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Local scout rehabs neglected cemetery for Eagle Leadership Service Project

A Corbin area Boy Scout has taken on a monumental task, removing more than 45 years of overgrowth from a small cemetery. Max Richardson, a senior at Corbin High School chose to clean up the overgrown McHargue Cemetery near the Corbin water tower as his Eagle Leadership Service...

Gray woman charged with second-degree assault

A fight that resulted in a broken tooth has led to an assault charge against a Gray woman that is punishable by up to ten years in prison. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joanne Blackwood, 52, on one count of second-degree assault stemming from a fight with her...

W’burg officials preparing celebration for ‘Survivor’ winner Nick Wilson

Williamsburg officials have begun planning to celebrate Nick Wilson’s $1 million victory on TV’s “Survivor.” The Williamsburg native took home the title and top prize last week. “It is huge,” said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Harrison said officials will be presenting...

Update: Woman arrested at Oak Grove Elementary School Tuesday identified

A Keavy woman, who is charged with showing up recently at a Whitley County elementary school while allegedly under the influence of drugs, is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $7,500 cash bond. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 26 Dec 2018

W’burg man arrested after vehicle pursuit, foot chase

A Williamsburg man pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon to charges related to a recent vehicle chase and foot pursuit. Cody Mullis, 28, pleaded not guilty to charges of failure to wear seatbelts, speeding 26 mph over limit, first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle),...
Posted On 26 Dec 2018

Four arrested for child endangerment after baby, marijuana, guns found in car

Four adults are facing child endangerment charges and various other offenses after police found drugs, guns and a one-year-old boy inside a vehicle late last Thursday evening. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 26 Dec 2018

Corbin Rotary Club’s Empty Stocking Fund brings Christmas joy to 460 area children

Christmas came early Friday morning for 460 area children thanks to the Corbin Rotary Club and numerous donors to the Empty Stocking Fund. The club raised $26,000 over the last year to purchase toys, socks and shoes for each child. “We want to make sure all of the children that...

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