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Shore Daily News Eastern Shore Radio Shore Daily News is the online news source of Eastern Shore Radio, home of WESR-FM (103.3FM) and Coastal Country (105.7FM).

Station History

The WESR AM-1330 KHz frequency first came to life on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on January 30, 1958. Programming on FM 103.3 MHz first went on-air on July 17, 1968. From local news to Swap Shop to the latest weather, we keep the public informed of all current events. Mixing information with today's best music has made us an integral part of Eastern Shore life......we hope to co

ntinue this tradition now and into the 21st century! Our Mission
"It is the mission of the management and staff of WESR AM-FM to consistently produce quality radio programming that informs and entertains our listeners and advertisers, responds to the needs and reflects the character of the communities we serve." Technical Facilities
WESR is a commercial Class B AM-FM broadcasting facility, operating at 103.3 MHz (channel 277) with 50,000 watts of power. WESR AM operates at 1330 KHz with 5,000 watts of power. Both signals have a transmitter output power rating of 9.3 kW and serve the broadcasting market of Southern Delmarva and the Lower Chesapeake Bay region. Transmitter and Antenna Specifications
Our transmitter site is located near U.S. 13, one mile northeast of Tasley, Virginia at Geographical Coordinates N 37 43' 02" and W 75 41' 01". The transmitter is a CCA Electronics FM A-6811 broadcasting antenna which is mounted 343 feet above ground level (98 m) and 386 feet above mean sea level (107 m). The AM transmitter is a BC-5-P2 broadcasting antenna mounted at the same elevation as the FM transmitter.

30/07/2025

Fourth major traffic accident 24 hours.

For the fourth time in 24 hours and the fifth time this week there was a major traffic accident on the Shore. On Wednesday at approximately 3:45 pm units from Painter, Exmore, Melfa and Onancock responded to a two vehicle collision with injury and entrapment on Lankford Highway in Painter in front o...

100th Pony Swim thrills thousands.
30/07/2025

100th Pony Swim thrills thousands.

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim made waves Wednesday morning, drawing thousands of spectators and marking a century of tradition for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. At precisely 8:06 a.m., the Saltwater Cowboys guided more than 100 wild ponies into the Assateague Channel, and by 8:1...

Two injured in separate morning incidents on Chincoteague. 
30/07/2025

Two injured in separate morning incidents on Chincoteague. 

Two individuals were injured in separate incidents after the Pony Swim this morning. At approximately 10:15 the Chincotegue EMS was called to an accident involving a pedestrian and an automobile. The victim was transported to Tidal Health. At approximately 10:45 Chincoteague EMS responded to a “wa...

30/07/2025
Franktown Jam Radio Show Replay tonight at 7pm with a 4th bonus hour tribute to Ozzy Osbourne!
30/07/2025

Franktown Jam Radio Show Replay tonight at 7pm with a 4th bonus hour tribute to Ozzy Osbourne!

Kenny and Dwayne tonight at 6pm with local sports news!
30/07/2025

Kenny and Dwayne tonight at 6pm with local sports news!

Browder-Hite to move offices on Thursday!
30/07/2025

Browder-Hite to move offices on Thursday!

Eastern Shore DAR chapters welcome new citizens.
30/07/2025

Eastern Shore DAR chapters welcome new citizens.

Pictured: New citizens with certificates and flags and local DAR chapter members. Top row right to left: Jane Mannock, Sarah Bingman, Member and Regent Eastern Shore of Virginia Chapter DAR, respectively. Center row right to left: Julie Badger, Regent, Northampton County Chapter DAR, India Meissel,....

Oyster restoration project nearing completion.
30/07/2025

Oyster restoration project nearing completion.

The Chesapeake Bay Program has announced the near-completion of a major environmental milestone: restoring oyster habitat in 10 tributaries across Maryland and Virginia by 2025. The project, described as the world’s largest oyster restoration initiative, has surpassed its original goal with the ad...

Bloxom announces campaign.
30/07/2025

Bloxom announces campaign.

Delegate Bloxom, currently serving the people of the 100th District in the Virginia House of Delegates, is proud to officially announce his campaign for re-election in the upcoming November 2025 election. “It has been a great honor to serve our community in Richmond since 2014,” said Delegate Bl...

Chincoteague Road temporarily closed Tuesday due to accident.
30/07/2025

Chincoteague Road temporarily closed Tuesday due to accident.

A single car accident closed Chincoteague Road west of Wattsville Tuesday afternoon. Reports are that a single vehicle overturned and struck a building located at 31403 Chincoteague Road. at approximately 4 pm. Units from Atlantic,New Church, Wallops and other first responders were dispatched to the...

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