Urban One Selling Charlotte Radio Stations

Heritage Hot AC WLNK and simulcast partner WMXG to transition to Christian formats under new owners

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:34pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of old radio equipment, including a vintage microphone, a mixing board, and a pair of headphones, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic seamless background, conceptually representing the closure of a long-running radio station.The sale of Charlotte's heritage Hot AC radio station WLNK marks the end of an era for the station and its longtime staff.Charlotte Today

Radio One has announced it is selling two of its Charlotte radio stations, WLNK (The Mix 100.9 / 99.3) and WMXG, to separate Christian broadcasters. The transition will result in the stations moving to Christian formats, and several longtime WLNK on-air personalities being let go, including morning host Matt Harris who had been with the station for 25 years.

Why it matters

The sale of WLNK and WMXG marks the end of an era for Charlotte's heritage Hot AC station, which had been a fixture in the market for decades. The transition to Christian formats under new ownership also represents a significant shift in the local radio landscape, as the city loses one of its long-standing music stations.

The details

According to an internal memo from Radio One CEO Alfred Liggins, the company has entered into agreements to sell WLNK and WMXG to Bible Broadcasting Network and the Augusta Radio Fellowship, respectively. The new owners plan to transition the stations to Christian formats after the FCC approval process, which typically takes 60-90 days. As a result, several WLNK staffers, including morning host Matt Harris, co-host Liz Luda, and afternoon talent Madison James, have been informed they will be leaving the station.

  • On Monday, Radio One staff were informed of the station sales and upcoming format changes.
  • Last month, longtime WLNK Program Director Neal Sharpe announced his retirement.

The players

Radio One

A media company that owns and operates several radio stations, including WLNK and WMXG in Charlotte.

Bible Broadcasting Network

A Christian radio network that is acquiring WLNK from Radio One.

Augusta Radio Fellowship

A Christian radio organization that is acquiring WMXG from Radio One.

Matt Harris

The morning host at WLNK who had been with the station for 25 years.

Neal Sharpe

The longtime Program Director of WLNK who announced his retirement last month.

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What they’re saying

“Today we announced that we have entered into agreements to sell two stations in our Charlotte market — WLNK and WMXG — to Bible Broadcasting Network and the Augusta Radio Fellowship, respectively. As part of their missions, the buyers plan to transition the stations to Christian formats after closing.”

— Alfred Liggins, CEO, Radio One

What’s next

The FCC approval process for the station sales is expected to take 60-90 days, after which the new owners will transition WLNK and WMXG to Christian formats.

The takeaway

The sale of WLNK and WMXG marks the end of an era for Charlotte's heritage Hot AC station, which had been a fixture in the market for decades. The transition to Christian formats under new ownership represents a significant shift in the local radio landscape, as the city loses one of its long-standing music stations.