Author Archives: billyjohnson

Vaping shops have been sprouting up all over as the popularity of electronic cigarettes surges. While the number of adults in the U.S. who smoke traditional cigarettes is at an all-time low of 15 percent, e-cigarettes are being consumed by smokers, former smokers, and first-time users in record numbers. In January 2014, there were 466 brands of e-cigarettes and 7,764 unique flavors available for sale, estimated at the time...

It’s easy to take the outdoors for granted. You can always go outside, right? Unless, of course, it’s too wet. Or too hot. Or too cold. Or too windy. Or…well, you get the point. It seems we often have excuses as to why we are in front of the television rather than in the fresh air. In an effort to get more of us to take advantage of the unique and amazing outdoor opportunities that we have in this country, June has b...

Safety may not be the most exciting topic to ponder, but it certainly is one of the most important. From “stop, drop, and roll” to “look both ways before you cross the street,” there are lessons we learn and pass on all our lives whose full value may not be known until we are tested by a critical few seconds. While you may never need to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) or you usually do remember to w...

Spring brings several rites of passage for high school students, culminating in the all-important graduation ceremony that typically serves as the dividing line between adolescence and adulthood. Amid the stresses that frequently accompany that transition comes the biggest formal party that most kids will ever be part of other than their own wedding. Yes, it’s prom season again, bursting with fancy dresses, crisp tuxedos...

In Pikeville, Kentucky, “the nicest place in town” was founded by an approachable, down-to-earth lawyer who loves to ride his motorcycle. A Pike County native, Billy Johnson is heavily involved in the community and prides himself on getting results for his clients. One of the ways he has been able to streamline his practice is to use his love of the outdoors as an efficient way to bring the best resources to this beau...