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CEO of free clinic serving Appalachia saw pay package nearly double over 2 years, tax forms show
The Health Wagon serves an area where more than half of households live in poverty. The head of the nonprofit received a compensation package worth $520,000 in 2022, well beyond that of comparable executives in wealthier regions of Virginia. The post CEO of free clinic serving Appalachia saw pay package nearly double over 2 years, tax forms show appeared first on Cardinal News.
Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools
Russell County's demographic challenges are similiar to many other rural counties — a declining and aging population that doesn't produce many children. The post Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools appeared first on Cardinal News.
Knott Co. man arrested after following officer’s wife
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A Knott County man was charged with stalking after an incident at a store in Perry County. Police said an officer received a call from his wife saying someone was following her around the store. After arriving at the store, the woman was escorted outside and...
Man killed in Pike County motorcycle crash
ROBINSON CREEK, KY (WOWK) – One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mack Truck. According to the Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 29, along KY Route 122 in the Robinson Creek area of Pike County. Troopers say, according to their investigation, a motorcycle collided […]
HPD: Knott man was photographing, videoing women in store
A Knott County man was arrested recently after he allegedly was discovered to be taking videos of women in a local store. According to an arrest citation written by HPD Officer Parker Hignite, on April 15, HPD Maj. Zack Miller received a call from his wife who had reported she had a man following her throughout a store at the Daniel Boone Plaza.
Pikeville celebrates ‘the power of prayer’ on National Day of Prayer
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - National Day of Prayer was celebrated Thursday, with groups inviting folks to gatherings throughout the region. In Pikeville, the annual gathering filled the city park with prayer and fellowship. This year’s theme, “Lift up the Word - Light up the World” came as a challenge to...
Investigation into alleged fire department theft leads to federal indictment, fiscal court regulation change
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County, Kentucky, volunteer fire chief has been arrested on a federal charge in connection with an investigation that has also led to a change in the way the Pike County Fiscal Court distributes money to fire departments. On April 18, a federal grand jury...
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.
Letcher Co. renews old building for economic development center
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Letcher County has a new location centered around economic development. Letcher County Tourism, Pine Mountain Partners, and EKY Heritage Foundation hosted a grand opening at the Ermine School in Whitesburg, celebrating the new home for the three organizations. “It’s great for all of those places to...
UVA Wise Football looking at local talent to boost roster
WISE, Va. (WCYB) — UVA Wise Football is looking to capitalize on local talent as the program reinvents itself under first-year head coach Gary Bass. Bass said that there is an increased priority on bringing in players from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to ensure the community is buying into the program.
‘We’re gonna dig ourselves out’: Elkhorn City leaders hopeful for progress
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - After a change in city leadership and an examination by State Auditor Allison Ball’s office, Elkhorn City officials are hopeful for the town’s recovery. Financial issues were brought to light late last year, leading to the recent hiring of a new city clerk...
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