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LUKE BRYAN


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TAYLOR SWIFT


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Raeford & Friends | 6am-9am


It's like nothing you've ever heard on Country Radio...Are you ready to hear it like it is?  Well, Raeford and his band of merry men will tell you whats on their mind.  With everything Live & Local...catch Raeford and Friends every weekday morning from 6a to 9a!!

Running Late with Chase


Thunders Later Late show - Lots of Fun, Lots of Jokes and ALL YOUR requests this good ol' country folk!  Join Chase weeknights from 7-Mid for the Later Late Show!

Weekend Countdown w/ Kix Brooks


Every Saturday Morning from 6am to 10am, Kix Brooks hosts the Top 40 songs in Country Music!

Powered By Country with Fitz


Fitz will make your Sunday Mornings a lot more country-fied!!  With great guests like Kenny Chesney or Taylor Swift, Fitz will keep the music going while counting down the top 25 songs in country!
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6TH ANNUAL SPANISH MACKEREL & DOLPHIN FISHING TOURNAMENT


CHECK OUT THE 6TH ANNUAL SPANISH MACKEREL & DOLPHIN FISHING TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 28th & 29th

FREE MOVIE FRIDAYS!


Every Friday afternoon Dylan McKay is hooking you up with FREE Moive Passes to the Atlantic Station Cinemas in Atlantic Beach...not only that...But also a Family Concessions Combo - Popcorn, candy and drinks FOR 4!!!!

NASCAR


THUDNER COUNTRY is your home for NASCAR! Click the Pic for the complete schedule!

GAME TIME!!


We are your home for the Tarheels!  Catch Football & Basketball action right here with each season!

BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT


CHECK OUT THE LATEST REPOTS FROM THE BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT!

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS


Last summer we gave away TONS of great stuff away on facebook.  Make sure to LIKE us and keep your eyes open for more awesome prizes!!
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The Life and Times of Chet Flippo
"Chet Flippo was an insightful, kindhearted soul in a cutthroat business," Kinky Friedman said Wednesday (June 19) following the death of his longtime friend.
Chet Flippo, Legendary Journalist, Dies at Age 69
Chet Flippo, country music's pre-eminent journalist whose career spanned from Rolling Stone magazine to CMT, died Wednesday morning (June 19) at a Nashville hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 69.
Thompson Square Toasts Second No. 1 at Historic Location
Guests trekked through the steamy Nashville sunshine to a Music Row bar and eatery Tuesday afternoon (June 18) to celebrate Thompson Square's second No. 1 single, "If I Didn't Have You."
Slim Whitman, "Indian Love Call" Singer, Dies at 89
Slim Whitman, the singer known for the 1952 hit "Indian Love Call," died Wednesday (June 19) in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 89. His death from heart failure was confirmed by his son-in-law.
Hunter Hayes Toasts Encore With 'Crazy' New York Show
Hunter Hayes played his MTV Artist to Watch LIVE show in New York City on Tuesday night. Check out what happened here!
10 Hazy Musical Memories From Bonnaroo
I experienced my first Bonnaroo over the weekend and, against overwhelming odds, remembered a few things.
O Music Awards: Striking Matches, Constant Drumming and More
New duo Striking Matches, pop favorites the Jonas Brothers and an attempt for a 24-hour drumming world record will be part of this year's O Music Awards on Wednesday (June 19).
American Idol's Kree Harrison Is Moving Forward
If you think you may have missed Kree Harrison's initial American Idol audition, that's because you did. The show didn't air her Oklahoma City tryout where she performed an original song written to her mother.
Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw Still Topping Country Charts
Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw refuse to relinquish the top slots on Billboard's country albums and airplay lists.
10 Country Classics for Father's Day
In his 1950 hit, "My Son Calls Another Man Daddy," Hank Williams was able to channel some intense fatherly emotions into the tune.
Toby Keith's Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert Set for July 6 in Norman, Okla.
Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood and Ronnie Dunn will join Toby Keith at his Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert on July 6 at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.
2013 CMT Music Awards: All Performers Experience Digital Sales Increase
Live performances during the 2013 CMT Music Awards propelled digital sales for every artist on the show which aired June 5.
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James Gandolfini Dies, Restaurant Where Sopranos Shot Iconic Finale "Packed" With Fans
James Gandolfini, The SopranosFans couldn't stop debating what really happened to Tony Soprano after The Sopranos signed off after six seasons with nothing but silence and an abrupt cut to black. And...
Kim Kardashian's Early Labor: "You're Not Doing the Baby Any Favors By Keeping It Inside," Says Doctor
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian did exactly what nature may have intended on Saturday. The E! star had a medical condition that caused her to give birth to her baby girl five weeks prematurely, and,...
James Gandolfini on The Sopranos: His Top 5 Tony Moments
James Gandolfini, The SopranosHollywood is in mourning. James Gandolfini has died today at 51 and, while the versatile actor had a jam-packed career, he is arguably most well-known for his work as Tony Soprano...
Gilles Marini "Heartbroken" Over James Gandolfini's Death: Actor Was Taking "Boy Trip" to Italy With Son
James Gandolfini, Gilles MariniCount Gilles Marini among those who lost a good friend today. Along with numerous celebs who are mourning the death of James Gandolfini, Marini took to Facebook to pay tribute...
James Gandolfini: Watch The Sopranos Star Accept His First Emmy
James Gandolfini, Emmy 2000It's incredibly hard to believe that James Gandolfini is gone. Family, friends, colleagues and fans are mourning the actor after he died suddenly today while on vacation in...
Miss Utah Rebounds From Miss USA Flub, Crowns Giuliana Rancic
Miss Utah, Giuliana RancicGiuliana Rancic's beauty queen days are going strong! Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell, who made more of a name for herself than she expected with her Q&A flub, sat down today with...
James Gandolfini Dies: Sopranos Creator David Chase Remembers "Genius" Actor
David Chase, James GandolfiniJames Gandolfini's sudden death today at 51 didn't just rob Hollywood of a great talent. "He was a genius," David Chase, the Emmy-winning creator of The Sopranos who most...
Madonna's Circus Chic Suit Is Better Fit For the Big Top
Madonna We've come to expect statement styles from the one-and-only Madonna, but we're not quite sure what this specific statement means... Is The MDNA Tour star's Tom Ford circus...
James Gandolfini Dead at 51, Actor Won Three Emmys for The Sopranos
James Gandolfini James Gandolfini has died. The Emmy-winning star of The Sopranos suffered a possible heart attack while in Italy, HBO confirmed Wednesday. He was due to attend the Taormina...
James Gandolfini Death: Celebs Say Goodbye to The Sopranos Actor on Twitter
James Gandolfini, Rose McGowan, Twit PicHollywood was struck with an unpleasant surprise today. Legendary actor James Gandolfini, known best for his memorable role as Tony Soprano on the HBO hit series The Sopranos, died from...
Bill Rancic Explains Why Some Reality Show Winners "Fade Away," Has Adorable Moment With Wife Giuliana—Watch Now!
Giuliana Rancic, Bill RancicBill Rancic—swoon. But before we get to why Giuliana Rancic's hubby—and today's E! News guest cohost—is so adorable, here's what the first-ever winner...
James Gandolfini Death: Sopranos Actor's 5 Most Memorable Roles
James Gandolfini, The SopranosIt's a sad day in Hollywood. James Gandolfini has passed away at the age of 51, HBO has confirmed. The Sopranos actor was reportedly in Italy for the 59th Taormina Film...
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Little Caesars Pizza


WIN free pizza & crazy bread from Little Caesars in New Bern, Havelock or Morehead City with the Thunder Country Appetizer.  We know sometimes lunch is too long to wait.  Mudflap has your hookup each weekday in the 11am hour!

FREE MOVIE FRIDAYS!


Every Friday afternoon in the 4pm hour WIN free movie passes for the Atlantic Station Cinemas in Atlantic Beach!

WIN CONCERT TICKETS


Your shot to WIN tickets for the BIGGEST shows of the year is coming SOON!
Keith Urban - Zac Brown Band - Luke Bryan & More!!
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CHASE & MUDFLAPS TRAINING VIDEO


HERE IT IS!  Dylan Mckay From Thunder Country 96.3 Signed up his pals Mudflap and Chase to Wrestle against 2 females in a Local event in Morehead City NC May 25th, 2013. This is their training video. Its all going down at the Morehead City Elks Lodge doors open at 6:30. This event is benefiting one special Kid Xander Pond 9 years old Who is battling Ewing Sarcoma for the second time. For info on the event search Shockwave Entertainment on facebook or go to thundercountryonline.com. Come out to support Xander and your Thunder Country DJ's.

MUDFLAPS 911 WING CHALLENGE


While at RAPS in MHC, we challenged Mudflap to eat their 911 wings - HOT HOT HOT!!  Did he do it?  Find out here!

DYLAN - SALTINE CHALLENGE


Dylan takes the Saltine Challenge.  Kids...Do not try this at home without adult supervision.

MUDFLAP - SALTINE CHALLENGE


Mudflap[ takes the Saltine Challenge.  Kids...Do not try this at home without adult supervision.

MUDFLAP LOSES A BET - THE TARILER


The trailer of the year!

WE LOVE THE 80'S


No need for words...just listen

THUNDER COUNTRY STICKBALL


You want to know what we do when we're not on the air...here ya go!
STATION EVENTS

JUNE 27 | TARHEEL OPRY HOUSE


JOIN THUNDER COUNTRY LIVE AT THE TARHEEL OPRY HOUSE FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS!  LOTS OF GREAT LOCAL ACTS FIGHTING TO MAKE IT BIG, AND WORK THEIR WAY TO TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN AND $100,000!!

JUNE 29 | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN MUDFLAP LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD.  TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!

JULY 13 | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN CHASE LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD FROM TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!

JULY 20 | HAIRTAGE SALON & DAY SPA


JOIN CHASE LIVE AT HAIRTAGE SALON & DAY SPA IN JACKSONVILLE FOR SOME SWEET DEALS AND OF COURSE THUNDER GIVEAWAYS!  SEE YOU ON A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY IN JACKSONVILLE AT HAIRTAGE SALON & DAY SPA!

JULY 27 | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN CHASE LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD FROM TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!