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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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board met recently to discuss administrative business, financial reports, and student recognition for achievements. Reports were heard from representatives of the Dickenson County Education Association (DEA) regarding budget negotiations and upcoming conventions. In the Good News segment from county schools, Supt. Haydee Robinson recognized Braden Hillier for placing second in the All-State Chorus Competition and the Ridgeview High School choir performed songs from their production of Tarzan. A recent report showed an average daily attendance of the school system, setting at 92.11 percent, with Ridgeview Elementary having the highest attendance […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors met March 24, addressing various administrative actions, grant approvals, resolutions and personnel matters. Supervisors approved a $30,000 grant application for new body cameras, with a county match of $7,302 in addition to approving the 2026 Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority user agreement. The board also authorized participating with Russell County in a grant application and approved a $75,000 match for Dickenson County Recovery based upon the Opioid Abatement Funding. A right-of-entry agreement was also approved for storm debris removal from county-owned properties as well as passed resolutions […]

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