The station was signed on in 1949 by the Raleigh News and Observer as WNAO-FM to simulcast sister station WNAO 850 AM. The stations were sold to Sir Walter Television effective February 13, 1953.
The station was launched in 1949 by the Raleigh News and Observer as WNAO-FM to simulcast sister station WNAO 850 AM. The stations were acquired by Sir Walter Television on February 13, 1953.