Publishers of Bluefield Daily Telegraph bought WBTW CBS 13 from Jefferson Standard which was also acquired the WHIS television and radio channels in Bluefield. An overlapping was occurred on WBTV and WBTW due to Grade B signals which were not sufficient enough to expand its services. Radio personalities were carrying television programs about news, sports, and weather segments from the Shott family which was having WBTW ownership. The current transmitter tower of WBTW CBS 13 helps to increase the signal strength to the far North of the Fayetteville and Pinehurst region. In the 1980s and 90s, WBTW was not served by other market-based providers.
WBTW Local News Live:
WBTW CBS 13 was only the commercial television channel between Wilmington and Charleston areas. Federal Communications Commission has shuffled market-based VHF channels which have limitations of two VHF channels. WBTW is also carrying some ABC programming until channel 15 was jumped in the broadcasting market. WBTW and KIMT in Mason City were sold to Spartan Radiocasting Corporation which was already owned the WSPA television network with having CBS affiliation in 1984. WJKA call letters were changes to WSFX during channel 13 was served by WBTW.
News App:
WBTW 13 has a unique and simple use news application for the users of mobile and tablet devices. There are several features in this news app that are filled with locally-based news, breaking stories, and revealing articles, sports events, and weather segments that can be watched. You can get push notifications and news alerts during usage of this app which helps you to share any kind of news with friends and family.
News Team:
WBTW CBS news anchors are Bob Juback, Meghan Miller, and Patsy Kelly which joined the news team as professionals. Matt Fortin, Lacey Lee, and Jack Bilyeu are the channel reporters in the news department. The weather team is having Frank Johnson and James Hopkins as meteorologists. Sports events are covered and reported by Chris Parks and Candace Martino.
Aaron Rhody
Julie Calhoun
Taylor Hernandez
Ashley Hendricks
Bob Juback
Meghan Miller
Patsy Kelly
Annette Peagler
Weather App:
The weather application for WBTW CBS is controlled and updated by WBTW owners and keeps working to fix bugs. This mobile weather application contains every little detail is available during severe weather conditions included Thunderstorms, Flash Flood, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes. Wind speed and direction, Humidity percentage, and traffic conditions are reported by the weather department and traffic reporter of the WBTW CBS.
First Weather Alert:
Tony Chiavaroli is performing his skills as WBTW meteorologist. Chief meteorologist of the weather department and National Weather Services have news sharing and weather update reports are being issued in case of emergency. There are health & Safety advisories during bad weather conditions and evacuation plans are developed and monitored by related authorities. First weather alerts can be accessible during weather segments and on mobile applications.
Live Streaming:
WBTW CBS 13 has a live streaming service in high definition and in standard quality with help of digital antenna and cable connections. Broadcasting service providers in the market are offering different monthly and yearly plans for the subscription. The Transmitter tower of CBS 13 is providing comprehensive signal strength and transmission facility without having any signal interference.
WBTW television network is operated on very high frequency 13 which is virtually based in the market. It has an association with the CBS network and authorizes to provide transmission services for the area of Florence, South Carolina in the United States. Nexstar Media Group has the ownership rights for the channel. WBTW channel facilities and offices are situated in Socastee on McDonald Court and transmitter tower is constructed in South Carolina near Dillon. WPDE 15 tower is also based in the same location which has an association with the ABC network. It has the most serving area by WBTW CBS 13 via cable connection.
