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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 1d
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This Kentucky Mountain Town Is Where Wild Horses Graze Right Beside The Road As You Drive Past

Wild horses roam free across a 50,000-acre riding playground in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Some riders spot them just off a trail marked 101. Those horses don’t travel alone, either. Riders have also reported elk, grazing cattle, and high mountain views along the same gravel routes. I love...

Kentucky · 4d
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Country Herald

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Eastern Kentucky Snow Forecast: Up to 2 Inches Friday Nov 13

Harlan and Letcher counties could see mountain snow Friday night as valleys remain mostly rainy.

Kentucky · 12h

The Cool Down

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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

Norton, VA · 3d

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Clintwood declines to reconsider manufactured home request

CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Clintwood Town Council declined to reconsider its rejection of a request to place a 2009 manufactured home on a residential lot after a discussion about housing availability, neighborhood concerns and the town’s zoning requirements. A motion to reconsider the earlier decision failed, leaving the...

Clintwood, VA · 20h

Middlesboro News

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Move Mountains Medical Mission (M7) delivers life saving care

In just 48 hours, an astonishing event which mobilized healthcare professionals, students, volunteers, and community partners delivered critical healthcare services to some of the most underserved communities in rural Appalachia. […]

Wise County, VA · 1d

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World War II veteran who died in 1942 laid to rest in Weber City

What caused Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr.'s death while in captivity?. After 84 years, Army Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr. was laid to rest on Veterans Day at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City. His family members are buried there as well, making Wednesday a long-awaited reunion for a Scott...

Weber City, VA · 21h

Cardinal News

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Haysi mayor’s criminal court case will continue, with no plea agreement reached Thursday

The defense has requested dismissal for six of Larry Yates’ eight charges of fraud and embezzlement. The post Haysi mayor’s criminal court case will continue, with no plea agreement reached Thursday appeared first on Cardinal News .

Haysi, VA · 18h

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Dickenson County announces Mountain Laurel Commerce Park

CLINTWOOD, Va. — Dickenson County is pleased to announce the official naming of Mountain Laurel Commerce Park, formerly known as Red Onion Industrial Park, marking another milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract investment, support business development, and create new economic opportunities. The newly named Mountain Laurel...

Dickenson County, VA · 1d

Harlan Enterprise

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern […]

Harlan County, KY · 22h