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.

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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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