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Life In Pikeville, Kentucky

Pikeville sits in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and is defined by monumental ambition. The city actually moved a mountain and diverted the Levisa Fork River to create the Pikeville Cut Through. Today, this valley is home to a thriving downtown, the University of Pikeville, and a massive regional medical center. Residents enjoy direct access to rugged mountain trails, a deep connection to local history, and community events that draw thousands to the downtown streets.

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A tranquil landscape features a waterfall, lush greenery, and autumn colors, evoking peace and awe in nature's beauty.
Panoramic view of lush mountains, green hills, highways, and a quaint town under a partly cloudy sky, evoking tranquility and wanderlust.
A tranquil landscape features a waterfall, lush greenery, and autumn colors, evoking peace and awe in nature's beauty.
A tranquil landscape features a waterfall, lush greenery, and autumn colors, evoking peace and awe in nature's beauty.
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