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Moments of the Heart Photography proudly presents ‘Coal Stories’
Pikeville, KY (September 6, 2019) – It’s a blessed story with a dark side. A legend of brotherhood deep under the mountains. One in which family’s lives depended on it at the risk of their loved ones. It’s the story of a miner and the generations that live its memories forever in their hearts. “I wanted to capture these stories and share them with the families that cling so dearly to this way of life. It was by far the most beautiful yet emotional set to ever be in my studio, in all my 11 years of
Red Cross receives AEP Foundation Grant and kicks off National Preparedness Month in EKY
SubmittedFLATWOODS, Ky., September 4, 2019 – Kentucky Power on Wednesday awarded a $40,000 American Electric Power Foundation grant to the Red Cross. The grant will provide free smoke detectors and support the organization’s Home Fire Preparedness efforts in eastern Kentucky. “We’re making this important grant award today in recognition of National Preparedness Month,” said Kentucky Power President Brett Mattison. “The Red Cross responds to more than 300 home fires in eastern Kentucky every year. This
Patton Leadership accepting applications for 2020 class
Pikeville, KY (August 29, 2019) – Patton Leadership Institute (PLI), the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2020 class. Patton Leadership Institute takes its name from Gov. Paul and Judi Patton, and the leadership they have displayed for the region and state of Kentucky over the years. PLI builds teams of emerging leaders from throughout the region who have assumed leadership roles in their communities but may not hold established
Nine receive awards at Chamber’s 2019 Annual Awards Night
Small Business of the Year: Above & Beyond - Just For You Ambassador of the Year: Allison Powers (Photo by Austin Blankenship, Appalachian News-Express) Outstanding Contribution by an Organization or Business: Appalachian Hospice Care Citizen of the Year: Debby Bailey Junior Williamson Memorial East Kentucky Ambassador: Les Stapleton Business of the Year: PurLux Spa & Salon Business Person of the Year: Tom Wright Service Organization of the Year: WestCare Kentucky 2019 Lon B. & Mary Evelyn Rogers
'The Nest' established at BSCTC
Submitted PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Students at Big Sandy Community & Technical College can now stop by The Nest and grab a cup of coffee, gather school supplies, take home a bag of groceries or pick up clothing at no cost. Designed as a resource hub for students, The Nest is now open on the Prestonsburg Campus and will extend to the Mayo Campus very soon. The Nest is the result of the creative dreaming of two BSCTC faculty members: Professors Sandra Saad and Tammy Ball. Professor Saad stated, "[Students] can
Catherine Twiss Noakes: BSCTC Alumna
Submitted Prestonsburg, KY. – BSCTC Student Success Story: Catherine Twiss Noakes A sharp-witted intelligent brown-eyed girl sat in freshman English class in a high school in eastern Kentucky. She day-dreamed about what she would become and processed all the possibilities with a keen sense of maturity, anxiety and an intuitive sense of the world far beyond physical miles yet traveled. That’s all to say: this long-haired, Jimi Hendrix-loving girl was easily bored. Both logical and creative, she naturally
Kentucky Power to assist domestic violence survivors with grant
Submitted ASHLAND, Ky., August 16, 2019 – Kentucky Power on Friday awarded a $30,000 American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation grant to the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence to aid women in eastern Kentucky. The grant will fund the organization’s Economic Empowerment Program. The program’s goal is to support and empower domestic violence survivors, so they can establish financial stability and safety. Statistics show one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic violence in
Gov. Bevin Announces Allocation of More than $15M in Excess Coal Severance Revenue
SubmittedFRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced that more than $15 million in excess coal severance tax revenue will be allocated to 49 counties and 122 municipalities that qualify to receive funds from the Local Government Economic Assistance Fund (LGEAF) coal severance program. Enacted by the 2018 General Assembly, HB 200 (as amended by HB 265) directs that if actual coal severance tax revenue collected for the fiscal year exceeds the official estimate provided by the Office of
Chamber welcomes eight new board members
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomed eight new individuals to its board of directors during its annual board installation reception held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pikeville on Thursday, July 25. The eight new board members will serve a three-year term, from 2019 through 2022. Those who will be serving on the board include: Kathy Allen (Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky), Danny Branham (Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery), Carol Casebolt (Pikeville Medical Center), Matt Day (Citizens
Former Windmill Restaurant ready for new tenants following renovation
Pikeville, KY (August 6, 2019) – A staple of Pike County, the former Windmill Restaurant, is now seeking new tenants following renovations to the restaurant space, which spans 5,500 square feet and features new appliances, ample parking, and a convenient, well-known location. Located in the City of Coal Run Village, adjacent to the Daniel Boone Motor Inn, the property operated as the Windmill Restaurant for more than 40 years. New property owners Judy and Bennett Adkins, plus a silent partner, have updated
Gov. Matt Bevin, KYTC announce $70 Million construction project to continue Mountain Parkway expans
SubmittedSALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July 26, 2019) – Governor Matt Bevin joined local elected officials in Magoffin County today to announce the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will begin construction in August on the newest segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, continuing a major corridor expansion to benefit Eastern Kentucky. The more than $70 million construction project will widen and improve a crash-prone section of the parkway near the Magoffin and Morgan county line.When completed, this section
SOAR, MACED to host free Airbnb workshop
Submitted PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Property owners interested in sharing space with travelers will learn how to list their properties with Airbnb and start earning income through a two-part training that begins August 15th. A partnership between Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), SOAR Innovation and the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), the training includes two sessions over the course of two weeks, for a total of six hours. Developed with the guidance of nine Airbnb hosts
Newsboys to headline 'Greatness Of Our God' fall tour at Appalachian Wireless Arena
Submitted NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On the heels of the history-making #1 album, United, Christian music supergroup Newsboys United will return to the road this fall for one of the genre’s most anticipated tours, it was announced today. By popular demand, the “Greatness Of Our God” Tour will once again bring together former members Peter Furler and Phil Joel with Newsboys’ Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis for an autumn outing bound for more than 30 cities around the country. Taking
John Blackburn retires from First Commonwealth Bank
John celebrates his retirement after nearly 44 years of banking. John joined First Commonwealth Bank in 2011 as Vice President Pike County Market. He previously was President and CEO of Family Bank from 1995-2011. John is a graduate of Pikeville College and The School of Banking of the South at LSU. Not only has John served the customers of First Commonwealth Bank, but he has continued to serve his community through numerous civic activities. He is currently involved with Sandy Valley Habitat where he
