WMPW is a Classic Country formatted

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. WMPW is owned and operated by Lakes Media, LLC.

Format change

On September 1, 2016, the Classic Country format was dropped in favor of

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and the station's FM translator frequency switched from 103.7 FM to 105.9 FM. The Classic Country format was intended to continue as an online-only station. A year after the station switched to its

format as "105.9 More FM", it flipped back to Classic Country and brought back the "Country Legends" branding as well.

Translator

In addition to the main station, WMPW is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.

References

External links

Country Legends 105.9 Online
{{Country Radio Stations in Virginia 1959 establishments in Virginia Classic country radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1959 MPW