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General Dynamics closing Corbin facility, moving staff to London

Officials with General Dynamics confirmed that the company will be closing its facility in Corbin and merging it with a larger facility in London. According to a statement released Wednesday, the transition will begin in May. “All employees currently working at the Corbin...

Forcht Group executives attend opening days

Top, attending the Lexington Legends Opening Night on April 5th from the Forcht Group of Kentucky were, left to right, Laurie Shockley, Marion Forcht, Leslie Jarvis, John Shockley, Eddie Woodruff, Terry Forcht, Craig Shockley, Roger Alsip, and Justin Badeau. Above, Attending the...

Letter: Tri-County Conquer 5k race to be held Saturday to raise awareness of sexual assault and child abuse

To the Editor: April is Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month and this year s theme is “Your Voice Has Power.” How we talk about interpersonal violence matters. When we reflect on and change how we think and talk about the issue, we can create a culture of...

Letter: Lion’s Club annual auction to be held Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To the Editor: The Corbin Lions Club will hold our annual auction in support of sight conservation on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will broadcast live on Redhound Television channel 18 (Spectrum cable), Redhound Radio 95.3 FM, www.redhoundproductions.com....

Corbin man charged with assaulting, threatening to kill 16-year-old girlfriend

An 18-year-old Corbin man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting and threatening to kill his 16-year-old girlfriend. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jason Lay at a residence on Ohler Road on charges stemming from the April 6 incident, along with additional...