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East Kentucky Gearheads host first Cruise-In of year
On Saturday, April 20, the East Kentucky Gearheads hosted its first Cruise-In event of 2024 at Advance Auto Parts in Paintsville. EKY Gearheads Treasurer David Jaynes said the event was well-attended with approximately 75 cars showing up to the event, which featured free door prizes and concessions. The EKY Gearheads meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Paintsville Recreation Center, Jaynes said, and encourages all members of the public interested in joining and helping promote community and car culture to attend the meetings.
Obituaries April 24, 2024
Jeff Blair, 57, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Paintsville ARH Hospital. He was born in Johnson County, June 16, 1966, the son of the late Elroy Blair and Mary Pack Blair. In addition to his mother and father, Jeff was preceded in death by his first...
Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference puts problems, progress on display
INEZ, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference wrapped up Friday in Martin County, bringing folks from all around to the Collier Center for a day of discussions, dreaming, and dining. The conference included speakers and breakout sessions devoted to entrepreneurship, faith, economic development, housing and more. Organizers...
Johnson Central 17, Paintsville 6
Last Wednesday night in 57th District, it was The Battle of Paintsville Part One as the Paintsville Tigers played host to their crosstown rival the Johnson Central Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles soared to a 17-6 victory over their rivals. In the top of the first inning, Johnson Central literally...
Suspect arrested in turkey hunting incident
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A turkey hunting incident in Wayne County left one hunter injured and a second in jail. Natural Resources Police said Wayne Williamson Jr, 24, of Genoa, W.Va. suffered shotgun wounds around 1 p.m. Monday while hunting in the Genoa community. Williamson had wounds to his face and ribs and remained hospitalized Thursday. Authorities said he was in stable, but good condition.
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