Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2001-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2001-04-09 14:25:53.716

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WHNS	21 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Asheville	NC	BUNCOMBE	28803

Licensee Name
Meredith Corporation
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
FOX		Greenville-Spart-Ashvlle-Ands		www.whns.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
72300				2004-12-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).	3.80 hours
3.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
		Better Viewing, Cable Guide, Cleveland Plain Dealer, KTTV, LA Times, Prevue Channel, Ross Reports TV & Film, Satellite TV Week, Scholastic Ent, Inc., Total TV/Cable Guide, Tribune Media Services, TV Data, TV Guide, TV Guide Channel, Cableview Publications, Video Viewing, Inc., Bergen Record, Gulf Sports Radio, NY Times, Newsday, Reuters, Sports Illustrated, Sports Menu, Sports Vue, Inc., Sygma News Agency, Tel-Aire Publication, TV Listings, TV Time, USA Today, VITAC, World Syndicate and Worldnow.com
4.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		Title of Analog Core Program #1 Origin THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions M-F 12:30pm 1/02-1/19/01 and M-F 7:00am 1/22-3/30/01 64 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 6 years 9 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The educational and informational objectives of the series are to: motivate children's interest in science; introduce science ideas; inspire positive attitudes toward science and education; and model age appropriate science problem-solving behavior. Each of the episodes explores a diferent science topic through an animated journey aboard the magically transformed school bus to destinations such as the center of the earth, inside the human body, to outer space, to remote ecological environments, inside a molecule, and inside a plant. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 64 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 1/01/01 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption SPORTS Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Monday 1:00pm 1/08-1/15/01 and Monday 2:00 pm 1/22-3/26/01 12 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 6 years 9 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The educational and informational objectives of the series are to: motivate children's interest in science; introduce science ideas; inspire positive attitudes toward science and education; and model age appropriate science problem-solving behavior. Each of the episodes explores a different science topic through an animated journey aboard the magically transformed school bus to destinations such as the center of the earth, inside the human body, to outer space, to remote ecological environments, inside a molecule, and inside a plant. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin ANIMAL RESCUE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 7:30am 1/06 - 3/31/01 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This show exerts a very positive influence on young viewers. The stories are good illustrations of the best of human instincts. Its particular strengths are in themes of respect and compassion for all living creatures, the information it provides on medical rehabilitation treatments, the techniques and teamwork of rescue personnel, and the "Noah's Notes" safety advice that concludes each show. Additionally, it educates young viewers about the animals themselves, their habitats, development and behavior, and also promotes awareness of important environmental issues. The show delivers the kind of information and pro-social values that are of inestimable importance in shaping the growth and character of young people. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin GAME WARDEN: WILDLIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 7:00am 1/06 - 2/03/01 5 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series is dedicated to showcasing men and women, around the world, who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. The program will feature stories of particular interest for children 13 to 16 and support the television series with additional web site information. This will further assist them in learning about the current animals that are endangered, environmental concerns and the monitoring and protection of our natural resources. The program utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the backdrop of the stories. A game warden's duties also include safety for boats, snowmobiles, and responding to emergencies such as toxic and hazardous material spills and natural disasters. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin NFL UNDER THE HELMET NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 12 noon 1/06 - 2/03/01 3 2 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program showcases the pro social on and off the field activities of the NFL's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education, the program: 1) educates teens about dedication, hard work, teamwork, goal setting and community service; 2)provides examples of responsible social and personal behavior; 3)demonstrates how to deal constructively with the differences among people and; 4)teaches the benefits of physical activity and fitness. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5 2 2 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 1/06/01 1/06 6:00pm Y If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption SPORTS Preemption #2 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 1/20/01 Sunday 1/21/01 3:00am N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER NEWS

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin GAME WARDEN: WILDLIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 6:30am 2/10 - 3/31/01 8 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? N Description of Program This series is dedicated to showcasing men and women, around the world, who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. The program will feature stories of particular interest for children 13 to 16 and support the television series with additional web site information. This will further assist them in learning about the current animals that are endangered, environmental concerns and the monitoring and protection of our natural resources. The program utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the backdrop of the stories. A game warden's duties also include safety for boats, snowmobiles, and responding to emergencies such as toxic and hazardous material spills and natural disasters. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
	(c)	If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
8.	(a)	State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.
	(b)	State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.
9.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
10.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		[There are no digital core program reports.]
11.	(a)	Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?
	(b)	If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired.

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Mon-Fri 7:00am & Monday 2:00pm 78 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 9 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The educational and informational objectives of the series are to: motivate children's interest in science; introduce science ideas; inspire positive attitudes toward science and education; and model age appropriate science problem-solving behavior. Each of the episodes explores a diferent science topic through an animated journey aboard the magically transformed school bus to destinations such as the center of the earth, inside the human body, to outer space, to remote ecological environments, inside a molecule, and inside a plant. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin ANIMAL RESCUE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 7:30 am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This show exerts a very positive influence on young viewers. The stories are good illustrations of the best of human instincts. Its particular strengths are in themes of respect and compassion for all living creatures, the information it provides on medical rehabilitation treatments, the techniques and teamwork of rescue personnel, and the "Noah's Notes" safety advice that concludes each show. Additionally, it educates young viewers about the animals themselves, their habitats, development and behavior, and also promotes awareness of important environmental issues. The show delivers the kind of information and pro-social values that are of inestimable importance in shaping the growth and character of young people. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 12:30pm 6/02-6/30/01 5 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program highlights the pro-social on and off the field activities of the MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education, the program seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life.
15.		Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number Joe Heaton 864-288-2100 Address E-mail Address 21 Interstate Court jheaton@mdp.com City State ZIP Code Greenville SC
17.		Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
		WHNS aired numerous public service announcements in children's time periods in first quarter. Topics included fire safety, environment, physical fitness, drugs & alcohol, education and the arts. "Magic School Bus" was preempted on January 1, 2001, for Fox network sports programming, and it was not possible to reschedule such airing.
		WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
		Name of Licensee Signature Meredith Corporation Date 4/05/01