Charleston, WV — The unemployment numbers for West Virginia counties have been released. According to WorkForce West Virginia, the statewide unemployment for July was 4.7 percent which is the lowest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate since October 2008. 4 counties reported an increase, 50…
Read MoreTuesday morning, a heavy police presence at Belfry High School had some parents and students on high alert. Pike County Sheriff Rodney Scott told Mountain Top News there were three deputies and two Kentucky State Troopers there as students were arriving after an alleged threat was made by a student…
Read MoreChristy Terry, Program Director/Yoga Instructor at the Johnson County Public Library, teaches a new type of fitness class named “Gentle Chair Yoga”. This class meets every Monday at 1:00 PM at the Johnson County Public Library and provides many health benefits including increased breathing…
Read MoreAn Elkhorn City attorney accused of stealing more than $800,000 dollars from clients, made his first court appearance on Monday. Timothy Belcher appeared before Special Judge Alison Wells in Pikeville and entered a not-guilty plea. Prosecutors say Belcher’s clients, who were children at the time,…
Read MorePikeville, KY — A Pike County Grand Jury has returned five indictment charges against a Pikeville man stemming from an incident that occurred earlier this month. On August 7th, Pikeville Police responded to a complaint on Garred Street and arrested 39-year-old Ermel J. Wolford. Officers had to…
Read MoreLetcher County, KY — Yet another Social Security scam is being reported in the region, this time in Letcher County. According to the Letcher County Sheriff’s Office, several reports have been received regarding a person calling people stating that your social security number has been compromised…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has levied fines against two eastern Kentucky natural gas companies. The companies, B & H Gas Company and Johnson County Gas Company, both owned by Bud Rife, have been fined $107,500.00 for unauthorized debt and failing to adjust the…
Read MoreOn Sunday, East Kentucky Archery in Prestonsburg held an archery shoot to benefit veterans in hospice care through Appalachian Hospice Care. Nearly 30 archers came out and raised over $350 dollars. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vvGL8xU0f8&feature=youtu.be”…
Read MoreA Pikeville man is facing felony charges after an incident where police say he strangled his girlfriend. Last week, a Pike Grand Jury indicted 36 year old Dike Newsome after hearing testimony from the State Police. Assistant Pike Commonwealth’s Attorney Melissa Goodman says Newsome is the first…
Read MoreLocal musician Sean Whiting has been traveling all over to showcase his music for years. He made a stop in Pikeville to perform two new songs that have never been recorded or released to the public. “No Shame” and “Perfect World” are the titles of these new tracks which really…
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