| City | Hatteras, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Elizabeth City-Nags Head |
| Branding | Big 94.5 |
| Frequency | 94.5 MHz |
| Airdate | May 1999 (as WWOC) |
| Last airdate | March 31, 2024 |
| Format | Country |
| Erp | 100,000 watts |
| Haat | 299 meters (981 ft) |
| Class | C1 |
| Facility id | 83211 |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Coordinates | 35°29′7″N 76°0′1″W |
| Former callsigns | WWOC (1999–2005) |
| Affiliations | |
| Owner | JAM Media Solutions LLC |
| Licensee | Jeffrey T. Testa, Trustee of JAM Media Solutions, LLC |
| Sister stations | WCXL · WZPR · WVOD |
WCMS-FM (94.5 FM) was a radio station that broadcast a country music format. Licensed to Hatteras, North Carolina, United States, the station served the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. WCMS used the name "Water Country" since it signed on in 1999. The original call sign was WWOC. The change to the WCMS call sign was granted on July 28, 2005. The station was owned by Max Media until 2018 after a sale from Ray-D-O Biz LLC.[1][2]
The station was affiliated with the Motor Racing Network and the Performance Racing Network and carried live broadcasts of NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.[3][4]
On March 31, 2024, WCMS ceased operations.[5] Davis Media had planned to buy WCMS and other stations but the deal did not happen.[6] WCMS-FM never returned to the air; its license was canceled on September 30, 2025.[7]
References
- ^ "WCMS-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division
- ^ "WCMS-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron
- ^ "Radio Affiliates". MRN - Motor Racing Network. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "NASCAR Cup Series Affiliates". PRN. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Beach 104 Makes Temporary Move to WZPR Radioinsight - May 3, 2024
- ^ Davis Media Walks Away from Jam Media Solutions Acquisition Radioinsight - May 30, 2024
- ^ Shuldiner, Albert (September 30, 2025). "Notification of License Cancellation" (PDF). Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved September 30, 2025.