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County kicks cannabis can down road
The Harlan County Fiscal Court addressed the upcoming legalization of medical cannabis in Kentucky during the panel’s regular July meeting, performing a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of the substance in Harlan County, pushing a final decision until a later meeting when a second reading and discussion will take place. Harlan County […] The post County kicks cannabis can down road appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Some Harlan County waters unsafe for swimming
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water has extended no swimming advisories for multiple bodies of water in Harlan County and across the state as a result of high levels of E. coli bacteria found in the water. According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s website at https://eec.ky.gov, advisories have been active […] The post Some Harlan County waters unsafe for swimming appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Co. cities continue working toward wastewater treatment plan
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday, Cumberland, Benham and Lynch hosted the first monthly meeting to make plans for the three wastewater systems. The meeting was at the Senior Citizens Center in Cumberland and started at 6 p.m. “The three cities have all had some issues in the past...
Did You Know There is a Hot Dog Festival in Kentucky?
If you ask anyone from Harlan County, hot dogs are as Kentucky as bourbon, bluegrass and horses. The Southeastern part of the state is known for coal country, gorgeous Appalachian mountain trails and is rich with American history. It's also home to some pretty awesome festivals like PossumFest and the Dog Days of Summer Annual Hot Dog Festival. I figured with it being National Hot Dog Day, if there are any weiner lovers in Kentucky who may want to celebrate on a larger scale, you can mark your calendars for a road trip.
Greer selected as new leader of HCHS girls basketball program
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. With seven trips to the 13th Region Tournament finals in the first 11 years of the program, the Harlan County Lady Bears experienced an amazing start after the school opened in 2008. The Lady Bears haven’t been back since 2018, and Gary Greer began the task of returning […] The post Greer selected as new leader of HCHS girls basketball program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Tri-Cities of Harlan County Work to Improve Wastewaster Sytems
Three cities in Harlan are working together on plans to improve their wastewater systems. This week leaders from Cumberland, Benham and Lynch met to talk about some of the progress Cumberland has made with their waterwater treatment. Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley tells WYMT in the last ten years...
Rural Student Qualifications Don’t Align with Local Job Markets
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. A few years...
Did You Know There is a Hot Dog Festival in Kentucky?
If you ask anyone from Harlan County, hot dogs are as Kentucky as bourbon, bluegrass and horses. The Southeastern part of the state is known for coal country, gorgeous Appalachian mountain trails and is rich with American history. It's also home to some pretty awesome festivals like PossumFest and the Dog Days of Summer Annual Hot Dog Festival. I figured with it being National Hot Dog Day, if there are any weiner lovers in Kentucky who may want to celebrate on a larger scale, you can mark your calendars for a road trip.
Harlan County reacts to Trump assassination attempt
People across the United States and Harlan County were shocked, dismayed and angered when an individual attempted to assassinate former President and current Presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July, 13. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley addressed the matter via his social media outlets. “As we all start our […] The post Harlan County reacts to Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Chamber hears from new to Harlan optometrist
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce met a new optometrist who is working at MCHC in Harlan during their July meeting. Dr. Timothy Aaron Finn introduced himself to the Chamber. “I appreciate you all having me here today,” Finn said. “I grew up in Letcher County…then I went to the Navy for four years.” According […] The post Chamber hears from new to Harlan optometrist appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Marriage Licenses • Monique Cathleen Witt, 31, of Harlan, to Rhett Dustin Alred, 25, of Harlan. • Brittany Bledsoe, 33, of Whitesburg, to Ezekiel Halcomb, 42, of Harlan. • Anissa Nicole Hughes, 29, of Baxter, to Gerald Jordan Foster, 24, of Harlan. • Sarah Renea Blevins, 37, of Evarts, to Frank […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County athlete’s road to recovery update
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Harlan County student-athlete Reggie Cottrell’s road to recovery looks promising. Lexie, Reggie’s sister, posted another health update on her public Facebook profile. Reggie was taken to the Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington after being severely injured on the fourth of July in a...
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