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Primary Care hosts immunization clinic
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky hosted a fast track immunization clinic for 11 and 12 year-olds ahead of the school year. Primary Care Pediatrician Jordan Burke said children at that age typically get a tetanus, meningitis and HPV vaccine. Burke said they are trying to...
Several Kentucky schools remain with vacant positions
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — With a 24% turnover rate last year, the Commonwealth is seeing its fair share of struggles when it comes to the teacher shortage. Open positions from bus drivers, custodians, technicians, and teachers fill school districts. Here in the Tri-State, we looked at the numbers:. Hopkins...
New Highmark, Williamson Memorial contract expands acute care in Mingo County
WILLIAMSON WV (WOWK) – Highmark members will be able to get acute care at the new Williamson Memorial thanks to a new contract with the Medicaid managed care plan. Williamson Health & Wellness Center and Bigh Mark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia have already had a years-long relationship, and the company’s community health workers […]
Ramey tabbed as new Mingo Central volleyball coach
NEWTOWN – Matewan native Crystal Ramey has been tabbed as the new Mingo Central High School volleyball coach. Ramey, also a Mingo Central High School teacher since the school's inception in 2011, replaces outgoing Coach Kristy Noe, who resigned at the end of last season after two years as the Lady Miners' mentor.
Martin County organization brings volunteers for summer of service
INEZ, Ky. (WYMT) - Appalachia Reach Out is continuing its summer of service, inviting volunteers to Martin County. The group welcomed church members from the Ridgefield, Wash, community, taking them to homes and schools in the area to clean up, make repairs, and prepare for the upcoming school year. One...
Two facing charges in connection to prayer altar fire in Martin Co.
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brian K. Robinette, 21 and Alexandra D. Riddle, 20, in connection to a prayer altar on that had been reportedly set on fire on God’s Promise Trail in Inez in June. Robinette admitted that he...
First semi-pro game is a hit in Inez
INEZ — Fans poured in Saturday to witness history at Martin County High School. The OnPoint Swish played Kentucky’s first women’s professional home game against the Raleigh Aces. The home team did not get the outcome they wanted, but both teams put on a show. The Aces...
Vesper Holdings Acquires 649-Bed Community Near University of Kentucky
Lexington, Ky. — Vesper Holdings has acquired The Lex, a 649-bed student housing community located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Built in 2008, the four-story property offers a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities including a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center; resort-style swimming pool; yoga studio; study spaces; an outdoor hammock garden; and a newly renovated clubhouse and gaming lounge. Vesper partnered with an undisclosed institutional investor on the off-market acquisition, financing for which was placed by Gregg Wallace at AMA Financial. The new ownership plans to begin a capital improvement plan imminently that will include the addition of updated technology and upgrades to units and shared amenity spaces. The property will be managed by Campus Life & Style, Vesper’s in-house property management platform.
Pride Picnic at Beaver Creek Park: Celebrating unity and inclusion in Glasgow
In a show of unprecedented outreach and inclusivity the newly formed Pride Committee will be hosting it’s inaugural Pride Picnic Event on August 3rd at Beaver Creek Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. residents are encouraged to come and socialize, all the while showing support for the LGBTQ community. Steven Jones, chairman of the committee, spoke on what he hopes residents take away from the event.
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