Hillsborough’s showing its community spirit again – and WHUP is basking in the love. Antonia’s restaurant is starting a monthly Dinner Series, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to designated local non-profit organizations. WHUP is honored to be the recipient for their first event, to be held from Friday, March 18th to […]
WHUP named the one of the Triangle’s ‘best experiments’ by IndyWeek
WHUP continues to attract attention and acclaim for its unique mix of programming and the sense of community spirit surrounding its development and execution. In a comprehensive article by IndyWeek’s York Wilson, the author explains how WHUP has marshaled an abundance of top-flight talent both on-air and behind the scenes to create a small town […]
Eli “Paperboy” Reed to guest DJ Wednesday 2/3/2016 on WHUP
Brooklyn-based musician and DJ Eli “Paperboy” Reed will be making a special guest appearance in the WHUP studios at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 3 to spin a set from his extensive vinyl collection of funk, soul, gospel and R&B. Reed, who has been making soul-inspired music since before it was cool and tearing up […]
Start off the new year with more live music and artist interviews on WHUP!
WHUP continues with its mission to bring live music and exclusive interviews to you! Here’s a few highlights for the month of January: Americana Music Show (Wednesdays, 7-10pm) On January 6th, country rock musician Clark Paterson will talk with host Calvin Powers about his career and his latest album, The Final Tradition, during the 8:00 […]
WHUP adds music-biz show to lineup
WHUP is proud to be the first East Coast station to offer The Future of What, a program about the music industry. Hosted by Portland, Oregon musician and independent record label owner Portia Sabin, the show will cover topics of interest to music industry professionals and music fans alike. Expect to hear discussions about current […]
WHUP pairs with Artsplosure to promote First Night Raleigh
In support of activities in the wider Triangle area, WHUP will be a media sponsor of the 2016 First Night Raleigh event. WHUP listeners can look forward to hearing more details on the station in the next few weeks. Presented by Artsplosure, First Night Raleigh is the largest family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration in North […]
Support us on WHUP Wednesday!
Weary of the barrage of solicitations and efforts to get you to empty your wallets for the holidays? Well, here’s one more to compound the fun: our very own international philanthropic appeal, WHUP Wednesday! If Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday haven’t already tapped you out, please consider making an online donation. […]
WHUP Listeners Join Campaign To Re-Name Orange County Interstate Sign!
Attention WHUP listeners! Orange County has an opportunity to change the “Welcome to Orange County” Interstate sign, currently placed on I-40 westbound at mile marker 269, and the county wants your input! The current sign, created in the 1990s, greets motorists entering Orange County with the message “You’ll Be a Fan for Life.” Now it’s […]