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WSSB 90.3 FM is more than a radio station. It’s a cultural cornerstone of SC State and the only jazz-focused public radio station in South Carolina. Since its debut in March 1985, WSSB has consistently fulfilled its mission to provide quality, culturally appropriate programming to public radio listeners. With an 80,000-watt signal, WSSB is the most powerful non-commercial station licensed to a college or university in the state.
Broadcasting 24/7, WSSB reaches over 100,000 weekly listeners on-air and online, offering a dynamic mix of smooth jazz, R&B oldies, gospel, blues, and hip-hop. It also serves as a hands-on training ground for SC State students, providing real-world experience in broadcasting, programming, and media production.
Your support helps sustain this vital platform, fueling equipment upgrades, student training and content production.
5 Reason why donors should give to WSSB Radio Station:
1. A Voice for the Community
WSSB is more than just a radio station, it's a platform for diverse voices, often underrepresented in mainstream media. By supporting WSSB, donors help amplify Jazz music, community stories, and issues that matter locally, state-wide, nationally and culturally.
2. Educational and Cultural Enrichment
WSSB provides enriching content, whether it’s jazz, soul, local news, or public affairs programming. Donations help maintain high-quality broadcasts that educate, inspire, and preserve cultural heritage.
3. Student Development and Media Training
As a university-affiliated station (South Carolina State University), WSSB plays a vital role in training the next generation of broadcasters and multi-media journalists. Donor funding supports hands-on media experience for students, preparing them for professional careers.
4. Community Engagement and Events
WSSB connects with the local community through events, interviews, and outreach initiatives. Donor contributions allow the station to stay active in the community, supporting everything from music festivals to town hall meetings.
5. Every Dollar Makes a Difference
As a nonprofit or public radio station, WSSB relies heavily on listener support. Even small donations contribute to equipment upgrades, student training, content production. It’s a direct investment in quality and access.