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CEDAR Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair focused on future workforce
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 CEDAR (Community, Economic Development, And Revitalization) Student Fair Program is bringing young minds to the table, showcasing their visions for the future of the region. The once popular CEDAR Coal Fair changed directions a few years ago, devoting itself to revitalizing the region’s workforce...
Russell County Hospital relocates, improves access to cancer center
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Ballad Health celebrated the renovation of its cancer care department at Russell County Hospital Friday. Hospital administrators cut the ribbon on the cancer care center after it was relocated and received improvements. According to Ballad Health, the relocation and renovation of the center will improve access and comfort for oncology […]
Teen dies in collision
ELKHORN CITY — A Pike County teen died in a motor vehicle crash Thursday. Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post responded to a call at 8:33 a.m. about a single-vehicle collision on state Route 80 in Elkhorn City. The initial investigation indicated that Zena Newsome, 17 years old of Elkhorn...
Deputies search for girl, teen last seen in Sevier County in April
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, who were last seen in Sevier County on April 22. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office published a poster, sharing that they were searching for Alaina Willis, 10, and Jesse Willis, 15. SCSO said the two may be in the […]
Girls’ Night Out held
The “Let’s Go Girls” Girls’ Night Out event by GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club was held at the Historic Williamson Field House on May 3. The event supported the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter, aiding domestic violence victims in West Virginia and Kentucky.
Williamson Youth Arts Festival celebrating local talent
The Williamson Youth Arts Festival "Arts Mothership" is set to grace the Williamson Field House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11. Hosted by the HeArt of West Virginia and backed by the Tamarack Foundation of the Arts Ripple Project, the Williamson Youth Arts Festival promises a day filled with creativity, talent and community spirit, according to Jim Pajarillo, founder of the HeArt of West Virginia.
Apple Blossom Festival blooms hope in Elkhorn City
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Apple Blossom Festival kicked off Friday, bringing a town favorite to Elkhorn City. Organizers and volunteers worked to fill the streets and boost community morale, hoping to reignite the fire that was once alive in the annual event. “Having the festival back in town...
Paintsville falls to Belfry on Senior Night, 1-0
This past Wednesday, 15th Region baseball foes Paintsville and Belfry duked it out in a low scoring pitching duel that saw the Pirates walk away with a 1-0 win over the Tigers at Charlie Adkins Field in Paintsville on Senior Night. Before the game, Paintsville honored the only senior on...
Miners close out spring, to hit the gridiron again in June
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team closed out a successful spring with last week's inaugural Blue-White scrimmage at Buck Harless Stadium,. “The scrimmage went better than what we all thought it would go,” Mingo Central Coach David Jones said. “It was a first-time doing something like that. We didn’t have all of our players. Some are playing other sports but it went really well. As coaches, we were very pleased. Of course we’re having a quarterback battle right now and both did fairly OK. They have a lot to work on and that’s the main position that we are focusing on.”
Mingo Central closes out softball season at 7-13, 0-2 in sectionals
WAYNE – All didn't end well for the Mingo Central High School softball team, nor of its senior class, in last week's Class AA Region 4 Section 2 tournament. The Lady Miners closed out the season at 7-13 and an 0-2 showing in sectional play. Mingo Central was eventually...
Softball Recap: McKinlee Maxfield leads Honaker to victory over Rural Retreat
Honaker won the last time they faced Rural Retreat, and things went their way on Monday too. The Honaker Tigers came out on top against the Rural Retreat Indians by a score of 9-6. McKinlee Maxfield tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
Baseball Game Preview: Belfry Hits the Road
The Belfry Pirates will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Floyd Central Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Belfry has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Last Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup,...
Softball Game Recap: Rural Retreat Comes Up Short
Rural Retreat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Honaker Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rural Retreat of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
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