WCOC radio broadcasting assets were also managed and purchased by the owner and CBS Radio affiliation was adopted by the radio outlet in the area in which CBS television programming is not available. But later it was connected with WTOK-TV which was operated on more powerfully very high-frequency channel 11.
WGBC Local News Live:
It was caused to be the suspension of WCOC in the market and in December 1980, the east portion market of Mississippi was served by WLBT which was based in Jackson. On September 14, 1981, the construction permit for the television station was appointed and its first area transmission began on June 2, 1982, with having call letters of WLBM as low power semi-satellite station in the specific areas. WHTV television was the only source to provide transmission in eastern Mississippi and NBC programming was served in the same area by WTOK from 1953 to 1972 in the United States.
Viewership of WGBC:
On April 17, 1990, a fire has occurred in the main control room of WLBM and over-the-air transmission was suspended with the NBC network. Cable providers in the market went into the transmission of WLBT and WDAM based in Hattiesburg was served. Global Communications acquired the television outlet with having affiliation with NBC programming and announced to change its call signs to WGBC in September 1991. With having local NBC affiliation, the Meridian market was only the last in the area to hold full-time programming and in January 2008, a local marketing deal was finalized with the WMDN. A local businessman Michael Reed announced to buy the WHBC along with a renewal agreement with WMDN in January 2008.
News App of Channel 30:
WGBC news application has an easy-to-use manual and the main setting and sign-up option are available during usage of the NBC/FOX 30 news mobile app. Locally based news transmission and reports, crime investigation serials and court hearings, weather news, sports events, and other traffic plans in case of weather severity and impact.
News Team of WGBC:
The news department of WGBC NBC/Fox 30 has Anne Imanuel and working as a News anchor in the team and reporting is performed by Jasmine Stevenson and Donisha Branham. Group Promotions director of television outlet is Peter Noll and traffic management is delivered by Linda Jenkins.
News Channel 30 Weather App:
Weather disturbances usually occurred in hilly areas and even in remote communities which may be caused by storms and tornadoes. WGBC television outlet developed a weather mobile app that lets you experience the most reliable and trusty source of news about the local and nationwide weather situation.
First Weather Alert of Meridian:
Preston Rainer is the chief engineer in the weather department of WGBC NBC 30 and a highly competent individual on the team. Their team closely monitored the normal and bad weather situation in different areas of the United States and warnings are generated by the official authorities. During forecasting and on the mobile app, those alerts and advisories are available during weekdays and even on weekends.
Where We Can Watch Live Stream:
Live broadcasting transmission services of WGBC NBC/FOX 30 are carried out by its digital signals and through sister stations in the market. Other cable and satellite services providers have premium services in which you can enjoy watching HD content of station along with sports telecast.
WGBC television station is appointed as the official transmission serving area in Meridian, Mississippi in the United States. It has a dual affiliation with NBC and Fox network and operated as virtual channel 30 and digitally on UHF channel 31. Waypoint Media LLC has currently owned the station and has a working collaboration with WMDN which is connected with the CBS network. They both have common technical operation facilities which are based in the south of Meridian on Crestview Circle and its transmitter tower is installed in Lauderdale County.
