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Volunteer Opportunities Information Session on January 21 for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee: The National Park Service will be holding an information session for anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Thursday, January 21. The session will start at 10 a.m. (ET) and will be held in the Midtown Community Center located at 102…
Read MoreHospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life
Whitley City, Kentucky – November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting illness. “Every year, nearly 1.6 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice and palliative care providers in…
Read MoreCrafter’s Blast
The Mountain Craft Center enjoyed a second event for fall when we had a three day Crafter’s Blast the weekend of October 23 – 25. It was a balmy seventy degree weekend as a few of our association members demonstrated their talents or just welcomed our many visitors. One of the nicest things about our…
Read MoreLegends
McCreary County’s local talent, including Vanessa Bryant singing back up, got a chance to shine in Saturday night’s “Legends” performance with the proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of McCreary County. Pictured are: Sarah Patrick and Lyndsey Hatfield Gilreath portraying Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline; Larry Davis as Elvis; Hap…
Read MoreNCO of the Year
Sgt. Christopher Jones (middle), an infantryman assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry. His parents are Joe and Tonya Jones. Sgt. Jones is a 2012 graduate of McCreary Central. Photo by U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gina Vaile-Nelson
Read MoreDec. 1, 2015, is #GivingTuesday
Dec. 1, 2015, is #GivingTuesday. This international campaign encourages people to support their favorite causes, after a day of thanksgiving and several days of shopping. #GivingTuesday is a great day to volunteer, promote or donate to nonprofit organizations serving your community. It is also the perfect opportunity to talk to children about the importance of…
Read MoreTraditional Appalachian Christmas Music Interpretive Program at the Gateway to the Big South Fork Visitor Center
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will present an hour long program at the Crossville-Cumberland County Gateway to the Big South Fork Visitor Center featuring the Jenkins Family on Saturday, December 12, at 1:30 p.m. (CT). The Jenkins Family plays a variety of traditional Appalachian stringed instruments and specializes in bluegrass…
Read MoreDisplaced Coal Miner Training (DCMT) program has been expanded to include McCreary and eight other Kentucky counties in the region
The Center for Rural Development is expanding the Displaced Coal Miner Training (DCMT) program to McCreary County and eight additional counties in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The DCMT program, administered by The Center, provides free workforce training and re-employment services to displaced coal miners and former coal employees who have been adversely affected by the…
Read MoreGod’s Pantry Food Bank Earns 4-Star Rating
LEXINGTON – God’s Pantry Food Bank’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the eighth consecutive time that God’s Pantry Food Bank has earned this top distinction. Since 2002, using objective, data-driven analysis, Charity Navigator has…
Read MoreKSP Warns Motorists of Increased Deer Activity
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police is urging all motorists to be aware of the increased dangers posed by deer wandering onto roadways during November and December. “Two factors combine to boost the chances that motorists may encounter these animals during this time of the year: mating season and hunting season” says KSP Sgt. Michael…
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