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Dec 07, 1940

WAJR began broadcasting

1948

WAJR-FM (now WVAQ) began broadcasting in Morgantown

Other events that happened on or around 1948

1949

WAJR-AM in Morgantown became the flagship station for statewide network distribution of WVU football and basketball games

Other events that happened on or around 1949

1957

Beckley radio station WAJR increased to 5,000 watts

Other events that happened on or around 1957

1968

The WAJR facilities moved to the Greer Building

Other events that happened on or around 1968

1976

Control of the WAJR company was transferred to the Greer family heirs

Other events that happened on or around 1976

1985

WAJR launched the Metronews Radio Network

Other events that happened on or around 1985

1999

WAJR-FM at Salem went on the air

Other events that happened on or around 1999


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