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PROGRAM NOTE: WSOC-TV to air Rev. Billy Graham specials

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WSOC-TV has provided extensive coverage of the life and death of “America’s Pastor,” Rev. Billy Graham, and will continue to do so in the coming days.

Channel 9 will air two Billy Graham specials, the first during the processional on Saturday, Feb. 24 and the second during the funeral service on Friday, March 2.

The special on Feb. 24, “Billy Graham’s Final Homecoming,” aired from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The following programs were preempted:

  • 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: "Rock the Park" will be taped for playback on Saturday, March 3 from 12:30 p.m. through 1 p.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: "Vacation Creation" will be taped for playback on Sunday, March 4 from 12:30 p.m. through 1 p.m.
  • 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: "Eyewitness News Saturday"
  • 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: "Right This Minute"
  • 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: "Raw Travel"
  • 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.: Paid Program - Havas
  • 2 p.m.-3 p.m.: "World of X Games" will be taped for playback at 3 a.m. the same broadcast day

The special on March 2, “Remembering Billy Graham: Honoring a Charlotte Legacy,” will air from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The following programs will be preempted:

  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: "The View"
  • 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: "Eyewitness News at Noon"
  • 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: "Right This Minute"
  • 1 p.m.-2 p.m.: "The Chew"

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