South Williamson News

At least 50 firefighters from 10 area fire departments battled a colossal junkyard fire at Goody's K&W Metals Thursday night before bringing it under control early this morning.

At least 50 firefighters from 10 area fire departments battled a colossal junkyard fire at Goody's K&W Metals Thursday night before bringing under control early this morning.

Williamson Memorial Hospital Admissions: Barbara Kimble of Belfry, Ky., Sherri Barath of Matewan Discharges: Timothy Fields of McCarr, Ky., Kayla Wolford of Wharncliffe, Robin Meriaha Dotson of Williamson, ...

By Carrie Moore Staff Writer A century-old clothing chain with origins in Eastern Kentucky will soon close several of its store locations.

“She would make a big bag of snowballs when it snowed, and keep them in the freezer”

Tears of excitement and surprise filled everyone's eyes Saturday as they gathered to celebrate the birthday of a local neighborhood icon. via Williamson Daily News Online

“One look at our radiant lineup of sexy vegetarian finalists, and it's clear that they're all winners.”

South Williamson, Ky. - What do American Idol winner Carrie Underwood and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno band leader Kevin Eubanks have in common? They are the reigning king and queen of PETA's annual Sexiest ... via People for the Ethical Treatment of A...

“All emergency vehicles became immobile”

S. WILLIAMSON, Ky. - Jack Frost woke up in a bad mood Tuesday morning, wreaking havoc on motorists throughout the region. via Williamson Daily News Online

“When you run a business, you depend on the customers so how do you keep others out?”

Staff Writer SOUTH WILLIAMSON - An unidentified man is being hailed as an unsung hero by the owner and employees of Family Pharmacy in South Williamson. via Appalachian News Express

“When the nurses are called back, if one of the replacement nurses has their job, they will have to bid on another one and maybe even another shift”

With new programs and services being unveiled, Appalachian Regional Hospital officials are anxious to put the strike behind them and move forward in getting things back to normal. via Appalachian News Express

A man and woman from Williamson, W.Va. have been jointly indicted by the Pike County Grand Jury on three charges stemming from the Dec. via Williamson Daily News Online

The months-long nurses strike in Appalachia has taken a toll on at least two hospitals, forcing dozens of layoffs and one unit to close. via The Times West Virginian

“We don't expect a new contract before Christmas and some don't think we'll get one before the New Year.”

A shed to shelter striking registered nurses sits outside the grounds of the South Williamson ARH hospital. via Logan Banner

Express Staff Report SOUTH WILLIAMSON - A West Virginia duo is awaiting extradition to Pike County after allegedly robbing a Pike County motel and attempting to kidnap the clerk. via Appalachian News Express

Staff Writer For the past 30 years country music singer Marlow Tackett has played Santa Claus to thousands of less fortunate children and families throughout the Pike County area. via Appalachian News Express

“We are in a situation, where we were worried about Christmas and this changes everything for us, it makes us all happy”

This weekend, Massey Energy Company gave back during their annual Christmas Extravaganza. via The State Journal

“The nurses pulled all the money issues off the table last week”

Both sides in a strike involving more than 600 nurses in Kentucky and West Virginia say there's been progress during negotiations with a federal mediator in Lexington. via Logan Banner

HARRODSBURG, Ky. A Central Kentucky teenager has been sentenced to life without parole for stabbing a retired teacher to death. via The Courier-Journal

Officials with the Upper Pond Creek Fire Department say an 18-wheel coal truck crashed into a Pike County church Friday evening, destroying the building. via Williamson Daily News Online

SOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. - The fourth day of a strike by the Kentucky Nursing Association's nurses found the Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson in the process of employing what CEO Tim Hatfield ... via Williamson Daily News Online