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Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kentucky State Representative Adam Bowling during their regular May meeting. Bowling advised the members on state funding impacting the area. “Thank you for having me,” Bowling said. “It’s an honor to be here.” Bowling mentioned he represents approximately 75 percent of Harlan County. “I was first elected in […] The post Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. The Harlan County track team traveled to Williamsburg to compete in an all comers meet on Friday. The boys won the meet with 117 points, leading over Corbin by six points. The girls placed fifth overall with 56 points. Leslie County won the girls division with 107 points. […] The post HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Two local mountain athletes sign to join Alice Lloyd College baseball
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Two baseball players from the Mountain region signed to play college baseball at Alice Lloyd College on Wednesday, May 15. Inside Hazard High school, Skylar Chaney signed his national letter of intent surrounded by friends, family, and coaches. The senior outfielder/infielder has helped the Bulldogs reach...
Invest Appalachia announces $16.6 million in new commitments
Invest Appalachia (IA) has announced commitments totaling $16.6 million from six new investors in support of the Invest Appalachia Fund (IA Fund). The IA Fund is designed to provide flexible community-first impact investment that reaches persistently under-resourced populations and geographies across central Appalachia. New investors include Truist Bank, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and Chordata Capital, as well as regional funders including the Dogwood Health Trust, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Greater Clark Foundation. Launched in 2022, the fund has already deployed over $6 million in blended capital investment, in projects and businesses that advance climate resilience, equity, and community wealth-building, with the expectation of tripling that number in 2024.
Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the cities’ wastewater facilities. A public meeting was held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn recently where residents, state, county, and city officials met to discuss options for addressing the problem. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley talked about issues […] The post Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sunshine Volunteer Fire Station No. 1 officially opened
The Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department is now officially stationed at their new facility in Sunshine after decades of operating out of a section of the old National Guard Armory building which currently houses the Harlan County Community Action Agency. People gathered at the new Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 1 at 1 p.m. on […] The post Sunshine Volunteer Fire Station No. 1 officially opened appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hazard soccer player signs to Midway University
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Noah Helm, a senior defender for the Bulldogs, signed to play soccer at Midway University Monday afternoon. Helm started playing for Hazard as a sophomore. He helped Hazard to a 9-8-2 season last year where the Bulldogs’ defense allowed 41 goals. Helm said he chose...
Police investigating gas station theft
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Perry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Ramey’s Qwik Stop convenience store on Highway 15 Tuesday after getting a report of a robbery at the store’s ATM machine. Authorities said the suspect spray painted the security cameras before breaking in and pulling...
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