WSOC also hired a new VP/GM, Cedric Thomas, late last year. He was previously Director of Sales at CMG Pittsburgh. Joe Pomilla, WSOC's long-time VP/GM was promoted to VP/GM of CMG Boston.
https://www.coxmediagroup.com/cmg-announces-new-broadcast-leadership-in-boston-charlotte-memphis-orlando-pittsburgh-jacksonville-and-miami/
I've heard that WSOC/WAXN's ratings haven't been as strong recently as they once were.
True. Cox (WSOC/WAXN) does own a "National Weather Service quality radar" in Charlotte. It has been a promo point in the past. Everyone else has to rely on the NWS radar system exclusively.