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Why NBC's TODAY show was in this tiny Eastern KY town to ‘tell America's story.'

A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide

Martin County, KY · 1d

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Viral sheriff write-in candidate loses to incumbent

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A write-in candidate for Johnson County sheriff who surpassed 600,000 views on a campaign post on TikTok lost to the incumbent candidate. Jason Golden made posted a video to TikTok addressing his arrest at the Kentucky Apple Festival, where he was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and second-degree disorderly conduct.

Johnson County, KY · 3d
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Carter County singer wins first place at Grayson Octoberfest competition

GRAYSON — Carter County country music artist Tristen Moore walked away with first-place honors Saturday, October 31, after competing in the “Scary-oke” singing contest held as part of Grayson’s Octoberfest 2026 celebration. Moore, a native of Olive Hill, earned the competition’s top honor and received a...

Grayson, KY · 3d
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Campton Keeps Lining Up At This Tiny Kentucky Dairy Bar For Hometown Comfort Food

Some small towns have a water tower, a courthouse, and one little restaurant that everybody seems to know by heart. In a quiet corner of eastern Kentucky, that restaurant is a tiny dairy bar where folks who moved away still make a stop the moment they roll back into town.

Campton, KY · 8d
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Drive through a mountain in eastern Kentucky and land among 100 stone arches

You roll up to a hole in a sandstone ridge in eastern Kentucky, and there’s no way around it. Only through. The passage runs 900 feet, barely wide enough for your car, and dark the whole way, even at noon. Locals call it the gateway to one of the...

Powell County, KY · 2d

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Drive To This Remote Ohio Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

There’s a moment that happens at The Bear’s Den Steakhouse in Cambridge, Ohio, usually somewhere between the first bite of a hand-cut, dry-aged ribeye and the second, where you stop whatever conversation you were having and just sit there with a look on your face that your dining companions will absolutely photograph.

Cambridge, OH · 4d

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These 8 Tiny Hot Dog Joints In Ohio Are Worth Every Mile You Drive

Ready to find the best tiny hot dog joints in Ohio?. These 8 spots serve up creative toppings and classic flavors that’ll make you a true believer!. 1. Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace (Columbus) Some places just have a personality that grabs you the second you walk in.

Ohio · 9d

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CRISPIE Creme:? How a beloved national donut chain borrowed its name from still-standing Ohio shop

One of America’s most recognizable doughnut chains has a surprising connection to a family-owned Ohio business. According to the family behind Crispie Creme Donuts in Chillicothe, the story of Krispy Kreme’s name dates back to a doughnut shop Jack Renison owned decades before the national chain was established.

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Zanesville’s First Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 5 With Police Traffic Plan

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Zanesville’s first Chick-fil-A opens at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on Maple Avenue, and Zanesville police say officers will be on hand to keep traffic moving if opening-day lines spill onto one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors. The restaurant, at 3541 Maple Ave., is marking its debut with a “Moove-In Party” […]

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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6 Trails In Southern Ohio With Forgotten Ruins Hiding In The Woods

I can appreciate a beautiful forest trail, but finding an abandoned structure along the way makes the hike much more interesting. Suddenly, I’m wondering who built it, what happened there, and how much history is hiding beneath those fallen leaves. Southern Ohio has plenty of places that raise those...

Vinton County, OH · 6d

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Reopening of Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park on Friday & Saturday

Chillicothe — The next two days will be a grand reopening of Yoctangee Park, after two years of renovation. The city has an announcement on its website. I couldn’t find a schedule except at the end of the video on the city’s Facebook page, but see my screenshot of it below.

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Animal Shelter Society Shares Community Resources

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s time again for our weekly check in with the Animal Shelter Society. April Gibson, their Executive Director, wanted to let the community know that they will be closed to customer service on Saturday, because of the Veteran’s Day Parade. She says some staff...

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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This Small-Town Ohio Breakfast Buffet Has Diners Lining Up Every Sunday Morning

A Union veterans reunion with more than 1,000 guests once happened on the very ground where this breakfast buffet now serves eggs. Then-Governor William McKinley showed up for it. That’s a lot of history under one omelet station. The weekend breakfast buffet runs Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m....

Logan, OH · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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Southeast Ohio Deer Herds Still Reeling as Gun Season Nears With New Limits

Southeast Ohio’s deer herd is heading into the heart of the 2026 season still carrying the damage from the worst disease outbreak the state has ever recorded, and hunters in Athens, Meigs and Washington counties will hunt under a two-deer bag limit this year — up from the emergency one-deer limit imposed last December, but […]

Athens County, OH · 4d

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Head To This Timeless Ohio Diner For A Mouthwatering Cheeseburger That Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If cheeseburgers could have fan clubs, the one at Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe, Ohio would have a waiting list for membership and a newsletter that people actually read. This timeless diner has been doing things right for over 80 years, and the cheeseburger it produces is the kind of thing that inspires genuine loyalty in people who are not generally the loyal type.

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Zanesville’s First Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 5: Here’s What to Know

Zanesville, Ohio, is finally getting its first Chick-fil-A, and the grand opening comes with something...

Zanesville, OH · 4d

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Six Ohio Small-Town Diners Where Farmers Still Gather At Dawn For Coffee

Before the sun clears the barn roofs in rural Ohio, the first pot of coffee is already on at a handful of small-town diners. These are the places where work boots line up at the counter and the menu has not needed a makeover in years. The six stops on...

Ohio · 3d

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Cat of the Week: Sylvia

Sylvia Plath, the Queen of Jacksonville. Sylvia is a my-way-or-the-highway kind of girl. She’s willing to tolerate the company of her persistent and loving kitten residents, but beyond that, she has very little patience for nonsense. She’s a look-but-don’t-touch kind of lady. But she’s beautiful, so honestly,...

Jacksonville, OH · 3d

Times Recorder

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Phillips Meats honored after providing nearly 89,000 pounds to foodbanks

Zanesville food providers were among the southern and southeastern Ohio honorees recognized for helping connect locally-produced food with families facing hunger. Phillips Meats and South Zanesville Food Pantry received Food Champion Awards during the Ohio Association of Foodbanks ' Oct. 13 regional farm tour, according to a community announcement. Phillips Meats has provided nearly 89,000 pounds of primarily beef and pork products to Ohio foodbanks since 2022. The Zanesville stop was part of the association's last of four regional farm tours recognizing farmers, food producers and community organizations. The tours highlighted partnerships between Ohio agriculture and the state's charitable food network. Programs including the Ohio Food Program and Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program help foodbanks purchase and distribute food through partnerships that support local farmers. The programs also reduce food waste. State legislators and representatives from state and local agencies also participated in the tour to recognize honorees and highlight continued support for Ohio's farm-to-foodbank partnerships, according to the announcement. Other southern Ohio honorees The tour also recognized organizations in Washington Court House and Proctorville. In Washington Court House, honorees included Saddleberk Farms, Cockerill Berkshire Farms and Paint Valley Ministries Pantry. Saddleberk and its farm partners have supplied more than 115,000

Zanesville, OH · 4d

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Howling for HSOV benefit concert to support Humane Society of the Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A night of live country and folk music is set to benefit the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley (HSOV) and the hundreds of animals it serves each year. The “Howling for HSOV” concert will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom...

Marietta, OH · 3d