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WLAR

WLAR (1450 AM, "Athens Greatest Hits") is a radio station broadcasting the Classic Hits format from Westwood One. Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, the station is owned by Randall W. Sliger, and features programming from ABC News Radio and Motor Racing Network. In February 2012, WLAR began simulcasting on FM translator W235AZ , also licensed to Athens, through an agreement with owner The Lynn Family Trust (now W236DC). WLAR first began broadcasting in 1946.

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WLAR (1450 AM, "Athens Greatest Hits") is a radio station broadcasting the Classic Hits format from Westwood One. Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, the station is owned by Randall W. Sliger, and features programming from ABC News Radio and Motor Racing Network. In February 2012, WLAR began simulcasting on FM translator W235AZ , also licensed to Athens, through an agreement with owner The Lynn Family Trust (now W236DC). WLAR first began broadcasting in 1946.

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