PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Appalachian Regional Healthcare has filed a lawsuit against Pike County, claiming the county owes more than $3.2 million for medical care provided to inmates at the Pike County Detention Center. The complaint, filed in Pike Circuit Court, names the county and Jailer Brian Morris as defendants. According to the lawsuit, ARH provided medical, dental and psychological care to indigent inmates, which state law requires the county to pay for. The health system claims it has billed the county and received payments in the past, but says more than $3.2 million in charges remain unpaid. The complaint includes […]

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by DOUG KRETZER When many think of sports in Eastern Kentucky, Vondal Lee Hall is another guy from Wheelwright who excelled in sports there, went to college in another state, made his home there, coached there and did it so well he had statewide recognition. Vondal Lee Hall grew up at Melvin in Floyd County, KY. He was such a good pitcher on the Trojan baseball team at Wheelwright High School that his high school record was 21-1. That one loss came in the state baseball tournament his senior season. Newport Catholic defeated Wheelwright 4-1 in the first round of […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — On March 28, downtown Clintwood was full of energy as local businesses came together for the community’s first-ever Chocolate Crawl. Participants purchased a “passport” and made their way through downtown, stopping at participating businesses to enjoy a variety of unique chocolate treats at each location. Those who completed their passport by visiting all participating businesses were entered into a prize drawing, adding an extra layer of fun and incentive to explore. Participating businesses included: The event brought people into town, supported small businesses, and highlighted what real community development looks like. Businesses got creative, […]

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First-ever observance celebrates contributions of local news.

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Festival has contributed nearly $4 million to Shriners’ Children’s Hospital.

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