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We lived in Burnsville many years ago. Bob was associated with Avondale Mills and I was a student teacher/aide at Burnsville Elementary School and Bald Creek Elementary School. We loved our years in your beautiful town and we look forward to reading about what's going on in Burnsville on your website!

Thank you so much,
Bob and Denise Hatcher
Sylacauga, Al 35150

Hello from Cheyenne!

I listen to Mike and John every Friday that they are on. I listened to a broadcast of a football game in Abu Dhabi last year!!! How awesome is that? Thanks for keeping us in touch with home. Keep up the good work!!


Logan Flynn

In a world that is moving too fast, it is so comforting to click on WTOE and listen to the 'Timeless Classics'. Murphy in the Morning helps to start the day off with a smile. I'm not sure if it's the joke or the laughter that follows that give the heart a lift. You all do a great job with the music and your web site is excellent. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Nina McKinney

I just want to take a moment of your time to say that I appreciate your Local News website. It's the only way I have to keep in touch with the goings-on in Burnsville and the surrounding area when I'm not there.

Thanks you,

Jack Buchanan

IT Operations Manager, ABM
National Science Foundation
United States Antarctic Program

Name: Connie Bruce

Location: Burnsville & Melbourne, FL

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I want to thank you for all the great programming you have.  I love your website and refer to it several times a day.  I specially want to thank you for publishing the pictures of the roadwork on widening US19.  They are good pictures and the labels let us know exactly where they were taken.  It's so interesting to see the activity.  Many of our FL friends are checking in to watch the progress also.  Thanks again, for a terrific website.  I really enjoy all of it. 

Name: Joan Smith

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Wow, I put my ad for chickens in an email to you Monday night and had 5 calls Tuesday! 3 of the calls were during your Trading Post broadcast. A very nice gentleman from Spruce Pine, my first caller, came last night and bought all of the chickens I had for sale, so I would like the ad pulled. Now if only my kittens would be so popular!

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Thanks for WKYK for playing The Stutzman Family in your gospel programming.  Keep up the great work!

Heather

www.thestutzmanfamily.com

Name: Rebecca Pate-King

Location: Pawleys Island, SC

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I love your website and so enjoy getting news from home.  I grew up in Pensacola and Burnsville, graduated in 1968 from what was then East Yancey.  I read the local news and the obits daily and it makes me miss my home. I also love to see the very beautiful pictures & like that you change them so often.

 I have lived in Pawleys Island, S.C. for the past 33 years (that sure sounds like a long time) but will always call Western North Carolina my home.  May God continue to bless you all and give you abundant GRACE FOR YOUR JOURNEY.

Name: Clyde Metcalf

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Just wanted to say I enjoy your station. Keep up the good work.
 Also the best web sight of all.

 Thank you Clyde Metcalf.

Name: Pamela (Hollifield) Solarek

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Hello Burnsville! I have been in Spartanburg SC for about 14 years now. Wow, to see WKYK with a website says a lot for Burnsville progress! Thanks for keeping the rest of us in touch:)

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Hey to all our friends and family in Burnsville and Marion. thanks for the site  its nice to see whats up back home

Your friends Cody , Lisa Buchanan and family / billings Mt.

Name: Kelly Swann Reynolds

East Wenatchee, Washington

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Hi Burnsville!  Thanks to my awesome family,sending me this link, The Swann's, I can now listen to ballgames and see pictures of my little hometown and family.  Thanks WKYK!

Name: Bobby

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Hello,

   I am Bobby Singleton and I grew up in B'ville.  A teacher at the high school sent me the link to your site.  I am currently in Mosul, Iraq and it was nice to see what was going on in my home town.  I have been in the Air Force for 16 years and haven't been near home much.  I plan on visiting family when this deployment of over.  Thanks for putting the site together.  The trees at the football field have really grown.  I use to skip school down at the river and the trees were only 3 feet tall then.  Take Care

Name: Guy Patterson

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Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your broadcast of the Mountain Heritage vs Christ School football game tonight. Our son plays defensive tackle for Christ School and we live in Jacksonville, FL so it's a real pleasure to listen to the game live. Keep up the good work

 Name: Charlie Riddle

Comments: NC hillbilly lovesong:

We met in the springtime
When blossums unfold
Her nose was Big
And her feet were cold.

Hi everyone--Nice website.

 

Name: Wanda H. Tynes

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I am a misplaced Yancey Countian, and I just want to say I LOVE THIS WEB PAGE.  The information is wonderful and the pictures are great.  Loved seeing Brandy and Travis' baby..he's beautiful. Until I get back home, thanks for keeping me connected !!!

Name: Mark Shelton

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 Hey to all my friends in Burnsville.I just wanted you to know how much I've enjoyed the WKYK&WTOE websites. Happy holidays and keep up the good work.

Name: Gina

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Name: Tammy Loftis
Shirley Winters

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Would like to let you know how much your station and your announcer Dennis Renfro are appreciated.  His friendly and helpful manner is always the same anytime we call.  He really does a good job on the mid-day gospel program.  You will probably never know how many people that program helps through the day.


Thank you and God Bless

Name: Joe T

Location: Daytona FL

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I just want to let you all know i just came back from vacation in western NC and by far Burnsville is the nicest.  You all have a really beautiful place.  You all are very lucky.  I cant wait till next year I will definitly be coming back to see how much better it has become.

Name: Melanie (Carpenter) Edwards

Location: Atlanta, GA
 

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I love your website because I can keep up with all the activities in Burnsville.   Burnsville will always be my home in my heart.   Keep up the good work with the website

Name: Judi (Gartin) Tribble

Location: McNeal, Arizona

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Name: JIM MORGAN

Location: SYLACAUGA , AL.

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I REALLY ENJOY BEING KEPT UP TO DATE BY THE INFORMATION ON THE WEB. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Name: robert proffittL

Location: guntersville,al

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I enjoyed the visit and it was rewarding.

Name: Darrell McMahan

Location: Micaville NC

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I love the Sunday programs Gospel singing and preaching Thank God you have good men that stand for the 1611 King James Bible.

Name:

Location: BURNSVILLE

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I DONT REALLY LIKE THE MUSIC BUT THE SITE IS GREAT VERY INFORMATIVE THX

Name:

Location: Burnsville

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you need to put when school is letting out but you website is awlsome!!!

(Webmaster's note: school announcements are listed, along with other closings, under "Weather-Related Announcements" on the Home Page)

Name: Rick Willis

Location: Raleigh, NC

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As a KYK alum it is great to see the Sink family continuing their tradition of community service through this web site.

Name: Brandon Wilson

Location: B-V

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I'm a very pleased person after looking at this web site; It sure is DA BoMB (Alan Scott)

Name:

Location: Burnsville,NC

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I wished you had an update on the skatepark Pics,but you have a great site!

Name: Jessica

Location: Burnsville,NC

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I love the site!! But on the sports page u should update the sports and put pictures of basketball!!

Name:

Location:

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neat site dont care for the music but love the site very informative

Name: MELISSA BLEVINS

Location: BAKERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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YOUR WEBSITE IS WODERFUL,I READ THE LOCAL NEWS JUST ABOUT EVERY DAY. THE ONLY THING WRONG IS YOU NEED TO PUT THE OBITUARIES. BUT OTHER THAN THAT GREAT JOB AND KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK.

Name: Janie Buchanan

Location: Bakersville,N.C.

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I love your website thank you for the great job you all do.

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My thanks to the Sink family for their dedication to area sports. Mike and John are hands down the best in the business. Keep up the great work.

Name: eddie mccourry

Location: burnsville nc

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cool site need some better music though

Name: Carolyn

Location: Green Mountain

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This is the greatest WebSite. I use it every day. Thank you so much for the great work you are doing.

Name: Carl Whitson

Location: Marion,N.C

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Great web site keep up the good work. Really enjoy visiting and reading all about my home town and what's going on.

Name: SO COOL

Location: burnsville n.c.

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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST WEB SITES WE USE IT EVERY DAY THANK YOU.

Name: Peggy Winters

Location: Nowereville NC

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Great site and I just want to say that I hope Carolina Cracker will make it BIG!!! Thanks!

Name: Walter Savage

Location: Green Mountain,NC

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Just returned from a weeks trip to Manassas VA. It was nice to be able to log into your Web site and keep up with Yancey Co. and surroundings. TKS.

Name: Ryan Pendley

Location: Spruce Pine, NC

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Great site Ardell.....

Name: The Eckenrodes

Location: Burnsville, NC

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Really enjoy the radio station, must rely on radio for the local news, etc., as the Yancey Journal cannot get our address into their computer system to receive the local paper. Keep up the great work.

Name: Dan Bailey

Location: Bakersville

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Looks like your site is getting rave reviews. Cudos !!!

Name:

Location: Burnsville, NC

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JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR HAVING A WAY TO CHECK ON LITTLE HUNTER JONES. I DON'T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY BUT I KNOW HIS DAD AND IT IS NICE TO BE ABLE TO SEE HOW HE IS AND HOW TO PRAY FOR HIM FOR THE DAY.

Name: Clay Denny

Location: Hendersonville, N.C.

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Just toured your website. 1st class! Wouldn't expect anything less from the Sink Family. Yancey-Mitchell Counties, you are very fortunate!

Name: dereghata

Location: n/a

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Great website! I've visited it every now and then, and I think its great that you have a hometown station like this. Keep up the good work! And by the way, corporate radio stinks!

Name: April

Location: Burnsville North Carolina

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Just wanted to say how informative this website is! You all do a very good job of keeping our community informed about things. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated.God Bless

Name: CALVIN HASTINGS

Location: CHERRYVILLE, N.C.

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HEY GUYS...IT WAS GOOD TO "CLICK" ON A SEE YOU-ALL....STILL PLANNING TO COME UP SOON AND LET ARDELL TAKE ME TO A KFC FOR LUNCH. YOU'VE GOT A G-R-E-A-T WEB PAGE. TALK SOON. CALVIN

Name: Matt Proffitt

Location: Burnsville NC

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Thanks for having a web site about the county, it's the only site that really tells what is happening here in Yancey County. It's great working here and seeing what else WKYK can do. Thanks again!

Name: Joe Ramsey

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Great web site, I can finally keep up with all the local news from my hometown. Can't depend on Jack Ramsey to send the Journal to South Florida anymore. Thanks to Aunt Dianna for sending me the link.

Name: The Johnny For Homecoming Team 2004

Location: Burnsville, N.C.

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Thanks for posting the pictures of homecoming on WKYK.com!

Name: Kim

Location: Burnsville N.C

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The web site is great. Also I really enjoy listening to the New Day program.

Name: Iris & Ted Cogburn

Location: Endeavor , Wisconsin

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It is so wonderful to be able to look-up on your web-sight and keep up with all our friend in Western N.C. it is a lovely sight and I'll check it often . Also , hello to all my friends !

Name: Shannon

Location: Burnsville, NC

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I really like this website, It is so informative.

Name: Robert Dodd

Location: Spruce Pine, NC

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Great Job on the web site!

Name: Betty Westbrooks

Location: Woodstock, Georgia

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I was born in Burnsville, but not raised there. Thanks for a web site so I can keep up with what is happing. My Aunt told my mom about it because of the pictures of the storm damage. My grandfather lived on Bolins Creek before he passed away. Thanks again, Betty

Name: Ted and Kathy Phillips

Location: Trinity N. C.

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We love the web site as it helps us keep informed of local happenings. Kathy is from the Pensacola community. This keeps us in close contact. It would be nice if the station could go live on the web in the future. Keep up the good work.

Name: Megan

Location: Berea, KY

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Thank you for this website. I am attending college at Berea College in Kentucky and it is a great tool in being able to keep up with the latest news in Burnsville!

Name: Gayle&Bill McBride

Location: Mulberry ,Fl/Burnsville,Nc

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My Thanks to the wonderful folks in Burnsville. My Husband Bill and Sammie the dog where stranded at Cattail and everyone was very helpful. I could go to your website and see the photos of what was happening.Great job and Kodos to the Fire Dept, EMT. ect. Thank you so much for keeping everyone informed. Gayle Welever McBride

Name: Kenny Shade

Location: Burtonsville, Maryland

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Thank you WKYK. I can finally catch up on news from home. I've been waiting for this website. Thanks

Name: Jerry Chandler (Reggie)

Location: Okinawa, Japan

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Hello to my beloved hometown. I've been gone from Burnsville since I graduated in 1987 and joined the United States Marine Corps. I'm still on Active Duty and am currently stationed in Okinawa Japan. We have been over here since July 2002 and will be headed back to the US during July 2005. In the past, the only way I've kept up with what's happening in Burnsville was via the Yancey Journals my mother, Carolyn Ray, sends me.. I tell you, those papers have been sent as far away as Croatia and the good Lord knows I'll always have a fondness in my heart for the greatest place on Earth; a little town called Burnsville NC, nestled at the foot of a place called Heaven.

Name: Todd Capps

Location: Burnsville, NC

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I would like to thank the entire Sink family and their employees at WKYK for a wonderful reception to our family (The Capps Family). As we began to start our new business, Yancey Funeral Service, everyone at the station was helpful, courteous, and more than willing to give us personal service in advertising the new business. Besides that, it's a top shelf radio station operated by exceptional people. Thanks WKYK for your support. Todd

Name: Vicki Robinson

Location: Burnsville, NC

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Your website is very helpful. You are doing a great job.

Name: Vincent Eagan

Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky

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After leaving the mountains of NC, I have been looking for some site that would keep me up to date on what goes on in and around Burnsville. Congratulations, Sink Family - this site is overwhelmingly informative and up to date. I shall be visiting it often. Hello to all my friends and my old church family in Burnsville, NC!

Name: JIM HITE

Location: SPRUCE PINE

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YOUR SITE VERY INFORMATIVE AND COLORFUL. "IT'S THE PLACE TO GO WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW" PLUS YA DON'T NEED A MAP.

Name: Paul Yantchook

Location: Bakersville, NC

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Really enjoy the commentaries by Mr. J. Ardell Sink. However, I don't hear them on your sister station WTOE, which I prefer to listen to, as oldies are more to my liking. Am I just missing them or do you not broadcast them on WTOE, and if not, why not?

Name: BARBARA GEOUGE

Location: SPRUCE PINE N.C.

Comments

WHAT CAN I SAY EXCEPT THANKS. THIS IS A GOOD THING YOU HAVE DONE. I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU FOR A GREAT JOB.

Name: ALAN SCOTt

Location: BURNSVILE NC

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HEY I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE ITS THE BOMB KEEP IT UP. AND KEEP PLAYING THE GREAT MUSIC.

Name: tim & Lisa Chrisawn

Location: Bakersvile North Carolina

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I really like the radio station. I would reccommend it to any one.

Name: Tom & Fran Coppley

Location: Lexington, North Carolina

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This is a great website. We like everything about it including the beautiful pictures. You have a terrific staff. Keep up the good work!

Name: Carl and Bobbie McMahan

Location: Burnsville NC

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We enjoy your station and your website it is very informative!THANKS!!!!

Name: Donna Huskins

Location: Burnsville NC

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Good job I love your music and website.

Name: Rick Bacon

Location: Hamlet, NC

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What a great Web site. Nice graphics and lots of links to the community. The Sink family continues to do what it does best... support their listening area.

Name: Joyce Bradford Hall

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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I love this site and it's like being "home" again being as I used to live in Burnsville and still have family and friends living there, Michaville, Marion and Asheville. My brother Richard Smith sent me your link and wanted you to know visiting your site brings back an abundance of enjoyable memories of happy times spent in the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Thank you, jOyce

Name: LINDSAY SILVERS

Location: burnsville nc

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it's a good radio station

Name: John Young

Location: Burnsville, N.C.

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Congratulations on your new website! It is quite professional and will be a great resource for the area. After only a few minutes of surfing the site, your motives for its creation become apparent. It is obvious that this site was developed for the benefit of the people in your broadcast area. To have all these local resources gathered in one location is invaluable. Thank you so much for all you do for the people of Yancey County and the surrounding area.

Name: Darryl Huskins

Location: Burnsville

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I think you have done a great job. And I love the Music. Keep up the great work.

Name: Sandy Phillips

Location: Burnsville, NC

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This is my first visit and am so pleased with the web site. I miss a lot of the local news and this helps.. Great Job.

Name: margie dulaney

Location: burnsville nc

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I think you are a wonderful radio station. I really enjoy listening to the gospel music. Keep up the good work.

Name: Pam White

Location: Burnsville NC

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I really think you guys did a great job with your web site it is awnesome keep up the good work, and may God Bless You.

Name: Steve Hardin

Location: Every body knows

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The Web page is Great , lots of information and links . I think you have done a good job putting it together. This has been a need in this area for a long time.