[4] WNRN is owned and operated by Stu-Comm, Inc.[3] It airs an adult album alternative radio format, simulcasting sister station WNRN-FM in Charlottesville, Virginia.

It later became locally famous for airing a progressive rock format, which was typically the domain of FM radio, during the 1970s.

[7] Stu-Comm's goal was to take advantage of the Federal Communications Commission's "AM revitalization" program, which allows owners of eligible AM stations to purchase and move in FM translators from up to 250 miles away.

This translator replaces WNRN-FM's previous signal in the area, W276BZ (103.1 FM), which broadcast at just 10 watts and drew listener complaints due to its poor coverage of the city.

In addition to the main station, WNRN is relayed by one FM translator to widen its broadcast area.