me decorating a Christmas tree on the day after Halloween." says Murphy. He adds, "Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I just couldn't wait any longer. Some folks are saying this might be a rotten Christmas because of the economy. I say Bah-Humbug! to that. If we can get a few more folks in the spirit a little earlier this year then who knows what might happen. I'm an eternal optimist."
For now, when you listen to AM 1240 WLSC you'll have to settle for an occasional holiday song, but it's non-stop Christmas on the station's website, www.WLSCRadio.com. Banana Jack says, "We give visitors to our website the option of listening to our regular programming on Channel One or they can get a head start on the holidays with our sceond audio channel, The Christmas Channel. It's non-stop Christmas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." As it get closer to Christmas, Murphy says WLSC will broadcast even more holiday music. In addition to holiday music, WLSC and The Christmas Channel will feature holidays specials and old radio shows with a Christmas theme. Some of the old radio shows include Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, Duffy's Tavern and Dragnet.
Folks visiting the stations website, www.WLSCRadio.com will also find there's a lot more to do at The Christmas Channel than just listen to Christmas carols. One unique feature is the Santa Fone. Children are able to talk to Santa by clicking on the Santa Fone. Murphy is really excited about this feature on the website and proudly declares, "My 3 year old son inspired me to create Santa Fone. He's been asking me for months, over and over, when Santa Claus was coming. After awhile, I told him, I'm going to have to get Santa to call you himself....Hey, wait a second. Who wouldn't want to get a phone call from Santa Claus? So, the next thing you know, we got the ball rolling and created Santa Fone.com." Children will also be able to track Santa as he prepares for his journey on Christmas Eve. You can even see what the weather is like at the North Pole and at Santa Claus, Indiana too. Visitors can also check the holiday calendar for parades, concerts and other events. The website even features holiday stories, recipes and more.
Banana Jack adds, "If you're not in the Christmas spirit now you will be after visiting the Christmas Channel. If you need a little Ho! Ho! Ho! then Go! Go! Go! to WLSCRadio.com and visit The Christmas Channel."
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features country, bluegrass and gospel music plus local and regional sports and entertainment programming. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is also producing the soon to be syndicated radio program, Bluegrass on the Corner.
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Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC Radio
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
The Christmas Channel is On The Air at WLSCRadio.com
Loris, SC, November 12, 2008 - On Saturday, November 1, 2008 WLSCRadio.com fired up The Christmas Channel. The first song to play was Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley. WLSC owner Banana Jack Murphy says, "When you're a small town radio station, you occasionally have to shake things up a little bit. As far as I know, WLSC is the first radio station in the area to play Christmas music."
WLSC AM 1240 which is located at the busy intersection of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris appears to be ready for Santa. In addition to playing Christmas music, the station is already decorated for the holidays. "Folks driving through town were giving me strange looks as they saw me decorating a Christmas tree on the day after Halloween." says Murphy. He adds, "Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I just couldn't wait any longer. Some folks are saying this might be a rotten Christmas because of the economy. I say Bah-Humbug! to that. If we can get a few more folks in the spirit a little earlier this year then who knows what might happen. I'm an eternal optimist."
For now, when you listen to AM 1240 WLSC you'll have to settle for an occasional holiday song, but it's non-stop Christmas on the station's website, www.WLSCRadio.com. Banana Jack says, "We give visitors to our website the option of listening to our regular programming on Channel One or they can get a head start on the holidays with our sceond audio channel, The Christmas Channel. It's non-stop Christmas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." As it get closer to Christmas, Murphy says WLSC will broadcast even more holiday music. In addition to holiday music, WLSC and The Christmas Channel will feature holidays specials and old radio shows with a Christmas theme. Some of the old radio shows include Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, Duffy's Tavern and Dragnet.
Folks visiting the stations website, www.WLSCRadio.com will also find there's a lot more to do at The Christmas Channel than just listen to Christmas carols. One unique feature is the Santa Fone. Children are able to talk to Santa by clicking on the Santa Fone. Murphy is really excited about this feature on the website and proudly declares, "My 3 year old son inspired me to create Santa Fone. He's been asking me for months, over and over, when Santa Claus was coming. After awhile, I told him, I'm going to have to get Santa to call you himself....Hey, wait a second. Who wouldn't want to get a phone call from Santa Claus? So, the next thing you know, we got the ball rolling and created Santa Fone.com." Children will also be able to track Santa as he prepares for his journey on Christmas Eve. You can even see what the weather is like at the North Pole and at Santa Claus, Indiana too. Visitors can also check the holiday calendar for parades, concerts and other events. The website even features holiday stories, recipes and more.
Banana Jack adds, "If you're not in the Christmas spirit now you will be after visiting the Christmas Channel. If you need a little Ho! Ho! Ho! then Go! Go! Go! to WLSCRadio.com and visit The Christmas Channel."
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features country, bluegrass and gospel music plus local and regional sports and entertainment programming. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is also producing the soon to be syndicated radio program, Bluegrass on the Corner.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
WLSC Celebrates 70th Anniversary of War of the Worlds Broadcast
For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC Radio
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
WLSC Celebrates 70th Anniversary of War of the Worlds Broadcast
Loris, SC, October 13, 2008 - On Thursday, October 30th at 9:00 PM, WLSC AM 1240 & WLSCRadio.com invite you to dim the lights and turn up your radio or computer speakers. Gather your family and relive one of the most spectacular radio moments during the Twentieth Century. "If you're not careful, your imagination could get the best of you.", says station owner, Banana Jack Murphy. " WLSC is going to rebroadcast one of the most well known radio events on the day it happened. How cool is that?", adds Murphy, a 27 year broadcast veteran. War of the Worlds was first broadcast on October 30, 1938. The radio drama was written and produced by The Mercury Theatre on the Air. Orson Welles and his co-writer Howard Koch are credited with creating a radio drama that scared a nation.
How did Welles and his colleagues rattle an entire country? "Perhaps, it was the style of the program.", says Murphy. The drama starts off as a regular music broadcast. As listeners were tuning in for orchestra music, the radio program was interrupted by late breaking news reports of alien attacks from real name locations. Banana Jack adds, "What these guys did is incredible. You have to remember this was 70 years ago. If I was around back then, it might have fooled me too." Since The Mercury Theatre ran without commercial breaks, the dramatic effect was intensified during the original 60 minute broadcast. The effect was also compounded by many folks who tuned in late. It's estimated that a majority of listeners did just that and thus missed Orson Welles' introduction which explained that what was to follow was merely a dramatization. "Don't tune in late or you might get tricked too.”, says Banana Jack.
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are proud to present without commercial interruption, the original Mercury Theatre presentation on Thursday, October 30, 2008 starting at 9:00 PM. Seventy years to the day that our nation was gripped by fear. Although mass panic is not expected, the masses can tune in around the world and hear this historical rebroadcast at www.wlscradio.com.
Following the War of the Worlds rebroadcast, listeners will also be able to enjoy a special presentation of Old Radio Theatre which will follow at 10:00 PM.
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features country, bluegrass and gospel music plus local and regional sports and entertainment programming. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is also producing the soon to be syndicated radio program, Bluegrass on the Corner.
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Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC Radio
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
WLSC Celebrates 70th Anniversary of War of the Worlds Broadcast
Loris, SC, October 13, 2008 - On Thursday, October 30th at 9:00 PM, WLSC AM 1240 & WLSCRadio.com invite you to dim the lights and turn up your radio or computer speakers. Gather your family and relive one of the most spectacular radio moments during the Twentieth Century. "If you're not careful, your imagination could get the best of you.", says station owner, Banana Jack Murphy. " WLSC is going to rebroadcast one of the most well known radio events on the day it happened. How cool is that?", adds Murphy, a 27 year broadcast veteran. War of the Worlds was first broadcast on October 30, 1938. The radio drama was written and produced by The Mercury Theatre on the Air. Orson Welles and his co-writer Howard Koch are credited with creating a radio drama that scared a nation.
How did Welles and his colleagues rattle an entire country? "Perhaps, it was the style of the program.", says Murphy. The drama starts off as a regular music broadcast. As listeners were tuning in for orchestra music, the radio program was interrupted by late breaking news reports of alien attacks from real name locations. Banana Jack adds, "What these guys did is incredible. You have to remember this was 70 years ago. If I was around back then, it might have fooled me too." Since The Mercury Theatre ran without commercial breaks, the dramatic effect was intensified during the original 60 minute broadcast. The effect was also compounded by many folks who tuned in late. It's estimated that a majority of listeners did just that and thus missed Orson Welles' introduction which explained that what was to follow was merely a dramatization. "Don't tune in late or you might get tricked too.”, says Banana Jack.
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are proud to present without commercial interruption, the original Mercury Theatre presentation on Thursday, October 30, 2008 starting at 9:00 PM. Seventy years to the day that our nation was gripped by fear. Although mass panic is not expected, the masses can tune in around the world and hear this historical rebroadcast at www.wlscradio.com.
Following the War of the Worlds rebroadcast, listeners will also be able to enjoy a special presentation of Old Radio Theatre which will follow at 10:00 PM.
WLSC AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features country, bluegrass and gospel music plus local and regional sports and entertainment programming. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is also producing the soon to be syndicated radio program, Bluegrass on the Corner.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Best of Banana Jack to Air Daily on WLSC & WLSCRadio.com
A few months ago, I started referring to AM 1240 WLSC as "The Banana Channel". On Friday, September 12, 2008, we did a soft launch of what I had envisioned.
Too often, folks ask me whatever happened to Harold Dean or Leon Frazier or Claude & Earl? These are just a few of the wacky characters that were a part of my radio show during my many years at WKZQ 101.7 and Wave 104.1 (WYAV).
Well, the answer is...They're Back!
Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 AM and continuing through 4:00 PM, listeners to AM 1240 WLSC and WLSCRadio.com can relive some of those hilarious moments from days gone by. It was actually fun going through the countless hours of tape and cds and mini-discs to put together the collection of audio goodies that we'll be serving up on the radio. It's really the best of my stuff. (I'll even be spotlighting material from my early days in radio up in North Carolina before I became Banana Jack.
There's a whole lot of stuff that I've saved through the years. I was actually surprised at the number of song parodies that I recorded over the years. There's also bogus commercials and celebrity impersonations. I've done my fair share of celebrity interviews through the years as well. It's all going to be included.
Archiving the material and preparing it for broadcast is an on going process. I've only scratched the surface, but if you ever wondered why I was calling our little radio station, "The Banana Channel", tune in and find out.
Those classic episodes of Leave it to Beaver are coming. Mr. Know-It-All, David Del Rancho, Mr. Roberts and even more of those wacky songs are on the way.
Now, for those who'd worry that I'm shaking things up at AM 1240, I assure you that we're still committed to being a full service station for Loris. We're simply building on the foundation of WLSC and expanding the audience. Thanks to the world wide web, we're only limited by our imagination and creativity.
Thanks to everyone for checking out "that little station in Loris."
You won't believe what we're up to next. It's BIG!
Stay tuned!
Too often, folks ask me whatever happened to Harold Dean or Leon Frazier or Claude & Earl? These are just a few of the wacky characters that were a part of my radio show during my many years at WKZQ 101.7 and Wave 104.1 (WYAV).
Well, the answer is...They're Back!
Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 AM and continuing through 4:00 PM, listeners to AM 1240 WLSC and WLSCRadio.com can relive some of those hilarious moments from days gone by. It was actually fun going through the countless hours of tape and cds and mini-discs to put together the collection of audio goodies that we'll be serving up on the radio. It's really the best of my stuff. (I'll even be spotlighting material from my early days in radio up in North Carolina before I became Banana Jack.
There's a whole lot of stuff that I've saved through the years. I was actually surprised at the number of song parodies that I recorded over the years. There's also bogus commercials and celebrity impersonations. I've done my fair share of celebrity interviews through the years as well. It's all going to be included.
Archiving the material and preparing it for broadcast is an on going process. I've only scratched the surface, but if you ever wondered why I was calling our little radio station, "The Banana Channel", tune in and find out.
Those classic episodes of Leave it to Beaver are coming. Mr. Know-It-All, David Del Rancho, Mr. Roberts and even more of those wacky songs are on the way.
Now, for those who'd worry that I'm shaking things up at AM 1240, I assure you that we're still committed to being a full service station for Loris. We're simply building on the foundation of WLSC and expanding the audience. Thanks to the world wide web, we're only limited by our imagination and creativity.
Thanks to everyone for checking out "that little station in Loris."
You won't believe what we're up to next. It's BIG!
Stay tuned!
Friday, September 5, 2008
WLSC and WLSCRadio.com to Provide Hanna Coverage
WLSC Radio in Loris, SC to Provide "Hanna" Coverage
AM 1240 WLSC will be providing coverage of Tropical Storm Hanna throughout the weekend. In addition to broadcasting on AM 1240, listeners can also tune into the station on the world wide web. WLSC, owned by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC will be providing three seperate channels of audio on www.wlscradio.com.
Channel One is the live radio broadcast of WLSC. Jack Murphy and Bob Scarborough will be providing updates throughout the night live from locations along the Grand Strand.
Channel Two features closings, cancellations and shelter information.
Channel Three features NOAA Weather Radio from the National Weather Service.
AM 1240 WLSC will be providing coverage of Tropical Storm Hanna throughout the weekend. In addition to broadcasting on AM 1240, listeners can also tune into the station on the world wide web. WLSC, owned by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC will be providing three seperate channels of audio on www.wlscradio.com.
Channel One is the live radio broadcast of WLSC. Jack Murphy and Bob Scarborough will be providing updates throughout the night live from locations along the Grand Strand.
Channel Two features closings, cancellations and shelter information.
Channel Three features NOAA Weather Radio from the National Weather Service.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Banana Jack for President Is Sweeping The Internet
Man, you can see and hear just about everything on the web these days. I got an e-mail tipping me off that there is a grass roots movement involving me. Can you believe that there are some folks who would actually want me to be president?
Before you answer that, check out the following link.....
Click Here
Honestly, there are some folks with too much time on their hands. I must admit that this is one of the more interesting internet hoaxes. Trust me, I have no desire to be President. Well, maybe just for a day.
Hhhmmm. Wait a second. Maybe. No. Yes. Heck, I wouldn't last long as President anyway. My approach to government is...........
I'll save my opinions for when I'm actually a candidate.
If you don't get it, you don't know JACK!
Stay Tuned!
Before you answer that, check out the following link.....
Click Here
Honestly, there are some folks with too much time on their hands. I must admit that this is one of the more interesting internet hoaxes. Trust me, I have no desire to be President. Well, maybe just for a day.
Hhhmmm. Wait a second. Maybe. No. Yes. Heck, I wouldn't last long as President anyway. My approach to government is...........
I'll save my opinions for when I'm actually a candidate.
If you don't get it, you don't know JACK!
Stay Tuned!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Bluegrass on the Corner Radio Show Set For Syndication in Early 2009
It's one thing to say that you're going to syndicate a program to radio stations across the country. It's another thing to actually do it. Nonetheless, production has started on Bluegrass on the Corner.
The syndicated version of Bluegrass on the Corner will debut as a one hour program in early 2009. Plans are already underway to expand the show to a two hour broadcast, but I want to see how the marketplace responds to our little bluegrass show first.
It's been a dream of mine for quite sometime to produce a radio show that originates from the Myrtle Beach area. Who knew that bluegrass would be the vehicle that got us there?
Stay Tuned!
The syndicated version of Bluegrass on the Corner will debut as a one hour program in early 2009. Plans are already underway to expand the show to a two hour broadcast, but I want to see how the marketplace responds to our little bluegrass show first.
It's been a dream of mine for quite sometime to produce a radio show that originates from the Myrtle Beach area. Who knew that bluegrass would be the vehicle that got us there?
Stay Tuned!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
WLSC and Banana Jack Featured in "Living in South Carolina" Magazine
Reporter Walter Allread did an excellent job telling the story of Banana Jack's acquisition of WLSC radio in Loris. Check out the article here.
http://www.horryelectric.com/images/horry/Proof_Horry_08-08.pdf
Living in South Carolina magazine is published monthly for co-op members of The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. The publication goes out to more than 490,000 homes and businesses in South Carolina.
http://www.horryelectric.com/images/horry/Proof_Horry_08-08.pdf
Living in South Carolina magazine is published monthly for co-op members of The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. The publication goes out to more than 490,000 homes and businesses in South Carolina.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Green Sea Floyds High School Football Kicks Off Season on WLSCRadio.com
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC AM 1240
843.756.1183 office
843.222.4652 cell
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
Green Sea Floyds High School Football Kicks Off Season on WLSCRadio.com
Loris, SC, August 12, 2008
Trojan football is on the air! On August 22nd, for the first time ever, fans of Green Sea Floyds High School football will be able to enjoy the play-by-play action of the Trojans broadcast on WLSCRadio.com and also on AM 1240 WLSC. "Our game plan is simple.", says station owner, Banana Jack Murphy. "We're going to broadcast Green Sea Floyds football live on the internet every Friday night. On Saturday mornings, we'll rebroadcast the game on AM 1240 WLSC and also again on WLSCRadio.com."
The play-by-play duties will be handled by Garry Griffith, the former voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Most recently, Griffith has been behind the microphone in Montana as the voice of the Great Falls Voyagers, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. "We're really thrilled to have someone of Griffith's caliber invloved with our latest broadcast venture." says, Banana Jack. "There's just one catch, Griffith will not be in the broadcast booth for the inaugural broadcast." As Green Sea Floyds kicks off the new season against East Bladen, Griffith will still be calling balls and strikes for the Voyagers as they wrap up the regular season in the Pioneer League, so WLSC has implemented plan B.
Lee Camp, who has enjoyed a long career in broadcast television, most recently at WPDE-TV 15 will be in the press box substituting for Griffith on August 22, 2008. Murphy says, "Lee is a real football fan. He's been behind the scenes at many football games. He's been in the booth and down on the sidelines. He's done it all including play-by-play. WLSC is fortunate to have Lee on board as our backup quarterback."
Bob Scarborough, one of the owners of Waccamaw Media Inc. will also provide technical assistance throughout the season for WLSCRadio.com. Scarborough and Murphy have worked together on several broadcast and internet projects for nearly 20 years. Banana Jack adds, "It just wouldn't feel right if Bob wasn't involved in some manner. He and I share a passion for community broadcasting."
During the season, coverage of Green Sea Floyds High School football will begin at 6:30 pm on WLSCRadio.com. AM 1240 WLSC will also rebroadcast the games the following Saturday morning starting at 9:00 AM.
In addition to broadcasting Green Sea Floyds High School football on WLSCRadio.com, listeners can also catch Loris Lions football. WLSC has broadcast Lions football for 23 years. Glenn Hardee and Mike Suggs, owners of Loris Broadcasting Inc. recently signed an agreement with WLSC which guarantees Loris Lions will be heard on AM 1240 WLSC for the next two seasons. "Glenn and Mike have been part of this community for years. They are synonymous with Loris Lions football.", says Murphy. He adds, "We're delighted that the Lions are returning to WLSC again this season."
During the season, coverage of Lions football starts on AM 1240 WLSC at 6:00 PM with a pre-game show and kick-off at 7:00 PM. Listeners can also tune in to Loris Lions football at WLSC Radio.com. "I think fans will really appreciate being able to follow both Loris and Green Sea games at once on our website. This is just another example of how we have raised the bar on community broadcasting and we're just getting started."
For more information on Green Sea Floyds High School football or any of the other programming on AM 1240 WLSC or WLSCRadio.com, contact Banana Jack Murphy at 843.222.4652 or visit www.wlscradio.com.
WLSC AM 1240 signed on in 1958 . The radio station is currently owned and operated by veteran personality Banana Jack Murphy and his wife Barb Krumm. The couple formed a new company, Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and purchased WLSC last fall. Banana Jack Murphy took over day to day operations of WLSC on December 1, 2007. The new WLSC studios are located at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. WLSC broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on AM 1240 and online at WLSCRadio.com.
Listeners can catch The Banana Jack Murphy Show weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Banana Jack also produces and hosts Bluegrass on the Corner which airs at Noon every weekday.
Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
WLSC AM 1240
843.756.1183 office
843.222.4652 cell
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.wlscradio.com
Green Sea Floyds High School Football Kicks Off Season on WLSCRadio.com
Loris, SC, August 12, 2008
Trojan football is on the air! On August 22nd, for the first time ever, fans of Green Sea Floyds High School football will be able to enjoy the play-by-play action of the Trojans broadcast on WLSCRadio.com and also on AM 1240 WLSC. "Our game plan is simple.", says station owner, Banana Jack Murphy. "We're going to broadcast Green Sea Floyds football live on the internet every Friday night. On Saturday mornings, we'll rebroadcast the game on AM 1240 WLSC and also again on WLSCRadio.com."
The play-by-play duties will be handled by Garry Griffith, the former voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Most recently, Griffith has been behind the microphone in Montana as the voice of the Great Falls Voyagers, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. "We're really thrilled to have someone of Griffith's caliber invloved with our latest broadcast venture." says, Banana Jack. "There's just one catch, Griffith will not be in the broadcast booth for the inaugural broadcast." As Green Sea Floyds kicks off the new season against East Bladen, Griffith will still be calling balls and strikes for the Voyagers as they wrap up the regular season in the Pioneer League, so WLSC has implemented plan B.
Lee Camp, who has enjoyed a long career in broadcast television, most recently at WPDE-TV 15 will be in the press box substituting for Griffith on August 22, 2008. Murphy says, "Lee is a real football fan. He's been behind the scenes at many football games. He's been in the booth and down on the sidelines. He's done it all including play-by-play. WLSC is fortunate to have Lee on board as our backup quarterback."
Bob Scarborough, one of the owners of Waccamaw Media Inc. will also provide technical assistance throughout the season for WLSCRadio.com. Scarborough and Murphy have worked together on several broadcast and internet projects for nearly 20 years. Banana Jack adds, "It just wouldn't feel right if Bob wasn't involved in some manner. He and I share a passion for community broadcasting."
During the season, coverage of Green Sea Floyds High School football will begin at 6:30 pm on WLSCRadio.com. AM 1240 WLSC will also rebroadcast the games the following Saturday morning starting at 9:00 AM.
In addition to broadcasting Green Sea Floyds High School football on WLSCRadio.com, listeners can also catch Loris Lions football. WLSC has broadcast Lions football for 23 years. Glenn Hardee and Mike Suggs, owners of Loris Broadcasting Inc. recently signed an agreement with WLSC which guarantees Loris Lions will be heard on AM 1240 WLSC for the next two seasons. "Glenn and Mike have been part of this community for years. They are synonymous with Loris Lions football.", says Murphy. He adds, "We're delighted that the Lions are returning to WLSC again this season."
During the season, coverage of Lions football starts on AM 1240 WLSC at 6:00 PM with a pre-game show and kick-off at 7:00 PM. Listeners can also tune in to Loris Lions football at WLSC Radio.com. "I think fans will really appreciate being able to follow both Loris and Green Sea games at once on our website. This is just another example of how we have raised the bar on community broadcasting and we're just getting started."
For more information on Green Sea Floyds High School football or any of the other programming on AM 1240 WLSC or WLSCRadio.com, contact Banana Jack Murphy at 843.222.4652 or visit www.wlscradio.com.
WLSC AM 1240 signed on in 1958 . The radio station is currently owned and operated by veteran personality Banana Jack Murphy and his wife Barb Krumm. The couple formed a new company, Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and purchased WLSC last fall. Banana Jack Murphy took over day to day operations of WLSC on December 1, 2007. The new WLSC studios are located at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. WLSC broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on AM 1240 and online at WLSCRadio.com.
Listeners can catch The Banana Jack Murphy Show weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Banana Jack also produces and hosts Bluegrass on the Corner which airs at Noon every weekday.
Friday, July 25, 2008
A Day At The Sumter Opera House
Guess who spent the day in Sumter, SC emceeing a couple of episodes of Bluegrass Express on SC ETV?
You can catch the broadcasts anywhere in South Carolina in the coming weeks. Check out SC ETV for more details.
The Morris Brothers and The Subject to Change Band were featured in two upcoming episodes of Bluegrass Express, which airs Saturday nights at 8:00 PM.
A Big Thanks to The Rivertown Bluegrass Society for allowing me to be part of the broadcast.
Stay Tuned
You can catch the broadcasts anywhere in South Carolina in the coming weeks. Check out SC ETV for more details.
The Morris Brothers and The Subject to Change Band were featured in two upcoming episodes of Bluegrass Express, which airs Saturday nights at 8:00 PM.
A Big Thanks to The Rivertown Bluegrass Society for allowing me to be part of the broadcast.
Stay Tuned
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Loris Times Spotlights WLSC's Summer Sizzle Sale
The Loris Times was kid enough to feature WLSC in a front page story. Greta Burroughs, the author of the story, did a fine job explaining the details of The Summer Sizzle Sale in progress right now.
There's no doubt about it, WLSC is doing it's part to help stimulate the economy in downtown Loris. Grab a copy of The Loris Times for the complete story.
For now, I'd recommend visiting the merchants involved in WLSC's latest promotion. You can save a lot of money by shopping in Loris and you can even win cool prizes from participating merchants through July 31st.
Thanks Greta
Stay Tuned
There's no doubt about it, WLSC is doing it's part to help stimulate the economy in downtown Loris. Grab a copy of The Loris Times for the complete story.
For now, I'd recommend visiting the merchants involved in WLSC's latest promotion. You can save a lot of money by shopping in Loris and you can even win cool prizes from participating merchants through July 31st.
Thanks Greta
Stay Tuned
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Green Sea Floyds Trojan Football is Coming to WLSC
Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC is proud to announce that Green Sea Floyds High School Football will be heard this fall on AM 1240 and WLSCRadio.com.
Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and Green Sea Floyds High School finalized the broadcast rights agreement on June 4, 2008.
I'm excited that WLSC is going to be the "Voice of the Trojans" in 2008. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC will be issuing a press release in the coming days with more details about the broadcast team that will handle the pre-game, play-by-play and post-game broadcasts.
We're still assembling our broadcast team, but we have finalized an agreement with one of the area's most well known play-by-play talents.
Businesses interested in advertising during our 2008 coverage of Green Sea Floyds High School Football can call 843.756.1183.
Stay Tuned.
Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and Green Sea Floyds High School finalized the broadcast rights agreement on June 4, 2008.
I'm excited that WLSC is going to be the "Voice of the Trojans" in 2008. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC will be issuing a press release in the coming days with more details about the broadcast team that will handle the pre-game, play-by-play and post-game broadcasts.
We're still assembling our broadcast team, but we have finalized an agreement with one of the area's most well known play-by-play talents.
Businesses interested in advertising during our 2008 coverage of Green Sea Floyds High School Football can call 843.756.1183.
Stay Tuned.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Wild West Weekends
There's no doubt about it. I'm a cowboy wannabe. I prefer cowboy boots over sneakers. I prefer jeans (Wranglers) to dress pants. I've got a closet full of cool western shirts. I also have a nice collection of BIG belt buckles, although I don't wear too many of those.
I love western swing music and I even subscribe to Cowboys & Indians magazine.
I have 4 sets of steer horns mounted in my ranch house, which is located about 7 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. (Hey, I'm a Salt Water Cowboy!!!!)
I've got a living room full of big leather chairs and big leather ottomans. I even have a picture of John Wayne hanging on the wall by my front door.
Real cowboys would say I'm all hat and no cattle.
They may be right. My wife is almost as bad as I am. We have more pairs of boots that we'll ever wear. She has too much turquoise jewelry. Wait a second, you can never have too much jewelry. Especially turquoise.
My son, Tristan who is only 3 years old knows The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy and The Duke. I thinks it's way past time that I introduced him to "Rodeo".
Since Tristan was born, he's ridden more horses than I have. Yes, I am counting the ones outside the supermarket.
Of course, one thing that my son and I really enjoy is our Wild West Weekends. You could say it's our ...mane event. Sorry.
Now, you can have a WIld West Weekend too by tuning into AM 1240 WLSC or WLSCRadio.com on Saturday evenings.
At 7:00, Andy & Jim Nelson kick off things with a funny show called Clear Out West.
At 8:00, Red Stegall and all the boys in the bunkhouse entertain us with Cowboy Corner. (Hey, Red Steagall is in Cowboys & Indians magazine!)
At 9:00, rancher Hugh McClennan hosts The Spirit of the West.
At 10:00, Old Radio Theatre hits the air featuring a ton of old radio shows.
Boy Howdy, that's wild!
Get Wild every Saturday evening with WLSCRadio.com.
Stay Tuned!
I love western swing music and I even subscribe to Cowboys & Indians magazine.
I have 4 sets of steer horns mounted in my ranch house, which is located about 7 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. (Hey, I'm a Salt Water Cowboy!!!!)
I've got a living room full of big leather chairs and big leather ottomans. I even have a picture of John Wayne hanging on the wall by my front door.
Real cowboys would say I'm all hat and no cattle.
They may be right. My wife is almost as bad as I am. We have more pairs of boots that we'll ever wear. She has too much turquoise jewelry. Wait a second, you can never have too much jewelry. Especially turquoise.
My son, Tristan who is only 3 years old knows The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy and The Duke. I thinks it's way past time that I introduced him to "Rodeo".
Since Tristan was born, he's ridden more horses than I have. Yes, I am counting the ones outside the supermarket.
Of course, one thing that my son and I really enjoy is our Wild West Weekends. You could say it's our ...mane event. Sorry.
Now, you can have a WIld West Weekend too by tuning into AM 1240 WLSC or WLSCRadio.com on Saturday evenings.
At 7:00, Andy & Jim Nelson kick off things with a funny show called Clear Out West.
At 8:00, Red Stegall and all the boys in the bunkhouse entertain us with Cowboy Corner. (Hey, Red Steagall is in Cowboys & Indians magazine!)
At 9:00, rancher Hugh McClennan hosts The Spirit of the West.
At 10:00, Old Radio Theatre hits the air featuring a ton of old radio shows.
Boy Howdy, that's wild!
Get Wild every Saturday evening with WLSCRadio.com.
Stay Tuned!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The Bluegrass Channel?
WLSC could be called The Bluegrass Channel. Listeners can tune in to AM 1240 every weekday at Noon and hear one hour of classic and new 'grass on Bluegrass on the Corner.
On Saturday, WLSC has a two hour version of Bluegrass on the Corner which starts at 10:00 AM. At Noon, It's Knee Deep in Bluegrass with Cindy Baucom.
There's more.
Into the Blue, hosted by Terry Herd hits the airwaves at 2:00 PM and continues until 5:00 PM.
We're still not done.
Our newest show is The Tim White Bluegrass Show which airs every Saturday afternoon from 5:00 until 7:00. Tim White is best known for hosting the popular televsion program, Song of the Mountains which is seen weekly on Public Television.
On Sundays, WLSC airs Great Stuff Gospel at Noon. This show features the best in bluegrass gospel.
There are plans to add even more quality bluegrass programming.
Stay Tuned
On Saturday, WLSC has a two hour version of Bluegrass on the Corner which starts at 10:00 AM. At Noon, It's Knee Deep in Bluegrass with Cindy Baucom.
There's more.
Into the Blue, hosted by Terry Herd hits the airwaves at 2:00 PM and continues until 5:00 PM.
We're still not done.
Our newest show is The Tim White Bluegrass Show which airs every Saturday afternoon from 5:00 until 7:00. Tim White is best known for hosting the popular televsion program, Song of the Mountains which is seen weekly on Public Television.
On Sundays, WLSC airs Great Stuff Gospel at Noon. This show features the best in bluegrass gospel.
There are plans to add even more quality bluegrass programming.
Stay Tuned
Monday, May 12, 2008
Bluegrass on the Waccamaw....What A Day It Was
Bluegrass on the Waccamaw was an incredible show. It was a BIG day for us. We had a few technical glitches, but those are to be expected. When it was all said and done, we hit a homerun with our coverage of the bluegrass festival.
The downside is that I've lost my voice. It is completely gone. I think I puched myself way too hard the last couple of weeks.
Oh well, life should be interesting this week. How does a radio man pay the bills when he can't speak?
Stay Tuned
The downside is that I've lost my voice. It is completely gone. I think I puched myself way too hard the last couple of weeks.
Oh well, life should be interesting this week. How does a radio man pay the bills when he can't speak?
Stay Tuned
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
WLSC Shares Bluegrass With The World
AM 1240 WLSC, America's Biggest Little Station is at it again. Join www.wlscradio.com for a behind the scenes broadcast at Bluegrass on the Waccamaw this Saturday, May 10th. Conway, SC is the scene for what radio station owner Banana Jack Murphy says is going to be an exciting day. "I can't speak for the rest of the broadcast industry, but we're trailblazing with our 1,000 watt AM station. Thanks to modern technology, we're only limited by our imagination.", says Murphy.
WLSC apparently has found a real niche with bluegrass here along the South Carolina coast and they're sharing what they're doing with the rest of the world. Murphy adds, "Our behind-the-scenes broadcast is really going to be a treat for listeners. We'll actually be right out there in the crowd as well as backstage with the bands. This is going to to be a blast!"
The lineup is quite impressive for Bluegrass on the Waccamaw. Among those scheduled to appear are: III Tyme Out, Grasstowne, The Lewis Family, Drover's Old Time Medicine Show, The Bluegrass Strangers, The Snyder Family Band, New River, County Line Band and students from The Low Country Bluegrass Academy. The show starts at 12:30 PM and continues until 10:00 PM. The internet broadcast on www.wlscradio.com is scheduled to start at Noon.
Banana Jack will be joined on the broadcast by Tim White, host of the syndicated radio program, The Tim White Bluegrass Show. White is also the host of Mountain Songs, a television program which is seen nationally on Public Television. Bob Scarborough, another radio-television veteran will also be helping out on the broadcast.
AM 1240 WLSC in Loris, SC was recently purchased by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and one of the first moves the new company made was bringing bluegrass programming to the Myrtle Beach, SC area. WLSC is the home of Bluegrass on the Corner, a locally produced bluegrass show that showcases regional bluegrass bands live from The Loris Chamber of Commerce stage which is actually located in the WLSC studios.
Be sure to tune in, no matter where you are this Saturday, May 10, 2008 at www.wlscradio.com.
For more information, call Jack Murphy at 843.222.4652
WLSC apparently has found a real niche with bluegrass here along the South Carolina coast and they're sharing what they're doing with the rest of the world. Murphy adds, "Our behind-the-scenes broadcast is really going to be a treat for listeners. We'll actually be right out there in the crowd as well as backstage with the bands. This is going to to be a blast!"
The lineup is quite impressive for Bluegrass on the Waccamaw. Among those scheduled to appear are: III Tyme Out, Grasstowne, The Lewis Family, Drover's Old Time Medicine Show, The Bluegrass Strangers, The Snyder Family Band, New River, County Line Band and students from The Low Country Bluegrass Academy. The show starts at 12:30 PM and continues until 10:00 PM. The internet broadcast on www.wlscradio.com is scheduled to start at Noon.
Banana Jack will be joined on the broadcast by Tim White, host of the syndicated radio program, The Tim White Bluegrass Show. White is also the host of Mountain Songs, a television program which is seen nationally on Public Television. Bob Scarborough, another radio-television veteran will also be helping out on the broadcast.
AM 1240 WLSC in Loris, SC was recently purchased by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC and one of the first moves the new company made was bringing bluegrass programming to the Myrtle Beach, SC area. WLSC is the home of Bluegrass on the Corner, a locally produced bluegrass show that showcases regional bluegrass bands live from The Loris Chamber of Commerce stage which is actually located in the WLSC studios.
Be sure to tune in, no matter where you are this Saturday, May 10, 2008 at www.wlscradio.com.
For more information, call Jack Murphy at 843.222.4652
Thursday, April 24, 2008
1989 Was A Very Good Year
It really doesn't seem like it's been nearly two decades since I first opened a microphone and said, "Good Morning!" to the good folks of South Carolina, but here it is another anniversary.
On April 24, 1989, The Banana Jack Murphy Show premiered on WKZQ 101.7 FM. The radio station was owned by Grand Strand Broadcasting back in those days. Tom Rogers was the president of the company and Bill Hennecy was the General Manager.
Man, those guys rocked. I remain friends with them even to this day. In 1997, Tom Rogers sold WKZQ to Hirsch Broadcasting he left radio. Bill Hennecy left radio too. Despite the ownership change, I stayed around and did mornings at 101.7 FM the entire time that Hirsch owned the station. Three years later, Hirsch Broadcasting sold WKZQ to Next Media in the summer of 2000. Once more, I survived an ownership change.
I remained on the air at WKZQ until September of 2001. When I left WKZQ to replace Howard Stern on Wave 104.1 (WYAV) on September 17th, I only walked about 30 feet down a hall and entered another studio door.
Ironically enough, the Wave 104 studio was located in the former office of Tom Rogers. You see, when Next Media purchased WKZQ from Hirsch, they also purchased some valuable real estate. Since, WKZQ was just one of 5 stations owned by Next Media in the Myrtle Beach market they had to put them somewhere, so they moved them all to the original WTGR/WKZQ property on Ocala Street. They moved everything to where I already was.
Geez, I spent nearly 18 years on Ocala Street in Myrtle Beach. Twelve and a half years at WKZQ and another five and a half at WYAV. When I signed off for the last time on April 17, 2007, I walked out of the same door in which I was hired by Bill Hennecy and Tom Rogers. Wow! Ain't life funny?
So, I'd have to say 1989 was a very good year. The others haven't been too bad either.
Stay Tuned!
On April 24, 1989, The Banana Jack Murphy Show premiered on WKZQ 101.7 FM. The radio station was owned by Grand Strand Broadcasting back in those days. Tom Rogers was the president of the company and Bill Hennecy was the General Manager.
Man, those guys rocked. I remain friends with them even to this day. In 1997, Tom Rogers sold WKZQ to Hirsch Broadcasting he left radio. Bill Hennecy left radio too. Despite the ownership change, I stayed around and did mornings at 101.7 FM the entire time that Hirsch owned the station. Three years later, Hirsch Broadcasting sold WKZQ to Next Media in the summer of 2000. Once more, I survived an ownership change.
I remained on the air at WKZQ until September of 2001. When I left WKZQ to replace Howard Stern on Wave 104.1 (WYAV) on September 17th, I only walked about 30 feet down a hall and entered another studio door.
Ironically enough, the Wave 104 studio was located in the former office of Tom Rogers. You see, when Next Media purchased WKZQ from Hirsch, they also purchased some valuable real estate. Since, WKZQ was just one of 5 stations owned by Next Media in the Myrtle Beach market they had to put them somewhere, so they moved them all to the original WTGR/WKZQ property on Ocala Street. They moved everything to where I already was.
Geez, I spent nearly 18 years on Ocala Street in Myrtle Beach. Twelve and a half years at WKZQ and another five and a half at WYAV. When I signed off for the last time on April 17, 2007, I walked out of the same door in which I was hired by Bill Hennecy and Tom Rogers. Wow! Ain't life funny?
So, I'd have to say 1989 was a very good year. The others haven't been too bad either.
Stay Tuned!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Can You Believe It's Been a Year....?
I think I will always remember April 17, 2007. It was my last day on the air in Myrtle Beach radio. After doing morning radio in the area nonstop since April 24, 1989, my streak ended.
Still to this day, I'm asked, "What really happened?" Folks, nothing happened except I was replaced by a syndicated morning show. It was a cost cutting move by my former employer and that's the bottom line.
Those things happen. Recently, the ever changing radio business in Myrtle Beach claimed even more victims. There were some good radio folks that are probably wondering what the heck is to become of them. All I can say is, "DON'T PANIC".
One year ago, I assure you that I was not thinking about forming my own broadcast company and actually owning a radio station of my own.
But, looky here. It happened. Can you believe it been a year....?
Wow, what an incredible year it has been.
Stay Tuned
Still to this day, I'm asked, "What really happened?" Folks, nothing happened except I was replaced by a syndicated morning show. It was a cost cutting move by my former employer and that's the bottom line.
Those things happen. Recently, the ever changing radio business in Myrtle Beach claimed even more victims. There were some good radio folks that are probably wondering what the heck is to become of them. All I can say is, "DON'T PANIC".
One year ago, I assure you that I was not thinking about forming my own broadcast company and actually owning a radio station of my own.
But, looky here. It happened. Can you believe it been a year....?
Wow, what an incredible year it has been.
Stay Tuned
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bluegrass on the Corner is Now Heard Monday - Friday
Attention bluegrass fans. If you've been listening to WLSC during your lunch hour, then you may have already figured out that we mean business when it comes to bluegrass music.
We technically did a soft launch of Bluegrass on the Corner on Tuesday, April 8, but we were only testing the waters. Boy, were we surprised at the feedback.
We've even got sponsors on board to ensure the continued success of bluegrass on the radio around these parts.
So spread the word. Bluegrass on the Corner now airs Monday through Friday at Noon. Forget the blue plate special, get your bluegrasss special from AM 1240 WLSC. Be sure to let everyone know that they can catch the show online at wlscradio.com.
More BIG Announcements are coming......
Stay Tuned!
We technically did a soft launch of Bluegrass on the Corner on Tuesday, April 8, but we were only testing the waters. Boy, were we surprised at the feedback.
We've even got sponsors on board to ensure the continued success of bluegrass on the radio around these parts.
So spread the word. Bluegrass on the Corner now airs Monday through Friday at Noon. Forget the blue plate special, get your bluegrasss special from AM 1240 WLSC. Be sure to let everyone know that they can catch the show online at wlscradio.com.
More BIG Announcements are coming......
Stay Tuned!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
New Stuff is Coming to WLSC
Man, this is some cool stuff that I'm working on these days. I have a feeling that those of you that regularly tune in to AM 1240 WLSC are in store for some wonderful surprises.
You should expect nothing less than the best from America's Biggest Little Station.
Stay Tuned!
You should expect nothing less than the best from America's Biggest Little Station.
Stay Tuned!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Hooray, We Did It!
Well, it wasn't a perfect broadcast, but we did it. We actually pulled it off. Thanks to the technical expertise of Bob Scarborough, we were able to do an entire broadcast of Bluegrass on the Corner live from an automobile dealership.
Bob, who often fills in for me on-the-air when I leave town, took the lead on this one and by the time that the so called experts got around to returning my phone calls,Bob had figured out what we needed to do.
Now, we're already laying out a game plan to expand on this successful test run.
Stay Tuned
Bob, who often fills in for me on-the-air when I leave town, took the lead on this one and by the time that the so called experts got around to returning my phone calls,Bob had figured out what we needed to do.
Now, we're already laying out a game plan to expand on this successful test run.
Stay Tuned
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Live from Atlantic Ford, It's Bluegrass on the Corner
WLSC is boldly going where no other radio station in this area has gone before. We will broadcast our entire show, Bluegrass on the Corner from Atlantic Ford on the radio. Sure, it's been done before, but not the way we're going to be doing it.
I can't divulge our stealth technology secrets. Not yet, anyway. I can tell you that what we're going to be unveiling is not new. Heck, we were doing this 8 years ago.
So, come out to the Grand Opening of Atlantic Ford on Highway 9 in Longs this Saturday and see what WLSC is going to be doing that will frankly put the Big Boys to shame.
We had planned a major event, but mid-week, we ran into some technical challenges that we didn't resolve until yesterday. We were actually planning to have a live band perform at the automobile dealership while we broadcast our program, but I didn't want to bite off more than I could chew in the event that we do have some technical issues.
Still, we're going to put on a show. It's Bluegrass on the Corner, Live from Atlantic Ford this Saturday, April 12th. You can hear the broadcast starting at 10:00 AM and continuing until Noon on AM 1240 and online at WLSCRadio.com.
See ya on the radio!
I can't divulge our stealth technology secrets. Not yet, anyway. I can tell you that what we're going to be unveiling is not new. Heck, we were doing this 8 years ago.
So, come out to the Grand Opening of Atlantic Ford on Highway 9 in Longs this Saturday and see what WLSC is going to be doing that will frankly put the Big Boys to shame.
We had planned a major event, but mid-week, we ran into some technical challenges that we didn't resolve until yesterday. We were actually planning to have a live band perform at the automobile dealership while we broadcast our program, but I didn't want to bite off more than I could chew in the event that we do have some technical issues.
Still, we're going to put on a show. It's Bluegrass on the Corner, Live from Atlantic Ford this Saturday, April 12th. You can hear the broadcast starting at 10:00 AM and continuing until Noon on AM 1240 and online at WLSCRadio.com.
See ya on the radio!
Grab Your Copy of The Loris Scene
Yes! Yes! Yes!, WLSC has made the front page of The Loris Scene once more. Grab a copy and see the awesome photos of our Grand Opening event. The photo of Dolly on the front page is worth 50 cents. Heck, I'd pay a dollar.
Thank you Loris Scene for making all of us at WLSC smile. I was almost started dancing when I saw the paper for the first time this week. WOW!
Stay Tuned.
Thank you Loris Scene for making all of us at WLSC smile. I was almost started dancing when I saw the paper for the first time this week. WOW!
Stay Tuned.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Who Listens to AM Radio?
Go ahead and ask me. It seems everyone else is these days. I constantly get asked, "Who listens to AM radio?"
That's funny. Seriously, if you'd like to know who's listening to WLSC, then come hang out at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. You'll see first-hand why curiosity killed the cat.
Here's the deal, an unsuspecting motorist pulls up to the light in front of our studios. While sitting there, they see the vintage marquee sporting our larger-than-life call letters and frequency and whatever message I've bombarded the public with that week.
Wait, it get's better. Our studios are right on the corner. You can actually see the announcer on the air. Yes, we really do have live human beings behind our microphone. Now, all we have to do is smile and wave and watch the motorist reach for their radio dial and then they tune in to 1240 AM. In a perfect world, the light should change, the car behind them honks and they drive away unable to tune us out, at least until they get down the road.
I see it happen over and over and over again everyday. So come on by and give us a try. At WLSC, we get to enjoy our 15 seconds of fame everytime the light changes.
So who listens to AM radio? You do.
Stay Tuned!
That's funny. Seriously, if you'd like to know who's listening to WLSC, then come hang out at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. You'll see first-hand why curiosity killed the cat.
Here's the deal, an unsuspecting motorist pulls up to the light in front of our studios. While sitting there, they see the vintage marquee sporting our larger-than-life call letters and frequency and whatever message I've bombarded the public with that week.
Wait, it get's better. Our studios are right on the corner. You can actually see the announcer on the air. Yes, we really do have live human beings behind our microphone. Now, all we have to do is smile and wave and watch the motorist reach for their radio dial and then they tune in to 1240 AM. In a perfect world, the light should change, the car behind them honks and they drive away unable to tune us out, at least until they get down the road.
I see it happen over and over and over again everyday. So come on by and give us a try. At WLSC, we get to enjoy our 15 seconds of fame everytime the light changes.
So who listens to AM radio? You do.
Stay Tuned!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Grand Opening Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
I didn't get a lot of sleep this week preparing for the Grand Opening celebration of our the WLSC studios. There was plenty to do in preperation for the event like painting, cleaning, hanging photos and making sure the invitations were mailed and sending out press releases to the media and.....I think you get the idea.
Folks started arriving before 9 AM and they kept coming through the afternoon. The Morris Brothers kicked off Bluegrass on the Corner and entertained our standing room only crowd with two hours of good ol' bluegrass music. Wow!
We aired the event on WLSC and even on our website, WLSCRadio.com. It was HUGE! Speaking of huge, Dolly joined us while we had lunch and posed for photos and entertained the crowd with a couple of songs. It was HUGE!
After lunch, Promiseland, a Southern Gospel group from Wilimington, NC entertained the audience with a full set of inspirational songs.
Considering we had rain all day, we're pleased with the turnout and the response. A couple of newspapers stopped by and a reporter from WPDE-TV 15. Man, I love it when the media talks about what we're doing. I have a feeling they're going to be doing a whole lot of talking about us because we've got BIG plans for America's Biggest Little Station. After all WLSC is celebrating 50 years of service to the Carolinas!
Stay Tuned!
Folks started arriving before 9 AM and they kept coming through the afternoon. The Morris Brothers kicked off Bluegrass on the Corner and entertained our standing room only crowd with two hours of good ol' bluegrass music. Wow!
We aired the event on WLSC and even on our website, WLSCRadio.com. It was HUGE! Speaking of huge, Dolly joined us while we had lunch and posed for photos and entertained the crowd with a couple of songs. It was HUGE!
After lunch, Promiseland, a Southern Gospel group from Wilimington, NC entertained the audience with a full set of inspirational songs.
Considering we had rain all day, we're pleased with the turnout and the response. A couple of newspapers stopped by and a reporter from WPDE-TV 15. Man, I love it when the media talks about what we're doing. I have a feeling they're going to be doing a whole lot of talking about us because we've got BIG plans for America's Biggest Little Station. After all WLSC is celebrating 50 years of service to the Carolinas!
Stay Tuned!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Banana Jack Will Appear on Carolina People on Tuesday, April 1st
I thought it was my job to help promote Carolina People, but Greg Everett and Shari Harms extended an invitation for me to appear on the popular daily television show and I just couldn't say "No".
Greg Everett may host the program, but it's Shari who goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure Greg is loaded for bear when the tape starts rolling.
Anyway, I will be Greg Everett's guest on Tuesday, April 1st. We'll be talking about WLSC's 50 year history and my 25 years in boradcasting. We'll even highlight some of the events taking place at our Grand Opening celebration at the WLSC studios on Saturday, April 5th.
Carolina People airs weekday mornings at 7:00 on WFXB-Fox TV (Cable Channel 7). You can also watch past interviews from 2007 to the present by visiting www.carolinapeople.com.
Thanks Greg and Shari.
Stay Tuned!
Greg Everett may host the program, but it's Shari who goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure Greg is loaded for bear when the tape starts rolling.
Anyway, I will be Greg Everett's guest on Tuesday, April 1st. We'll be talking about WLSC's 50 year history and my 25 years in boradcasting. We'll even highlight some of the events taking place at our Grand Opening celebration at the WLSC studios on Saturday, April 5th.
Carolina People airs weekday mornings at 7:00 on WFXB-Fox TV (Cable Channel 7). You can also watch past interviews from 2007 to the present by visiting www.carolinapeople.com.
Thanks Greg and Shari.
Stay Tuned!
Friday, March 21, 2008
WLSC featured on the Front Page of The Loris Times
Grab one quick. The March 20 - 26 edition of The Loris Times features a story about WLSC.
Gretta Burroughs, a free-lance reporter with The Loris Times interviewed me a few weeks ago and honestly, I had forgotten all about the interview until I received my copy of the paper in the mail.
Hey man, it was another front page, above-the-fold momentous occasion. You can't buy advertising like that. WOW!
Thanks to Gretta Burroughs and everyone at The Loris Times for sharing WLSC with your readers.
Stay Tuned!
Gretta Burroughs, a free-lance reporter with The Loris Times interviewed me a few weeks ago and honestly, I had forgotten all about the interview until I received my copy of the paper in the mail.
Hey man, it was another front page, above-the-fold momentous occasion. You can't buy advertising like that. WOW!
Thanks to Gretta Burroughs and everyone at The Loris Times for sharing WLSC with your readers.
Stay Tuned!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
WLSC Grand Opening Scheduled for April 5th
How does a radio station which has been on the air for 50 years celebrate a Grand Opening? You just do it. It's that simple.
Saturday, April 5, 2008 is a day that we hope folks will be talking about for a long time. Our Grand Opening celebration will take place on the same day that The Loris Chamber of Commerce sponsors an old-fashioned Sidewalk Sale. Does anyone remember when small town used to do this? Man, I used to get a kick when my mom would take me to town and there would be stuff on the street. Cool!
Anyway, The City of Loris is closing Main Street from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. All the merchants on Main Street will be bringing merchandise out on the sidewalk. It's going to be a day that brings a lot folks to the downtown area and we're going to capitalize on it. We're basically opening up the doors so folks can get an upclose look at how radio is made fresh daily from the cornwer of Main Street and Broad Street.
The Chamber of Commerce will swinging by for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Yeah!, another photo-op...Hooray!) We're even going to serve up some delicious chicken bog around lunch time. (Heck, chicken bog made Loris famous, so it can't hurt us. Right?) We're also going to have a bluegrass band join us for the day.
WLSC will be kicking off a new live radio show called Bluegrass on the Corner. Our first broadcast will feature The Morris Brothers. Bluegrass on the Corner will debut at 10:00 am and will continue until Noon. We're going to be doing a lot of live bluegrass from downtown Loris. Bluegrass on the Corner has the potential to become one of the most talked about radio shows in the Carolinas. (Hey, I'm a dreamer...)
Throughout the day, we'll also entertain the masses with a Dolly Parton impersonator and Granny Clampett from Dino's TV Variety Show, a live show which tuly is one of the undiscovered gems of nightly entertainment along the Grand Strand. (Dino's TV Variety Show can be seen at The Tara Theatre in Litchfield Beach. Visit www.dinostvvarietyshow.com for more informoation.)
During our Grand Opening, we'll also have plenty of refreshments, giveaways and prizes. As we get closer to the celebration, I'm certain that we'll be adding to the fun. So, make plans to join us and all the good folks here in Loris on Saturday, April 5th as WLSC celebrates 50 years of service to the Carolinas.
Stay Tuned!
Saturday, April 5, 2008 is a day that we hope folks will be talking about for a long time. Our Grand Opening celebration will take place on the same day that The Loris Chamber of Commerce sponsors an old-fashioned Sidewalk Sale. Does anyone remember when small town used to do this? Man, I used to get a kick when my mom would take me to town and there would be stuff on the street. Cool!
Anyway, The City of Loris is closing Main Street from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. All the merchants on Main Street will be bringing merchandise out on the sidewalk. It's going to be a day that brings a lot folks to the downtown area and we're going to capitalize on it. We're basically opening up the doors so folks can get an upclose look at how radio is made fresh daily from the cornwer of Main Street and Broad Street.
The Chamber of Commerce will swinging by for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Yeah!, another photo-op...Hooray!) We're even going to serve up some delicious chicken bog around lunch time. (Heck, chicken bog made Loris famous, so it can't hurt us. Right?) We're also going to have a bluegrass band join us for the day.
WLSC will be kicking off a new live radio show called Bluegrass on the Corner. Our first broadcast will feature The Morris Brothers. Bluegrass on the Corner will debut at 10:00 am and will continue until Noon. We're going to be doing a lot of live bluegrass from downtown Loris. Bluegrass on the Corner has the potential to become one of the most talked about radio shows in the Carolinas. (Hey, I'm a dreamer...)
Throughout the day, we'll also entertain the masses with a Dolly Parton impersonator and Granny Clampett from Dino's TV Variety Show, a live show which tuly is one of the undiscovered gems of nightly entertainment along the Grand Strand. (Dino's TV Variety Show can be seen at The Tara Theatre in Litchfield Beach. Visit www.dinostvvarietyshow.com for more informoation.)
During our Grand Opening, we'll also have plenty of refreshments, giveaways and prizes. As we get closer to the celebration, I'm certain that we'll be adding to the fun. So, make plans to join us and all the good folks here in Loris on Saturday, April 5th as WLSC celebrates 50 years of service to the Carolinas.
Stay Tuned!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Carolina People & GE Media Secures Naming Rights at WLSC
Since January 1st, at the top of every hour, WLSC has been promoting the television show, Carolina People hosted by Greg Everett. Greg and I started talking about this before I even took over the day to day operations of WLSC, so to finalize the deal is really exciting. We're honored to have GE Media on board.
Greg Everett, who I consider a close personal friend, has worked closely with me on several projects over the last decade and I'm thrilled to have him involved with what we're doing at WLSC radio. We initially did this deal on a handshake and finally got around to finalizing the contract this week.
Now, without getting into all the boring legal and monetary details, just pay close attention to the Legal IDs which air around the top of every hour.
Greg and his company, GE Media, saw the real value in acquiring naming rights to our new studios. In addition to promotional announcements at the top of every hour, Carolina People has also acquired ad space on our vintage style marquee located at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. WLSC will also be promoting other GE Media ventures in the not so distant future.
If you're interested in watching Carolina People you can catch the popular program on WFXB - FOX TV (Channel 43) at 7:00 AM every Monday through Friday. The show is archived online, from the 2007 season to the present. The website is www.carolinapeople.com.
Greg Everett, who I consider a close personal friend, has worked closely with me on several projects over the last decade and I'm thrilled to have him involved with what we're doing at WLSC radio. We initially did this deal on a handshake and finally got around to finalizing the contract this week.
Now, without getting into all the boring legal and monetary details, just pay close attention to the Legal IDs which air around the top of every hour.
Greg and his company, GE Media, saw the real value in acquiring naming rights to our new studios. In addition to promotional announcements at the top of every hour, Carolina People has also acquired ad space on our vintage style marquee located at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in downtown Loris. WLSC will also be promoting other GE Media ventures in the not so distant future.
If you're interested in watching Carolina People you can catch the popular program on WFXB - FOX TV (Channel 43) at 7:00 AM every Monday through Friday. The show is archived online, from the 2007 season to the present. The website is www.carolinapeople.com.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Quit Please, We're Broadcasting
Man, what have I done? No more sleeping past 6:00 AM. I have returned to morning radio. My first morning back (January 28) was not what I had anticipated. How could it be that I couldn't think of witty things to say. My timing was off. I actually felt like I was working. Man, I was rusty.
By the end of the week, I was getting back in the groove, but gone are the days of just concentrating on a radio show. As station owner and on-air personality and account executive and janitor, I find that there's always something going on. I don't think I've seen the top of my desk in three weeks. What is the deal with all this paperwork.
Just as soon as I think I'm making a little progress....screech! Put on the brakes, there's another speedbump!
I've obviously had to learn how to delegate. I certainly can't do it all, but I'm getting more creative with my time management. (Who says men can't multi-task?)
You can catch the morning show weekdays at 6:00 AM. I usually hang around the microphone until 10:00 AM. Please be gentle with your criticism. The old kid is just plain rusty.
By the end of the week, I was getting back in the groove, but gone are the days of just concentrating on a radio show. As station owner and on-air personality and account executive and janitor, I find that there's always something going on. I don't think I've seen the top of my desk in three weeks. What is the deal with all this paperwork.
Just as soon as I think I'm making a little progress....screech! Put on the brakes, there's another speedbump!
I've obviously had to learn how to delegate. I certainly can't do it all, but I'm getting more creative with my time management. (Who says men can't multi-task?)
You can catch the morning show weekdays at 6:00 AM. I usually hang around the microphone until 10:00 AM. Please be gentle with your criticism. The old kid is just plain rusty.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Check out WLSC in The Loris Scene
Go to the newsstand and pick up a copy of The Loris Scene. Before I headed off to the frozen tundra of Toledo and Detroit, I was interviewed for a follow-up story. During the interview, my 3 year old son, Tristan interrupted me to assist him with potty training. In fact, he came running up to me with his pants already off. It was one of those moments that only a parent could enjoy. Perhaps, enjoyment is not the right word, but it was funny.
So, the interview came to an end (no pun intended...) and I couldn't recall what I even said. So, your guess is as good as mine. Go ahead and pick up a copy and see for yourself.
A friend of mine asked me earlier today if I'd seen the paper today. I had to say "No. Not yet." I couldn't get my hands on The Loris Scene in Detroit, but since I'm back home....How about two or three copies? After all, I have to send one to my mother-in-law.
Stay Tuned!
So, the interview came to an end (no pun intended...) and I couldn't recall what I even said. So, your guess is as good as mine. Go ahead and pick up a copy and see for yourself.
A friend of mine asked me earlier today if I'd seen the paper today. I had to say "No. Not yet." I couldn't get my hands on The Loris Scene in Detroit, but since I'm back home....How about two or three copies? After all, I have to send one to my mother-in-law.
Stay Tuned!
Good Morning Bob!
For those of you wondering about the "new" voice on WLSC, wonder no more. It was my buddy, Bob Scarborough. Bob was kind enough to fill-in for me while I was visiting family and freezing in Ohio. Boy, it sure was cold!
I got up one morning and it was 1 degree with a wind chill of -10. Ouch!
For the record, I was visiting my wife's family. As a matter of fact, we attended a surprise birthday party for my mother-in-law. ( I can never, ever, ever, never tell you how old she was or is....forget it) So, now it's back to the grind.
I'll continue working behind the scenes until Monday, January 28th. Although, I have been heard from time to time on WLSC, The Banana Jack Murphy Show doesn't officially return until next week.
Good Morning Bob will return from time to time whenever I have to hit the road.
Thanks Bob
Stay Tuned
I got up one morning and it was 1 degree with a wind chill of -10. Ouch!
For the record, I was visiting my wife's family. As a matter of fact, we attended a surprise birthday party for my mother-in-law. ( I can never, ever, ever, never tell you how old she was or is....forget it) So, now it's back to the grind.
I'll continue working behind the scenes until Monday, January 28th. Although, I have been heard from time to time on WLSC, The Banana Jack Murphy Show doesn't officially return until next week.
Good Morning Bob will return from time to time whenever I have to hit the road.
Thanks Bob
Stay Tuned
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
WLSC & Banana Jack Featured on Ted Lehmann's Bluegrass Blog
Boy, news sure travels fast in the bluegrass community. I'm already getting emails regarding an interview that took place just yesterday morning.
Ted Lehmann just happened to be vacationing in the Myrtle Beach area and heard through the grapevine that WLSC radio was airing and promoting bluegrass music in the area, so he gave me call.
I had met Ted and his wife, Irene last year at Bluegrass on the Waccamaw. He was even a guest on my television show, River Talk with Jack Murphy. So, when he wanted to give me some free publicity, I jumped at the opportunity.
I knew a lot of folks checked out his blog, but boy was I surprised by the attention that I'm already getting and it's been up on the web less than a day. WOW!
Ted and his wife took some incredible photographs while visiting our new radio station in Loris. I really love the marquee. It's an eye-catcher for sure.
Swing on by and see the story for yourself. Visit www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com and be sure to let him know that Jack sent ya!
Thanks Ted & Irene
Ted Lehmann just happened to be vacationing in the Myrtle Beach area and heard through the grapevine that WLSC radio was airing and promoting bluegrass music in the area, so he gave me call.
I had met Ted and his wife, Irene last year at Bluegrass on the Waccamaw. He was even a guest on my television show, River Talk with Jack Murphy. So, when he wanted to give me some free publicity, I jumped at the opportunity.
I knew a lot of folks checked out his blog, but boy was I surprised by the attention that I'm already getting and it's been up on the web less than a day. WOW!
Ted and his wife took some incredible photographs while visiting our new radio station in Loris. I really love the marquee. It's an eye-catcher for sure.
Swing on by and see the story for yourself. Visit www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com and be sure to let him know that Jack sent ya!
Thanks Ted & Irene
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A New Landmark in Loris
Banana Jack’s sign - a new landmark in Loris!
… as WLSC Radio in Loris to erect Theatre-Style Marquee Sign
PHOTO OPP: Friday, January 11, 2008 – 8:30-9:45 AM installation happens with a crane and a bucket truck.
Location: 4164 Main Street, Loris, corner of Main Street & Broad Street (SC 9 & US 701).
EVENT: The look of downtown Loris will be changing thanks to the efforts of Banana Jack Murphy, the new owner of AM 1240 WLSC. On Friday morning (January 11, 2008), the unveiling of a new theatre-style marquee will take place at the new WLSC studios located at 4164 Main Street in Loris. Murphy says, "We're located at the busiest intersection in town, so why not take advantage of the location." The station is located at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street (SC 9 & US 701).
DETAILS: The sign will feature the station's call letters and frequency in 18" neon channel letters at the top and a white message board in the center. Murphy says, "There will be no doubt in anyone's mind after this sign is erected that there's a new radio station on the corner." In addition to promoting station activities on the marquee, WLSC will also promote community events such as The Loris Bog-Off. Murphy adds, "The inspiration to include a theatre style marquee came from a recent family visit to Mt. Airy, NC." Banana Jack, a big fan of The Andy Griffith Show, saw where he could bring a little bit of Mayberry back to Horry County. "I took one look at that cinema marquee sign in downtown Mt. Airy and I envisioned what a similar sign would look like in downtown Loris. I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Loris reminds me of Mayberry anyway, with a small town charm, so we just had to do it." Murphy adds, "I can't wait to see what it looks like at night. We're going to prove to everyone in the world that Loris does not roll up the sidewalks at night." The retro sign was created by Neon Works in Myrtle Beach, that company's team will start erecting the sign around 8:30 AM. The new sign even inspired the design of WLSC’s new web site, www.wlscradio.com . “We looked at a lot of radio stations’ sites and they all seemed so busy. Once the marquee became a reality for WLSC, Jack and I both knew what the site had to look like,” explains Barb Krumm. The station can be heard worldwide as it streams from the new website being launched simultaneously.
PURCHASE: Banana Jack Murphy, who has been on the air in this area since 1989, formed a new company in July of 2007 with his wife Barb Krumm. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, signed a letter of intent to purchase WLSC on October 3, 2007. The FCC approved the sale of the station in mid November 2007 and Banana Jack Murphy Production LLC took over the day-to-day operations of WLSC on November 30, 2007.
ON AIR: WLSC started broadcasting from the new studios on December 27, 2007. The first announcer on the air was Murphy and Krumm's three year old son, Tristan, who simply uttered, "WLSC radio!"
PROGRAMMING: WLSC is the epitome of hometown radio. Country music can be heard during the day and Southern Gospel is broadcast from 6:00 until 9:00 during the evenings. WLSC recently started broadcasting 5 hours of bluegrass on Saturday afternoons and plans are underway to expand on that. A new show, Bluegrass on the Corner is in the works. This program will feature live bluegrass music played by local and regional acts. This show will be broadcast on AM 1240 WLSC and on the station's website, www.wlscradio.com.
For more information or interview opportunities, contact Banana Jack at 843-222-4652 or Barb Krumm at 843-457-0601.
… as WLSC Radio in Loris to erect Theatre-Style Marquee Sign
PHOTO OPP: Friday, January 11, 2008 – 8:30-9:45 AM installation happens with a crane and a bucket truck.
Location: 4164 Main Street, Loris, corner of Main Street & Broad Street (SC 9 & US 701).
EVENT: The look of downtown Loris will be changing thanks to the efforts of Banana Jack Murphy, the new owner of AM 1240 WLSC. On Friday morning (January 11, 2008), the unveiling of a new theatre-style marquee will take place at the new WLSC studios located at 4164 Main Street in Loris. Murphy says, "We're located at the busiest intersection in town, so why not take advantage of the location." The station is located at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street (SC 9 & US 701).
DETAILS: The sign will feature the station's call letters and frequency in 18" neon channel letters at the top and a white message board in the center. Murphy says, "There will be no doubt in anyone's mind after this sign is erected that there's a new radio station on the corner." In addition to promoting station activities on the marquee, WLSC will also promote community events such as The Loris Bog-Off. Murphy adds, "The inspiration to include a theatre style marquee came from a recent family visit to Mt. Airy, NC." Banana Jack, a big fan of The Andy Griffith Show, saw where he could bring a little bit of Mayberry back to Horry County. "I took one look at that cinema marquee sign in downtown Mt. Airy and I envisioned what a similar sign would look like in downtown Loris. I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Loris reminds me of Mayberry anyway, with a small town charm, so we just had to do it." Murphy adds, "I can't wait to see what it looks like at night. We're going to prove to everyone in the world that Loris does not roll up the sidewalks at night." The retro sign was created by Neon Works in Myrtle Beach, that company's team will start erecting the sign around 8:30 AM. The new sign even inspired the design of WLSC’s new web site, www.wlscradio.com
PURCHASE: Banana Jack Murphy, who has been on the air in this area since 1989, formed a new company in July of 2007 with his wife Barb Krumm. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, signed a letter of intent to purchase WLSC on October 3, 2007. The FCC approved the sale of the station in mid November 2007 and Banana Jack Murphy Production LLC took over the day-to-day operations of WLSC on November 30, 2007.
ON AIR: WLSC started broadcasting from the new studios on December 27, 2007. The first announcer on the air was Murphy and Krumm's three year old son, Tristan, who simply uttered, "WLSC radio!"
PROGRAMMING: WLSC is the epitome of hometown radio. Country music can be heard during the day and Southern Gospel is broadcast from 6:00 until 9:00 during the evenings. WLSC recently started broadcasting 5 hours of bluegrass on Saturday afternoons and plans are underway to expand on that. A new show, Bluegrass on the Corner is in the works. This program will feature live bluegrass music played by local and regional acts. This show will be broadcast on AM 1240 WLSC and on the station's website, www.wlscradio.com.
For more information or interview opportunities, contact Banana Jack at 843-222-4652 or Barb Krumm at 843-457-0601.
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