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PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — Construction is underway for a dental school at the University of Pikeville which is expected to have a positive impact on students and rural Appalachian residents. For ...
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — The official gathering of hillbillies every year is in full swing in Pikeville, Kentucky. For nearly 50 years, Hillbilly Days has been an important fundraiser for Shriner ...
Where to visit in Kentucky - There’s more to Kentucky than horses and bourbon (although neither of these should be missed) – Annabel Grossman shares the best spots to visit on a trip to the south ...
Pikeville’s historic downtown showcases classic brick architecture against a backdrop of blue Kentucky skies, where small-town charm meets thoughtful preservation. Photo credit: kaintuckeean I’ve ...
That’s Pikeville, Kentucky for you. Nestled in the heart of Eastern Kentucky’s coal country, this town of roughly 7,000 residents has transformed itself from a mining community into a vibrant cultural ...
A truck loaded with coal drives past a loadout point for a coal mine on August 26, 2019 near Cumberland in Harlan County. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) “I don’t want to cause consternation for them, by ...
Public Safety A father died mining coal. His son warns KY bill would endanger other miners. Kentucky Lantern | By Liam Niemeyer Published March 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM CST Morris family photo ...
While damage was statewide, Beshear said the Eastern Kentucky coal country community was hit “really, really, really hard.” A night at Pikeville High School They knew it would be bad.
Walk Across The Historic Pauley Bridge To get a gorgeous glimpse into Pikeville’s past, look no further than the historic Pauley Bridge, a WPA project that began in 1936 and was finished in 1940. The ...
STOLEN PRIDE: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right, by Arlie Russell Hochschild On an unseasonably hot day in April 2017, a caravan of vehicles full of white supremacists rolled into Pikeville, Ky.
What can replace coal’s impact in Eastern Kentucky economy? These industries are growing Downtown Pikeville, Ky., is photographed on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald ...
The biggest name in country music came from what’s most likely the smallest town in Kentucky. The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was born in this very house. Since this place is rather remote, if you want to ...
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