The Powell County Relay for Life Event was held last Friday evening. The opening ceremonies kicked off the 12 hours of fun, hugs, tears and cheers as the local teams raised money to help with cancer research and to fight the disease. As always the Survivors Walk was a special part of the opening... »
The Powell County Fiscal Court held their regular meeting last Tuesday. The newly proposed 2012-2013 budget became the center of attention. The court was presented with the first reading of the 2012-2013 budget. The court accepted the first reading. When looking over the budget in comparison to the previous year there are several changes apparent. ... »
“He loved it and was proud to do it,” Wayne Fortney said as he reminisced about his son Clarence Wayne “C.W.” Fortney, II. “He just loved it.” Now his family wants to help a Powell County resident who has the same interest and passion to get their chance. The “it” that Fortney speaks about is... »
An artist with local ties and a definite Christian belief now has her own art exhibit. She give the Lord a lot of credit for it all. Mary Margaret Brown of Standing in the Gap Ministries invites everyone to an art exhibit at Central Bank in Lexington, in the John Irwin Art Gallery on the... »
By James D. Anderson, Jr., Powell County Judge Executive Before I took this office, I like many others was often left wondering what was going on in our county government. The only real way to get some true idea was to attend the fiscal court meetings, but for many of our citizens who have to... »
Elwin D. Barker, 61 Elwin David Barker, 61, of Stanton, died Saturday afternoon at his residence. He was born November 30, 1950 in Middletown, Ohio to Eldow Barker and Ola Faye Amburgy. David moved to Stanton thirty years ago from Miami, Florida. He graduated from Horry-Georgetown Technical College with a Hotel/Restaurant Management Degree and was also... »
Revival Salem Baptist Church, located on Highway 82, at Spout Springs in Estill County, will be hosting weekend revival services Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. The evangelist will be Bro. John Ryder, Director of Missions, Boones Creek Baptist Association. Saturday’s service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday services will be 11 a.m. and... »
Art Academy The Powell County High School Art Department will be hosting their 2nd Annual Arts Academy this symmer. The academy is open to elementary aged students for one week, beginning Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18. The academy will provide activities which include lessons consisting of the elements and principles of art. Breakfast... »
As I left for work this morning my two thirteen year old sons were preparing for their first real paying job. Their papaw has “hired” them to paint all of his gates and the barn for an hourly wage. They have been extremely excited about this new endeavor and have already made plans for... »
