Appalshop has announced the lineup for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg. The free annual festival will feature live music, jam sessions, food and art, including a quilt exhibit hosted by the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. Performers for the 2024 festival include Sunrise Ridge, John Haywood, Jay Skaggs, Randy […] The post Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg appeared first on Winchester Sun.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds political candidates, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes that no signage is allowed on the right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Any campaign signs must be placed beyond right of way limits, according to state […] The post KYTC: Illegal signage can be taken down appeared first on Winchester Sun.

YahooSports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek has Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard going No. 6 in the NBA draft to Toronto and teammate Rob Dillingham going No. 7 to Memphis. Many Kentucky fans were hoping Sheppard might return for a sophomore season but Peek knew better. “Anybody who thought he would come back because of NIL […] The post Analyst projects Sheppard to go north in NBA Draft appeared first on Winchester Sun.

By James Gardner Clark County Public Library “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” It’s one of my favorite lines from Sonnet 18 from William Shakespeare. It’s a sonnet […] The post What’s happening at the Library? appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Jessica Paige Whitley, 31, passed April 19, 2024. 6:00-8:00PM April 26, 2024 at Church of the Living God. Information at www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com. The post Jessica Whitley, 31 appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Katheryn “Kitty” Walters Booth, 84, of Clark County, Kentucky passed away, April 18, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her. Guestbook at www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com. The post Katheryn “Kitty” Waters, 84 appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Melissa Adams, 49, wife of Richard Adams, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. More information and guestbook at www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com. The post Melissa Adams, 49 appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recognizes Eagle Scout as the highest rank available, having first been issued in the early 20th century.  As of Saturday, April 13, three local Winchester residents are newly recognized as such.  During a commencement ceremony at Winchester First United Methodist Church, George Rogers Clark High School students Dylan Coomer, John […] The post Three Winchester teens promoted to Eagle Scout appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is an interesting plant found in rich, moist, forested areas in deep hollows and drains.  East and north facing lower slopes are its favored habitat, where it can be widespread. Ginger has a stem (called a rhizome) that grows low along the ground with pairs of heart shaped leaves sticking up […] The post Roark: Wild Ginger appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2024 unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, according to data released Thursday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary March 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from February 2024 and up 0.5 percentage point from one year ago. […] The post Ky. March unemployment rate was at 4.5 percent appeared first on Winchester Sun.

A week after he replaced John Calipari at Kentucky, Mark Pope made his first post on social media, his first on the “X” platform since Feb. 10. “One week ago, the Pope girls and I came home to UK to start the greatest adventure of our lives,” he said. “ It has been a whirlwind […] The post Pope: First week at UK has been ‘whirlwind of awesomeness’ appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Average gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,623 stations in Kentucky. Prices in Kentucky are 0.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price […] The post Kentucky gas prices fall slightly appeared first on Winchester Sun.

When Adam Kidd, co-owner of the McEldowney Building at 5 Cleveland Avenue and Project Administrator at DAM Holdings, began to seek making an impact in day-to-day Winchester, many ideas came to mind.  “Our plan is and was and will be to have a free community art space for artists to utilize and get their work […] The post New art show featured at McEldowney Building appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Upon approaching George Rogers Clark High School on the morning of Saturday, April 20, the sight of numerous American flags lining the roadway indicated something notable was taking place.  As would soon become apparent, final respects and a tribute were being paid.  Hundreds from Winchester and surrounding counties gathered for the wake and funeral service […] The post A hero’s farewell: Winchester says goodbye to former Police Chief appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Kentucky State Parks continue to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a series of events in April. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will hold its annual American Indian Heritage Weekend from Friday to Sunday. The event will offer educational presentations, hands-on workshops, kids’ crafts, authentic craft vendors, storytelling, music and more, all aimed at celebrating the […] The post State parks celebrate 100th anniversary with special events appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Reed Sheppard is ready to pursue his next dream. The Kentucky freshman guard declared for the NBA Draft on Thursday and will forgo the remaining three years of his college eligibility. The recent hiring of Mark Pope, Jeff Sheppard’s teammate at Kentucky, wasn’t enough to persuade Sheppard to stay for one more season.  “I’m going […] The post Reed Sheppard dives into NBA Draft appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Compiled by Matt Cizek. The following arrests were reported by the Winchester Police Department between April 12-17. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. April 12 Kimberly Yvonne Ingram, 57 – Contempt of court – libel/slander – resistance to order. Dalton Raymond King, 26 – No or expired registration plates. […] The post Winchester Police Reports appeared first on Winchester Sun.

Numerous student groups are active at George Rogers Clark High School.  One such example is GRC’s Drug Free Youth Club, consisting of approximately 25 students and welcome to all yet composed largely of juniors. They made their actions known as students attended the recent Kentucky Youth Tobacco Control Conference in Frankfort hosted by Networking for […] The post GRC’s Drug Free Youth Club spreads awareness appeared first on Winchester Sun.