| Frequency | 960 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Bet on The Bull |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports gambling |
| Affiliations | VSiN Radio Carolina Panthers Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | February 28, 1937 |
Former call signs | WFTC |
Call sign meaning | Watchful Regional News Service |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 36944 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 1,000 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W / 35.2825000°N 77.6525000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | betonthebull.com |
WRNS (960 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a sports gambling format featuring programming from VSiN Radio, as well as an affiliate for Carolina Panthers NFL football.[1] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.
In September 2017, Dick Broadcasting announced the purchase of Alpha Media stations in three markets — 18 stations and two translators in total, at a purchase price of $19.5 million.[2] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.
On August 21, 2023 WRNS changed their format from sports talk to sports gambling, branded as "Bet on The Bull", with programming from the VSiN sports betting network.[3]