WQSM (98.1 FM) is a licensed class C1 top 40 (CHR) radio station based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.

Owned and operated by Cumulus Media, Q98 has offices and studios located at 1009 Drayton Road in downtown Fayetteville.

[3] For nearly 14 years ending on October 18, 1989, WQSM played Top 40, starting with the automated TM (See Jones Radio Networks) Stereo Rock format.

In 1984 Jay Andrews was hired from WZGC in Atlanta as WQSM's program director to manage and take the station live 24/7.

Bringing popular acts Kool & The Gang, KISS, Bon Jovi, A Flock Of Seagulls and others added to Q98's success.

After Scott McLeod was hired a program director, the station gradually began moving in a more adult direction.

[4][5] Owner Cape Fear Broadcasting had to file suit in federal court when Raleigh-based Voyager Communications claimed it had the exclusive right to use the Magic name in North Carolina.

In September 1999, Cumulus Broadcasting announced plans to buy WQSM, WRCQ, WFNC and WFNC-FM from Cape Fear.