IRSC Public Media’s WQCP is Now “The New Q 91.1 FM”
IRSC Public Media’s WQCP is Now “The New Q 91.1 FM”
January 17, 2024 Robert Lane
Change to Adult R&B Fills a Void Left by the FLAME
FORT PIERCE, FL—Indian River State College (IRSC) Public Media Fort Pierce-based station WQCP 91.1—now Q 91.1—is the new home for R&B on the Treasure Coast. Featuring local on-air personalities, listeners can hear a mix of classic R&B and today’s best music—featuring artists such as Usher, Bruno Mars (Silk Sonic), Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, and Janet Jackson, among others.
This change comes in response to the move of WFLM—“the Flame”—to West Palm Beach, which left Treasure Coast listeners without a local R&B station.
“As the provider of public media on the Treasure Coast, we continuously seek to be responsive to the needs of our community—this change is an example of that commitment,” states Chris Puorro, Associate Vice President of IRSC Public Media. “The New Q 91.1 will keep a local voice in the community that would otherwise be lost after WFLM’s move.”
Classical music programming previously found on 91.1 is now found streaming at wqcs.org and on 88.9 HD2. “QCS Classic” can also be heard on streaming devices. “IRSC Public Media continues its commitment to the use of our resources to serve as the home for classical music on the Treasure Coast,” says Puorro. “We are continuing to explore new ways to provide the quality arts and cultural programming that our audience has enjoyed for over four decades.”
Along with the new format, IRSC Public Media has hired popular local on-air personalities to serve as hosts for the station.
Michael James is the host of the "Mighty Michael Morning Show" on the new Q 91.1 FM.
Michael James serves as host of the “Mighty Michael Morning Show” on Q 91.1 from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday through Friday. His show will be highlighted by great music, an intelligent sense of humor and unwavering faith—sharing the station’s strong commitment to the local community. He previously worked at WFLM and WJFP in Fort Pierce.
Rodney Spencer is the afternoon host spinning tunes from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Spencer has hosted the local afternoon news program on WQCS since 2016 and is the host of the popular “Jazz on the Treasure Coast” program.
The station anticipates adding additional local on-air personalities and airing several feature programs such as “Throwback Lunch” from noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; “Sunday Praise” on Sunday mornings sharing the best of Gospel music; and the weekly “Sunday Night Jazz” from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Spencer.
IRSC Public Media proudly announces the promotion of Gerald Wilcox to General Sales Manager for Q 91.1. Wilcox has worked with WQCS and IRSC Public Media as an underwriting account executive since 2012.
“I am very excited to be a part of the Q 91.1 team. This expansion offers our clients opportunities to reach additional markets to get their message out,” shares Wilcox. “The addition of Q 91.1 amplifies the IRSC Public Media presence in the community as we continue our mission to provide public service programming that educates, entertains and informs the public.”
Businesses interested in underwriting opportunities can contact Gerald Wilcox, General Sales Manager at gwilcox@irsc.edu or 772-462-7821.
For general inquiries about the station, email wqcp@irsc.edu.
