Nurses strike ARH, may seek support from local officials The senior member of the Letcher Fiscal Court said the county's governing body may meet soon to voice its support for registered nurses who are on strike against Appalachian Regional Healthcare. More ...
Jenkins facing water shortage By WILLIAM FARLEY With Jenkins Lake already down 23 inches from normal and dropping two more inches per week, residents in the City of Jenkins can expect to be placed under mandatory water restrictions if drought conditions don't start to improve soon. More ...
Police say ex-Jenkins mayor robbed at home by grandson, new wife Two Letcher County newlyweds were charged with robbery this week after they allegedly invaded the home of the husband's grandfather and stole $900 after holding a knife to his throat. Jordan H. Tackett, 19, and Misty D. More ...
Funeral set for wreck victim Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) for a Jenkins man who died after being injured in a traffic accident in Fleming-Neon on Sunday. More ...