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September 18, 2025

Audacy’s News/Talk 98.9 Word to Host Candidate Debate With the Fourth District Republican Club

(Left to right: Justin Bradley, Lee Bright and Hope Blackley)
GREENVILLE, SC – September 18, 2025 – News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD-FM), an Audacy station in Greenville, will partner with the Fourth District Republican Club to host a special candidate debate on October 16 for the South Carolina Senate District 12 seat at the Duncan Events Center in advance of the upcoming Senate special election.

The debate will feature candidates Justin Bradley, Lee Bright and Hope Blackley, offering listeners a unique opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the upcoming election.

The event will begin with preliminaries at 6:45 p.m. ET and conclude with a debate from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.

News/Talk 98.9 WORD hosts Joey Hudson and Bill Frady will moderate the debate and bring their experiences and insight to guide the conversation on issues important to voters.

“This debate will give our listeners and the community a chance to hear directly from the candidates, understand their positions, and make informed decisions as election day approaches,” said Mark Hendrix, Operations Manager, Audacy South Carolina. 

The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

Listeners can tune in to News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD-FM) in Greeneville on air at 98.9 FM and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can connect with the station via X, Facebook, and Instagram.  
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