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SCC Now Enrolling For Natural Gas Service Technician Certificate Program
Somerset – The Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) initiative that was created in 2014 by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and U.S. Representative Hal Rogers has generated much buzz in the area regarding the creation of new jobs and growth in industry. Along with the move to improve high-speed Internet service in Kentucky, the initiative has…
Read MoreWinter Storms & Extreme Cold
Provided By McCreary County Emergency Management Agency While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard…
Read MoreTroop 1853 Nursing Home Christmas
Photo submitted Girlscouts troop 1853 presented each resident at Pine Knot Nursing Home a handmade pillow and Christmas card. The girls also sang Christmas songs through out the center. Pictured: Faith Smith, Megan Sellers, Kayla Morgan, Elizabeth Grundy, Autumn Culler, Kennedy Hill and Isabella Marnhout. The leaders of this troop are beyond proud of each…
Read MoreUnited Cumberland Bank Supports McCreary Christian Center
United Cumberland Bank recently donated $5,000 to the McCreary Christian Center to help support the Center’s mission to serve low-income citizens in McCreary County. The McCreary Christian Center is a non-profit, community-based organization that helps to provide medical services and equipment, along with a food pantry. The food pantry serves up to 900 low-income families…
Read MoreCrafters and Volunteers Invited to Participate in the 15th Annual Big South Fork Spring Planting and Music Festival
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the Fifteenth Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. This park would like to extend an invitation to all…
Read MoreBig South Fork Seeks Musicians for Spring Planting & Music Festival
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is seeking volunteer musical acts interested in performing at the 15th annual Big South Fork Spring Planting and Music Festival event scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016. The park is currently soliciting musical groups of the traditional Cumberland Plateau style (to include Appalachian, bluegrass, and…
Read MoreSenior Citizen’s Christmas Lunch a Big Success
Another big turnout for the Senior Citizen’s Center Christmas lunch. Great job and kudos to Kim Watters, Melissa Vanover, all of the many Volunteers and the Park Board that made this a wonderful event Photo submitted
Read MoreW.C.E. Girl’s Basketball
Scenes from Whitley City Elementary Girl’s Basketball. Photos Submitted
Read MoreDrunk Driving Ruins the Holidays
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year, law enforcement agencies across America will be actively searching for and arresting drunk drivers from December 16 to January…
Read MoreStory Time with McKenzie the Owl on December 19 at Bandy Creek Visitor Center
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will present an interpretative program at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, December 19, at 1:00 p.m. (ET). Join Park Ranger Mary Grimm and McKenzie the owl for a fun afternoon of story time and learn about owls. McKenzie is an injured Barred Owl…
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