LONDON, Ky. — A Pike County man with a history of sex crimes against children has been indicted on federal child porn charges. A federal grand jury indicted Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Hampton was first arrested and charged in Pike Circuit Court with 20 counts of possession of child porn back in September 2023. That case was dismissed when Hampton was not indicted, due to being extradited to South Carolina, where he faced a charge of criminal solicitation of a minor. He ultimately pleaded guilty in that case, receiving a […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a move many fans and historians consider long overdue, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Stanley Brothers have been inducted into its ranks, rectifying a decades-long omission of the seminal bluegrass duo. The announcement of the Dickenson County musical duo was made by country star Marty Stuart during the Medallion Ceremony. Joining Carter and Ralph Stanley in the Class of 2026 are songwriter Paul Overstreet and superstar Tim McGraw. The recognition comes 60 years after the death of Carter Stanley in 1966, which ended the brothers’ 20-year run as […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced board appointments with two individuals representing Dickenson County. “When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we’ve appointed to boards and commissions in just 60 days, I think about what they represent — wide-ranging professional experience, an unwavering commitment to their communities, and a willingness to serve their fellow Virginians at the highest standard,” Spanberger said. “I know these leaders will always put the Commonwealth first as we continue to focus on building a stronger future for Virginia students, families, and communities.” The Dickenson County residents named to […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Thursday in Floyd County. According to Kentucky State Police, Shane Allen was operating a 2008 Honda Silver Wing along Route 1428 near Cow Creek just after 6:30 Thursday evening, when his motorcycle left the road and struck a utility pole. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

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HAZARD, Ky. — A Perry County man has been given three life sentences for charges related to the sexual abuse of children. Harrison Cress, 58, of Slemp, was found guilty two counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of incest, and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse back in October. All of the charges dealt with victims younger than 12 years old. Prosecutors say Cress groomed multiple children, building trust with them so he could eventually exploit them. Five children provided victim statements for during his sentencing on Thursday, detailing the horrors they endured. One letter read, “What you did to […]

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