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PMC officials discuss infectious disease, summer safety
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville Medical Center hosted its Freebie Friday this week, highlighting the importance of safety this season. The event opened up the second floor atrium to visitors, sharing information and tools to help people have a healthy, happy summer. From tick removal tools, to nasal sanitizer kits, doctors say the community event was a way to connect visitors with items that would come in handy during their summer hikes, vacations, and more.
State renewing contract for innovation hubs, including Bowling Green location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the state is supporting job growth by investing in six innovation hubs across Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, the hubs are a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. The total funding is just over $3 million, the governor says.
Hometown Hero Award Set: Memorializes Captain Carter Conley
County Judge Executive Matt Wireman has announced that the county has established an award to recognize those who have worked to improve the lives of the citizens of Salyersville and Magoffin County and to memorialize Carter Conley, the long-time leader of the Magoffin County Rescue Squad. The award was created in cooperation with MCHS79, Inc., the non-profit group representing the Magoffin County High School Gold Ring Class of 1979.
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