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]WQNS (Rock 104.9) is a classic rock radio station in Asheville, North Carolina.
WQNS signed on in the early 70's as WQNS-FM (WQNS stood for...Waynesville's Quiet New Sound)and played "Easy Listening Music". When the station sold, it turned country and was branded Q-105 "Away's Your Country".
In 1990, WQNS/WHCC owner KAT Communications of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina filed for Chapter 11, but the stations were doing well and no changes were planned.
In the late 90s, the format changed to Classic rock and country music moved ... See more
Waynesville FM|104.9
828-281-1049
2014 NORTH IRBY STREET, Florence, SC29506
http://www.rock104rocks.com
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WQNS (Rock 104.9) is a classic rock radio station in Asheville, North Carolina.
WQNS signed on in the early 70's as WQNS-FM (WQNS stood for...Waynesville's Quiet New Sound)and played "Easy Listening Music". When the station sold, it turned country and was branded Q-105 "Away's Your Country".
In 1990, WQNS/WHCC owner KAT Communications of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina filed for Chapter 11, but the stations were doing well and no changes were planned.
In the late 90s, the format changed to Classic rock and country music moved to WHCC (now WMXF).[citation needed] On September 20, 1999, WQNS was paired with WQNQ (formerly hot adult contemporary WMXF), and the two stations became "Rock 104".. Clear Channel bought the three stations in 2001. In 2005, the simulcast was broken off after WQNQ's signal was upgraded and changed to Hot Adult Contemporary, but 104.9's Classic Rock format remained.
WQNS signed on in the early 70's as WQNS-FM (WQNS stood for...Waynesville's Quiet New Sound)and played "Easy Listening Music". When the station sold, it turned country and was branded Q-105 "Away's Your Country".
In 1990, WQNS/WHCC owner KAT Communications of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina filed for Chapter 11, but the stations were doing well and no changes were planned.
In the late 90s, the format changed to Classic rock and country music moved to WHCC (now WMXF).[citation needed] On September 20, 1999, WQNS was paired with WQNQ (formerly hot adult contemporary WMXF), and the two stations became "Rock 104".. Clear Channel bought the three stations in 2001. In 2005, the simulcast was broken off after WQNQ's signal was upgraded and changed to Hot Adult Contemporary, but 104.9's Classic Rock format remained.
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