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Op-ed: Now is the time to shop small and support local
It’s that time of year again when we are constantly reminded and encouraged to shop local and support small businesses; however, this year, we need to double down on that message. Not only is there an opportunity to help small businesses and retain money locally, but we have the opportunity to save our small businesses and our downtowns. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners have struggled to overcome regulations and restrictions. Whether we agree with those restrictions or not,
Fast Change Lube & Oil honors military with free oil changes
Inez, Ky., <Nov. 16, 2020>: Fast Change Lube and Oil Inc. provided over 400 free, full-service oil changes to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th through their 18 active locations in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. “This year has been challenging for all of us in the face of the pandemic and the impacts it has had on our region. In spite of that, we are committed to honoring the men and women who serve, or have served, our country and
Kentucky Power’s Energy Assistance Program Accepting Applications
HEART available January to April through Community Action agencies ASHLAND, Ky., Nov. 4, 2020 – ¬Kentucky Power plans to help families in need with their bills this winter through the home energy assistance program called HEART - The Home Energy Assistance in Reduced Temperatures program. This program assists participating income qualified customers over several months. Community Action will approve and administer assistance through their regional agencies. Applications for HEART are currently being
Chamber welcomes October new members
Pikeville, KY (November 4, 2020) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new members in October. The chamber is a collaboration of nearly 500 businesses and the community working together for the betterment of the region. October new members include American Red Cross, Spray Foam Insulation, LLC., and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt of Pikeville. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to
Altice USA Provides Complimentary 60-Day Student Broadband Offer to Support Remote Learning
NEW YORK, NY – (October 19, 2020) – Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) is continuing its support for remote learning by offering its Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution complimentary for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not currently have home internet access. “As the pandemic continues to have a tremendous impact on the education system, Altice USA is committed to providing connectivity solutions that help students and their families during this challenging schoolyear,” said
'2020 Women on Boards' recognizes Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
PIKEVILLE, KY. – Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President, and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI), announced today that Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. has been recognized by the organization “2020 Women on Boards” as a Winning “W” company for 2019, for having “at least 20% women on your board of directors”. Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. has the following women on its Boards of Directors: Jean R. Hale – Chairman, President and CEO, Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.Eugenia Crittenden “Crit” Luallen –
PBurger Week takes over Prestonsburg
The Prestonsburg burger week, aptly named Pburger Week, will take place on Nov. 2-7, 2020 amongst local restaurants.Prestonsburg, Ky. – P BURGER WEEK comes to Prestonsburg! Join Pburger Week for a burger showdown to remember. Local restaurants will go head-to-head to create the best burger that Pburg has ever seen. All burgers have never been presented before on their menu and will be made specifically for Pburger Week. These unique burgers will be priced across the board at only $6.00. At the end of the
Community Trust Bank announces Nicholas T. King promoted to vice president/staff attorney
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, President and CEO of Community Trust Bank, is pleased to announce that Nicholas T. King has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Staff Attorney. Mr. King has worked at Community Trust Bank for more than 8 years. His duties include providing legal counsel to all business areas of the Bank; managing the Bank’s Customer Complaint system; contract review and negotiation; providing assistance in the management of the Bank’s risk cases; providing support to
Kentucky Maple School taps into state’s sweet potential
LEXINGTON, Ky. — There’s gold in Kentucky’s hills, gold as in maple syrup, that is. Though many think of maple syrup as a New England product, Kentucky woodlands are ripe for the tapping. For anyone interested in maple syrup production, The Kentucky Maple School is a good place to garner important information.University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the Kentucky Maple Syrup Association will present the free, annual school in a virtual format this year, with sessions taking place on the
Southeast Kentucky Chamber now accepting applications for 2021 education grants
The Chamber hopes the grants will help educators and students connect during a time of increased virtual learningPIKEVILLE, KY (October 22, 2020) -- The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its Excellence in Education grant program, which annually awards $5,000 in funding to local schools for new projects, technologies, and resources. “With the recent surge of virtual, remote learning, we feel that these grants are more important than ever,” said Jordan Gibson, Southeast
Lineman Training Partnership Formed with Big Sandy Community College and Kentucky Power
ASHLAND, Ky., October 14, 2020 A new lineman training center is nearing completion in eastern Kentucky thanks to a partnership between Kentucky Power and Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC). In recent weeks, Kentucky Power donated a bucket truck to the College for instructional use. The Lineman Training Program is a partnership between Kentucky Power, BSCTC, and Big Sandy RECC. The Lineman Training Center is located on BSCTC’s Hager Hill Campus. With multiple power poles in place to
Science and engineering firm SynTerra acquires Duncklee & Dunham
GREENVILLE, SC — SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, announced that it has acquired Duncklee & Dunham of Cary, NC. The acquisition gives SynTerra its ninth office across five Southeastern states and increases the company’s staff size to more than 180. Officials from both companies characterized the transaction as a unification of client-focused firms. Having worked together on projects for more than a year, familiarity and cohesiveness between the two companies already existed, said
Southeast Kentucky Chamber receives award at annual conference
Frankfort, KY (October 6, 2020) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was awarded Outstanding E-News Communication during the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives annual conference held virtually in September, an award the Chamber received in 2019 as well. “It is an honor for our staff to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the more than 500 businesses we serve,” said Jordan Gibson, president and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky
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
