Anglers, get your gear ready — the East Carter Baseball Team is hosting their 2nd Annual Fall Fish Off on Saturday, October 11th at Grayson Lake Marina.
Registration opens at 5:30 AM with live well checks, and boats will blast off at 7:00 AM or safe light, fishing through 3:00 PM with weigh-in immediately following.
The entry fee is $100 per boat with a two-person maximum. Cash prizes are guaranteed, with payouts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, plus a Big Fish award. Last year’s event handed out over $2,500 in winnings, and this year promises to be just as exciting.
Participants who pre-register will also receive an extra door prize ticket. In addition to the competition, there will be food, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle throughout the day, making it a fun event for both anglers and supporters.
Proceeds from the Fish Off benefit the East Carter Baseball program, so every cast helps support local student athletes.
To pre-register or get more information, call or text Connor Robinson at 606-316-2726.
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As the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisp, it’s the perfect season to fall in love with a good book… and maybe a great movie too! The Carter County Public Library invites you to their Olive Hill branch for a special Movie Night, Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm.
They’ll be showing a movie that’s based on a beloved book The Wild Robot — so you’ll see the story you know and love come alive on the big screen. You’ll also get to enjoy free snacks, and even take home a treat bag while supplies last.
It’s the perfect chance to bring the whole family out for a cozy evening together — surrounded by friends, neighbors, and the magic of storytelling.
Again, that’s Thursday, September 19th at 6:30pm at the Olive Hill branch of the Carter County Public Library on Comet Drive. Come for the movie, stay for the memories… and rediscover the joy of falling in love with a good book.
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Autumn’s rolling in and Olive Hill is getting ready to celebrate — mark your calendars for the 9th Annual “It’s Fall Y’all!” Vendor & Craft Festival at the historic Olive Hill Depot. That’s Saturday, October 4th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Railroad Street.
This is a true hometown day out — organizers promise a wide variety of vendors and handmade crafts, plenty of local food, live music, family activities and even inflatables for the kids. It’s the kind of fall festival that brings neighbors together, supports local makers, and fills the depot grounds with great smells, good tunes, and small-town energy.
Best of all: 100% of the profits from the festival will go toward restoring Olive Hill’s caboose, a project that will preserve a piece of our railroad heritage right here in Trail Town. So when you shop and eat at the festival you’re not just enjoying a perfect fall day — you’re helping keep our history alive.
Want to be a vendor or make a donation? Head to olivehilltrailtown.com or stop by the Olive Hill Welcome Center to sign up or get more details. Organizers say more announcements are coming, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for the latest.
We’ll see you at the depot on October 4th — bring a friend, bring the family, and come help Olive Hill celebrate fall the local way.
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The Carter County Clean-Up campaign continues this week, with crews operating on the East end of the county. Dumpsters will be available for public use at the county maintenance garage in Grayson, and clean-up personnel will be on hand to help unload items each day from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, today through Friday.
As a reminder, the list of items not accepted has been updated. Crews will not collect refrigerators, deep freezers, televisions, household garbage, paint, tires, or batteries. And all materials brought to the site must be bagged or boxed — no loose items will be accepted. The County Clean-Up runs on a rotating schedule, alternating between the East and West ends of Carter County every two weeks. After this week’s collection, dumpsters are scheduled to return to the Olive Hill maintenance garage along US 60 from September 24th through the 26th.
This valuable community service is made possible by the Carter County Solid Waste Department, who continue to support these efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful.
Again, dumpsters are open today through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the East end site in Grayson.