Pikeville city leaders set for economic impact study on Appalachian Wireless Arena
Pikeville Deputy City Manager Brad Slone says the arena is a vital source of revenue and was last looked at about a decade ago.
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Business events and press releases
Letcher County Tourism Office Attends Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference
The Letcher County Tourism Office recently attended the Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference in Louisville to learn how they can attract more people to eastern Kentucky.
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Food City kicks off annual ‘Race Against Hunger’
ABINGDON, Va. – Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host their annual Race Against Hunger campaign, which raises a substantial amount of money for local hunger relief organizations. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region and our Race Against Hunger…
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Pikeville Little Caesars Closes due to the Threat of a Rock Slide
The Little Caesars in Pikeville has been closed and is looking to relocate due to the potential threat of a rock slide.
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JC Penney will be Holding Job Interviews
JC Penney will be returning to Coal Run, and interviews will be held at the Coal Run Community Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21-22.
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UPike honors 2025 Coleman College of Business Hall of Fame inductees
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business honored the 2025 inductees at the Burlin Coleman Hall of Fame Induction Dinner held on Oct. 15 in Bears Tower. Since 2022, UPike has recognized business leaders each year whose dedication to excellence, innovation and service…
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Gooslin named 2025 Realtor of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Realtors announced Brenda Gooslin, of Pikeville, as the 2025 Realtor of the Year and at the 2026 Leadership Installation in Louisville on Sept. 23. Gooslin is a lifelong Kentuckian who has served Kentucky Realtors for more than 20 years. She has served on numerous committees…
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Company exec pleads guilty to keeping taxes withheld from employee checks
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The manager of a number of coal-related businesses, including a trucking firm that laid off all employees and shut its doors earlier this year, has admitted to keeping more than $22 million in taxes withheld from employee paychecks for himself. John Thomas Quintrell, of Harlan,…
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SmileFaith in Jenkins to Add More Services
SmileFaith in Jenkins is adding a day care, space for small businesses, and renovating their event space.
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Cornerstone Investment Group founder Ronnie Spence achieves NSSA certification
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Cornerstone Investment Group has announced that Ronnie Spence, a dedicated financial advisor and expert in social security strategies, has successfully completed the National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) certification program. This designation signifies that Spence is now equipped…
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