Federal Communications Commission	DA 11-1125

Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554


In the Matter of

Carolina Rays LLC

Licensee of Station WLNN-CD, Boone, North Carolina

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FRN No. 0018324095
Facility ID No. 60888


ORDER

Adopted:  November 9, 2018	Released:  November 9, 2018

By the Media Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 

1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Media Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureaus”) and Carolina Rays LLC (“Carolina Rays” or “Licensee”), licensee of Station WLNN-CD, Boone, North Carolina, (“Station”).  The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureaus against Carolina Rays for possible violations of section 309(j)(5) and/or 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, See 47 U.S.C. §§ 309(j)(5), 310(d).
 and sections 1.2204(c), and 73.3540 of the Commission’s Rules, See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2204(c) (information required on an application to participate in Auction 1001), 73.3540 (application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control).
 regarding allegations that it submitted inaccurate information in its application to participate in Auction 1001 and/or transferred control of the Station without Commission authorization.  
2. The Bureaus and Carolina Rays have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter.  A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.  
3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation.
4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, and in light of the voluntary relinquishment and voluntary exclusion provisions of the Consent Decree, we do not set for hearing the question of Carolina Ray’s basic qualifications to hold or obtain any Commission license or authorization. See 47 CFR § 1.93(b).
 
5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, See 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), 503(b).
 and sections 0.61,0.131, 0.283, and 0.331 of the Commission’s Rules, See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61, 0.131, 0.283, 0.331.
 the Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.
6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS TERMINATED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree shall be sent by first-class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to (1) Kathleen A Kirby1776 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, and (2) Carolina Rays, LLC c/o Terry Smith, President, 12977 S. Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480.
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						Michelle M. Carey
						Chief, Media Bureau




						Donald Stockdale
						Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

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