Name/Title
Broadcasting in Greenville: An Historical PerspectiveEntry/Object ID
RG134-11-01Description
Norvin C. Duncan, Jr. recounts the history of broadcasting in Greenville, beginning with WFBC Radio's launch in 1933. Initially low-powered and locally focused, WFBC evolved into a regional broadcasting leader by joining the NBC network and forming the Blue Ridge Network. The station nurtured talent like Frank Blair and introduced groundbreaking technologies such as locally built transcription machines. Through personal stories and archival recordings, Duncan highlights key events, including coverage of World War II and the Ideal Laundry explosion. He reflects on broadcasting's golden era, contrasting its substance and community spirit with the commercialization and fragmentation of modern media.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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