PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Longtime basketball coach Bobby Spears has resigned from his position with Pike Central High School, the school announced Tuesday. “After careful consideration, I have decided to resign as the girls’ basketball coach at Pike County Central,” said Spears in a press release from the school. “I have enjoyed my four years here, working with some outstanding student-athletes, parents, and the administration. I appreciate the opportunity to coach at Pike County Central and wish the team and school the best in the future.” With 564 career wins, Spears is tied for ninth place on the all-time wins list, […]

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ABINGDON, Va. — A Wise County man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty in a federal drug case. Eric Bud Mullins, 34, of Big Stone Gap, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess more than 500 grams of meth with the intent to distribute, conspiracy to possess fentanyl with the intent to distribute, and possession of more than 50 grams of meth with the intent to distribute. Prosecutors had asked the court for a sentence of more than 24 years, citing Mullins’ long criminal history and the fact that when he committed his crimes, he was […]

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LEBURN, Ky. — A Floyd County man was killed in a Knott County single-vehicle crash Monday night. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 13 says a Toyota Camry veered off the westbound shoulder of Route 80 at Leburn and went over an embankment. The driver, Keith Dingus, 68, of Langley, was ejected from the car and died at the scene. Two children were passengers in the car and were transported to UK hospital. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Police believe Dingus may have experienced a medical emergency prior to the crash. His body has […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Wise County Public Schools and Union High School announced that Jamie Harless has been named Union’s new head football coach, as former coach and now-fugitive Travis Turner remains missing four months after his disappearance. According to the announcement Tuesday, Harless had a 14-season tenure at Lord Botetourt High School, where he “transformed the program into a perennial state power.” While at Lord Botetourt, Harless had 134 career victories and led the Cavaliers to four regional titles and three state runner-up finishes. His more than 100 wins solidified him as the first coach in […]

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