Finding the perfect radio station is like finding the perfect pair of jeans—it’s next to impossible, but once you have it, you know. Whether you’ll be driving through Hampton on a vacation or if you’re moving there for good, you’ll have a lot of stations to choose from with formats from news and talk to alternative rock and beyond.

We've compiled this guide to help you kickstart your search for your new favorite station with a list of some of Hampton’s favorites.

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The best news and talk radio stations in Hampton

From local news to national sports, Hampton has a whole host of talk radio stations. These are just a few of the locals’ favorites:

89.5 WHRV: National Public Radio

Call sign: WHRV

Frequency: 89.5 FM

WHRV 89.5

is Hampton’s public radio station. Bringing you NPR news programming, documentaries, and cutting-edge alternative music and jazz, WHRV rounds out the nighttime hours with BBC overnight.

WNOH 105.3: Black Information Network

Call sign: WNOH

Frequency: 105.3 FM

The Black Information Network first launched in the summer of 2020 with the goal of providing local, national, and international news for the Black community from the perspective of the Black community. Hampton’s BIN affiliate broadcasts out of Norfolk, VA on

WNOH 105.3 FM

and offers residents news, weather, and local information.

WTAR 96.5: Sports Radio

Call sign: WTAR

Frequency: 96.5 FM and 850 AM

Available on both ends of the dial, those looking for the latest sports news can tune into

WTAR 850 AM/96.5 FM

to hear national and local sports coverage. Throughout most of the day, listeners can hear the Fox Sports Radio Network syndicated programs interspersed with coverage of local teams across Maryland and Virginia.

AM 790 WNIS: Hampton Roads News and Information Station

Call sign: WNIS

Frequency: AM 790

Locals love all the information provided on

AM 790 WNIS

, and they can’t get enough of the Macrini in the Morning Show. Tony Macrini rules the roost every morning from 6:00 am to 9:00 am, offering locals a refreshingly unbiased look at both local and international news and politics.

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The best music radio stations in Hampton

Whether you’re looking for classic rock favorites or contemporary hits, Hampton has a station for you. Here are some of the locals’ favorites:

101.9 The Groove: Classic soul

Call sign: WXTG

Frequency: 101.9 FM

Add a little soul to your daily driving with

101.9 The Groove

. This is Hampton’s most popular station for classic R&B and soul, playing hits by artists from Al Green to the Temptations

101.3 2WD: Adult contemporary hits

Call sign: WWDE

Frequency: 101.3 FM

If you’re looking for adult contemporary hits, head over to

101.3 2WD

where you’ll hear artists from John Legend to Jimmy Buffet. Programming switches up in the winter months featuring all-holidays-all-the-time from mid-November through December 25. Those looking for a little country flare can head over to their HD2 channel.

Z104: Top 40s

Call sign: WNVZ

Frequency: 104.5 FM

Z104

has you covered with comedy, storytime, and great music in the mornings with Z Morning Zoo for your morning commute. Programming features a variety of top 40 hits throughout the day, with Binky hosting your drive home in the evening.

106.9 The Fox: Hampton Roads classic rock

Call sign: WAFX

Frequency: 106.9 FM

When you need to take a trip back to the days when guitars sang and the hair was huge, head over to

106.9 The Fox

. This is Hampton’s home for classic rock with hits from the 60s through the 90s.

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