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Wave Music Spotlight

Wave Music Spotlight

Every Monday, we’re turning up the volume on something fresh! The Wave Music Spotlight shines on one or more of the recently added Beach Break or Riptide tracks, bringing you the latest sounds that set the vibe for your week. 🌊 Discover what’s next, and what’s making waves on The Wave! Click below to catch…read more »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an additional 59,080 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will be diagnosed. Chances are, you know at least one person who has…read more »

Rock the Block 2025

Rock the Block 2025

💙🌊 THANK YOU, Jacksonville! 🌊💙 Rock the Block on New Bridge St. was an absolute blast — from incredible live music by Elijah Harris and Joe Brown & The Band, to the food trucks, vendors, and family fun. 🎶🍴🎉 A huge shoutout to everyone who stopped by to say hi, grabbed some 99.5 The Wave…read more »

Eastern Surfing Association

Eastern Surfing Association

Ride the Waves & Support Local Surfing — ESA Contest at Surf City Pier! Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. Get ready, surfers! On Saturday, October 25th, the waves are real at Oceanana Pier in Atlantic…read more »

North Carolina Aquariums

North Carolina Aquariums

Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. The North Carolina Aquarium Society has a few opportunities to learn more and help support their efforts. The North Carolina Aquarium Society is making waves with the Campaign for the…read more »

#CleanDarkFlat

#CleanDarkFlat

It’s sea turtle nesting season, May first through October thirty-first and you can make a difference. Each year, female turtles return to our beaches to nest, and tiny hatchlings begin their journey to the sea. But lights, trash, and obstacles can stop them in their tracks. You can help protect these amazing creatures by keeping…read more »

Sound Rivers Events

Sound Rivers Events

Calling all Witches & Warlocks! Oct. 26 is the 2nd-annual Witches Paddle, and Sound River’s blowing it out of the water with this year’s event! Inner Banks Outfitters and Pitt Street Brewing on the Pamlico are teaming up with Sound Rivers for this fundraising paddle along the Washington waterfront — and adding a costume contest…read more »

Beach House Party

Beach House Party

Get ready for the Beach House Party, where it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, especially in Margaritaville! Tune in to 99.5 the Wave, where the beat meets the beach and the vibes are always just right!read more »

Mermaid Tales

Mermaid Tales

Get ready to dive into Mermaid Tales on 99.5 the Wave, where every day brings a splash of excitement! Tune in for daily tidbits that will leave you dreaming of the next horizon!read more »

Tidal Waves

Tidal Waves

The tidal waves that crash upon the shore often serve as a reminder of the powerful forces of nature at play in our environment. Listeners tuning into 99.5 the Wave can expect up-to-date tide reports that inform them about the current water conditions and weather patterns. Join us for Tidal Waves to stay informed and…read more »

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