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WFAE 90.7fm is the National Public Radio and Public Radio International affiliate station serving Charlotte, N.C., and the Central Piedmont area. In fact, the station's 100,000-watt signal reaches 22 counties in North and South Carolina, and, together with sister station WFHE 90.3fm in nearby Hickory, provides this region with news and entertainment programming.
Founded in 1981 as part of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, WFAE 90.7fm today is an independent, public radio station. WFAE 90.7fm is a non-profit organization and is partially supported through its membership base and corporate underwriters.
Active in the community, WFAE 90.7fm has sponsored a wide range of special events throughout the years, from elegant art exhibits to educational seminars.
Our broadcast schedule includes a wide range of programs from NPR, the BBC and Public Radio International as well as local news and talk shows about issues that are important to the community.
So tune in to WFAE 90.7fm for news, talk, and entertainment. You're sure to like our style.
Visit our homepage: WFAE.org

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My Blog

A Day in Pompeii - Come Join us!

..TR> A Day in Pompeii at Discovery Place Date: Friday Aug 1, 2008 through Sunday Jan 4, 2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Place: Discovery Place Address:301 North Tryon St.Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 1...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:25:00 GMT

A testimonial from one of our listeners, members and volunteers

National Public Radio in general, and WFAE in particular, are certainly an invaluable news source.  But they're far more than that.  I suspect that they're a genuine cultural experience, a s...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:42:00 GMT

WFAE - YOUR ELECTION 2008 SOURCE

The Race Ahead for McCrory(5/7/08) North Carolina's gubernatorial race this year will feature a match-up between Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue.  Each won thei...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 07:56:00 GMT

FACES OF THE CHARLOTTE ECONOMY

..TR> ..TABLE> ..TR> WFAE News takes a close-up look at how the current economy is impacting people in the Charlotte region, in a series of special reports airing May 14 - 23.  "Faces of Cha...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 07:49:00 GMT

NPR Mobile Web and Voice

WFAE is with You Wherever You Are Access WFAE news and features via your phone's mobile web browser or via a phone call. NPR Mobile from WFAE for web enabled phones and PDAs keeps the station you rel...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:58:00 GMT

Nation’s Health Care Bill Hits All-Time High

Nation's Health Care Bill Hits All-Time High January 8, 2008 | NPR ยท For the first time, annual health care spending in the United States topped $2 trillion in 2006. At the same time, the rate of gro...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:58:00 GMT

StoryCorps Coming to Charlotte

Capture the stories and wisdom of the people in YOUR life at StoryCorps' mobile recording booth, arriving in Charlotte February 7, for three weeks at the Main Library Uptown.  Reservations open J...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:58:00 GMT

The Surprise of College Expenses

The Surprise of College ExpensesHaving a kid in college can be tough on the checkbook with tuition, and room and board to pay for.  And then one expense that took WFAE commentator Caroline Castle...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:13:00 GMT

Charleston Getaway

..> Charleston Getaway   Your support today could win you  a weekend in fabulous Charleston, SC PLEDGE NOW HERE Make your pledge now to help bring our fall on air fund drive to a...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:46:00 GMT

Quick Quiz to Find Out What Pres. Candidate Fits You Best

Quick Quiz to Find Out What Pres. Candidate Fits You Best
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:15:00 GMT