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SOAR Innovation POWER team ignites entrepreneurial ecosystems in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — In a significant development for the region, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) unveiled its Innovation POWER team, poised to transform eastern Kentucky’s economy. Bolstered by a nearly $1.5 million Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant awarded in October 2023, the team will develop a technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystem across the…
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Board of Education recognizes top talent
BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education convened in celebration March 13 with a lengthy list of staff and student spotlights on the agenda. Hot off the heels of a 15th Region boys basketball championship, the BOE took the opportunity to recognize some of its major players on and off…
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From bar to gospel venue
Teardrop Inn finds new life as The Gospel Hangout BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. – The building in Kermit formerly known as Teardrop Inn was once set to be torn down but is now home to The Gospel Hangout. The gospel music concert hall and learning center now hosts dinner shows most Saturday…
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A 113-member band will cheer on Martin County in the Kentucky Sweet 16
Pike Central band to join Martin County bands Thursday at Rupp BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team will compete in the state tournament Thursday accompanied by a 113-member band comprised of three school bands. Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School bands will be joined…
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