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Traffic stop results in drug arrest
A Harlan County woman is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine and heroin after allegedly being found in possession of the substances following a traffic stop. Rebecca Helton, 44, of Wallins, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Carmical on April 17. According to a press release, Carmical performed a traffic stop on […] The post Traffic stop results in drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lee County woman sentenced to 10 years on meth charges
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A Pennington Gap woman was sentenced to 10 years in Virginia state prison Tuesday. Melinda Davis was sentenced after she was convicted on methamphetamine distribution charges, according to the Office of Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin. The commonwealth’s attorney’s office stated that Davis will be placed on supervised […]
Profound EKY photographer wins Eastern Kentucky Leadership Award
BLACKEY, Ky. (WYMT) - Malcolm J. Wilson, of Blackey, won the 2024 East Kentucky Leadership award for Media and Technology. Wilson said he believes capturing photos is in his DNA. He added at age three he would trot around his hometown of Cumberland, Kentucky with an empty film camera. However,...
Ky. man arrested on drug trafficking charges
By Jay Compton Bell County deputies arrested a Harlan man on multiple charges following a traffic stop on 25E in Pineville early Thursday morning, April 18. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Hunter Luttrell conducted the stop at 3:28 a.m. on a 2015 Camaro after the vehicle was seen swerving […] The post Ky. man arrested on drug trafficking charges appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg
Appalshop has announced the lineup for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg. The free annual festival will feature live music, jam sessions, food and art, including a quilt exhibit hosted by the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. Performers for the 2024 festival include Sunrise Ridge, John Haywood, Jay Skaggs, Randy […] The post Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Upgrades at Harlan Independent’s athletic complex nearing completion
The Harlan Independent School District is currently seeing new construction and upgrades at the Joe Gilley Athletic Complex, with the work expected to be completed in time for the next school year. Superintendent C.D. Morton provided some details on the ongoing projects during an interview following a recent Harlan Independent School Board meeting. “We’re building […] The post Upgrades at Harlan Independent’s athletic complex nearing completion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gathering in the Gap songwriting contest opens
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) — Submissions for the Gathering in the Gap Music Festival’s annual songwriting contest opened on Monday. Traditional and newer-style songs are encouraged, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation. Song topics may fall into one or more of the following general areas: The Gathering […]
Hill climb racing returns to Pine Mountain
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Over the weekend, thousands of people made their way to Pine Mountain State Resort Park for the Sports Car Club of America and Backroads of Appalachia, 2022 SCCA Appalachian Hill Climbing Series. Backroads of Appalachia Executive Director Erik Hubbard said since starting this series four...
Lee County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for meth distribution
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A Lee County man was sentenced to 15 years in Virginia prison for the distribution of methamphetamine. The Commonwealth Attorney for Lee County, H. Fuller Cridlin, announced on Wednesday that Austin Surgener was sentenced by the Lee County Circuit Court to serve 15 years. After the term of active incarceration, […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Panthers win third straight
CHURCH HILL — The Church Hill Middle School Lady Panthers’ softball team celebrated eighth grade night with a 10-0 win over Sullivan East on Thursday, April 18. The win capped a 3-1 week for the Lady Panthers, who bounced back from a tough 9-6 loss to TA Dugger on Monday to beat Robinson 5-4 on Tuesday, Sevier 20-7 on Wednesday and East 10-0 on Thursday. Following the game, the Lady Panthers honored eighth graders Khloe Sanders, Kendall Wilmoth, Emersyn Templeton, Emily Walker, Alyssa McCloud and...
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