Category: Entertainment
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Hatfield & McCoy Feud Descendants Tell Their Story
After a long day of clearing brush and cleaning gravestones, Ron McCoy takes a moment to stand before the towering statue of Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, which sits atop the famous feudist’s resting place. This interesting and deeply moving moment was captured without, at the time, Ron’s knowledge. What ran through Ron’s head as he…
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8 Must-Dos for First-Time Visitors | Pikeville-Pike County Kentucky
Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination for not only those interested in Hatfield and McCoy Feud lore, but also those who enjoy authentic country experiences and outdoor adventure. Over the past few years, tourist spending has been at an all time high in Pike County, with travelers flocking to our Appalachian…
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Hear the Story of the Hatfields & McCoys…from the Descendants
Over the past hundred years, the story of the feuding Hatfields and McCoys have become part of American legend. With stories of violence, forbidden love, heartbreak, and a relentless vendetta that pitted two mountain families against each other, it is no wonder that this tale has grown to the iconic level that is has. However, it…
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Alltech cuts ribbon at Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery
[PIKEVILLE, Ky.] – The clouds parted and the sun shone just as crowds gathered in front of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery for a look at Eastern Kentucky’s first combined beer, bourbon and moonshine operation. Gleaming copper pot stills towered in the background as Alltech officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the highly…
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National Geographic’s Diggers “The Real McCoy” Episode Preview Event
Jenny Wiley Theatre of Pikeville will be hosting a special preview of the new National Geographic’s Diggers episode “The Real McCoy”, Sunday, August 9, 2015. This highly anticipated episode will be airing the next day, August 10, on the National Geographic Channel.
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A Look Back: Nat Geo Diggers Return to Hatfield & McCoy Feud Sites
Below is an article we posted back in July, 2015. Years later, we take a look back at Nat Geo’s visit to our Hatfield McCoy historic sites. Click here to learn more about the Hatfield McCoy Historic Tour. Original Story National Geographic’s Diggers have retuned to the feud sites of the Hatfields and McCoys for…