Autism Resource Fair & Fun Day Set for April 22 in Letcher County
April is National Autism Acceptance Month and Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation is hosting an Autism Resource Fair & Fun Day. It’s on April 22 at the Letcher County Rec Center. […]
Spring Fling Pop-Up Market Coming to Downtown Whitesburg April 15
Downtown Whitesburg is having a Spring Fling Pop-up on Wednesday April 15. The special market will run from 10am–4pm in Downtown Whitesburg. Expect to find handmade crafts, delicious food, sweet […]
Celebration Planned at Pound Gap Battlefield Park for America’s 250th
As events come together to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday the Colonel Ben Caudill Camp has announced a special celebration at Pound Gap Battlefield Park. You are invited out on Saturday, […]
Blackey Day Festival Set for May 15–16
The Blackey Day festival is set for May 15 and 16 along Main Street. As always there will be live music on stage, craft booths, food booths and Cake Walks. […]
Hillbilly Days Scheduled for April 16-18 in Pikeville
The 49th annual Hillbilly Days festival is coming up from April 16 through 18. Officials say the celebration centered in Pikeville is now the second largest festival in the state, […]
Mayfest Set for May 16 in Downtown Whitesburg
Whitesburg’s Mayfest is set for Saturday, May 16. It’s going to be very busy that day in Whitesburg with the Grey Matters Whitesburg, Inc. 5K and 10K in the morning […]
Blood Drive Scheduled for March 27 in Whitesburg
Kentucky Blood Center helps save local lives, but it’s only possible through the generous donation of blood from its donors. Donor support is needed at an upcoming blood drive in […]
Whitesburg Rotary Offering Scholarships to Letcher County Students
The Rotary Club of Whitesburg is now accepting applications for a Rotary scholarship through Friday, April 10, 2026. The scholarship, in the amount of $500, is available to a college […]
Letcher County Hosting Free Waste Tire Collection March 19–21
As you start to think about spring cleaning, Letcher County is having a waste tire collection event this month. The County is offering free tire amnesty Thursday, Friday and Saturday […]
Letcher County students inspire bill to name Kentucky’s state mushroom
A bill inspired by students in Letcher County to designate an official state mushroom is moving forward in the state Senate. Scott Madon sponsored Senate Bill 19 after students from […]