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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...
Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
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.
Williamson Memorial announces hospital job openings
Williamson Memorial officials announced April 22 that they have posted a number of hospital job openings on the Williamson Health and Wellness Center website. Available positions, officials said, include radiology and environmental service technicians, imaging services manager, physical therapist, nursing supervisor, assistant director of nursing, materials management director, admitting department manager, phlebotomist, nutritional services manager, medical surgical unit registered and charge nurses, respiratory therapist, admission clerk, cook and others.
Belfry High School introduces four new head coaches
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday afternoon, student-athletes gathered in the Belfry High School auditorium for the introduction of four new head coaches. Brent Perry, Hannah Muncy, Kiersten Stanley and Marcos Paz were all named head coaches in four different sports. Perry, a Knox County native and Barbourville High...
Pikeville Elementary hosts student art show
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - More than 100 people visited the Pikeville Elementary gym to look at more than 600 pieces of artwork. Students from Pikeville Elementary, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, displayed some of their best artwork in the annual art show. As a first-year art teacher at Pikeville...
Tug Valley softball to start section play Monday
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers softball team is scheduled to open its seven-team Class A Region 4 Section tournament Monday, April 29 at home against Huntington St. Joe. Tug Valley (16-6), coached by Rocky Hall, is the No. 3 seed. The St. Joe Irish are No....
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