PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County man arrested last week on a federal child porn charge has now been indicted. Tyler Castor, 22, of Williamson but formerly of the Belfry area, was formally charged Thursday with one count of attempting to produce child porn. The charge carries a potential prison sentence of between 15 and 30 years. Castor came under investigation after a Pike County woman told Kentucky State Police that her 13-year-old granddaughter had been receiving sexual messages from a man. The girl had screenshots of the conversation, during which the man, later identified as Castor, allegedly sent pictures […]

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PHELPS, Ky. – Phelps High School’s basketball standout Tyler Weddington is heads and shoulders above all other players in rebounding statewide, with his average of 16 rebounds a game leading players across the commonwealth – four more a game than second-place Foundation Christian Academy’s Logan Nix. Now he’s making headlines in scouting reports such as Kevin Moses’ self-named blog kevinmosesscouting.com. In his post, “Kentucky’s Rebounding King: Power, Production, and Purpose,” Moses touts Weddington as more than a one-season wonder. “The numbers don’t lie. Tyler is averaging 29.6 points, 16.8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks per game, ranking […]

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UPDATE: Logan County Schools issued a statement Thursday afternoon, saying no more donations are needed for Logan Elementary. “Because of your incredible response, we are currently at capacity and are unable to accept any additional donations at this time,” the statement said. “Please know that your willingness to help has made a meaningful difference for our students, staff and families as we move forward.” LOGAN, W.Va. — The City of Logan is asking area residents to collect school supplies, after the city’s elementary school was damaged in a fire over the weekend. The fire broke out shortly after 10 a.m. […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board took a significant step toward expanding its vocational offerings Wednesday night, approving plans to seek funding for a new $8.9 million nursing clinic and robotics lab on the Ridgeview campus. The proposed 10,000-square-foot facility, presented by Curtis Elswick of the consulting firm Skanska, is designed to house nursing skills simulation labs, three exam rooms, offices, and a dedicated robotics classroom. The project has already secured a $2.7 million grant from the Virginia Department of Education’s School Construction Assistance Program, covering 30 percent of the cost. “Health care is such a […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A major Medicaid overhaul bill has cleared its first legislative hurdle in Frankfort, as members of the House Appropriations committee approved House Bill 2 by a 14-to-4 vote. The bill, sponsored by Ken Fleming, aims to transform Kentucky’s Medicaid program by strengthening oversight, reducing fraud, and aligning the system with new federal requirements. Supporters say the proposal would improve health outcomes while ensuring taxpayer dollars are focused on the most vulnerable residents. The bill includes new accountability standards for managed care organizations, changes to eligibility reviews, transportation improvements for medical appointments, and the creation of a public […]

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