NCBH Archive Post

Sis Kaplan is a pioneering broadcaster, media entrepreneur, and civic leader whose work helped shape Charlotte’s radio landscape during a period of rapid growth. Raised in a broadcasting family, Kaplan began her career at CBS Radio and Television in Chicago before moving to Charlotte with her husband, Stan Kaplan, in 1965.

Together, they built and operated some of the region’s most successful radio stations, including the launch of WAYS, an influential Top 40 station that combined contemporary music, strong local news coverage, and deep community involvement. Kaplan played a key role in developing the station’s award-winning news operation and helping establish its reputation as both an entertainment leader and a trusted source of information.