WZOO

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WZOO (700 AM), widely branded on-air as '99.9 FM The Zoo', is a commercial radio station licensed to Asheboro, North Carolina, serving the Piedmont Triad region including Randolph County, Greensboro, and surrounding communities. The station has a rich broadcast history originating on May 3, 1971, initially broadcasting on the 710 kHz frequency before later shifting to its current position at 700 kHz. The station's call letters were specifically chosen because its city of license, Asheboro, is the proud home of the world-famous North Carolina Zoo. Over the years, WZOO has evolved its programming approach to cater directly to lovers of retro music, establishing itself as a beloved local audio fixture across the region. Programming on WZOO features a nostalgic and upbeat oldies, classic hits, and classic top 40 format. The station's comprehensive music library highlights legendary pop, rock, and soul tracks spanning the golden decades of rock and roll, capturing the energy of mid-century AM radio. To ensure broad accessibility and clear audio quality across its coverage area, WZOO simulcasts its programming on local FM translators, including 99.9 FM (W260CG) in Asheboro and 106.1 FM (W291DM) in Greensboro. Alongside its music catalog, the station provides listeners with essential local information, regional news updates, and weather reports through national affiliations like ABC Radio News and AccuWeather. Operating with a power output of 1,000 watts during daytime and critical hours, WZOO is independently owned and operated by RCR of Randolph County, Ltd. The station maintains active local connections through its studio and business headquarters in Asheboro, North Carolina. In addition to traditional AM and FM translator broadcasts, WZOO reaches an expanded global audience through its digital web stream and online streaming portals.

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