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Boxvana files for bankruptcy, evades EDA’s eviction action
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County manufacturer Boxvana is facing an uncertain future. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, effectively evading eviction from its location in Debord by the Martin County Economic Development Authority for unpaid rent and penalties. Boxvana, whose principal operations consist of constructing modular living and working…
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Mountain Grrl Experience highlights women
“These mountains are oozing with talent, and the awesome turnout just shows you there are people who want to invest in seeing more of it.” –Hefner, Lovely-based artist PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Mountain Grrl Experience music and arts festival was held this past weekend in downtown Pikeville. The festival featured streets lined with…
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UPIKE hosts Kentucky Simulation Alliance
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing hosted the Kentucky Simulation Alliance June 3 in their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began. The meeting had 16 participants, including representatives from other area nursing schools, with others participating via Zoom. Ashlie Newsome, MSN, R.N., CHSE, simulation director and assistant professor of nursing,…
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All-Stars play in district tournament
Martin County 12U All-Star Gaven Grace catches a pass from his teammate for a force out at second. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County All-Stars played in the District 3 Cal Ripken tournament at Bob Amos Park this past week. The 8U, 10U and 12U divisions participated…
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Feds indict York
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A federal grand jury indicted a Martin County man for allegedly producing and distributing child pornography. Donald York, 59, of Beauty, was indicted June 9 in Pikeville on two counts of production of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. The indictment accuses York of coercing…
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Theft investigation leads to five arrests
Firearms, drugs seized CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Five people were arrested June 1 after illegal drugs and stolen items were discovered at a Pike County home. Officers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search warrant at a residence on Flora Street in the Coal Run community of Pike County. Officers say the…
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Stack, Winter visit PMC
PIKEVILLE —Pikeville Medical Center recently welcomed Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health Dr. Steven Stack and State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathleen Winter. The pair visited with PMC staff who had been instrumental in leading PMC’s COVID-19 response efforts and met with the hospital’s executive team and several medical staff members before touring the medical…
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UPIKE commencement ceremonies Saturday
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions Saturday, May 7, 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. The ceremony for the College of…
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Kentucky College of Optometry holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2024
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) welcomed its fourth class of optometry students with a White Coat Ceremony Saturday in the Health Professions Education Building. The invitation-only event for family members was live-streamed via Facebook for the community. KYCO Dean Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S., FAAO, FNAP, was among the…
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