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Mike’s Hike & Bike – Richmond, Kentucky

Come on in. Browse. Ask questions. Get Advice. Play. That’s the business philosophy of Mike Hale, owner of Mike’s Hike & Bike in ... Read This Post

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Southeast Mountain Guides – Campton, Kentucky

For many, the sport of rock climbing can be very intimidating. Southeast Mountain Guides, a company based in the Red River Gorge, wants to change ... Read This Post

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We know many businesses and organization have not been able to get the support they need for COVID-19 through federal programs or traditional lenders ... Read This Post


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Fit & Fabulous Crew – Hazard, Kentucky

If you are looking for encouragement to stay active during this time, one woman in Hazard, Kentucky, has some to offer. In March 2017, Hazard ... Read This Post

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Beaver Creek Veterinary Hospital – Langley, Kentucky

Beaver Creek Veterinary Hospital located in the town of Langley, Kentucky, in Floyd County, is owned and operated by Shawn Tussey, DVM and his wife, ... Read This Post

Dog stands on table at Waggin Tails groomer in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The business is owned by Tara Ritchie

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Waggin’ Tails – Whitesburg, Kentucky

Creatures of all kinds in the Letcher County and surrounding area are in luck: Waggin’ Tails is back open after having to shut its doors by government ... Read This Post


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Op-Ed: Act now to lessen the digital divide in Eastern Kentucky

Governor Beshear continues to tell us to stay “Safe at Home”, and he’s right. For many of us that means a lot more time on the internet to work ... Read This Post

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Appalachia’s New Day: Addiction Recovery During COVID-19

Many people across Kentucky have used recovery care facilities to heal and rebuild their lives after addiction. Kentucky is one of the states hit ... Read This Post

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Op-ed: One Way Local Governments Can Prepare for Tax Revenue Declines

Local governments across Eastern Kentucky have been facing budget shortfalls since 2012 as coal severance taxes have fallen. But now, they are ... Read This Post


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Appalachia’s New Day: Farmers’ Markets During COVID-19

Local and regional food systems could lose more than $688 million in sales because of COVID-19, according to a recent analysis by experts presenting ... Read This Post

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Addiction Recovery Care – Louisa, Kentucky

Many people across Kentucky have used recovery care facilities to heal and rebuild their lives after addiction. Kentucky is one of the states hit ... Read This Post

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Pour House Coffee – Russell, Kentucky

Since Pour House Coffee – a coffee shop just outside of Ashland, Kentucky – opened in 2014, they have tripled in number of employees and added a ... Read This Post


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