in Clayton, North Carolina. A second translator, W236CA (95.1 MHz) in Durham, North Carolina, began simulcasting in late 2015. On January 9, 2018, 95X rebranded as “Alt 95.3”. On November 11, 2021, at 10 a.m., WDCG-HD2/W236CA/W237BZ dropped the alternative format and began stunting with Christmas music as "Christmas 95.3." On December 26, at 12:00 a.m., the station flipped to classic hip hop, branded as "95.3 The Beat". The first song on "The Beat" was "Party Up (Up in Here)" by DMX. Notable past on-air staff Rick Freeman Mike Edwards Former programming WDCG is an affiliate of The Rockin' America Top 30 Countdown with Scott Shannon in the 1980s. References External links Official website DCG Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1948 IHeartMedia radio stations 1948 establishments in North Carolina