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WWDN
WWDN is a Classic Hits broadcast radio station licensed to Danville, Virginia, serving Danville, Virginia and Yanceyville, North Carolina. WWDN is owned and operated by Lakes Media LLC.
History.
Neill McMillan (father of Neill McMillan Jr., aka Mojo Nixon), described as "a 'champion' of the black community," bought then WILA in 1969 from Ralph Baron and George Lund, who were the first owners of the station to target African-American listeners. Despite graffiti and tire damage,
Broadcasting Corporation for $150,000. Toller said, "It has been an outlet for the black community. They may not have that now and I’m sorry about that." The station added a FM translator and changed format to classic hits WWDN as "104-5 the Dan" on December 14, 2009, debuting with 10,000 songs in a row (commercial-free) by such artists as Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Elton John and Journey.
Translator.
In addition to the main station, WWDN