Own an Iconic Radio Station with Decades of Listener Loyalty
Listing Number: 80561-211597
Listing Details
- Down Payment: $995,000
- Sales: $745,021
- EBITDA: $198,578
- Inventory: $190,000
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $10,000
- Employees: 24
- Year Established: 1953
- Reason for Selling: Retirement
Business Description
WCBC has proven to be a fierce defender of local access and civic transparency. A defining moment in its historical legacy occurred in 2007, when the station famously filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the local board of education to protect public access to information after being locked out of school press boxes and events. By standing its ground, WCBC successfully negotiated the restoration of media rights, cementing its role as a watchdog for the Tri-State region. For over half a century, its evolution—from an AM pioneer to launching a sister FM station and adding a 103.1 FM translator to conquer regional mountain terrain—has mirrored the changing landscape of American broadcasting while remaining a permanent anchor for the city of Cumberland