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. […]
Mayfest Set for May 16 in Downtown Whitesburg
Plans are coming together for the City of Whitesburg Mayfest on May 16 in Downtown Whitesburg. It takes place along Main Street from 3pm-8pm and will include live music featuring […]
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 […]