WTMA-AM

WTMA has been serving Charleston since June 15, 1939. Since June 1, 1989 we've been the Low Country's source for the finest talk radio, 24 hours a day. Turn to 1250 WTMA for breaking news from ABC and one of the state's best local radio news teams. You'll also find stimulating talk with engaging local and national hosts.

WTMA is licensed to Charleston, South Carolina, and broadcasts on 1250 AM with 5000 non-directional watts of power day, 1000 directional watts of power night. We serve the Low Country region of South Carolina, which includes Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties.

WTMA is owned by Citadel Broadcasting.

Our Address

WTMA
4230 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100
North Charleston, SC 29405

Our Main Phone Numbers

(843) 277-1200 (Business Office)
(843) 277-1212 (Fax)
(843) 556-1250 (Studio)

Our Business Hours

8:30 AM-5:30 PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)

You may claim prizes between 11 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Directions to Our Studios and Offices

WTMA's studios and offices are just off Leeds Avenue on Faber Place Drive.

Take I-526 (a.k.a. the Mark Clark Expressway) to the Leeds Avenue exit.

• If you're coming from North Charleston, take a right onto Leeds Avenue. Take the very next left into Faber Place Drive.

• If you're coming from West of the Ashley, take a left onto Leeds Avenue. Go over the overpass and turn left into Faber Place Drive.

Our building is the second one on the right. We're at 4230 Faber Place Drive.

We're in Suite 100, which is the right half of the building.

If you have trouble finding us, call our friendly receptionist at (843) 277-1200.

Below is an article about WTMA that appeared in the Charleston News & Courier on Friday, June 16, 1939.

RADIO PLANS TOLD BY SCARBOROUGH

Exchangeites Hear Fellow Member, Proprietor of Station WTMA. The letters identifying Charleston’s newest radio station, WTMA, were assigned by the federal communications commission and have no local meaning so far as the commission is concerned, but it is possible that station officials may advertise Charleston by employing the slogan "Where Tourists Meet Always or Again," Y. Wilcox Scarborough, one of the proprietors, said in an address at the weekly meeting of the Exchange club yesterday afternoon. Mr. Scarborough, who with Jesse W. Orvin is owner and operator, outlined the two-year effort to bring a second station here. He explained that the most modern broadcasting equipment obtainable has been purchased and installed in a new building in Wagener Terrace, where both studio and transmitting facilities are located. The station officially was opened last night when the first program was broadcast from the stage of the Dock Street theater by remote control. Starting at 7 o’clock this morning, it will be on the air seventeen hours daily. Fourteen persons are employed in the various departments, with each department having its own head, he said.

Find out more about WTMA's history at www.WTMAMemories.com.

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