4/30/2020

Olive Hill: Countering Corona at Henri's (10 photos)

Counting around a dozen small businesses in his name, Todd Antrobus said only a couple of his operations remain open at this time. “Here? I’ve seen an 80 percent drop in revenue,” he said, taking a seat behind the quiet bar next to Henri’s Market & Deli in Olive Hill.

Olive Hill: Countering Corona at Henri's (10 photos)

Counting around a dozen small businesses in his name, Todd Antrobus said only a couple of his operations remain open at this time. "Here? I've seen an 80 percent drop in revenue," he said, taking a seat behind the quiet bar next to Henri's Market & Deli in Olive Hill.

The Running Wife Delivers Big To Western Carter County (10 photos)

Members of the online organization known as “The Running Wife” made their second major show of support for local families today (April 30, 2020) with thousands of dollars worth of fresh groceries, household and hygiene items as well as goodies to help provide distraction for children who’ve been home far longer than usual.

The Running Wife Delivers Big To Western Carter County (10 photos)

Members of the online organization known as “The Running Wife” made their second major show of support for local families today (April 30, 2020) with thousands of dollars worth of fresh groceries, household and hygiene items as well as goodies to help provide distraction for children who've been home far longer than usual.

4/29/2020

Carter County COVID 19 Surveillance: April 29, 2020

“We have one new Positive case to report.”

Carter County COVID 19 Surveillance: April 29, 2020

"We have one new Positive case to report."

Grayson: High Winds Topple Tree

High winds earlier today (April 29, 2020) toppled a Bradford Pear tree onto a parked vehicle at a home in Grayson’s Poplar Heights neighborhood.

Grayson: High Winds Topple Tree

High winds earlier today (April 29, 2020) toppled a Bradford Pear tree onto a parked vehicle at a home in Grayson's Poplar Heights neighborhood.

4/28/2020

"Everyone needs to feel a purpose": by BOBBI SLOAS

In a time when our normal doesn’t resemble what once was, one thing I have noticed is that change in our own life gives us some sort of control.

"Everyone needs to feel a purpose": by BOBBI SLOAS

In a time when our normal doesn’t resemble what once was, one thing I have noticed is that change in our own life gives us some sort of control.

4/27/2020

2020 Senior Shoutout: Ragan Adkins

Ragan Grace Adkins is a 2020 graduate of West Carter High School, she is the daughter of Jeff and Chastity Adkins. Ragan has played Varsity Basketball and Softball for five years as well as Soccer for two years.She has been apart of three district basketball titles and four All “A” Region titles. She is also member of the Globe Christian Church Youth group. 

2020 Senior Shoutout: Ragan Adkins


Ragan Grace Adkins is a 2020 graduate of West Carter High School, she is the daughter of Jeff and Chastity Adkins. Ragan has played Varsity Basketball and Softball for five years as well as Soccer for two years.She has been apart of three district basketball titles and four All "A" Region titles. She is also member of the Globe Christian Church Youth group. 

2020 Senior Shoutout: Kiersten Harris

Kiersten Renae Harris is a 2020 graduate of West Carter High School. She is the daughter of proud parents Tim and Jennifer Harris, and the granddaughter of Edward and Hope Porter, and Larry and Judy Harris. 

2020 Senior Shoutout: Kiersten Harris


Kiersten Renae Harris is a 2020 graduate of West Carter High School. She is the daughter of proud parents Tim and Jennifer Harris, and the granddaughter of Edward and Hope Porter, and Larry and Judy Harris. 

4/26/2020

Beth's Half Marathon- By: RWC OG

Community according to Webster’s dictionary is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals”.  There is no doubt in my mind that Carter County embraces this term. 

Beth's Half Marathon- By: RWC OG


Community according to Webster's dictionary is "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals".  There is no doubt in my mind that Carter County embraces this term. 

4/25/2020

2020 Senior Shoutout: Sam Rayburn

Sam Rayburn is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 at West Carter High School. He is the son of Barb and Donnie Caudill and Chris Rayburn. He is the grandson of the late Carl and Flora Walker and Talmadge and the late Linda Rayburn.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Sam Rayburn

Sam Rayburn is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 at West Carter High School. He is the son of Barb and Donnie Caudill and Chris Rayburn. He is the grandson of the late Carl and Flora Walker and Talmadge and the late Linda Rayburn.

4/24/2020

Carter County Covid 19 Surveillance: April 24, 2020

Reported by Carter County Health Department Director of Nursing, Trena Greene:

NO NEW CASES REPORTED ‼️

Carter County Covid 19 Surveillance: April 24, 2020

Reported by Carter County Health Department Director of Nursing, Trena Greene:
NO NEW CASES REPORTED ‼️

2020 Senior Shoutout: Ben Wilburn

Ben Wilburn is Senior graduate of the Class of 2020 at West Carter High School. He is the son of Kirk & Sue Wilburn, and the grandson of JoAnn and the late JC Smith. And the late Gene and Betty Wilburn.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Ben Wilburn



Ben Wilburn is Senior graduate of the Class of 2020 at West Carter High School. He is the son of Kirk & Sue Wilburn, and the grandson of JoAnn and the late JC Smith. And the late Gene and Betty Wilburn.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Trace Tackett

Trace Tackett is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 from West Carter High School. He is the son of Mike and Kim Tackett and the grandson of the (late) Larry and Kaye Tackett and Ralph and Kay Keene.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Trace Tackett



Trace Tackett is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 from West Carter High School. He is the son of Mike and Kim Tackett and the grandson of the (late) Larry and Kaye Tackett and Ralph and Kay Keene.

Traffic Advisory: Slide Repairs to Close Part of KY 1459 in Greenup County Road closed April 29-May 6

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (April 24, 2020) – Slide repairs on KY 1459 in Greenup County will require a temporary closure along part of the highway beginning next week.

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: By Senator Robin L. Webb

FRANKFORT — No matter how you think the health crisis is being handled, this is a time when we should unite. Our fellow Kentuckians are dying daily.

Traffic Advisory: Slide Repairs to Close Part of KY 1459 in Greenup County Road closed April 29-May 6

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (April 24, 2020) – Slide repairs on KY 1459 in Greenup County will require a temporary closure along part of the highway beginning next week.

SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: By Senator Robin L. Webb

FRANKFORT — No matter how you think the health crisis is being handled, this is a time when we should unite. Our fellow Kentuckians are dying daily.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Kevin Johnson

Kevin Thomas Johnson is the son of Kevin and Angela Fannin Johnson of Rush. He is the grandson of Sherry Brown and of the late Ercil Johnson of Hitchins and Thomas and Betty Fannin of Rush. He has two sisters: Kayla Johnson Evans of Rush and Shawnna Johnson Laney of Sandy Hook.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Kevin Johnson




Kevin Thomas Johnson is the son of Kevin and Angela Fannin Johnson of Rush. He is the grandson of Sherry Brown and of the late Ercil Johnson of Hitchins and Thomas and Betty Fannin of Rush. He has two sisters: Kayla Johnson Evans of Rush and Shawnna Johnson Laney of Sandy Hook.

4/23/2020

2020 Senior Shoutout: Micah Adams

Micah Grant Adams is a 2020 East Carter High School Senior.  He is the son of Russell (Dina) Adams and Stephanie (Donald) Gifford of Grayson, Grandson of George and Eloise Adams and Michael and Eileen Roberts, both of Grayson and the Great-Grandson of Lorraine Sparks of Webbville, Ky.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Micah Adams


Micah Grant Adams is a 2020 East Carter High School Senior.  He is the son of Russell (Dina) Adams and Stephanie (Donald) Gifford of Grayson, Grandson of George and Eloise Adams and Michael and Eileen Roberts, both of Grayson and the Great-Grandson of Lorraine Sparks of Webbville, Ky.

2020 Senior Salute: Hannah Mae Ison


Hannah Mae Ison is the daughter of Steve and Lori Ison. She is the granddaughter of Gordon and Brenda Womack and Dan and Betty Ison. Hannah has been a varsity cheerleader for four years.

2020 Senior Salute: Hannah Mae Ison


Hannah Mae Ison is the daughter of Steve and Lori Ison. She is the granddaughter of Gordon and Brenda Womack and Dan and Betty Ison. Hannah has been a varsity cheerleader for four years.

4/22/2020

2020 Senior Shoutout: Lesley Grace "Graycee" Castle

Lesley Grace “Graycee“ Castle is a 2020 East Carter High School Senior.  She is the daughter of Rob and TaLisa Castle of Grayson, Granddaughter of Gary and Phyllis Sparks of Olive Hill and the Great-Granddaughter of the late George and Lorraine Sparks of Webbville.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Lesley Grace "Graycee" Castle


Lesley Grace “Graycee“ Castle is a 2020 East Carter High School Senior.  She is the daughter of Rob and TaLisa Castle of Grayson, Granddaughter of Gary and Phyllis Sparks of Olive Hill and the Great-Granddaughter of the late George and Lorraine Sparks of Webbville.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Becca Nolen



Becca Nolen is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 from West Carter High School. She’s spent most of her high school years on the basketball court with her teammates winning 3 district titles, 4 All “A” Region titles and making a trip to the regional tournament each year and the other times on the softball field with her teammates.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Becca Nolen


Becca Nolen is a graduating senior from the class of 2020 from West Carter High School. She’s spent most of her high school years on the basketball court with her teammates winning 3 district titles, 4 All “A” Region titles and making a trip to the regional tournament each year and the other times on the softball field with her teammates.

Sunday Drive: Grayson to Pactolus and Hannah Lane by MICHELLE BRAND

This Sunday Drive was only a few minutes North of Grayson, just past Southern States Kees Farm Service store.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Matthew Waite

Matthew Waite is a graduating senior of the class of 2020 from East Carter High School. He spent many of his high school days on the football field as a four-year varsity starter for the team.

United Way of Northeast KY COVID-19 Response Fund Donates $15,000.00 to Local Food Service Efforts

United Way of Northeast Kentucky (UWNEK) announced today via a live stream broadcast the first allocation from the UWNEK COVID-19 Response Fund launched in March. The first two organization recipients are the Ashland Community Kitchen which is receiving $5,000.00 and River Cities Harvest which is receiving $10,000.00.

Kentucky Christian University: Spring Dirt Work - by MICHELLE BRAND

KCU’s newest constructed building on campus is getting dirt work done. Leveling the rocky ground that is left after construction, is the first step in the landscaping process.

Sunday Drive: Grayson to Pactolus and Hannah Lane by MICHELLE BRAND

This Sunday Drive was only a few minutes North of Grayson, just past Southern States Kees Farm Service store.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Matthew Waite


Matthew Waite is a graduating senior of the class of 2020 from East Carter High School. He spent many of his high school days on the football field as a four-year varsity starter for the team.

United Way of Northeast KY COVID-19 Response Fund Donates $15,000.00 to Local Food Service Efforts

United Way of Northeast Kentucky (UWNEK) announced today via a live stream broadcast the first allocation from the UWNEK COVID-19 Response Fund launched in March. The first two organization recipients are the Ashland Community Kitchen which is receiving $5,000.00 and River Cities Harvest which is receiving $10,000.00.

Kentucky Christian University: Spring Dirt Work - by MICHELLE BRAND

KCU's newest constructed building on campus is getting dirt work done. Leveling the rocky ground that is left after construction, is the first step in the landscaping process.

4/21/2020

2020 Senior Shoutout: Chasity Hutchinson

My sweet girl! ❤ What a bright future you have!  You have made us all so proud of you in every aspect of life and I am so excited to watch you smash your goals, just as you have always done.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Chasity Hutchinson


My sweet girl! ❤ What a bright future you have!  You have made us all so proud of you in every aspect of life and I am so excited to watch you smash your goals, just as you have always done.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Chelsey Nicole Sexton

Chelsey Nicole Sexton is the daughter of Ova &  Jennifer Sexton. She the granddaughter of Mary and the late Danny Campbell and David and Gail Sexton.

2020 Senior Shoutout: Chelsey Nicole Sexton


Chelsey Nicole Sexton is the daughter of Ova &  Jennifer Sexton. She the granddaughter of Mary and the late Danny Campbell and David and Gail Sexton.

Carter County COVID 19 Surveillance for April 20, 2020

*Carter Co residents* 4/20/20

Carter County COVID 19 Surveillance for April 20, 2020

*Carter Co residents* 4/20/20