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Cumberland Gap NHP kicks off summer
Special to the Daily News Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is especially known for its exciting schedule of free programs that highlight the area’s amazing wildlife, history and Appalachian music! On Saturday evenings during the summer, special weekly campfire programs are held at the park’s outdoor amphitheater located at the Wilderness Road Campground. This year’s summer campfire program schedule will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturd...
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Funds for Boys and Girls Club
A check in the amount of $5,000 was donated to the Cawood Ledford Boys and Girls Club in Harlan by Southern Wholesale’s Do-It Center also of Harlan. Pictured are, from left, front row: Heather Maples, Margaret Cain-Miracle, Gail Murray and Kathy Bianchi; back row: Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Kateena Haynes, Aimee Blanton, Gary Cupp and Matthew Fox.
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“Welcome House” successful at ChalleNGe Academy
The Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy staff held their first annual “Welcome House” event on Saturday. Hundreds enjoyed tours, speaking with teachers and staff and a meal in the hospitality room. “I’m happy to be here today and part of this program,” said Jeff Belcher, executive director of field services with the governor’s office. “Josh Coldiron and the program are doing great. It makes a difference in these kids’ lives and we need to continu...
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Rabies Clinic Schedule
TODAY Fairview (next to Ditty Coal Sales) — 5:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunshine (Harlan Church of God) — 6:10 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.; Elcomb (Baptist Church) — 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Teetersville (The Laurels) — 6:55 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.; and Pansy (Gibson’s Grocery) — 7:15 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. JUNE 4 Ages Pentecostal Church — 5:50 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Verda Grade School — 6:05 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.; Evarts High School — 6:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.; and Kenvi...
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Tony Dean Family nominated for Diamond Award
The Tony Dean Family, a gospel group from Evarts, has been nominated for a Diamond Award as “Christian Album of the Year” for their album entitled “Consume Me.” The 2013 Diamond Awards, recognizing the best in southern, country, and bluegrass christian music, is hosted annually by SGNScoops digital magazine and Coastal Media Group. The 10 artists receiving the most nominations in each category will be voted upon to create a top-five artis...
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Seeking “bail” money for cancer fundraiser
Participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Jail and Bail” fundraiser at Food City in Harlan on Friday are from left: Harlan Fire Chief Linette Hutchison, morning forecaster and producer for WYMT-TV Brandon Robinson, Bank of Harlan Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer Dan Mosley and Eric Creech of Creech Chevrolet of Harlan. Nine others were scheduled for different times during the day. Phyllis Napier, Harlan County Chair for the Ame...
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Slusher opens chiropractic office in Harlan
Nola Sizemore Staff Writer Dr. Rodney Slusher has opened Harlan County Chiropractic at 99 Browning Acres, Suite 19, near Harlan ARH Hospital and just across the street from Henson Florist in Harlan. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Slusher hopes to begin opening on Wednesdays and Fridays in the near future. “Even though we are only open two days a week right now, anyone may call five days a week and those calls wi...
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Dragon Drama put on ‘Greater Tuna’
Dragon Drama presented “Greater Tuna” to a sold out crowd last weekend. The story is written by Joe Sears, Ed Howard and Jaston Williams and was directed and designed by Kevin S. Crider, drama teacher at HHS.
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Relay for Life’s ‘Jail and Bail’ event begins Friday
The third annual Relay For Life Jail and Bail will be held at Harlan Food City on Friday. “During the event, each ‘prisoner’ will be ‘arrested’ by Harlan County sheriff’s deputies and transported to a makeshift ‘jail’ outside Food City where they will have to bail themselves out with donations they have gotten for the American Cancer Society,” said Roxanne Miller, community representative for the American Cancer Society. “They are being a...
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Burkharts are new owners of Rainbow Carpet Care
We believe that, as a property owners, everyone takes pride in keeping their house clean. Carpets and rugs are one of the first things guests see when they visit your house. Josh and Katherine Burkhart, new owners and operators of Rainbow Carpet Care in Harlan, said this is one of many reasons why you should clean your carpets on a regular basis. “If you are tired of the endless cleaning and want someone to clean the carpet for you, Rainbow...
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Elvis impersonator to perform at Harlan Center
Harlan County native and Elvis impersonator Terry Turner will perform at the Harlan Center at 7 p.m. on May 18. Sponsored by TCB Shows, Turner will also perform as Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and others. “The performance at the Harlan Center will end a week-long tour of nursing homes in the area,” said Carole Polk with TCB Shows. “This is the second year that Terry has done this tour during National Nursing H...
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Burgess dedicates her life to animal rescue
Animal rescue is full of heartache and joy. Unfortunately, many people only think of the bad parts of rescue. Becky Burgess has been involved in animal rescue since 2011, crediting her love of animals as the reason. Burgess has set out to show people there are good parts of rescue, and that volunteers can be involved only in those uplifting parts. “In 2011, I saw a post somewhere asking for volunteers to transport animals for medical tr...
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Franks receives Fitness, Sport Management Award
University of the Cumberlands presented Rebecca Franks, of Harlan, with the Fitness and Sport Management Award during the 54th annual Honors Day Program on April 22. Rebecca, the daughter of Larry and Billie Franks, graduates this month with a concentration in Fitness and Sport Management. Her future plans include pursuing a health care career in rural Kentucky as a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics.
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Lee receives excellence award from UC
University of the Cumberlands (UC) presented Mary Elizabeth Lee, of Harlan, with the Excellence in Elementary School Education Award during the 54th annual Honors Day Program on April 22. She was also named to the university’s High Honor Roll. Students recognized for this honor must attain a minimum of 3.85 cumulative grade point average standing. Lee, the daughter of Roland and Penny Lee, graduates this month with certification in elemen...
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Marlowe graduates from LMU-DCOM
Stanley Marlowe will graduate from Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine today. He also received his MBA this May and will begin a three-year residency program at Norton Community Hospital in June. Marlowe plans to complete an additional three-year residency in Pulmonary Critical Care as well. He then hopes to practice medicine in Harlan County.
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