Recent News

The Voice recently sat down with Sheriff-elect David Sampson, to discuss his plans as the incoming sheriff of McCreary County.  Sheriff-elect Sampson will take office on January 3, 2022. What is your background in law enforcement? “I began law enforcement when I was 21 years old.  I retired as a KY State Park Ranger in…

Photos by Eugenia Jones The weather was perfect for McCreary County’s Winterfest Parade.  Complete with nativities, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and floats, the parade also offered those attending the opportunity to enjoy cups of hot chocolate.

South Fork Clothing Company opened on Thursday (December 1, 2022) to a busy day and week filled with excited shoppers.  The new shop on Main Street in Whitley City is located in the former Conatser’s Store and offers fashionable women’s clothing at affordable prices in sizes from Small to 3X.  Shoppers will also find jeans,…

On November 14, 2022, the McCreary County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: Stanley Dople, of Pine Knot, KY, was indicted on one count of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration by failing to report his address to the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry as required by law. David G. Mason of Pine…

Thanks to Apolonio Cruz and Nelida Chavez, owners of Whitley City’s Santa Fe Mexcan Restaurant, McCreary Countians can now enjoy sweet visits to a locally owned ice cream shop. Located next to the Santa Fe restaurant in the Oaks Plaza, Luca’s Ice Cream is the place to go for scoops of ice cream, banana splits,…

At this time, identity cannot be confirmed On Tuesday (11-22-22), McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters responded to a 911 call regarding the possible discovery of a human skull located in the yard of a resident at the end of the Tunnel Ridge road in Stearns.  The caller said a dog had carried what appeared to…

A happy “next chapter” for Bobby Duncan’s General Store & Hardware Linda Duncan, daughter of the late Bobby Duncan of Strunk, met the McCreary County Heritage Foundation’s reversal of an earlier decision to place Bobby Duncan’s General Store & Hardware on the auction block with a happy heart and sigh of relief.  Instead, Duncan will…

CEDIK analysis gives feedback from “mystery visitors” regarding their impressions of McCreary County “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” Social commentator Will Rogers once said.  Rogers’ words are especially true when it comes to tourism.  After all, visitors and tourists rarely give a second chance or grant a second visit…

Stearns resident is a runner up winner ONEIDA, Tennessee:  The National Park Service (NPS) announces the winners of the 2022 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area photo contest.  Photographers were invited to submit striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, dark night skies, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life in the…

Photo by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be this Saturday, December 3.  The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.