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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Local Politicians Debate at Broyhill Inn and Conference Center
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Liquor by the Drink Passes by a Landslide in Boone
The Liquor by the Drink referendum passed by a landslide on Tuesday evening.
Seven Devils Police Officer Cleared of All Wrong Doing in January Shooting
After reviewing the State Bureau of Investigation’s records, Watauga County District Attorney, Jerry Wilson believes The Seven Devils police officer...
Mayland Community College Main Campus Closed For Utility Work
Mayland Community College’s main campus in Spruce Pine has been closed Tuesday due to utility work.
Town of Boone Gets $200,000 from DOT for Sidewalks
In a press release sent out earlier today, Mayor Loretta Clawson announced the receipt of $200,000 in funds approved by...
New ASU Housing Facility Clears First Hurdle
One of the most heated topics on the agenda at the Boone Area Planning Commission's meeting Monday night was whether...
Boone's Liquor By the Drink Election Day Tuesday
The issue of liquor by the drink will be put to an official vote on Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Fay Could Bring Much-Needed Rain to the High Country
According to the Associated Press, forecasters say Tropical Storm Fay could bring much-needed rain to ease drought conditions in the...
New Watauga High Campus Construction Ahead of Schedule
The construction of the new Watauga High School campus is ahead of schedule by two-to-three weeks according to Watauga County...
Cannon Memorial Hospital to Hold Health Fair
The Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville will hold a health fair next week.
Virginia Foxx Weighs in on Highway 105 Construction
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, like many High Country residents, was sitting in traffic on Highway 105 Monday morning at the intersection...
Joyce McKinney Wanted in Tennessee for Burglary to Fund False Leg for Horse
Dog cloner, Mormon sex enslaver, and Newland native, Joyce Bernann McKinney has made headlines again. This time, it’s for...

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WECR 1130-AM in Newland, NC

1281 Newland Hwy
Newland, NC
28657

828
733-0188

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WECR'S HIGH COUNTRY SWAP SHOP ONLINE!!!

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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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