When most people think of branding, they imagine a logo or a marketing campaign for a specific company. However, a group of business leaders from around the region gathered in Pikeville today to discuss a new branding initiative for southern and eastern Kentucky. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins…
Read MorePIKE COUNTY, Ky. — A program getting a rebirth in Pike County will not only provide needed services to students. It will create a few dozen jobs, as well. EKB New Reporter Shelby Porter has more. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/Leuru-FJdx4″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]…
Read MoreThere’s no question our region is in the grip of a prescription drug abuse epidemic. But, instead of looking to law enforcement for the answer, a group of students in Pikeville is hoping to be a part of the solution. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins brings us a look at Pikeville High School’s…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — At the end of December, just before Christmas, the Tug Valley Relay for Life Committee received an email from the American Cancer Society stating a traditional Relay for Life event will not be held in the Tug Valley area in 2018. According to the email, the American Cancer…
Read MoreWARFIELD, KY.– As water troubles continue in Martin County, more people are offering help. EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen tells us about two businesses that handed out drinking water. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/FpeTURKqSMc” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePolice in one Pike County city are investigating after two dogs were allegedly abandoned at a shopping center, and one of the dogs was allegedly run over. Coal Run Police received a tip at approximately 10 a.m. Monday that a female in a black Jeep Cherokee had set out two puppies in a shopping center…
Read MoreAn event commemorating the National Women’s March in 2017 was held over the weekend in Pikeville. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/17rsOSdvlBY” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Classic theater returns to the University of Pikeville tonight, and it brings an educational component. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter has a look. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/kSy1JZlPMNo” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, KY.–As the coyote population grows in our region, so do the problems that come along with it. A video posted on social media of a coyote caught in a trap on a popular hiking trail in Floyd County received a lot of attention Sunday. The video was recorded by someone hiking the Sugar…
Read MoreOn Friday, EKB News was with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office when they conducted a roundup of 12 people indicted last week on drug trafficking charges. This morning, we were with deputies when an anonymous tip was called in, giving the location of two of those individuals. EKB News reporter…
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