Carter County Post: January 2020

1/31/2020

Elvis Is Everywhere! - Tonight at Grayson Gallery & Art Center

Please, bring your friends and JOIN US in January! The Grayson Gallery & Art Center will host an opening reception during the monthly F!nal Fr!days Art Walk on January 31st from 6 to 9 p.m.

WCHS Wrestling: Face Off With Ironton, Boyd County (45 photos)

West Carter’s wrestlers beat Ironton and tied Boyd County in their first home tournament Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

West Carter's wrestlers beat Ironton and tied Boyd County in their first home tournament Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Foodie Friday: What's Your Favorite?

The CCP would like to hear from our readers, what is your favorite dish? At home? At that special event? Or on the road here and yon?

Henri's: "A great place to watch the games!"

Olive Hill area fans gathered at Henri’s and cheered the UK Wildcats as they battled Vanderbilt this week.

Olive Hill area fans gathered at Henri's and cheered the UK Wildcats as they battled Vanderbilt this week.

This column will be a regular staple of the Carter County Post. Foodie Friday is a celebration of food, whether it is a favorite dish to make at home, to take or eat at a family church or office gathering. It could even be your favorite local or out of town restaurant.
The CCP would like to hear from our readers, what is your favorite dish? At home? At that special event? Or on the road here and yon?

F!nal Fr!days Art Walk on January 31: "The ART of Elvis" by Gregory Jay Damron

Please, bring your friends and JOIN US in January! The Grayson Gallery & Art Center will host an opening reception during the monthly F!nal Fr!days Art Walk on January 31st from 6:00 to 9 pm.

Part of KY 504 in Elliott County To Be Closed

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2020) – Contractors will temporarily close part of KY 504 in Elliott County this week for a Kentucky Department of Highways slip repair project.

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2020) - Contractors will temporarily close part of KY 504 in Elliott County this week for a Kentucky Department of Highways slip repair project.

Greenup County's Judge Bob Conley announces candidacy for Kentucky Supreme Court

ASHLAND, KY – Judge Robert B. “Bob” Conley announces his candidacy to serve as the next State Supreme Court Justice for the people of Eastern Kentucky. Conley officially filed for the May 19th Primary with the Secretary of State’s Office earlier this month.

Snakes In Church by J. MARK MULVANEY

I can’t stand the sight of a snake. I am not afraid of them. I just think they are the devil and the fluid movement of their bodies make them all the more vile.

Russell Rotary Welcomes Carter County Post Talk

Members of the Russell Rotary Club paused for a group photo after a meeting last week which included a talk with Carter County Post Community Journalist Tim Preston.

Author Recalls Local Life in "Children Of The Holler: Growing Up In Rush, Kentucky"

James Adkins was writing his book years before he first put words on paper.

Children Of The Holler – Growing Up In Rush, Kentucky, by James A. Adkins, recalls a time when daily life was considerably tougher than it is today.

James Adkins was writing his book years before he first put words on paper.
Children Of The Holler - Growing Up In Rush, Kentucky, by James A. Adkins, recalls a time when daily life was considerably tougher than it is today.

COLUMN SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: By Senator ROBIN L. WEBB

FRANKFORT—The General Assembly returned to Frankfort for week three of the 2020 Regular Session after a prolonged weekend in observance of the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. I was honored to participate in the Ashland Martin Luther King Jr. program and walk.

COLUMN SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: By Senator ROBIN L. WEBB

FRANKFORT — The General Assembly returned to Frankfort for week three of the 2020 Regular Session after a prolonged weekend in observance of the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I was honored to participate in the Ashland Martin Luther King Jr. program and walk.

CCA Lady Warriors Win Against Wesley by MICHELLE BRAND

CCA Lady Warriors Took Home the Win Against Wesley 56-39 in their recent Tuesday Night Match-up.

"DADDY!" (More than 30 photos)

Every adult in the room was smiling and fighting back tears of joy as Kennedy Mills recognized the uniformed man at her classroom door at Heritage Elementary in Carter County and screamed one word – “DADDY!”

My favorite foods.... by JOHN McGLONE

When thinking about the title for this piece, I had many fond memories of meals past. But the best meals share one thing to me. They all have a story behind them.

West Carter Wrestlers Strong In First Season (38 photos)

The sounds of pain and suffering resonated in the West Carter High School Wrestling Team’s practice space during a recent session of conditioning and training.

The sounds of pain and suffering resonated in the West Carter High School Wrestling Team's practice space during a recent session of conditioning and training.

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital to close; Bon Secours to exit acute and outpatient care in Ashland by end of September

“Decision comes following a very deliberate and thorough discernment process conducted by the executive leadership team, ministry Board of Directors and its public juridic person”

(January 21, 2020) – Bon Secours Health System today announced that it will be exiting acute and outpatient care in the Ashland and Tri-state communities by the end of September 2020 resulting in the closure of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH), system-owned care sites and its physician network Bellefonte Physician Services.

"Decision comes following a very deliberate and thorough discernment process conducted by the executive leadership team, ministry Board of Directors and its public juridic person"

Open Tomorrow: Tre Fratelli Italian Restaurant near Olive Hill

With seating for 75 guests, Tre Fratelli Italian Restaurant is set to open Thursday, January 23, 2020 on the outskirts of Olive Hill at 9119 US 60, across from the entrance sign for Carter Caves State Resort Park.

CCA VS East Carter 30-20: (15 photos) By MICHELLE BRAND

The Hitchins Gym was Jumping with Local Basketball Action Last Week as the Lady Warriors took a win against East Carter 30-20.

Easter Eggs and Automotive Art: Grayson Fire Department

The Grayson Fire Department is looking for a few plastic eggs for this year’s Easter Egg Hunt – a few thousand eggs, that is.

The Grayson Fire Department is looking for a few plastic eggs for this year's Easter Egg Hunt - a few thousand eggs, that is.

Antiques On Main Closing: "Most of the dealers are discounting to liquidate."

Nancy Conn shed many tears before announcing the decision to close her shop, Antiques On Main, in downtown Grayson.

When the shop reopens tomorrow, (January 21, 2020) Conn said shoppers will find reduced prices as she and the store’s vendors prepare for the final days of business.

Nancy Conn shed many tears before announcing the decision to close her shop, Antiques On Main, in downtown Grayson.
When the shop reopens tomorrow, (January 21, 2020) Conn said shoppers will find reduced prices as she and the store's vendors prepare for the final days of business.

OLBH Mammography Services Receive Flawless FDA Survey

Mammography services at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) recently were surveyed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.)

Equines In Early Morning: by TIM PRESTON (20 photos)

Previously seen in a post titled “Welcoming Committee” these horses accompanied Community Journalist Tim Preston during a recent attempt to photograph an old Carter County barn just as the sun peaked up from the horizon on a cold, January morning.

Previously seen in a post titled "Welcoming Committee" these horses accompanied Community Journalist Tim Preston during a recent attempt to photograph an old Carter County barn just as the sun peaked up from the horizon on a cold, January morning.

OLBH Mammography Services Receive Flawless FDA Survey

Mammography services at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) recently were surveyed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.)

Old Barns of Carter County: Part 12

Time has forced a few new angles into this aging barn along the AA Highway in Carter County, a few miles from Grayson City Limits.

Bridal Expo: Vendors Advised - "They're going to need everything"

Diane Ferguson has learned a thing or two during her years serving brides and grooms, including the fact – “People getting married, they’re going to need everything.”

Diane Ferguson has learned a thing or two during her years serving brides and grooms, including the fact - "People getting married, they're going to need everything."

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital Announces Affiliation with UK Markey Cancer Center

Officials with Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced that the hospital has joined Markey’s Affiliate Network as a candidate member. Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital’s cancer program is the first in the region with an academic affiliation.