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Dan Nelson has been promoted to the role of vice president of Salem Media Group's events and marketing. In his new role, Nelson will focus on expanding both Salem Media’s brand image and revenue generation in the area of special events and travel experiences.

Jim Antes will make a homecoming to Beasley Media Group when he heads to Delaware to serve as the station manager of WJBR (99.5 FM) in Wilmington. Antes will also work as the web presence director on behalf of Beasley's Philadelphia and Wilmington-based stations.

After more than three decades on radio, Kansas City-based KCMO (94.9 FM) morning show host Kelly Urich has announced his intention to retire later this year. A search is currently under way to find Urich's replacement, who will eventually join co-host Mackenzie on KCMO's morning drive program.

Bob Sherman, the host of WFUV (90.7 FM) New York's Woody's Children is ending the program. The contemporary and historic folk show ran on WFUV for 24 years and aired on WQXR (105.9 FM) in New Jersey for 30 years before that. The final show will air Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m.

Cox Media Group announced several promotions for its Miami business: Phil Michaels-Trueba will serve as the director of operations across four stations, while WEDR's DJ Nasty and WHQT's Shelby Rushin at WHQT have been elevated to assistant program directors at those outlets.

City of the Rails sees investigative journalist Danelle Morton travel the country as she takes listeners on a deeply personal journey of exploration to find out why her daughter was drawn to the lifestyle of homelessness along America's railroad lines.

A new podcast from Sony Music Entertainment's Somethin' Else division highlights innovators who made significant social contributions yet have been largely overlooked by history books.

Jonquilyn Hill will remain the host of Vox Media's policy podcast The Weeds, where she has served as an interim host since September. The announcement was made Wednesday morning by Vox editor-in-chief Swati Sharma and executive director for audio Katherine Wells.

Bob Lima, a stalwart of the Southern radio industry whose career spanned several stations, died Wednesday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lima's work spanned several decades, with roles at stations owned by iHeartMedia (then Clear Channel), New South Radio and others.

iHeartMedia has promoted Nick Gomez to music director at its Washington, D.C. Top 40 station WIHT (99.5 FM). Gomez will report to Rob Kruz, the station's program director, and will be responsible for music programming and other content.