Formal dedication ceremonies, held April 6, 1947, included transcribed speeches by government officials and broadcasts from the station's studios in Crewe, Blackstone and Farmville.
[4] In 1955, WSVS received the Douglas Southall Freeman Award for public service in radio journalism from the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters.
The award was for the station's coverage of three hurricanes, Connie, Diane and Hazel.
On October 15, 2014, WSVS changed their format from sports back to Classic Country and Bluegrass.
In addition to the main station, WSVS is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.