WECR
1130-AM

Avery County's
"Heritage"
Station

1,000 Watts
The station covers
all of Avery County
Including:
Newland,
Banner Elk,
Linville Ridge, &
Grandfather Mtn.

GoBlueRidge.Net News

Easley Cracked Down on D.W.I.s Over July 4th Week
Governor Mike Easley announced last week that state and local law enforcement officers cited 1,986 drivers for driving while impaired...
G.O.P. Gubernatorial Candidate Announces Energy Plan
Republican nominee for governor, Pat McCrory, presented a ten-point conservation and energy plan at Thursday’s North Carolina Press Association candidate...
UPDATED: Flatbed Truck Overturned in Foscoe: Driver Issued a D.W.I.
An unloaded flatbed truck overturned on Highway 105 in Foscoe, across from Freeman Gas Company.
Watauga County Republican Party Finds New Home
The Watauga County Republican Party announced the grand opening of its 2008 Headquarters.
WYN Wraps Up Summer Program
The Western Youth Network wrapped up their summer program yesterday by honoring all the youth who took part in the...
Boone Town Council Takes a Left-Turn
The Boone Town Council took a left turn at last night’s monthly meeting… literally.
Renaming and Revamping of Daniel Boone Hill Could Be in the Near Future
The hill by Horn in the West and J.C. Park is currently known as Daniel Boone Hill, but that may...
UPDATED: ASU Armed Robbery Never Happened
An investigation by University Police has determined that Wednesday morning's report of an armed robbery behind Farthing Auditorium was fabricated....
Local Masons Put on Charity BBQ Friday
The Snow Lodge #363 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons are having their Annual Barbecue this Friday.
Caldwell Community College Students Put on Concert for a Cause
A group of students at Caldwell Community College have opened a local chapter of Students for A Free Tibet, or...
ASU Football Shunned at ESPYs
The Mountaineers monumental 34-32 upset over the University of Michigan was apparently not monumental enough to garner the ESPY in...
Man Falls Off Embankment On Winklers Creek Road
A man was transported to the Watauga Medical Center yesterday evening just after 6:00 after falling 25-35 feet.

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WECR 1130-AM in Newland, NC

1281 Newland Hwy
Newland, NC
28657

828
733-0188

E-Mail Jim Greene

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E-Mail Us for Swap Shop Stuff

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WECR'S HIGH COUNTRY SWAP SHOP ONLINE!!!

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Link to MIX 1023fm Closings And Cancellations (Boone Area & Some Avery County)

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Broadcasting from Newland, the county seat of Avery County, NC, WECR-AM transmits at 1,000 watts. The station covers Avery County including Newland, Banner Elk, Linville Ridge, and Grandfather Mountain.

Format:

Avery County's "Heritage" station
We broadcast a blend of southern gospel, bluegrass, and "heart music" .
Our hugely successful swap shop runs daily Mon - Sat
There is a heavy emphasis on North Carolina headline news and sports as well as obituaries
We are the home of Avery High School sports

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Our target demographic is ages 25 - 54, but with a strong following of older listeners as well
We attract a loyal following of long-term Avery County locals as well as seasonal residents and visitors, including skiers, hikers, rafters, climbers, bikers, and many more.
Our close community affiliations makes the WECR-AM studio in Newland a hub of community activity.

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