SOAR Summit

Erik Hubbard of Backroads of Appalachia received a ceremonial check from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers during Friday's S.O.A.R Summit in Corbin. $260,000 has been awarded to Backroads for phase 2 of their welcome center renovation in Lynch.

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State, federal leaders tout teamwork, progress and future opportunities during annual SOAR Summit

Jennifer McDaniels

The 2025 Shaping Our Appalachian Region Summit came to an enthusiastic end in Corbin on Friday, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers sharing the main stage to announce nearly $26 million in state funding for the economic development of East Kentucky. WUKY eastern Kentucky regional reporter Jennifer McDaniels has this wrap-up.

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S.O.A.R. C.O.O. says summit in Corbin to feature 'small ideas' that add up to prosperity for region

Jennifer McDaniels

The 11th annual Shaping our Appalachian Region summit is under way in Corbin and we sent our new eastern Kentucky regional reporter Jennifer McDaniels to check it out. She spoke with SOAR chief operating officer Joshua Ball.

SOAR Summit Rescheduled For May 11th

A strategy summit focusing on ways to boost eastern Kentucky's economy has been rescheduled for May 11 in Pikeville at the East Kentucky Expo Center.The…

Threatened Snowstorm Prompts SOAR Postponement

Due to forecasts of up to a foot of snow in the region, the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Strategy Summit scheduled for Monday in Pikeville has…

SOAR Leaders Handing Over Reins To Community Leaders

Josh James

Monday’s SOAR meeting saw Gov. Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers looking to ensure the long-term viability of the initiative.In 2013, the idea…

SOAR Committee Holds Initial Meeting In Hazard Monday

Hoping to capitalize on the momentum of the recent SOAR summit, a committee of 15 area political and business leaders met in Hazard on Monday morning.The…