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WSVM
WSVM (1490 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult hits format, Licensed to Valdese, North Carolina, United States, it serves Burke and Caldwell counties. The station is owned by Vance Patterson.
History.
WSVM signed on October 6, 1961.
The station's call letters are said to stand for "We Serve Valdese Merchants". Another popular belief is the letters mean "We Serve Valdese, Morganton".
During most of the first decade of the 21st century, WSVM
Lindsay sold WSVM to Vance Patterson effective October 20, 2016 for $9,000.
Vance Patterson and Eddie Jolly's company Main Street Broadcasting bought the station equipment from the Town of Valdese and vacated the Prayley Street location. WSVM received authorization from the fcc to operate a translator for the Valdese area at 96.5 fm and has been broadcasting since February 3, 2017.
September 2018 WSVM Moved into their new modern 21St Century studios. Designed by broadcast engineer Michael Griffin. Located at 225 Main Street, Valdese, NC. WSVM