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        Black bear spotted at Natural Bridge State Resort Park

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        Bourbon County teen charged with murder could face the death penalty

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        Infant shooting victim celebrates her 5th birthday in Lexington

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        Nicholas County God's Pantry Mobile Pantry

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        Mobile food pantry reaches 150 households in Nicholas County food desert

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        Remembering horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas, winner of 15 triple crown races

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