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!

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

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

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.

Broadcasting From Downtown Loris

The switch was thrown today (Thursday, December 27, 2007) and WLSC started broadcasting from Main Street in Loris, SC. We basically pulled the plug at the old location and then pushed a button at the transmitter site and (Poof!) we were on the air from our new studios.

The first announcer at the new location was my 3 year old son, Tristan who simply said, "W-L-S-C Radio!" That was all there was to it, now back to our regularlly scheduled programming.

I'll be behind the microphone for a while tomorrow, but don't expect to hear any of my usual radio antics until early next year.

The Banana Jack Murphy Show is not scheduled to return until January 2008. In the meantime, I'll have my hands full with a lot of behind the scenes stuff that is not very glamorous, but is required to make WLSC what I envision and that is...(drum roll please!)... The Biggest Little Station in America. You heard it here first!

Stay Tuned!

Knee Deep in Bluegrass is Coming to WLSC

Cindy Baucom, the host of Knee Deep in Bluegrass was as excited as I was with WLSC becoming the first radio station in South Carolina to air her award winning program. Check out the following link for more information.


http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/knee-deep-in-bluegrass-adds-wlsc/

Stay Tuned for more programming announcements coming soon to WLSC including the return of The Banana Jack Murphy Show debuting sometime in early 2008.

Prince & Prince To The Rescue

Last weekend, I was in the woods with my good friend, Bob Scarborough clearing trees and briars at the transmitter site. Yesterday, I watched someone else do it. i called the man. Edward Prince of Prince & Prince Properties assisted me in clearing my acreage. In just a few hours, Edward finished what would have taken me several days to complete. It was well worth the price.

Yes, I called the man. You can call the man too. Edward's number is 843-222-6329.

Now, the transmitter site is about 95% completed which means I won't have to spend the weekend in the woods with Bob. By the way, Bob the lumberjack is driving around the county right now giving me updates on the signal quality of WLSC. Seriously, he calls me every time he picks up the station in an area that he believes is new WLSC territory. I think that he's calling me again right now....Wait a second!

Hi Bob, where are you now?.............Really, you can hear the station on Forestbrook Road? That's great. You're turning on to Limerick Drive. Hey, Bob I'm busy with this blog thing. Can you hold on? Yeah, I know we've got to go back and trim up around the guy wires. Sure, we can do that over the Christmas holidays. Hold on.

I've gotta go. Bob is really excited today and to tell you the truth, so am I!

Merry Christmas!