Pike County Republican Party Picnic Lets Voters Meet Officials
The Pike County Republican Party Picnic held its annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 20, as well as a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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King Coal Festival Sees a Big Turnout
The 52nd annual King Coal Festival in Williamson, WV offered plenty of food, vendors, music, games and more for participants.
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The King Coal Festival Returns to Williamson on September 20, 2025
The King Coal Festival is an iconic part of Williamson, and it will be taking place on September 20, 2025.
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Vigil Held in Paintsville for Charlie Kirk
A crowd gathered in Paintsville on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to hold a candlelight vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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ARC awards $11 million to support recovery from addiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $11 million Tuesday to 32 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to address workforce gaps and economic challenges due to the impact of substance use disorder…
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Three arrested for trafficking after officer finds drugs during stop
VAN LEAR, Ky. –Three Johnson County residents were arrested for drug trafficking early Friday morning, after being pulled over in a traffic stop. A sheriff’s deputy was patrolling along Webb Hollow in Van Lear, when he spotted an SUV driving without a license plate. Inside the vehicle were…
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Officials expect no problems at the Belfry and Pikeville football game
School officials and coaches say security will, as always, be vigilant for student safety.
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Senator Rand Paul Introduces Six Penny Plan
U.S. Senator Rand Paul explains for the Six Penny Plan will affect Kentuckians.
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Detective Mitchell Adkins Passes Away
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is mourning after Detective Mitchell Adkins suddenly passed away.
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Pike man arrested after search uncovers large amount of drugs
HARDY, Ky. — State troopers executing a search warrant at a Pike County man’s home came away with a large amount of drugs and an arrest for trafficking. Police raided the home of James Hardesty, 35, of Hardy, just before noon on Thursday. Over the next 12 hours, they located 192 grams of…
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