People in the News

DJ D Scott, aka Dennis Rymanowski, has announced his departure from iHeart Albany's 102.3 KISS FM (WKKF) after being with the station for 10 years. He made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, putting rumors to rest before they start.

Adrienne Fairwell has been appointed as the new President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), starting on August 17. She previously served as the general manager of Arizona State University's Arizona PBS in Phoenix.

The Nebraska Rural Radio Association has recognized Victor Bohuslavsky with the Service to Agriculture award for his exceptional contributions to rural Nebraskans and the agriculture industry. Bohuslavsky, originally from Bellwood, Nebraska, has been involved in agriculture since his youth.

NPR Chicago bureau reporter David Schaper has accepted a buyout and left the organization on June 2. The buyout was offered as part of the public broadcaster's recent cost cuts, which included layoffs and the cancellation of several NPR podcasts.

Beasley Media Group's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) has announced an expanded lineup on the station. The new schedule includes the promotion of three WBZ employees to fill new weekday and weekend timeslots and increase local sports coverage.

Political strategist Roger Stone has joined 77 WABC and Red Apple Media, owned by John Catsimatidis, as the host of a one-hour current events program. The Roger Stone Show debuted on Sunday with an interview with former President Donald Trump.

Chad Heritage has been appointed as the Program Director of 5 Star Media/Saga Communications' Beaver 100.3 (WVVR) station in Clarksville, TN. Beginning on June 27th, Heritage will bring his extensive experience in the Country format to his new role.

Shelby Sos has been appointed as the Morning Show Co-Host for Hot 99.5 (WIHT) in Washington DC and Z104.3 (WZFT) in Baltimore. Sos will join the simulcasted Your Morning Show alongside Intern John.

Audacy has appointed Will Calder as Brand Manager of Mix 105.1 (WOMX) in Orlando. Calder will add WOMX's content strategy, talent, operations, and branding to his duties. The station has also picked up a new morning show host from Tampa.

Hope Media Group has appointed Jeff Evans as the new Program Director for WayFM. Evans will join the network's content and programming team in the Nashville area by the end of July. The WayFM network of stations covers twelve states.