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Grammy Award winner to perform in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - An artist with several achievements throughout his career is scheduled to perform in Pikeville. Officials at the Appalachian Wireless Arena announced Nelly will be performing there on Sept. 14. Tickets go on sale May 3 at 10 a.m. Officials said tickets can be purchased at the...
Annaleigh Davis plays in Mountain Showcase
JENKINS — Martin County Middle School athlete Annaleigh Davis was chosen to participate in the D&D Sports Annual Mountain Showcase April 20. The top middle school players from the tri-state area received an invite to compete and display their skills in Jenkins in front of a large crowd. The seventh grader has been invited two years in a row to the event.
Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more …
Youngkin announces board appointments. Blacksburg student named congressional art contest winner. The post Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pikeville Fire Department training for every situation
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Pikeville Fire Department hit a helicopter with hoses this week, taking in a training exercise to prepare for potential issues with aircraft fires. The course, part of the Kentucky Fire Commission’s State Fire Rescue Training, brought a propane-fed live helicopter fire prop to Station 1 on Chloe Road. According to firefighters, the training was a different experience than some of their usual setups.
Perry woman facing child endangerment charge
A Perry County woman is facing a child endangerment charge after police responded to a call from social services. According to a citation written by Hazard Police Department Officer Michael Ritchie, he responded to the call April 11 at Hazard ARH after the social services personnel reported there were two people in a room at the medical center who allegedly had methamphetamine in their possession.
The Good Stuff: A second home behind the plate
GATE CITY, Va. — When Matt Richardson sets up behind home plate, he considers it a privilege to umpire. "It’s the closest you can be in the game without actually playing it, so that’s why I like it. Instead of just watching, you’re actually involved in the game," says Richardson.
Perry County escapee captured
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A man who escaped from Kentucky Law Enforcement over the weekend is back in custody. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says that Joseph Humphreys was caught last night in Cannelton after a short foot chase. Humphreys was booked into the Perry County Detention Center and is being held on $1,805. The Sheriff’s […]
Davis receives defensive POY award
JENKINS — Martin County High School Cardinal Peyton Davis was awarded the Laithan Award for Defensive Player of the Year. He was chosen amongst the top high school basketball players in the tri-state to play in the D&D Sports Annual Mountain Showcase April 20-21 in Jenkins. The guard is...
An early taste of summer continues through the weekend
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The last weekend of April is featuring weather that would be more common in the first weekend of June. It’s a warm and mainly cloudy day across the mountains with some isolated showers scattered between the peaks of sunshine. This pattern of warm weather looks to continue for the next couple of days as we get ready to roll the calendar forward to may.
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