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Woman assaulted on Cumberland Falls Highway
By Greg Bird [email protected] The assault occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night on Cumberland Falls Highway near Corbin, where the victim stated a dark colored truck (black or blue) passed her vehicle and slowed to a complete stop in front of her. A man from the vehicle, approximately 5’10” tall, approached her, and as she…
Read MoreRaiders pull away from Rockcastle County, 68-55
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] MOUNT VERNON – The McCreary County Raiders prevailed in a boys’ high school basketball season opener on Tuesday night, upending host Rockcastle County 68-55. McCreary Central Coach Jimmy Voight was glad to notch the win but thought his team could have played much better. “It’s always good to start your season…
Read MoreLady Raiders fall to Russell County in opener
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] RUSSELL SPRINGS – McCreary Central’s 2017-18 season opener on the road at Russell County ended with a loss. Host Russell County pulled away to defeat the Lady Raiders 79-35 in a girls’ high school basketball season opener on Tuesday night. Russell County shot 52.6 percent (30-of-57) from the field, including 5-of-10…
Read MoreRaiders to visit Barbourville on Dec. 5
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – The McCreary Central Raiders will have exactly one week off before taking the floor for their next game. McCreary Central is scheduled to visit Barbourville for an early-season boys’ high school basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 5. McCreary Central is 1-0 after defeating host Rockcastle County 68-55 in a…
Read MoreMcCreary Central-Corbin game moved to Saturday
STEARNS – The McCreary Central-Corbin girls’ basketball game slated for Friday, Dec. 1 has been moved to Saturday, Dec. 2. The McCreary Central Lady Raiders’ Basketball Booster Club is preparing to sponsor McCreary County Elementary and Middle School Recognition Night as Corbin visits for an early-season matchup. The McCreary Central-Corbin junior varsity game is set…
Read MoreMcCreary Central to meet Beechwood in Central Bank Heroes Classic
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – McCreary Central is slated to meet Beechwood in the Central Bank Heroes Classic at Model High School in Richmond on Saturday, Dec. 9. An early-season affair, the Model-hosted boys’ basketball event will feature 10 different teams from various regions. Along with McCreary Central, Beechwood and host Model, the Central…
Read MoreRaiders excel at tournament in Perry County
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] HAZARD – The McCreary Central High School wrestling team turned in a solid all-around performance in the Nick Cory Takedown Tournament at Perry County Central High School on Saturday. Collectively, McCreary Central, under the direction of head coach Gary Parriman, produced one first-place, seven second-place, three third-place and two fourth-place finishes.…
Read MoreYoung Raiders showing potential on the mats
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – McCreary Central High School wrestling head coach Gary Parriman is already witnessing his team show improvement in the 2017 season. Earlier in the month, the Raiders turned in a solid performance in a Perry County-hosted tournament. “I am very excited about this team,” said Parriman. “We are extremely young…
Read MoreMCHS Gear Up Students Tour TCAT
McCreary Central High School Gear Up students recently toured the Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Oneida/Huntsville’s main campus. The following programs at the main campus visited were: Administrative Office Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer Information Technology, Cosmetology, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding. The pictures are (1.) of Gear Up students being informed by TCAT instructor…
Read MoreSchool District saving money on energy costs
By Greg Bird [email protected] Last year’s major overhaul of McCreary school facilities has proven to be a major savings in overall energy costs for the District. At Thursday night’s meeting of the McCreary County Board of Education a presentation by Adam Pierce from CMTA Energy Solutions showed the Board how the savings on overall energy…
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