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Top Stories of Innovation from 2018

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2018 has been a prosperous and exciting year for the Appalachian region. Appalachia Ky has celebrated a number of accomplishments from groundbreaking ceremonies, and personal stories of overcoming challenges, to major announcements. SOAR invites you to take a look back at some of our most popular stories of innovation — unequivocal proof that there is a future in Appalachia.

  • SOAR to lead regional innovation effort for Eastern Kentucky

  • From jail to hope: Allison’s story

  • Pineville’s revitalization truly a community effort

  • Pikeville Medical Center announces expansions, creation of Children’s Hospital

  • Rustic Charm Farm in Breathitt County meets Amazon

  • Addiction Recovery Care celebrates 10 years of service to Appalachia Kentucky

  • Rush Off-Road attracting off-road enthusiasts from across the globe

  • Historic Benham Schoolhouse Inn playing a vital role in the future of Benham, Harlan County

  • Remote work revival happening in Owsley County

  • The story of Thatcher’s Downtown: An unconventional road to the restaurant business

  • SOAR, BitSource participate in global summit on innovation, entrepreneurship as part of MIT Reap


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