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First Christian Church opens Youth Center
First Christian Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for their new Youth Center on Thursday. Pastor Brian Kearns was joined by former Pastor Ashtor Simpson, several members of their church family, Middlesboro Mayor Boone Bowling, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Turner, Middlesboro Main Street Executive Director Celia Shoffner and other friends and […] The post First Christian Church opens Youth Center appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate
The Republican candidates for Bell County Commonwealth’s Attorney, incumbent Lisa Fugate and challenger Mike Taylor, faced off in a debate Thursday evening moderated by Brian O’Brien at the Bell Theater in Pineville. Taylor won a coin toss and was the first candidate to speak. He introduced himself as a practicing attorney in Middlesboro. “I started […] The post Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Three Middlesboro Yellowjackets sign for college cheer
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Three Middlesboro High School seniors signed to cheer with Lincoln Memorial University on Wednesday, May 15. Ryleigh Ausmus is on the left, Alexus Marsee is in the middle, and Shelby Vaughn is on the right. The three seniors will compete on the Division II level.
Commodores defeat Green Dragons, 5-2
HAZARD — Perry Central topped visiting Harlan 5-2 on Friday, May 10. The Commodores scored first and never trailed. Perry Central plated two runs in the bottom half of the opening inning. Extending its lead, Perry Central scored three runs one inning later. Harlan crossed home plate twice during...
Trent Noah, one of five Harlan County natives to wear Kentucky Blue
Harlan County, a small region in eastern Kentucky with a population of just over 25,000, has produced a variety of well-known individuals. Of course, some of you may remember Cawood Ledford, former play-by-play announcer for Kentucky football and basketball for 39 years. Maybe even the name Jordan Smith, 2015 winner of The Voice, rings a bell. What about Nick Lachey, who managed to play himself on a couple episodes of One Tree Hill and participate in 17 reality shows in the same career?
Walters State Plans Camps for Morristown, Claiborne County campus
Rising sixth through eighth graders can learn first aid and CPR, operate a HAM radio or build and program underwater robots through Walters State Community College Youth Camps. Through the generosity of the nonprofit organizations including the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation and the Niswonger Foundation STEM L.D., scholarships are available for underwater robotics campus […] The post Walters State Plans Camps for Morristown, Claiborne County campus appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
A Visit To KY Mountain Laurel Festival And Kim Richey Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville, Kentucky has staged a formal dance for nearly a century that has remained the same for generations. Folkways Reporter Will Warren takes us for a visit. Also, in this show, our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes...
Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Fighting their way back from a brutal 3-13 start this season, the Harlan County Lady Bears ran their district mark to 5-0 and clinched the top seed in the upcoming 52nd District Tournament with a 10-0 five-inning win last Tuesday over visiting Bell County. “We had a lot […] The post Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Search warrant leads to drug bust in Harlan Co.
HARLAN CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Three people were arrested after police reportedly found them trafficking drugs. On Tuesday, deputies with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Hal Street in Cawood. Police arrested one suspect after he tried to get away on foot.
Hobby Lobby ready to serve tri-state area
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - A new Hobby Lobby location opened in Middlesboro on Monday, and store officials said customers are flowing in the doors. “We’ve had great feedback with the community. We actually had a soft opening on Friday and Saturday this past week,” said Store Manager Randy Hipsher.
Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day
Midway Elementary hosted its annual safety day on April 29. Students learned about various safety topics from professionals in the school and from the community. It was a great learning experience for the students. Second grade teacher, Mrs. Tina Watson, organizes this event each year. The school would like to thank the following for participating: […] The post Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the cities’ wastewater facilities. A public meeting was held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn recently where residents, state, county, and city officials met to discuss options for addressing the problem. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley talked about issues […] The post Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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