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Entertainment Programs
(1) Entertain the public by presenting the significant in the fields of music, the arts, and ideas in an appealing way, recognizing always that it is our purpose to satisfy the audience rather than ourselves as broadcasters.

(2) Convey the diversity of music and art to this generation, thereby preserving it for generations to come.

WGWG Americana, Roots, and Local Music Mix - Mon-Sun 5AM - 7PM
Our AAA Music is a great mix of adult rock, americana, and local music, sure to cater to a variety of music tastes.

The 1:00 Block Party - Four songs in a row by a featured artist, airs Monday thru Thursday at 1:00 PM.

The Blindside Movie Reviews - Movie review segment with a unique perspective hosted by the nation’s only recognized blind movie critic - Jay Forry. The Reviews air Friday at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. ON THE WEB

Acoustic Cafe - Each week, we air two hours of great stuff from some of the best singer songwriters in the business, including rare acoustic cuts, classic tracks, plus exclusive, live in-studio interviews and performances each week. Airs every Monday at 7:00PM and Saturday at 9:00 PM. ON THE WEB

Midnight Special - Original, offbeat and always entertaining the Midnight Special offers listeners a program of music, madness and mayhem - a lively potpourri of folk and ethnic music, show and novelty tunes and hilarious comedy routines. Hosted by Rich Warren, airs Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 AM. ON THE WEB

Woodsongs - This live-audience, internationally syndicated radio show features weekly celebrations of America's oldest musical artform, Folk . . . From the Blues to Bluegrass, Country to Celtic, Old-timey to New Singer/songwriters. It airs Wednesday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 AM. ON THE WEB

Pickin’ on the Porch - Hosted by Steve and Jeremy Leatherwood, two hours of Blue Grass music, airs Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM. ON THE WEB

Jeremy Leatherwood
Live at Leatherwoods - Live bluegrass recorded at the Opry in uptown Shelby NC, airs Wednesday at 10:00PM. ON THE WEB

Different Shade of Blue - Two hours of acoustic, bluegrass, and blues music. Hosted by Steve Leatherwood. Airs Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Carolina Shag Dance - Hosted by Mike McDaniel, two hours of shag and beach favorites. Make every weekend a beach getaway! Airs Mondays at 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Carolina Drive - WGWG supports local and regional artists all week long, but every Friday at 5:00 we dedicate an entire hour to the music of the Carolinas. You can hear your music on Carolina Drive by sending your CDs and Bios to Carolina Drive c/o WGWG 88.3 FM, PO Box 876, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Hosted by Walter Hoyle. Airs Fridays at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.


Fine Arts & Educational Programs(top)
(3) Inform citizens of the significant issues facing society through educational programs dealing with health, political, media, and service issues relative to our broadcast area.



Book Show - On The Book Show, host Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina interviews authors about their books, their lives and on their work. Guests have included Salman Rushdie, Bell Hooks, Michael Downing, Jamaica Kincaid and Anita Shreve. Check below for upcoming shows, airs Saturday at 2:00 AM. ON THE WEB

Health Show - The Health Show is a nationally syndicated public radio program produced by the National Productions unit at Northeast Public Radio. The program covers all aspects of modern health: prevention, treatment, research, administration and more. Each week The Health Show breaks the issues down so you can be a better informed patient or care-provider. Airs Saturdays at 2:30 AM. ON THE WEB

Media Project - An inside look at media coverage of current events, with The Times Union's Rex Smith, WAMC's Alan Chartock, and WNYT-Newschannel 13 Anchor Lydia Kulbida. Airs Saturday 7:30 AM. ON THE WEB

Voices of Our World - Mary Knoll World Productions presents this weekly one hour commentary on current events and issues facing our nation. It airs Saturday at 6:00 AM. ON THE WEB

Best of Our Knowledge - Hosted by Dr. Karen Hitchcock and Glen Busby, A weekly half hour show that discusses issues faceing education and research, airs Saturday at 6:30 AM. ON THE WEB

Woman 2 Woman - A half hour weekly show for women by women that focuses on issues such as; relationships, health, careers, and everything woman, airs Saturday at 3:00 AM and Sunday at 4:00 AM. ON THE WEB

51% - Over half the people in the world are women. What women do affects us all. Now, there's a radio program that takes a serious and intelligent look on society's impact on women and their impact on society. 51% is a weekly half-hour of illuminating features and interviews focusing on issues of particular concern to women. The program is hosted by Dr. Jeanne Kammer Neff, President of The Sage Colleges, and WAMC's Mary Darcy. Airs Sundays at 4:30 AM.

Dialogue - A program that explores the world of ideas and issues in national and international affairs, history and culture. It airs Saturday at 7:00 AM. ON THE WEB

NatureWatch - A daily :90 radio feature that combines the world's premiere nature recordings with lively text that highlights a wide variety of North American birds, mammals and the environments in which they live. Produced by Finger Lakes Productions, International and written for the "mind's eye," NatureWatch delivers a unique natural audio experience to listeners throughout the world on a network of U.S. stations, Armed Forces Radio, the Voice of America and Radio Voyager. ON THE WEB

Environminute - A :90 environmental health center show that deals with the air, land, health, wildlife, climate, waste and water. Environminute is produced by the National Safety Council. ON THE WEB

Earth and Sky - :90. A program that discusses the many facets of nature and the abnormalities and unique qualities of events in nature. ON THE WEB

Our Ocean World - A daily :90 radio feature that brings listeners around the world news and information about issues related to the ocean. The show presents solutions to shared problems and suggestions on how listeners can help preserve our most vital natural resource. ON THE WEB


Inspirational Programs(top)
(4) Enrich the lives of our listeners and provide opportunities for personal spiritual growth by presenting material which will encourage new insights concerning life's experiences and the relationships between individuals, society, and God.

True Religion - Real music from real artists. True Religion features artists such as Johnny Cash, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Iris DeMint, Buddy Miller and more! Songs speak of the joys and trials life brings and as well as the encouragment folks find in faith. Airs Sundays at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM.

Heart Sensations - Chuck and Ted host this 2-hour Christian music program featuring interviews and news from local churches. ON THE WEB

20 The Countdown Magazine - 20 The Countdown Magazine counts down the top 20 Christian hits of the week, every Sunday at 6:00 PM. ON THE WEB

Direct Connection - Direct Connection plays the hits! We’ve got today’s hits and tomorrow’s hopefuls from Christian Radio’s superstars, complete with live guest appearances! Airs Sundays at 4:00 PM.

Soul 2 Soul - Soul 2 Soul is a christian radio magazine promoting the word of the gospel by interviewing Christian artists. It airs Sunday at 3:00 AM.

Powerline - Host Jon Rivers has been the familiar voice on Powerline for more than 20 years. He provides brief comments that keep the program moving by addressing needs and problems found in almost every community, airs Wendsdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 10:30PM ON THE WEB

Voices of Our World - Mary Knoll World Productions presents this weekly one hour commentary on current events and issues facing our nation. It airs Saturday at 6:00 AM. ON THE WEB

Master Conrtol - Through MasterControl, listeners are taken backstage at productions from Hollywood to Broadway, and behind the scenes for observations from Washington to Moscow. They visit with presidents, movie stars, and sports legends. They travel to the well-known and not-so-well-known vacation spots of the world. They are exposed to places and events that they may want to explore for themselves. And, they receive information about the world they live in--practical, helpful ideas on a variety of subjects from taxes to health, and to preparing the evening meal and dealing with the pressures of day-to-day living. airs Sundays at 10:00 PM. ON THE WEB

Heartbeat - Got a minute? That's all it takes for HEARTBEAT, a program with plain talk about real life, drawn from the "caring and sharing" ministry of The Salvation Army. The program's title says it all. As the heart is the core of life, so the essence of life is God. ON THE WEB

Front Porch Parenting - Hosted by Dr. Mary Manz Simon, this show deals with all aspects of parenting, where Dr. Simon gives advice and her perspective on the issues. ON THE WEB

Boiling Springs Baptist Church - Boiling Springs, NC - Worship and message from Pastor Carroll Page every Sunday morning at 11:00 AM.


Community Programs (top)
(5) Serve the communities in our broadcast coverage area in every possible way to the best of our abilities.

Community Events Billboard - Several time throughout the day, WGWG on-air staff will announce school, church, and other community events in an effort to spread the word and make the listening public aware of such activities.

Public Service Announcements - WGWG airs several PSAs each hour. Our aim is to inform and educate the community with helpful announcements from a variety of community agencies.

Gardner-Webb University sportscasts - WGWG serves the greater GWU community by broadcasting GWU football and basketball sporting events.

High School football - High School football games. Friday nights.


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88.3 @ a Glance

WGWG offers nationally syndicated programs each week that focus on parenting, the environment, the legal system, global issues, matters of religion and more.