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Roundabout planned for Pikeville; motorists asked to complete survey

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is preparing to construct its first roundabout in the city of Pikeville, and the agency wants your input. Roundabouts are circular intersections that replace traditional intersections using stop signs or traffic lights. Vehicles travel counterclockwise around a center island, yielding to traffic already in the circle.

Pikeville, KY · 5h
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Funeral arrangements announced for UPike professor, assistant dean

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville community is in mourning following the death of a popular professor. Dr. Chandra Massner, assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a professor of communications, died on Sunday. Current and former students paid tribute to her in social media...

Pikeville, KY · 3d
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Clintwood declines to reconsider manufactured home request

CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Clintwood Town Council declined to reconsider its rejection of a request to place a 2009 manufactured home on a residential lot after a discussion about housing availability, neighborhood concerns and the town’s zoning requirements. A motion to reconsider the earlier decision failed, leaving the...

Clintwood, VA · 1d
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Eastern Kentucky Snow Forecast: Up to 2 Inches Friday Nov 13

Harlan and Letcher counties could see mountain snow Friday night as valleys remain mostly rainy.

Kentucky · 21h

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Former Lexington basketball coach passes on knowledge, experience with new book

Pikeville native and former local basketball coach Murray Garvin is passing on knowledge and experience with his new book, "It’s Bigger Than Ball: A Coach’s Journey."

Lexington, KY · 21h

WOWK 13 News

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Coroner confirms animal remains found in Kentucky home

An investigation is underway after possible human remains were found at a Paintsville home.

Paintsville, KY · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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Mingo County natives pursue careers in law

Two Mingo County natives are building legal careers after educational journeys shaped by family, teachers and a desire to serve others. Sierra Dotson, a 2020 graduate of Mingo Central High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, summa cum laude, from the University of Pikeville in 2023. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law in May 2026.

Mingo County, WV · 2d

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This Kentucky Mountain Town Is Where Wild Horses Graze Right Beside The Road As You Drive Past

Wild horses roam free across a 50,000-acre riding playground in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Some riders spot them just off a trail marked 101. Those horses don’t travel alone, either. Riders have also reported elk, grazing cattle, and high mountain views along the same gravel routes. I love...

Kentucky · 5d

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Dickenson County announces Mountain Laurel Commerce Park

CLINTWOOD, Va. — Dickenson County is pleased to announce the official naming of Mountain Laurel Commerce Park, formerly known as Red Onion Industrial Park, marking another milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract investment, support business development, and create new economic opportunities. The newly named Mountain Laurel...

Dickenson County, VA · 2d

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Kentucky jail no longer directly accepting inmate mail

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A regional jail in eastern Kentucky is no longer directly accepting personal mail for its inmates. The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Johnson County announced Friday in a social media post last Friday that all personal letters must now be sent to a designated address: P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, Missouri, postal code 21131.

Johnson County, KY · 3d

Whiskey Riff

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Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show

Tyler Childers was destined to be the country star that he is today. Need proof? Just watch this vintage footage of the Kentucky native competing in a talent contest when he was a teenager. It’s always great to see videos of country music stars before they hit it big, and this clip is no exception. Below you’ll see a video of a 16-year-old Childers singing what I’m assuming is an original song (props to him for penning this one at […] The post Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Lawrence County, KY · 3d

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State agency opens 1,300 new acres of public lands in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The new public lands are open in time for the modern-gun deer season.

Kentucky · 2d

Cardinal News

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Haysi mayor’s criminal court case will continue, with no plea agreement reached Thursday

The defense has requested dismissal for six of Larry Yates’ eight charges of fraud and embezzlement. The post Haysi mayor’s criminal court case will continue, with no plea agreement reached Thursday appeared first on Cardinal News .

Haysi, VA · 1d

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A WVU Army ROTC Cadet From a Coal Town Finds a Uniform, a Passport and a Camera

From his shrinking West Virginia hometown, Ayden Norcross assumed his future lay under the hood of other people’s cars or in the crawl space of other people’s homes, as an auto mechanic or HVAC technician, with enough steady pay to continue fueling his passion — filming silly YouTube videos.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

West Virginia · 2d

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State Representative-Elect believes broadcasting career helped his campaign

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Tanner Hesterberg flipped the 95th District House seat red last week, and no Democrats will now represent Eastern Kentucky in the state legislature. Hesterberg lives in Prestonsburg and has a law office in Pikeville. But he started his career after college as a reporter and anchor at WYMT in 2012.

Prestonsburg, KY · 1d

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

Kentucky · 3d