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Harlan County School Board approves pay increase
The Harlan County School Board recently approved a pay increase for the 2024 – 2025 school year for the district’s classified and certified employees. Superintendent Brent Roark advised the board on the district’s financial situation. “I had hoped that our legislature would come through with enough money for significant raises,” Roark said. “They did give […] The post Harlan County School Board approves pay increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mount Camel BMA discuss options for widening railroad underpass
The Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Aldermen is ready to begin the process of seeking funding and support from state and federal authorities to widen the single-lane railroad underpass on Hammond Avenue. City Recorder Emily Wood told the BMA at its April 25 meeting that she called Norfolk Southern Railroad prior to the April 25 meeting asking what it would take to widen the underpass. The single-lane underpass has...
HC star Noah reopens recruitment
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah, who led the Bears to a state runner-up finish last month, announced Tuesday that he has requested and been granted a release from his National Letter of Intent with the South Carolina Gamecocks, perhaps opening an opportunity for him to join new […] The post HC star Noah reopens recruitment appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Pitch pine
By Steve Roark Columnist We have several pine species in our area, and one of the more uncommon ones is Pitch pine (Pinus rigida). It is mostly found on dry slopes and ridges in association with other pines and oaks. It has little commercial use today but was very useful in pioneering days. […] The post Roark: Pitch pine appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Alumni return in song for retiring Harlan choir director
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of people made their way to the Harlan Baptist Church for the annual Harlan Independent choir concert. However, this year’s concert marked the end of an era that has lasted more than half a century. Longtime Musette’s director Marilyn Schraeder announced her retirement.
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