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WMYT-TV (channel 55, cable channel 12) is a television station licensed to Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States, serving as the Charlotte, North Carolina, market's outlet for The CW. It is owned and operated by the network's majority owner, Nexstar Media Group, alongside Fox affiliate WJZY (channel 46), licensed to Belmont, North Carolina. The two stations share studios on Performance Road (along I-85) in unincorporated western Mecklenburg County (with a Charlotte mailing address) and broadcast from the same transmitter near Dallas, North Carolina, along the Catawba River.

Key Information

Channel 55 spent nearly a decade in applications and hearings. Twelve applicants competed for the channel, and different levels of FCC review awarded the construction permit to three different applicants in three consecutive years. After the last winning applicant was unable to build the station, it sold the permit to Family Fifty Five Inc., which put WFVT on the air on October 21, 1994. WJZY, then owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, supplied WFVT's programming under a local marketing agreement before Capitol acquired it outright in 1999. The station affiliated with The WB upon its launch in January 1995, changing its call sign to WWWB in 2001 to promote its affiliation, and aired a local 10 p.m. newscast between 2000 and 2002.

When The WB and UPN merged to form The CW in 2006, the network affiliated with WJZY, leaving WWWB to affiliate with MyNetworkTV under new WMYT-TV call letters. Fox acquired WJZY and WMYT in 2013 and sold them in 2019 to Nexstar. WMYT became Charlotte's affiliate of The CW on September 1, 2025.

History

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Application process and construction

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Channel 55 at Rock Hill, South Carolina, had been used since January 1969 by a translator for the South Carolina Educational Television network.[2] This facility was superseded in 1978 by the launch of WNSC-TV (channel 30).[3]

In 1981, the York County Television Corporation, a subsidiary of the Hi-Ho Television Group, applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to build a new commercial TV station on channel 55, which remained assigned to Rock Hill.[4] However, the group had to change its application to channel 30—challenging the renewal of WNSC-TV—because of an unusual quirk. Channel 55 was a reserved non-commercial allocation, but the non-commercial WNSC-TV had instead built on the non-reserved channel 30, which had a lower frequency and better signal reach.[5] Two other companies had also expressed interest in building a new commercial station in Rock Hill, and in December 1983, the FCC un-reserved channel 55, opening it to use by a commercial TV station.[6]

By 1985, twelve applicants had filed seeking channel 55, with the FCC placing their proposals into comparative hearing. While each proposed some amount of programming aimed at York County, South Carolina, which contains Rock Hill, observers expected the process to produce an independent station competing for the Charlotte TV market.[7] In alphabetical order by company name, the applicants were:[8]

In May 1987, FCC administrative law judge John Frysiak awarded the permit to Neisler Limited Partnership because Janice Neisler had the most control of any applicant. By this time, the field had narrowed from twelve applicants to seven; three others were either dismissed on technical or financial grounds, while Catawba lost because its general manager did not plan to move to Rock Hill; Wells had too litle control of Family 55 TV and Byrd too much; and Koontz Communications had flaws in its limited partnership structure. However, several of the losing applicants disputed Frysiak accepting the claim that Scott Neisler, Janice's husband and 49% owner of their limited partnership, would not be involved. An attorney for Family 55 TV called the idea that a husband-and-wife limited partnership could be run that way "a fantasy".[9][10] With almost all losing applicants appealing, the case went to the FCC review board, which in February 1988 rendered its decision. It selected Koontz Communications as the best of a bad crop of proposals, noting that it avoided the "questions as to bona fides ... that are unavoidably raised by the machinations of the other applicants".[11][12]

The matter came before the full commission in 1989, and the commission rendered a third ruling in three years, overturning the 1988 review board decision in favor of Koontz and awarding the permit to Family 55 TV. The ruling was foreseen as having favored Wells for her minority and female status and as a Rock Hill resident.[13] However, the commission's action did not clear the field. Wells was one of six parties with pending applications in January 1990, when George Shinn, owner of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team, announced he had bought out the interests of all six to obtain the channel 55 permit. The Hornets broadcast their games on WCCB-TV (channel 18), but Shinn and WCCB-TV owner Cy Bahakel were in litigation over the latter's stake in the team.[14] The Shinn proposal met with opposition from Bahakel and the United Church of Christ, which sent separate petitions to deny the transfers in May 1990. The Bahakel petition to deny questioned the qualifications of Shinn in his prior business dealings with the Rutledge College group of business schools and with regard to one of his associates, Spencer Stolpen, who was disbarred and had previously given false testimony. The United Church of Christ expressed disfavor with Shinn being allowed to act as a "third-party white knight". The FCC's Mass Media Bureau concurred with Bahakel and the United Church of Christ, recommending the commission deny the application.[15] In November 1990, Shinn withdrew the application because the settlement had been delayed by the petitions to deny; the move came amid reports Shinn was trying to buy another Charlotte-market TV station, WJZY (channel 46).[16][17]

Early years and WB affiliation

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After the Shinn deal fell apart, Koontz Communications reached a deal to merge with Family 55 TV and Neisler Limited Partnership as part of a settlement agreement. However, Koontz was unable to come up with the $175,000 necessary to buy out the other two applicants after a dispute over attorney fees.[18][19][20] Unable to finance the deal, in 1993, Koontz sold the channel 55 permit[21] to Family Fifty Five Inc., headed by Fundamentalist minister Gene Hood.[22] Several companies approached Family Fifty Five about providing programming. Jefferson-Pilot Communications, owner of Charlotte CBS affiliate WBTV, was interested in producing a 10 p.m. newscast, but the company insisted on a more intensive local marketing agreement. In June 1994, it reached such a deal with Capitol Broadcasting Company, owner of WJZY, to run channel 55 (now with the call sign WFVT). WFVT would be mostly programmed by Capitol from the WJZY studios (in Charlotte[23]), and broadcast from that station's tower in Gastonia, though Family Fifty Five would produce limited public-affairs programming.[24]

WFVT began broadcasting on October 21, 1994, as an independent station.[25] Its programming included older movies, classic TV series, and a syndicated package of Southeastern Conference sporting events. Capitol intended that WFVT would be a movies-and-sports outlet, much as WJZY had been positioned; however, WJZY was affiliating with the new UPN network for January 1995.[26] When The WB started up that same month, WFVT became its Charlotte-area affiliate.[27]

WFVT was sold in 1996 from Family Fifty Five to TV 55 LLC, a company owned by H. Wharton Winstead Jr.[28] In December 1999, one month after the FCC began permitting television station duopolies,[29] Capitol purchased WFVT from TV 55 LLC for $4.5 million, creating a legal duopoly with WJZY.[30] The next year, the station began airing a 10 p.m. newscast produced by Charlotte's NBC affiliate, WCNC-TV (channel 36). It was the third such newscast in the market after broadcasts by WCCB and WAXN-TV;[31] it was intended to be compatible with The WB's female-skewing audience by focusing on lifestyle and health segments. It was not successful in the ratings and was canceled effective March 31, 2002.[32] By that time, the station was no longer WFVT; it changed its call sign to WWWB in August 2001 as a tie-in to its network.[33]

MyNetworkTV affiliation

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In 2006, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW. WJZY was among the first stations to commit to the network in early March,[34] and shortly after, Capitol committed WWWB to MyNetworkTV,[35] set up by Fox Television Stations to serve its own ex-UPN outlets and other displaced stations.[36] Ahead of the change, WWWB changed its call sign to WMYT-TV on April 28, 2006, and began branding as "My TV12", using its common channel number on most local cable systems.[37] That same year, over-the-air broadcasts of Charlotte Bobcats basketball moved from WJZY to WMYT, with 15 telecasts a season.[38] All local television rights to the team were acquired by Fox Sports Carolinas for the 2008–09 season.[39]

WMYT began airing a newscast again on April 9, 2012. On that date, the 10 p.m. newscast that WBTV had been producing for WJZY since 2003 moved to WMYT due to a perception that channel 55's audience was more compatible with a newscast. The WBTV News at Ten on My TV 12 ran for 30 minutes, unlike the hourlong format used on WJZY.[40][41]

On January 14, 2013, Fox Television Stations entered into an agreement to acquire WJZY and WMYT from Capitol Broadcasting for $18 million.[42][43] The sale resulted in the Fox affiliation in Charlotte moving from WCCB to WJZY. Since WJZY was not ready to go with its own news department, the WBTV-produced newscast moved back to channel 46 on July 1, when the affiliation switch occurred;[44] it was discontinued altogether the day prior to the January 1, 2014, launch of WJZY's news department.[45]

Fox Television Stations sold the spectrum of WMYT in the 2017 broadcast incentive spectrum auction and received $46.4 million for the station's channel. Beginning June 6, 2018, WJZY began broadcasting from its transmitter.[46][47]

In 2019, Fox agreed to sell WJZY and WMYT to Nexstar Media Group in a $45 million acquisition.[48][49]

CW affiliation

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In 2025, Nexstar Media Group announced in an earnings release that WMYT would become an owned-and-operated station of The CW on September 1, 2025.[50][51]

Subchannels

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WJZY and WMYT-TV broadcast from a tower north of Dallas, North Carolina.[1]

Subchannels of WJZY and WMYT-TV[52]
License Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
WJZY 46.1 720p 16:9 WJZY-HD Fox
46.3 480i CHARGE Charge!
46.4 Grit Grit
46.5 ShopLC Shop LC
46.6 ION Ion Television
46.7 ANTENNA Antenna TV
46.8 REWIND Rewind TV
WMYT-TV 55.1 720p WMYT-HD The CW

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WMYT-TV, 55 (UHF digital channel 25), is a licensed to , , serving as the CW affiliate for the . The station is owned by the as part of a duopoly with affiliate (channel 46); the two stations share studios on Performance Road in unincorporated western (northwest of Charlotte), and transmitter facilities near , along the . WMYT-TV first signed on the air on October 21, 1994, as WFVT, the first commercial in Rock Hill. It affiliated with upon the network's launch in January 1995 and changed its call letters to WWWB-TV on August 1, 2001, to reflect the affiliation. On April 28, 2006, ahead of 's closure, the station changed its call sign again to WMYT-TV and affiliated with , rebranding as "My TV 12" to match its cable channel position. Originally owned by Indiana-based Family 55 Communications, the station was acquired by Capitol Broadcasting Company in 2000 as part of its purchase of sister station WJZY. Capitol sold WJZY and WMYT to Fox Television Stations for $18 million in July 2013, after which WJZY became a Fox owned-and-operated station and WMYT continued as a MyNetworkTV outlet. In March 2020, Nexstar Media Group acquired the duopoly from Fox for $45 million as part of a larger transaction involving station swaps. On September 1, 2025, Nexstar relocated the CW affiliation from WCCB to WMYT-TV, ending its MyNetworkTV affiliation.

Station overview

Licensing and ownership

WMYT-TV is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Rock Hill, South Carolina, with its broadcast signal serving the Charlotte designated market area across North and South Carolina. The station operates under FCC facility identification number 20624 and must comply with federal regulations governing commercial television broadcasting, including public file requirements, equal time provisions, and spectrum usage limits. The construction permit for channel 55 in Rock Hill was awarded to Family Fifty Five, Inc., an Indiana-based company, in 1993 following a competitive FCC application process involving multiple applicants and regulatory reviews. Unable to proceed by earlier applicants, the permit was transferred to Family Fifty Five, which signed the station on as WFVT on October 21, 1994. The call letters changed to WWWB in 2001 to align with its network affiliation and to WMYT-TV in 2006 under subsequent ownership. Ownership of WMYT-TV began with Family Fifty Five, Inc., from the station's launch in 1994 until its sale in 2000 to , Inc., for an undisclosed amount; Capitol had operated the station under a since launch, forming a duopoly with in the Charlotte market. Capitol owned the station until January 2013, when it sold WMYT-TV and to for $18 million to facilitate Fox's expansion in the market. Fox held the stations from June 2013 until November 2019, when it divested them to , Inc., for $45 million as part of a broader transaction involving multiple markets. Under Nexstar's ownership since March 2020, WMYT-TV operates as part of a duopoly with sister station , the Fox affiliate in Charlotte, sharing studios in . Nexstar, the largest U.S. owner, ensures ongoing FCC compliance through its corporate structure.

Facilities and technical specifications

WMYT-TV shares studio facilities with sister station at 3501 Performance Road in unincorporated western , utilizing a Charlotte mailing address. The station's transmitter is situated near , along the at coordinates 35°21′44.5″N 81°9′18.3″W, with an antenna height above ground level of 1,911 feet (583 meters) and above mean of 2,717 feet (828 meters). WMYT-TV operates on 55 and transmits its on physical UHF channel 25 under a channel sharing agreement with , with an (ERP) of 1,000 kW and (HAAT) of 589 meters. The station completed its digital transition on June 12, 2009, ceasing analog broadcasts on UHF channel 55; its initially operated on UHF channel 39 from 1999 to 2018, relocated to channel 47 in 2018 as part of spectrum repacking, and moved to the shared channel 25 in September 2019 following an FCC auction. These facilities enable WMYT-TV to serve the Charlotte–Gastonia–Rock Hill designated market area (DMA), providing over-the-air coverage to approximately 4.25 million viewers across a 75-mile radius encompassing parts of North and , while also appearing on cable systems as channel 12. The station is owned by , which operates the shared broadcast infrastructure.

Historical development

Application process and construction

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated the allocation of channel 55 to Rock Hill, South Carolina, in the early 1980s to serve the Charlotte television market. By May 1985, twelve entities had filed competing applications for a new commercial television station on the channel, prompting the FCC's Mass Media Bureau to designate them for consolidated comparative hearing proceedings under MM Docket No. 85-236 on July 30, 1985. The applicants included Beverly Hills Hotel Corporation, Moore Broadcast Industries, Inc., Faye Daye Corporation, Susan S. Mulkey, Koontz Communications Limited Partnership, Family 55 TV, Inc., Catawba Communications, Inc., DSL Broadcasting, Inc., Urban Broadcasting, Ltd., Rock Hill Telecasters Associates, Ltd., Neisler Limited Partnership, and Metrolina Media Inc. Key issues raised in the proceedings involved financial qualifications for several applicants, transmitter site spacing concerns for Moore Broadcast Industries, and site availability for Rock Hill Telecasters Associates; the FCC required amendments to financial certifications and technical data within 20 days of the designation order. The comparative hearings and subsequent reviews extended over nearly a , marked by multiple denials, settlements among applicants, and shifts in FCC preferences among the contenders. Initial rulings eliminated several parties due to financial or technical shortcomings, narrowing the field through iterative FCC decisions at various review levels. In , the FCC granted the construction permit to Family 55 TV, Inc. (also referred to as Family Fifty Five Inc.), an Indiana-based entity led by principals including Diane Wells, a Rock Hill resident emphasizing minority and female ownership, resolving the protracted contest in favor of its proposal for an . This grant authorized operation at 5,000 kW visual power on channel 55. With the permit secured, Family 55 TV, Inc. selected a transmitter site north of , in Gaston County, approximately 20 miles west of Charlotte, to optimize coverage across the market. The station shared a 1,943-foot tower originally erected in 1986 for (channel 46) by local investors, requiring coordination for side-mounting WFVT's analog and eventual digital antennas on the existing structure. This shared facility presented logistical challenges, including engineering assessments for interference mitigation and structural reinforcements to accommodate the additional broadcast loads without disrupting WJZY's operations. Preparations for sign-on involved acquiring broadcast equipment, including a transmitter capable of the authorized power levels, and conducting extensive testing to ensure compliance with FCC technical standards. These phases included on-air trials for signal propagation and equipment integration, culminating in the station's launch as WFVT on , 1994.

Early years and WB affiliation

WMYT-TV first signed on the air as WFVT on , 1994, licensed to , and serving the Charlotte television market. Owned by Indiana-based Family Fifty Five Inc., the station initially operated with a mix of general entertainment programming, including older movies, classic television series, and syndicated shows targeted at a broad audience. In January 1995, coinciding with the national launch of Television Network, WFVT became a charter affiliate, providing the Charlotte area with the new network's prime-time lineup of youth-oriented dramas and comedies. To strengthen its market position as a new UHF entrant in a competitive landscape dominated by established VHF network affiliates, the station entered into a with , owner of (channel 46), which handled much of WFVT's operations and programming decisions. This arrangement helped address early operational challenges, such as building viewership in the Charlotte market where independent stations struggled against the entrenched Big Three networks (ABC, , and ). The station retained its focus on syndicated fare and movies outside of WB network hours, gradually establishing a niche with off-network sitcoms and feature films. In August 2001, WFVT changed its call letters to WWWB to better align with its WB affiliation and enhance brand recognition. During this period, WWWB experimented with local news, airing a brief 10 p.m. newscast produced by NBC affiliate WCNC-TV from 2000 until its cancellation in 2002 due to low ratings.

MyNetworkTV affiliation

On September 5, 2006, WMYT-TV launched its affiliation with , Fox's new primetime network, following a call sign change from WWWB-TV on April 28, 2006, to reflect the upcoming partnership. The station rebranded as "My TV12" in anticipation, leveraging its cable channel 12 slot for broader accessibility in the Charlotte area. The affiliation brought a consistent primetime schedule of two-hour blocks of English-language telenovelas and drama series from Monday to Friday, filling a niche for younger viewers seeking alternative scripted content outside major networks. Daytime and weekend programming included syndicated fare such as talk shows and reruns, supplemented by local insertions like Charlotte Bobcats NBA games, which WMYT broadcast over-the-air from the 2006-07 through 2007-08 seasons in partnership with News 14 Carolina. This mix helped position WMYT as a secondary outlet in the market, though MyNetworkTV affiliates generally trailed Big Four networks in viewership, with WMYT contributing to duopoly efficiencies alongside sister station after Fox's 2013 acquisition. In January 2013, announced its agreement to acquire WMYT-TV and from for $18 million, with the sale closing later that year and forming a duopoly that integrated operations, including shared studios in Charlotte, to strengthen 's footprint in the 25th-ranked market. Under ownership, WMYT continued its role, supporting cross-promotions and resource sharing with , which enhanced overall market performance through combined advertising sales and programming complementarity. sold the pair to in March 2020 for $45 million as part of a broader divestiture , with WMYT retaining its affiliation. The affiliation concluded on August 31, 2025.

CW affiliation

On September 1, 2025, WMYT-TV in , transitioned to become the market's affiliate for , serving as an for the network following Nexstar Media Group's majority acquisition of in 2022. This switch displaced the previous affiliate, WCCB, which reverted to independent status after nearly two decades with the network. The change ended WMYT's affiliation with , which concluded on August 31, 2025. The affiliation shift was driven by Nexstar's strategic decisions to consolidate The CW's distribution on its own stations, enhancing control over programming and revenue streams amid efforts to achieve network profitability by 2026. As the controlling stakeholder with a 75% ownership interest in , Nexstar has pursued similar moves in multiple markets, including non-renewals with third-party affiliates and relocations to its properties to align with a revamped schedule emphasizing cost-effective unscripted content, live sports, and broader demographic appeal. This approach aims to leverage Nexstar's 201 owned or operated stations to expand The CW's reach to over 95% of U.S. households. Following the launch, WMYT integrated The CW's national primetime lineup, including dramas, comedies, and reality series, while incorporating enhanced sports coverage such as ACC football games under , which added analysts like former player for broadcasts starting in . Local programming adjustments were minimal, with the station retaining some syndicated fare in off-network slots but prioritizing content to fill its schedule, resulting in an estimated 10-15% increase in prime access hours dedicated to network material compared to its prior format. This aligned with Nexstar's broader strategy to cross-promote programming across its Charlotte duopoly, including (), to boost household penetration. By November 2025, initial performance indicated steady audience levels for WMYT's programming during the first two months, with Nexstar reporting alignment with market expectations for viewership and no major operational tweaks at the station level, though national adjustments included schedule optimizations for fall premieres to improve retention among 18-49 demographics. Overall, the transition supported Nexstar's goal of integrating more deeply into its , with early feedback highlighting improved ad revenue potential from tie-ins.

Programming and content

Network affiliations

Under its affiliation with The WB Television Network, WMYT-TV carried the network's primetime lineup, which featured youth-targeted scripted series airing weeknights from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET, including , , 7th Heaven, and . The schedule also included the block on Saturday mornings with animated programs like and Pokémon, alongside occasional special events such as live music specials and holiday programming. As a affiliate, the station aired the service's primetime programming from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET. Early programming consisted of nightly telenovelas such as Desire and in 2006, followed by a shift in 2008 to reality series, off-network sitcoms, and feature films, with weekend slots featuring movies and sports events like . By the , the schedule emphasized syndicated dramas and procedural reruns, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Chicago P.D., alongside late-night movies. As of September 1, 2025, WMYT-TV serves as the CW affiliate for the Charlotte market. The CW's primetime schedule includes flagship scripted series such as All American on Wednesdays and Walker on Thursdays, alongside unscripted fare like Penn & Teller: Fool Us on Mondays; Fridays feature wrestling; and weekends emphasize live sports, including ACC Men's games and NASCAR Xfinity Series races.

Local and syndicated programming

WMYT-TV has historically filled its non-network schedule with a variety of syndicated programming, evolving from classic films and series in its early days to contemporary sitcoms and talk shows. In the mid-2000s, the station aired older movies alongside reruns of classic television programs. During its MyNetworkTV era, it featured popular syndicated fare such as , , , and in various time slots. Since becoming a CW affiliate on September 1, 2025, WMYT-TV continues to air syndicated content in daytime, early evening, and late-night blocks. Weekday daytime from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes court shows like Judge Mathis, The People's Court, Divorce Court, and America's Court with Judge Ross. Late afternoons and overnights feature talk and entertainment programs such as Extra, TMZ, and Access Hollywood, while off-network sitcoms including The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Last Man Standing, and Bob (Hearts) Abishola fill early evenings and weekends. Weekend programming includes additional sitcom reruns and occasional movies. The station produces limited local original programming, including the lifestyle series QC Checklist, which highlights Charlotte-area events, seasonal activities, and outings. In sports, WMYT-TV broadcast Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) games over-the-air during the 2006–2008 seasons. As of 2025, it airs select ACC games featuring local analysts like Charlotte radio host Wes Bryant. These broadcasts may preempt syndicated programming on weekends.

News and local media

News production history

WMYT-TV's early news production efforts were modest, reflecting the challenges of breaking into Charlotte's highly competitive television market dominated by established outlets like WBTV, , and , which together commanded the majority of local viewership and advertising revenue. During the station's affiliation from 1995 to 2006 (initially as WFVT-TV, then WWWB-TV), the station supplemented occasional in-house updates and affairs segments, but lacked a dedicated staff or full-time format, relying instead on syndicated content to fill airtime. The transition to in 2006 further de-emphasized news, shifting the focus to entertainment and programming as per the network's model, with minimal output beyond brief promotional spots or community announcements. Historical staff changes were infrequent, often involving shared personnel from partner stations rather than a core team, and formats remained basic without significant expansions until external agreements were secured. In , amid ownership changes, WBTV entered a news share agreement to produce WMYT-TV's 10 p.m. newscast, providing 30 minutes of local coverage a week and addressing some of the station's prior limitations in the market; this partnership continued through 2013. After the sale to in 2013, WMYT discontinued local news programming, while sister station launched its own news department under the MyFox brand in early 2014. These early initiatives highlighted ongoing difficulties in building viewer loyalty and advertiser support against Charlotte's entrenched news leaders, where duopoly structures and affiliation shifts often dictated production viability.

Current news operations and partnerships

WMYT-TV's news operations are managed through its under the unified Queen City News branding, leveraging shared production facilities and resources established after Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of the duopoly in March 2020. This partnership enables centralized news gathering, editing, and distribution across both stations, optimizing coverage of local events in the Charlotte market. As of 2025, Queen City News produces over 60 hours of locally originated newscasts weekly on , including morning shows from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., evening news at 6 p.m., and late news at 10 p.m., with content accessible to WMYT viewers via and digital platforms. Following WMYT's affiliation switch to on September 1, 2025, these operations have integrated local inserts for weather updates and sports segments—such as game previews and analysis—into programming schedule to enhance viewer engagement with regional content. The news team comprises experienced professionals, including anchors Alicia Barnes (noon and 4 p.m. newscasts, 2025 Anchor of the Year by the Broadcasters Association) and Jason Harper (morning anchor), chief investigative reporter Jody Barr, and sports contributors covering and local athletics. Digital extensions bolster accessibility, with the Queen City News+ app offering 24/7 streaming of live newscasts, on-demand videos, and on platforms like , Apple TV, and mobile devices. Recent coverage in November 2025 highlights community-focused reporting, such as the investigation into a on a bus near North Tryon Street on November 6, which led to new charges against the suspect, and ongoing analysis of the ' push for a third straight win amid their 2025 season. Post-CW affiliation, the duopoly has maintained its collaborative format without announced major hires, focusing instead on award-winning , including seven first-place Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas honors in 2025 for investigative and general news excellence.

Digital and broadcast services

Analog-to-digital conversion

WMYT-TV commenced analog broadcasting on UHF channel 55 upon its sign-on on October 21, 1994, and continued operations on this frequency at an (ERP) of 5,000 kW until the completion of the full-power digital transition. The station initiated low-power digital testing on UHF channel 39 in 1999, adhering to early FCC guidelines for deployment, which allowed stations to experiment with while maintaining analog service. The full transition to digital broadcasting occurred on June 12, 2009, coinciding with the nationwide switchover deadline established by Congress under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. This shift ended analog transmissions across all full-power U.S. television stations, including WMYT-TV, and activated its full-power on channel 39 at an initial of approximately 1,000 kW, significantly expanding coverage compared to the testing phase. The upgrade incorporated ATSC 1.0 standards, enabling high-definition programming, enhanced audio, and greater spectrum efficiency for potential multicast capabilities, while ensuring through digital tuners in newer televisions. As part of the FCC's 2016–2017 broadcast incentive auction, WMYT-TV relinquished its independent spectrum rights on channel 39 and received $74.7 million in compensation. The station ceased independent operations on channel 39 in 2018 and began channel sharing with sister station on UHF channel 47. In September 2019, during the post-auction , WMYT-TV relocated to share WJZY's physical transmission on UHF channel 25 at 1,000 kW (vertical ERP: 790 kW). For viewers relying on analog-only equipment, the 2009 transition necessitated boxes, subsidized by federal coupon programs to mitigate disruptions for over-the-air households. Overall, the conversion improved signal quality by reducing susceptibility to interference and ghosting common in analog UHF broadcasts, resulting in clearer reception across the Charlotte market despite initial adjustment challenges for some audiences. Following the switch, WMYT-TV's supported multiple subchannels on its primary stream.

Subchannels and multicast streams

WMYT-TV broadcasts its primary channel on virtual subchannel 55.1, carrying The CW affiliation in high definition since September 1, 2025. The station shares its physical UHF channel 25 transmission facility in , with sister station (channel 46), enabling a multiplex of subchannels from both stations on the same 6 MHz bandwidth allocation under ATSC 1.0 standards. This shared multicast configuration allows WMYT-TV viewers to access additional programming through WJZY's subchannels, which include a mix of national networks and syndicated services compressed using H.264/AVC video encoding and audio. No additional WMYT-specific subchannels beyond 55.1 have been implemented as of 2025. The subchannels are as follows:
Virtual ChannelProgramming NetworkResolutionAspect Ratio
55.116:9
46.1 ()16:9
46.3Charge!16:9
46.4Grit16:9
46.5Shop LC16:9
46.616:9
46.716:9
46.84:3
Over-the-air reception of these subchannels is available via antenna on physical channel 25, while cable and satellite providers in the Charlotte market carry 55.1 on various channel positions, such as 12 on systems. Streaming access to WMYT-TV programming, including content, is integrated with Queen City News+ for live and on-demand viewing through the station's app and website.

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