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Crews battle fire following fireworks, one injured
PIKEVILLE, KY (WOWK) — At least one person was injured Thursday during the fireworks at Hillbilly Days. That is according to the Pike County Emergency Management Agency Director Nee Jackson who says there is also a brush fire in the area whree the fireworks were being set off. The Pikeville Fire Department is handling the […]
HILLBILLY DAYS FESTIVAL: Submit your photos!
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With Hillbilly Days 2024 underway, we want to remind you to stop at the Appalachian Wireless #WYMTSelfieStop and take your picture. The WYMT booth is across from the corner of the Pikeville police station on Hambley Boulevard, in front of Myers Tower. It is the last booth on Hambley Boulevard.
Hillbilly Days forecast
(WOWK) – Hillbilly Days has started up in Pikeville, Kentucky and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that the weather is cooperating. Here’s how the forecast is shaping up! There will be chances for scattered thundershowers Friday morning, but those showers will be clearing out for the afternoon, and the weekend looks phenomenal. Take a look below […]
‘It is time for me to step away’ Pikeville sports figure steps down after 27 years
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville athletic director and girls basketball head coach Kristy Orem has decided to step down from her role after 27 years on Wednesday, April 17. Orem made the announcement via social media early Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Orem said she intends to remain the district’s...
Mingo County Schools given all clear after domestic incident leads to lockdown
UPDATE: (5:15 p.m. Thursday) – West Virginia State Police are releasing more information about the incident that led to a school lockdown in Mingo County. According to WVSP, the incident was a domestic call in the Bend Creek area of Logan County. Troopers say a male allegedly fired a shot during the incident and then […]
All-you-can-eat for $6: Hillbilly Breakfast offers hearty helpings May 4
INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Martin County is preparing to serve up a hearty helping of local favorites at their annual Hillbilly Breakfast. For just $6, enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, fried bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks. Kiwanis president...
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