WYDU (1160 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an urban contemporary gospel format licensed to Red Springs, North Carolina, United States. The station is currently owned by Sandra and Charles Cookman, through licensee WEDU Broadcasting Inc.
History
In 1990, WYRU switched to a full-time gospel format with a mix of musical styles, after having played black gospel in the evenings.[3]
Two years after Carolina Radio Group executive director Gene Hanrahan came to work there, WYRU was doing so well that a new FM station, WLRD, was added.[4]
In 1997, Beasley Broadcasting purchased WYRU and WLRD from Lumbee Regional Development Association for about $1.2 million.[5] Beasley sold the station to its present owner in 2015.[6]
References
↑"Ramsey Has Radio Post". Stanly News and Press. September 8, 1970. p.10-A. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
