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Search warrant leads to drug bust in Harlan Co.
HARLAN CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Three people were arrested after police reportedly found them trafficking drugs. On Tuesday, deputies with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Hal Street in Cawood. Police arrested one suspect after he tried to get away on foot.
New business set to open in Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the City of Middlesboro have announced the arrival of an arts and crafts store coming to the area. Middlesboro Mayor Boone Bowling confirmed with WYMT that Hobby Lobby is officially opening on Monday. The location is where the old JCPenney used to be in...
Harlan County School Board approves pay increase
The Harlan County School Board recently approved a pay increase for the 2024 – 2025 school year for the district’s classified and certified employees. Superintendent Brent Roark advised the board on the district’s financial situation. “I had hoped that our legislature would come through with enough money for significant raises,” Roark said. “They did give […] The post Harlan County School Board approves pay increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roads closed after strong storms pass through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several roads in East Tennessee are closed due to flooding and damage caused by strong storms that passed through the region on Wednesday. In parts of East Tennessee, the storms brought up to golf ball sized hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain. In Claiborne County, a man died after a […]
22-year-old killed when tree falls on car during storms
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A 22-year-old man was killed as severe storms rolled through the northeastern area of Tennessee. The Claiborne County sheriff said the man, identified as Bryce Edward Hentnick, was killed Wednesday afternoon in the Lone Mountain area. The sheriff reported that Hentnick was killed when...
Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military
The Harlan County Walk of Honor is returning for the second consecutive year to honor military veterans and active service members from Harlan County. The Harlan County Walk of Honor first appeared in 2023. According to City of Harlan Tourism’s Visit Harlan Facebook page, the Walk of Honor will follow a path around Huff Park. […] The post Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success
A capacity crowd came out last week for the Bell County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Dinner at the Rendezvous Event Center in Middlesboro. “The Women in Business Dinner was an incredible celebration of women’s achievements here in Bell County. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the […] The post Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Volunteers help Claiborne County man clear tree away from his home after severe weather on Wednesday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Storms battered Claiborne County on Wednesday, leaving a person dead and dozens of trees down across the county. Bryce Edward Hentnick, 22, died in the storms, according to the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office. Neighbors in the Lone Mountain Road area of New Tazewell said a large...
Baseball Game Preview: Harlan Heads Out
Harlan is 0-7 against Perry County Central since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Harlan Green Dragons will head out on the road to take on the Perry County Central Commodores at 6:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Sheriff identifies man killed after tree falls on car in Tazewell
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WATE) – At least one person has died after severe weather impacted parts of East Tennessee, with one fatality confirmed in Claiborne County. David Breeding with the Claiborne County EMA confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they had a fatality reported after a tree fell on a car at Lone Mountain Road and Jennings Road […]
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