Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM Newport News/Norfolk VA has announced the promotion of Karen West to Program Director.
West has been with WGH-FM since just after its flip to Country in 1990. She added Music Director duties in 2020, and rose to Assistant Program Director in August 2022. After a long run in middays, she moved to mornings alongside Steve Waters last May.
She commented, “I’m incredibly honored to step into this new role at The Eagle. For over 30 years, this station has been my home, and I’m excited to build on its legacy of delivering great country music, supporting our community, and connecting with our loyal listeners in Hampton Roads. Here’s to continuing this amazing journey together.”
Operations Manager Jay West said, “The name Karen West is synonymous in Hampton Roads with Country music and I’m extremely excited to elevate someone of her caliber into this role. Her unmatched longevity in the format makes her the perfect fit. This promotion is well-earned and well-deserved”.
West takes the PD duties that had been held by Jimmy Ray Dunn since August 2022. Dunn, who is on his third stint at the station after previously hosting mornings from 1991 to 1994 and 1995 to 2015, will continue as afternoon host.
