In August 1978 it was announced that Nutmeg Broadcasting had filed to purchase WXLS from the XLS Broadcasting Corp.  Also in 1978, Nutmeg applied to build a 300-foot tower off route 87 in Columbia to improve the signal to the west. Fierce resident opposition to the tower led to the Planning and Zoning commission denying the application for the tower in November 1978.
In August 1978, it was revealed that Nutmeg Broadcasting had initiated a plan to acquire WXLS from XLS Broadcasting Corp. Moreover, in 1978, Nutmeg sought authorization to construct a 300-foot broadcasting structure off Route 87 in Columbia to improve the signal to western areas. However, strong local opposition resulted in the Planning and Zoning commission's decision to reject the application for the tower in November 1978.