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Ghanaian doctor seeks celebrity backing for medical village in Accra
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A Yale-trained physician and Greensboro pain specialist is working to raise money for a planned medical village in Accra, Ghana, and recently met with actor John Amos to build support.
Whiskey distillers launch 250th anniversary bottles for America250
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American whiskey makers are rolling out limited-edition bottles to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, with releases from Heaven Hill, James B. Beam, New Liberty Distillery and Copper & Cask. The summer 2026 wave blends collectible…
Larrikin Bourbon names hospitality and brand director
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Larrikin Bourbon Co. has named Susanna Westerfield as director of hospitality and brand engagement, adding a leader focused on consumer experiences, bourbon tourism and brand growth.
Hotel Metropolitan names Dr. MarTeze Hammonds as executive director
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Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah, Kentucky, has hired Dr. MarTeze Hammonds as its first paid executive director, effective June 1, 2026. The move comes as the historic Black heritage site expands staffing, programming and tourism efforts backed by…
Hailey Newman’s 'Enjoy The View' tops 500,000 social reels
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Independent country artist Hailey Newman says her song “Enjoy The View” has been used in more than 500,000 reels across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as of June 8, 2026. The milestone underscores how a regional artist from Eastern Kentucky is…
WHAS Crusade for Children gives OneQuest Health $23,000 for rural youth therapy
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OneQuest Health received a three-year, $23,000 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children to expand therapy and telehealth for teens in rural Northern Bluegrass counties.
Campground demand tops 50% as summer pricing levels off
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June campground demand crossed 50% for the first time in Insider Perks’ OHPI, signaling that booked inventory now exceeds available inventory nationwide.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Global Whisky Challenge names 2026 winners
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The 3rd Annual Global Whisky Challenge has announced its 2026 winners, led by Peg Leg Porker Black Label Bourbon 12-year-old and three Best of Show finalists.
Walk USA for Health Equity heads into final 760-mile push to Seattle
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A five-year, cross-country health equity walk is entering its final leg, with founder Dennis Godby set to cover 760 miles from Bozeman to Seattle before a public finale on Sept. 24. The project is built to spotlight how ZIP code, discrimination…
Influential Women spotlights luxury retail leader Malissa Fogel
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Influential Women highlighted Malissa Fogel, a luxury retail veteran with more than 25 years of experience in fine jewelry, design and client service.
Tyrone Hashimoto releases modern Japanese adaptation of Coconut
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Tyrone Hashimoto has released a modern version of the beloved Japanese song and poem Coconut, marking his first Japanese-language single.
Pilot’s Legacy Spirits launches aviation-themed premium liquor line
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Pilot’s Legacy Spirits launched today in Los Angeles, pairing a 40-year commercial airline captain with a veteran spirits entrepreneur to enter the premium spirits market.
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