General Info

WSOC is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, which had revenue of more than $11.6 billion in 2004. Cox Enterprises is one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services. Major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, a cable television distributor that includes telephone, high-speed Internet access and other advanced broadband services; Cox Newspapers, a publisher of newspapers, local and national direct mail advertising and customized newsletters; Cox Television, a provider of television, television sales rep firms and research; Cox Radio; and Manheim Auctions, which hosts vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and Web-based technology products. Cox also owns an equity stake in a range of Internet businesses, including AutoTrader.com, one of the world's largest and most visited sources of used vehicle listings for dealers and consumers. Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta. WSOC is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.