Big Sandy Community and Technical College held its Big Sandy Idol competition at Belfry High School on Friday, January 20, 2017. Eleven students participated for coveted spots for the annual Big Sandy idol regional competition, which will be held in March at the Mountain Arts Center. Payton Trout was crowned the winner, and both Shawnda Smith and Carlie McCoy finished as runner-up. All will advance to the regional competition and have a chance to earn a spot on the Big Sandy Singers, an album recording and other prizes.