Station owner Kermit Edney hosted one of Western North Carolina's most popular morning shows from 1947 to 1991, when he sold to Radio Henderson Inc.

[2] An Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock Park has aired on WHKP every year since it started in 1956.

[3] Actor and Western Carolina University associate dean Steve Carlisle hosted "It's All about Life," a weekly program.

Tippy Creswell, who had worked at the station since 1978, would be co-hosting the late morning show with newcomer Abby Ramsey.

[5] After 8 years on WWNC, Matt Mittan began a show on WHKP which aired weekdays from 5 to 6 P.M. starting December 5, 2011.