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Seeing Yellow: Visit from an odd cardinal surprises local couple
Unicoi resident Bobby Davis called me last week to share news about a sighting of a yellow cardinal. Bobby said that he and his wife, Tressa, have two bird baths and a hummingbird feeder in their yard and are in the habit of watching the comings and goings of their feathered friends. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, they noticed a yellow cardinal in the yard near some rhododendrons.
Neon Glow Pep Rally to kick off Fall sports season
Barbourville Tourism is looking to mix things up in a bright and colorful way! On Thursday, August 22, Barbourville Tourism will be hosting a Neon Glow Pep Rally to usher in the Fall sports season for area schools. The pep rally will introduce the community to the Union Commonwealth University...
Despite New Faces, Wright Likes York D
With one of the statistical best defenses in the Upper Cumberland last season, York Institute Coach Derwin Wright said he wants to double down as the season begins Friday. Last regular season, teams averaged 5.9 points a game against the Dragons. Three teams went scoreless. Wright said the credits goes to his coaching staff and defensive coordinator Mark Winningham.
Former Bell County Bobcat ready for college football
WISE, Va. (WYMT) - Football season is almost here and teams throughout the mountains of Eastern Kentucky are gearing up for an exciting season. While high schoolers are getting ready to etch their names in the history books, others are preparing to take the next step in their football journeys.
Georgia AT&T workers join 17,000 others in strike by Communications Workers of America
This past weekend kicked off a strike against one of the nation's biggest cell phone providers. On Friday, Communications Workers of America employed by AT&T Southeast announced they are going on strike. Their news release says more than 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives, and other workers will be involved from Georgia as well...
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