WETS-FM is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting excellence, community service and listener loyalty during its annual spring fund drive from May 20-25.
WETS-FM 89.5, a local public radio station and National Public Radio affiliate, will begin taking donations for the drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Donations are also accepted anytime online. They aim to reach a donation goal of $75,000.
WETS-FM had to shift the original fund drive dates in March due to some signal/transmitter issues, but is looking forward to reconnecting with their listeners.
“Fifty years is an incredible accomplishment for the station and for the community,” said Chad Barrett, WETS-FM station director. “We’re excited to celebrate half a century of high-quality programming, but we don’t just want to make this about us. We want to celebrate our listeners, because we got this far thanks to them.”
WETS-FM asks for volunteers to answer phones and take donations during the fund drive, especially in the mornings and evenings. Listeners interested in helping the station or giving a listener testimonial may email barrettcw@etsu.edu or leave a voicemail at (888) 895-9387 expressing interest and available hours.
Find more ways to celebrate WETS-FM's 50th anniversary at wets.org.
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