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UPIKE Commencement Ceremonies set for May 4
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony…
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Lady Cards fall to East Ridge
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Martin County lost a tough challenge to the East Ridge Lady Warriors 16-6 on the road April 1. The Lady Warriors scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning, followed by three in the bottom of the third, to take a 5-0 lead. The Lady Cards rallied to…
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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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KYCO honors Class of 2026 at traditional white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Optometry held its traditional white coat ceremony Saturday in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-three members of the Class of 2026 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed guests and remarked on the…
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Martin County opens season with win over Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals, under the direction of newly hired coach TC Maynard, opened baseball season with a 10-6 win over the Pike Central Hawks on the road March 13. “It was a great start to the season against a strong team,” Coach Maynard said. “We had several…
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Tragic loss: Former Inez resident Vanessa Muncy Crum found deceased in submerged vehicle
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A former Inez woman reported missing Sunday was found deceased in her vehicle submerged in the Levisa Fork River in Pikeville. Family members reported that Vanessa Muncy Crum, 52, left her home on New Route 3 near the Big Sandy Regional Airport around 5-6 a.m. driving to the…
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Lady Cards fall to Pikeville in ‘Super Region’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cardinals fell to Pikeville 55-34 in the 15th Region semifinals March 2 at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. The Lady Cards struggled to establish offensive rhythm and trailed 12-4 at the end of the first quarter and 27-10 at halftime. Pikeville capitalized on their three-point…
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Martin County shoots down Pikeville in 15th Region semifinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County shot down Pikeville 73-62 in the 15th Region semifinals Friday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. The arena was hopping with excited fans cheering on their teams. Both teams started with tight man-to-man defense. Pikeville jumped out to a 5-0 lead within the first minutes of the game.…
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Martin County eliminates Betsy Layne in 15th Region quarterfinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals eliminated the Betsy Layne Bobcats 67-60 in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region tournament March 6 at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. This battle was marked by fast-paced play as both teams sought to push the tempo. Despite Betsy Layne’s having several first-quarter turnovers,…
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PMC among first in nation to perform advanced novel atrial fibrillation procedure
PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center performed its first procedure with the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System uses PFA – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) – for the treatment of qualifying patients with paroxysmal or…
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