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Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyErik Hubbard said that Back Roads of Appalachia started six years ago in the coal country of Lynch, Kentucky. “The purpose was to have the ability to compete with North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia,” Hubbard said. What is now a federally recognized 501c3 charity began out of Hubbard’s own pocket. An avid motorcyclist, Hubbard put […]See the Story
Exploring Backroads of Appalachia
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyOlive Hill native and painter Michelle Ward-Ciancio is passionate about Appalachian artists – but especially local artists. The artist, who was nominated for an Appalachian Arts Award this year, noted that in addition to herself another Olive Hill native, Samantha Arthurs, was nominated in the best author category for her fiction book, “A Crooked Mile.” […]See the Story
Olive Hill native wins art award
Earth Day · Carter CountyBy Dan Click For the Carter County Times In honor of Earth Day and the beauty in the Appalachian area, the Grayson Gallery will host an opening reception for artists and the public for their annual “Celebrate the Earth” art show event on Friday, April 22 from 6 – 9 p.m. While free to artists […]See the Story
Art for the Earth
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyThe 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended its 60-day session last week and the 138 lawmakers finally went home, thank goodness! Much has been said and written — and cussed and discussed — about what did and didn’t happen as we taxpayers again experienced thrills and chills while surviving another scary example of […]See the Story
General Assembly finishes another forgettable session in Frankfort
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyIn the unseen sphere of our vegetable gardens, plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses are ever-present threats. However, with proactive measures, gardeners can successfully manage these threats and maintain healthy vegetable gardens. Selecting the right location for your garden is the first step in prevention. Opt for a sunny area with well-drained soil […]See the Story
Extension Notes: Effective Strategies to Prevent Plant Diseases in Your Garden
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyThe East Carter Middle School and East Carter High School bands traveled to Morehead State University (MSU) on April 18 – 19 to participate in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) District 8 Large Ensemble Performance Assessment. For this event, each band prepares two selections and performs them for a panel of three judges. Each […]See the Story
East bands participate in district assessments
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyWhen you want to know what someone values, you look at their checkbook. In the same way, our state’s budget provides an understanding of our values and how we meet our obligation to all Kentuckians. The laws enacted by the legislature also reflect what we believe is important. And, when you take into consideration both […]See the Story
Legislative Update from Representative Flannery
Carter County, Kentucky · Carter CountyMonte Henderson, age 76, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born September 26, 1947, in Boyd County, Kentucky, to late Hubert and Elizabeth A. Black Henderson. Monte is survived by three sons, James Henderson of Mansfield, Ohio, Matthew Henderson of Yoder Colorado, Joshua […]See the Story
