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Ball Gowns, Curtsies And A Queen: Pineville, Kentucky Hosts Elaborate Dance Tradition With Polish Roots
This story originally aired in the May 19, 2024 episode of Inside Appalachia. In eastern Kentucky, the town of Pineville has the oldest festival on record in the state. The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival happens every Memorial Day weekend on the grounds of a scenic state park. It’s a four-day...
Portage HS scores | May 18: Field boys track and field earns district runner-up trophy
The Field boys track and field team earned runner-up honors at the Division II Salem District meet, racking up 102 points. Falcons sophomore Trevor Dixon delivered a breakout performance, winning a district title in the high jump (6 feet, 4 inches) and was second in the long jump (20-10½). Dixon was wonderfully consistent...
Harlan Dessert Week returns
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - It is not too late to grab a special sweet treat in Harlan County. Eight businesses are participating in Harlan Tourist Convention and Commission’s annual Dessert Week, putting together unique creations on several types of desserts. “We always have Harlan’s Dessert Week during May and...
93rd Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival underway
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Folks continue to make their way to the 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (KMLF) in Pineville. It’s the oldest festival in the state. The festivities continued on Friday with the coronation of the 2024 KMLF Princess, which was Kamryn Reese Burnett from Bell County High School. The Queen will be crowned by Governor Beshear Saturday.
Harlan officials turn on new Wi-Fi downtown
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Downtown Harlan is now offering free Wi-Fi in parts of downtown. One Harlan County Executive Director Cole Raines said good internet connection is difficult to find downtown. “The number one thing I hear from people is that cell signal in downtown is a barrier for navigation....
RHOAR women’s recovery center opens in Middlesboro
Officials from Cumberland River Behavioral Health and the Fletcher Group were joined by representatives from the federal, state and local government for the grand opening of the RHOAR Center in Middlesboro just across the street from the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. Designed to help women recover from substance abuse disorder through holistic treatment, […] The post RHOAR women’s recovery center opens in Middlesboro appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Harlan Co. cities work together to solve wastewater issues
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - In June of 2023, Cumberland, Benham and Lynch were selected for the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Closing America’s Wastewater Gap” study. “The shape that our systems are in now, I think it’s something that’s going to come back and haunt us if...
MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL: Submit your photos!
PINEVILLE , Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 Mountain Laurel Festival in downtown Pineville is underway, and we want to remind you to stop at the Appalachian Wireless #WYMTSelfieStop and take your picture. You can scan the QR code on the Appalachian Wireless #WYMTSelfieStop board or submit your photos above.
4 from BCHS named to All-SEKC Track Team
Four members of the Bell County HIgh School track team were named All-SEKC at the Southeast Kentucky Conference Track & Field Championship held on Tuesday, May 14 at Leslie County. From left are All-SEKC Bobcats Braydin Hickey, Abagail Johnson, Gracie Jo Wilder and Nicholas Stewart, who were selected by the conference’s coaches to receive their […] The post 4 from BCHS named to All-SEKC Track Team appeared first on Middlesboro News.
HC’s Day signs with Cumberlands to join wrestling program
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County High School senior Victoria Day made history on Thursday as the first HCHS wrestler to sign with a college program with her decision to attend the University of the Cumberlands. Competing in the 120-pound weight division, Day placed fourth in the regional tournament and was named […] The post HC’s Day signs with Cumberlands to join wrestling program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
The Center for Rural Development selects Harlan County students to attend the 2024 Rogers Explorers
The Center for Rural Development has selected Harlan County eighth-grade students Brianna Creech, Juliana Damaa, Halle Cox, and Jaxson Perry to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program. Brianna and Juliana attend Harlan Middle School. Halle and Jaxson are students at Harlan Independent. “The Rogers Explorers Program encourages middle school students to develop their leadership […] The post The Center for Rural Development selects Harlan County students to attend the 2024 Rogers Explorers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine when police executed a search warrant in the Cawood community. Marco Hopkins, 43, of Evarts, and Teai Skidmore, 32, of Cranks, were arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on May 7. According to a press […] The post Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
The 52nd District Softball Championship stage is set
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The 52nd District Softball Championship game will be a rubber match between Harlan County and Harlan. The Lady Black Bears advanced to the championship game after an 11-4 win over Bell County. Harlan County won in large part thanks to Alexis Adams’ 14 strikeouts that helped...
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