WQIO-FM and its former sister station WMVO were founded by Helen E. Zelkowitz in the 1950s and remained locally owned and operated under Mt.

In spring of 1986, along with its power increase from 20 to 50 kW, the station changed its call letters to WQIO with a live Adult-leaning CHR format.

With Mike Greene as General Manager, the change was supported with new air talent and jingles, contests and promotions, and live remotes throughout the region.

Some of the on air talent at the time included Jan Chamberlain, Bill Moore, Jon Zellner, Joel Riley, Tony Coles, with Mike Greene, Ric Knight and the Super Q Morning Crew: Dave Macy, Stacy McKay & Skip Bevington.

At that time, it was rebranded into "93Q", with a format closer to Hot AC programmed by Rod Staats aka Ric Knight from 1994 to 1997.

WQIO and WMVO remained under Clear Channel ownership until October 1, 2005, when they were sold to the current owners, BAS Broadcasting.