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In a strongly worded letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the White Pine County Commission pushed back on Wednesday against the White Pine Pumped Storage Project with a multitude of objections. The project, a pet project of former commissioner Richard Howe, has met with massive public opposition. Concerns with the scoping and the manner of the meetings and conflicts with private landowners were laid out in the ten-page letter.

Here is a link to the letter.

If you would like to write a letter of opposition as well, here's the address:

Kimberly D. Rose, Secretary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

888 First Street NE., Room 1A

Washington, DC 20426

We encourage you to write and oppose this boondoggle.

Monday, October 7, 2024

If it hit the fan like it did in Western North Carolina, would you be prepared?

After a week, people in Western North Carolina have no power, internet, or reliable cell service. What's keep them informed? Radio.

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/10/07/wnc-listeners-call-into-local-radio-station-seeking-solace-connection/75543836007/

Radio is a lifeline, but how can you be connected to the lifeline if you don't HAVE a radio. Sadly, people think of radio as an antiquity, a relic of the past. But when push comes to shove, radio will be here long after the other devices have failed.

But how do you get a radio? What little retail business we have in White Pine County doesn't even sell them. Well, The Greek might, but the others? Nope.

Try this inexpensive radio. Under $10, uses 2 AA batteries. Add this to your next Amazon order. (I know you're shopping Amazon and not local. It's no secret.)

https://amzn.to/3Azpdg5

If nothing else, you might learn some truths that Facebook and TikTok won't tell you. Because they don't give a damn about you. You know that.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Unequal treatment for all?

Why are we treated differently than newspapers and social media?

Do you know that candidates for Federal office - President, Senate, and House - get the best advertising rate on radio and television stations that we give anyone? No newspaper or social media platform has their advertising rates dictated by federal law.

Did you know that as a broadcast station licensed by the Federal Government, we cannot refuse to accept advertising for ANY candidate for Federal office? No newspaper or social media platform is required to accept advertising from anyone!

Did you know that if a candidate for state or local office purchases advertising on a broadcast station, another candidate for the state office has to be granted equivalent time at the exact same rate. Again, No newspaper or social media platform is required to accept advertising from anyone nor have their rate dictated.

Did you know that broadcasters are required to identify who purchases advertising? No newspaper or social media platform is required to identify who bought advertising!

When you buy advertising on Social Media, the money goes out of your community and into a billionaire's pocket.

When you purchase advertising on KELY or KDSS, that money goes to keep these local resources on the air. We aren't millionaires. We're your neighbors.

Think about it!

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

School Shooting could have been prevented

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Winder Georgia following Wednesday’s shooting at Apalachee High School there.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reports a suspect has been taken into custody. Governor Brian Kemp promises a full investigation surrounding the circumstances. The calls are coming out now for gun control and gun restrictions against law abiding Americans. Ironically, the answer to incidents like this is more guns, not fewer. What stops bad guys with guns? Good guys with guns. Until we treat our schools and our children like we treat our financial institutions and safeguard them with as much force and resources, including weaponization of our teachers if necessary, there will be more violent instances just like this.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

THIS is how hard it is to do business in White Pine County, Nevada

Sixty two pages.

Rudy Herndon has submitted sixty-two pages regarding why he's taking the Schellraiser Music Festival elsewhere. When you read these documents, you see the growing frustration and the unwillingness to work with something that could drag White Pine County kicking and screaming out of the 19th century and actually allow this county to grow. But bureaucracy is removing the most positive thing this county has had come here since Kennecott closed. Rudy will be on this Wednesday's County Commission agenda - 9am in the Library Conference room. Show up to support this good man.

More importantly, read the documents before you vote, and ensure that the people you elect to office want this county to become great again!

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