Knott Countians gathered to pay their respects this week to a respected educator well-known for his dedication and concern for students. Mr. Vesper Singleton passed away January 28, 2012, in the Hospice Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.…
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Four arrested as complaint leads officers to meth lab
Another meth lab was discovered in Knott County this week, the third in a month’s time, according to Sheriff Dale Richardson. “We’ve heard of this problem all around us, and I wanted to believe we wouldn’t be faced with…
Knott Co. man killed in crash
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A valiant rescue effort extricated a trapped motorist following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 25, but the Knott County resident ultimately lost his life as a result of his injuries. Jerry Moore, 51, of Lackey…
Counties divided on idea of coal severance for UPike
Opinions are mixed among coal producing counties concerning a proposal to use coal severance monies to fund placement of the private University of Pikeville into the state system. A bill outlining the proposal was filed in the Kentucky legislature last…
Knott County Central Patriots among State Leaders
By Jordan Thomas Hall The 2011-12 Knott County Central High School boys’ basketball team has been recognized among the state leaders in numerous scoring categories. According to statistics complied by the KHSAA (Kentucky High School Athletic Association), they rank in…
Knott native captures patriotic spirit in motorcycle masterpiece
By SHARON K. HALL Following a long-time dream, Keith Gayheart of Vicco (a Hindman native) built a custom motorcycle suited to his plans. The nearly three-year project in its final form is patriotically themed with detailed American Revolution artwork. He…
Patriots capture Mountain Classic
Knott County Central finally broke through and won the 2012 WYMT-TV Mountain Classic. It was the 8th trip to the finals in 25 years for Knott County, but the 2012 squad delivered the championship trophy with clutch and stellar play.…
Police respond to domestic dispute, discover meth lab
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A 911 hang-up call led to an unsettling discovery Friday, January 13, in Knott County. After the initial hang-up call at approximately 2:34 p.m., a call came in to Kentucky State Police Post 13 from the…
New county ordinance would discourage underage drinking
By KAREN JONES CODY In their first regular meeting of 2012, the Knott County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance suggested by the Knott Drug Abuse Council, heard an update on the status of water projects in…
Hall/Everage inducted into Hall of Fame
Knott County natives Tommy Hall and Archie Wayne Everage were inducted into the Mountain Classic Hall of Fame Saturday night. They joined Ralph Gabbard, Jay Crawford, and the 1987-88 Clay County basketball team as the 2012 inductees. Tommy Hall was…