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 […]
Pike County Teen Launches Sock Drive to Help Homeless

A Pike County teen is paving the way for others to get involved in bettering the community. Christian Hurley is a freshman at Phelps High School but has served with […]
Pennington Gap community meeting to be held on March 31 to discuss future of Cas Walker site

On March 31, Appalachian Voices will host a meeting at the Pennington Gap Community Center to discuss the future of the former Cas Walker grocery store site. Last year. Pennington […]
City of Neon Seeks Food Vendors for “Fridays in Neon” Event Starting Next Month

The City of Neon is getting ready for Fridays in Neon starting soon and they are looking for food booths and vendors to come to town and set up one […]
Warblers, Woodlands, Watersheds & Wildlife Weekend Planned for May 8-10

Let’s think about Spring! The Cowan Community Center has another special nature weekend planned for May. The Warblers, Woodlands, Watersheds & Wildlife Weekend is set for May 8–10 with multiple […]
Kingdom Come State Park New Year’s Day Guided Hike

Kick off the New Year with a guided New Year’s Day hike along the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail at Kingdom Come State Park. In a partnership with the Kentucky […]