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Write a last will and testament for free May 8 in Inez
INEZ — Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network announced it will conduct a will-writing clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. Residents can meet with an attorney and write a simple will at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements for the...
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.
Huntington approved as designated BUILD WV district
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Department of Commerce has designated the city of Huntington and parts of surrounding areas as a BUILD WV Act. The BUILD WV Act was passed by legislators to encourage new housing in West Virginia by offering tax incentives. The city of Huntington is...
Sixteen people file complaints against Mingo County PSD over water issues
MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)—Sixteen people have filed complaints against the Mingo County Public Service District over several water issues. On April 12, 2024, sixteen people filed complaints against the Mingo County Public Service district. One resident complained about water outages, low water pressure, and water leaks. Another individual says that fire hydrants don’t work. Another […]
Tax Credits Available For Huntington-Area Housing Developers
Real estate developers who construct homes in parts of Cabell and Wayne counties are now eligible for a tax incentive. Last week, the greater Huntington area — including eastern Cabell County and northern Wayne County — was designated a BuildWV district by the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
Bond reduction arguments heard in vehicular homicide case
PRESTONSBURG — A Johnson County man was in Floyd County Circuit Court April 23 for a bond reduction hearing in a vehicular homicide case. Floyd Circuit Court Judge Johnny Ray Harris said a judgment on bond would be made later this week after he took the testimony in court into consideration.
Flood survivor celebrates new beginnings after century of family legacy
INEZ — Slone was 16 when she moved into the old house on land that her family lived on for over 100 years on Camp Branch in Inez. It was her home until a flash flood swept through the property in 2022, tearing up the century-old structure and leaving Slone to sleep on her daughter’s sofa. Now, however, thanks to a group of generous donors, funders and volunteers, the 74-year-old Slone has a brand-new home on the same site as the former.
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