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McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry
Roger Alford Associated Press PIKEVILLE (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled legislation Monday aimed at forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the process for coal companies seeking permits to open new mines. McConnell made a series of stops in the Kentucky coalfields to promote what he has dubbed The Coal Jobs Protection Act. He said the proposal is a response to some 4,000 jobs that have been...
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Carwardine to deliver commencement address
Special to the Daily News HARROGATE, Tenn. — Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will welcome Corpus Christi College Oxford President Richard Carwardine to make the commencement address on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tex Turner Arena. The British scholar is the author of Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power. During the ceremony, LMU will confer approximately 445 total degrees including 163 associates, 178 bachelor’s, 102 master’s and two doctora...
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Emmett’s Floor Covering
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Emmett’s Floor Covering has been chosen as this week’s Surviving the Hard Times series in recognition of four decades of service to Middlesboro and the surrounding area. Junior and Vicki Emmett decided that after 14 years of experience it was time to open their own flooring business. In 1986, the couple purchased Johnny Baker’s Floor Covering, beginning their family business. The Emmetts purchased ...
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Ray of Hope fighting child abuse
Shane Pippin Staff Writer The executive director of Ray of Hope told a group of community and business leaders recently that child abuse can be found anywhere — including Bell County. Ray of Hope is a children’s advocacy center based out of Pineville since July, 2011. Speaking to the group during a luncheon in Middlesboro, Gina Johnson stressed, “Children cannot protect themselves. They must depend on adults around them to keep them s...
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Man charged with Murder in Lee County, Va.
Staff Report A man has been charged with murder in Lee County, Va. Brandon Bledsoe faces a charge of first-degree murder. On Thursday, the Lee County 911 dispatch was notified by Lee Regional Medical Center staff that a female suffering severe stab wounds had been brought to the emergency room by a private vehicle. Wilma Stapleton, 45, of Pennington Gap, Va., died of her injuries, police said. While at the emergency room, officers w...
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Leadership conference concludes
Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson served as the keynote speaker at the East Kentucky Leadership Conference dinner held at the Middlesboro Civic Center on Thursday. Porter G. Peeples Sr. was the keynote speaker at the conference lunch on Friday. Peeples is the Kentucky Community and Technical College Board chairman and serves as president/CEO of the Lexington Urban League. Photos by Ray Welch|Daily News Southeast Kentucky Community and Technic...
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Grand jury indicts 4 on meth charges
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Four individuals arrested by the Middlesboro Police Department during the raid of a meth lab operation in January were indicted by the Bell County Grand Jury. They are Nakisha Warf, Harold K. Price, Ronnie Glen Turner and Charles Wayne Shelby. Warf, 27, of Middlesboro, was indicted on the charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and manufacturing methamphetamine. Price, 44, of Middlesbor...
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Two charged with steel beam theft
Anthony Cloud Two men have been arrested by the Kentucky State Police for theft. Eugene Greene Jr., 27, of Hulen, and Gary D. Hoskins, 32, of Hulen, were arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking. The two were arrested by KSP Trooper Donald Perry. According to the criminal complaint, the two men stole a Steel I-Beam belonging to David Mills. The beam was valued at $1,500. Both men were released from the Bell County Detention ...
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Ready! for Kindergarten prepares for second session
The second session for Ready! for Kindergarten is Monday at Pineville Elementary School at 6 p.m. for first time parents and 6:30 p.m. for returning parents. Sessions and materials are provided at no cost to Bell County residents. ‘52 Weeks of Giving’ provides day care for parents who need it. Ready! prepares children for newly evolved kindergarten standards that require students to come into the school year with the ability to count an...
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Rowland found not guilty
Marisa Anders After around three hours of deliberation, the jury found David Wayne Rowland not guilty Thursday. Rowland was indicted in December 2011 by a grand jury on a charge of reckless homicide in the death of Devin Smith. Smith, 15, was hunting with his grandfather on Nov. 26, 2011, when he was shot around 5 p.m. His grandfather, Leonard Duffield, also of Tazewell, Tenn., was near his grandson at the time of the shooting, accordin...
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PLTW featured at leadership conference
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The East Kentucky Leadership Conference began its morning sessions at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) on Thursday, featuring the Young Leaders of Tomorrow program which focuses around Project Lead the Way (PLTW) in some area schools. SKCTC Professor Gary Steenbergen was the session’s moderator. “I believe our ultimate goal is to have a four-year civil engineering degree,” said Stee...
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MyOwn Apps offers new opportunity for Daily News advertisers, customers
The Middlesboro Daily News is opening new doors to its advertisers, current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip. And it is being done through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand. “It’s an affordable avenue that advertisers can utilize to get their word out,” said Middlesbor...
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‘Team’ brings leadership conference to M’boro
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer “There is no ‘I’ in team,” says Carolyn Sundy, vice president of Diversity/Inclusion and Special Programs for Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. “I have to give the team credit,” said Sundy during remarks Thursday at the East Kentucky Leadership Conference. Held on the Middlesboro campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC), the conference featured several sessions o...
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Tourism projects under way in county
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Bell County Adventure Tourism Director and Bell County Tourism board member Jon Grace gave an update on happenings in the adventure tourism department. He said they are about to complete a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant for Pine Mountain State Park and Resort. The first half of the grant was accomplished last year when 13 miles of trails were hand cleared. Now, the park will be receiving new trail s...
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Choir back in MHS, MMS
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Middlesboro High School and middle school will continue to have choir, according to Middlesboro Superintendent Rita Cook. The decision came after the special called meeting on Monday. Cook said the same person will be teaching choir at both schools. She also said there will be a half-time person teaching art and band. According to Cook, there is a strong possibility there will be changes or cuts in the perso...
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Arts program slated tonight
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Students from Middlesboro Independent Schools will present a fine arts program tonight. “American Narrative is this year’s theme. The program will feature the works of American composers and writers as well as highlighting student artwork with the same focus. The public is invited to attend the free event. There will be two daytime performances held during school hours to ensure that all students can...
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Trial begins in case of hunting death
Marisa Anders TAZEWELL, Tenn. — The trial of David Wayne Rowland began in Claiborne County Criminal Court on Wednesday. Rowland, 68, of Tazewell, is charged with reckless homicide in the death of Devin Smith. He was indicted by a Claiborne County Grand Jury in December 2011. Smith, 15, was hunting with his grandfather on Nov. 26, 2011, when he was shot around 5 p.m. His grandfather, Leonard Duffield, also of Tazewell, was near his grand...
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Revitalization event takes on theme of restoration
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Discover Downtown Middlesboro (DDM) hosted events over the weekend featuring renowned community revitalization expert Storm Cunningham. A focal point of the weekend’s offerings was a lecture given at the School of Business at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) on Friday evening. Cunningham is considered a leading mind in the restoration of communities. The types of community restoration Cunningham promotes a...
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Middlesboro teachers of the month
Two teachers were recognized by the Middlesboro Board of Education as teachers of the month for April. Shelia Smith, director of supervision and instruction, read nominations. She presented each teacher with a $25 award. The elementary teacher of the month was Raydean Huddleston from Middlesboro Primary School. Huddleston’s nomination showed the teacher’s desire to help her students has been noticed. “(She) soars above the rest when it ...
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Leadership conference to be held Thursday, Friday
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The East Kentucky Leadership Conference will be held on Thursday and Friday at the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) in Middlesboro. The theme of the conference is “Explore Bell County - Live Like Nature Intended: A Model for Community Strategic Planning.” There is a $35 fee for registration. The fee includes the Thursday night dinner and the Friday breakfast and luncheon. The conf...
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Performing band abolished at BCHS
Staff Report It has been announced that Bell County High School is abolishing the performing band, according to Bell County Superintendent Yvonne Gilliam. However, there will still be a pep band for the students and a band class. The pep band will continue to be used for special events such as graduation. Gilliam explained the main reason for the abolishing the program is the number of students participating in band. The numbers have be...
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Page students ‘Walk and Talk’
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Students at Page School Center are participating in a new program their teachers learned about through Coordinated School Health. The program shows teachers ways to get their students up and moving because studies have shown this will help academically. Music teacher Thomasa Risner and physical education teacher Tracy Enix from Page went to state training in order to learn about ways to help get their ...
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MS Walk a success
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer It is projected that over 300 people took part in the Bell County MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk on Saturday. The event raised $17,000, with money still coming in. The monetary goal for the event was $11,000. “It was an emotional day for me,” said Nina Shoemaker, MS Ambassador for Bell County. “I was very touched.” Shoemaker said she was really pleased with the turnout of the event. There were several people...
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Judge-Executive supports Autism Awareness efforts
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Bell County Judge-Executive Albey Brock signed a proclamation last week, designating April as Autism Awareness Month. The proclamation was in support of the already existent group, “Bell County Autism Awareness.” Members of the Bell County Autism Awareness Group were in attendance and also participated in the official proclamation gathering. James Blevins, teacher at Page School and awareness member, gave a...
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Piano, technology programs back in Bell school centers
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer During the Bell County School Board meeting last week, the board approved that art-music and technology be restored in all of the schools in the district. “I am excited,” said Yvonne Gilliam, superintendent of Bell County Schools. Gilliam said after she retired, some of the schools were not able to “roll out” the music program. According to Gilliam, some of the pianos have been in storage for a few years. ...
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