 Thankfully, it's November, and Appalachian Wireless is offering the Samsung GS8 or the GS8 Plus for $100 off the regular price with two-year agreement. Better service, bigger savings. That's today's Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky network company. While Pikeville High School students were gearing up for the first round of football playoffs tonight, one of their own was surprised by being awarded McDonald's of the tri-state Teacher of the Year. Scott Bursalia received the award during today's pep rally. Bursalia is the band and music teacher at Pikeville High School. The McDonald's of the tri-state Teacher of the Year program is implemented by local McDonald's owner-operators to celebrate educators in the area. Bursalia was selected for more than 300 applications for over 130 teachers submitted from across Central West Virginia, Southeastern Ohio, and Eastern Kentucky. McDonald's of the tri-state is comprised of 93 restaurants. I love it. This is two years in a row that we've had individuals from East Kentucky representing our area over such a large region. Very impressive. Leadership here has always been strong, faculty is always great and the students are always tops. No matter where they go to school, go to college, they always stand down. He received 14 nominations in total from coworkers, parents, and community members. I was pretty surprised. My principal kept asking me if I was coming to the pep rally today and yes, band director, so I planned on being here but now I kind of see why that question was repeated over the last two weeks. Bursalia received a check for $2,500, a crystal award, and a banner in his honor. In Pikeville, Shelby Porter, EKB News.