AM 1600 History
- 1964 – WHVL signs on.
- 1977 – WHVL moves to a Top 40 format.
- 1986 – WHVL is sold to Butler Broadcasting. Mystle and Jim Butler.
- 1987 – WHVL changes to WTZQ and begins “Solid Gold” format.
- 1987 – Lake Lure is the scene for Swingfest ’87. A large scale oldies music festival held on the lake. Guest artists included the Del Vikings, Rufus and Carla Thomas and a variety of shag and beach groups.
- 1988 – By mid summer WTZQ changes to “Simply Beautiful” format.
- 1990 – WTZQ sold by Butler Broadcasting to Ralph Conner.
- 1993 – WTZQ is sold to United Broadcasting Enterprises, Inc.
- 1997 – March 10th station transferred from Glenn W. Wilcox, Sr. to J. Ardell Sink.
- 2002 – WTZQ purchased by Houston Broadcasting.
- 2008 – WTZQ purchased by Mark Media (J. Ardell Sink)
- 2014- WTZQ increases in power to 5000 Watts
- 2015 – WTZQ adds Fm translator – 95.3 FM
- 2021 – WTZQ purchased by Flat Rock Multimedia, LLC (Mark Warwick & Paige Posey)
List of Former Personalities at WTZQ
- Jerry Lively (1972-1976)
- Don Adams (1986-1988)
- Andy Brittain (1986-1987)
- Brother Bill (1979-1981, 1983)
- Mitt Butler (1986-1989)
- Tom Cassidy (1986)
- Chuck Finley (1979)
- Jason Forbis (1987-1988)
- Gaby (1985-1986)
- GT (1981-1985, 2002-2006)
- Dave Hogan (1993-2000)
- Clarke Hutchinson (1987)
- Kenny B (1984-1985)
- Sarah Kurkowski (1986-1987)
- Al B. Lake (1982-1991)
- David Lawrence (1986-1987)
- Dave Lyons (1980)
- Drew McLain (1985-1988)
- Mountain Man (1984)
- TC McCall (1986)
- Kevin McKee (1983-1984)
- Tom Moog (1989)
- Thorg Morton & Goober (1982-1985)
- Robin Muchler (1982-1985)
- Doug O’Brien/Chris Kelly (1982-1983, 1987)*
- Tracy Peltier (1985)
- Kevin Scott (1981-1984)
- Chris Smart (1986-1987)
- Mark Sterling (1978-1980)
- Paul Stevens (1988)
- Randy Houston (2002-2008)
- Frank “Hollywood” Jones (2002-2015)
- George Henry (2007- 2014)
- Andrew Robinson (2014-2017)
- David Vaughn III – DV3 (2014-2023)
Current Personalities at WTZQ
- Paige Posey (2013-present)
- Mark Warwick (2003-present)
- Sharon Stokes (2005-present)
- Tom Brown (2008 – present)
- Izzi Hughes (2023 – present)
- Steve DuRose (2023 – present)
