Martin County Courthouse receives makeover
Historic courthouse is undergoing a multi-faceted renovation to better benefit the community.
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Martin County Business receives $10,000 grant
Orascom Group will be part of the Invest 606 Showcase on April 2.
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Pikeville High School student arrested for a threat
Local law enforcement agencies work through the night to find the suspect.
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March is Women’s History Month!
Today we’re featuring Prestonsburg Fire Chief Celina Thomas.
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Repeat child sex offender indicted on federal child porn charges
LONDON, Ky. — A Pike County man with a history of sex crimes against children has been indicted on federal child porn charges. A federal grand jury indicted Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Hampton was first arrested and charged in Pike…
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Stanley Brothers named to Country Music Hall of Fame
by RODERICK MULLINS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a move many fans and historians consider long overdue, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Stanley Brothers have been inducted into its ranks, rectifying a decades-long omission of the seminal bluegrass duo. The announcement of the…
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Two Dickenson County residents named to Virginia boards
by RODERICK MULLINS RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced board appointments with two individuals representing Dickenson County. “When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we’ve appointed to boards and commissions in just 60 days, I think about what they represent…
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One killed in Floyd motorcycle crash
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Thursday in Floyd County. According to Kentucky State Police, Shane Allen was operating a 2008 Honda Silver Wing along Route 1428 near Cow Creek just after 6:30 Thursday evening, when his motorcycle left the road and struck a utility…
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Perry man given three life sentences for incest, sodomy
HAZARD, Ky. — A Perry County man has been given three life sentences for charges related to the sexual abuse of children. Harrison Cress, 58, of Slemp, was found guilty two counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of incest, and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse back in October. All of…
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Dickenson School Board approves annual budget
by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board met recently to discuss administrative business, financial reports, and student recognition for achievements. Reports were heard from representatives of the Dickenson County Education Association (DEA) regarding budget negotiations…
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