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Gordon D. Fraley

Gordon D. Fraley, 83, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on August 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1937 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Jones) Fraley. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie...

Tom Goodin

Tom Goodin, age 93, of Laurel Lake Resort Road in Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1928 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Wesley and Ethel (Perry) Goodin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

John Henry Fuston

John Henry Fuston, age 80, of the Sukey Hollow Community of Whitley County, Kentucky passed away Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. John Henry was born on June 8, 1941 to the late Johnny Fuston and Mary (Parrott) Fuston in Whitley County, KY. In addition...

We are celebrating the 34th anniversary of Corbin! This Week

This week marks the 34th anniversary of the publication of Corbin! This Week. The first paper rolled off the presses on Aug. 12, 1987. I was 48 years old and we were starting a sister edition of the Whitley Republican aimed at a Corbin readership. It was a risky move in that the...
Posted On 13 Aug 2021

Third Annual Upper Cumberland Poker Run sees more than 50 motorcyclists

Windows shook as 50 motorcycles and a half dozen classic cars stopped in Williamsburg to draw cards Saturday during the Third Annual Upper Cumberland Poker Run. Drivers then proceeded to their next stop in London as part of a five-stop, four-hour tour of Southeast...
Posted On 13 Aug 2021

New cosmetic store now open in Corbin

Corbin and Whitley County gained a new option in the beauty industry as Beth Cline opened the doors on Leanna Cosmetics Saturday. “I have been in the beauty industry for several years,” Cline said noting that she started the company as an online venture. “I’ve been doing it for...

Baptist Health Corbin receives $1,000,000 to combat Opioid use

The Baptist Health Foundation Corbin, Inc. is one of six treatment providers across Kentucky to receive a $1,000,000 grant to help combat the Opioid Epidemic in rural Kentucky. The money is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services...

Former Williamsburg resident appears in CNBC TV series “Super Heists”

Former Williamsburg Family Fitness owner and personal trainer Bill Allen appeared on the big screen once again as he portrayed the lead burglar in CNBC TV series “Super Heists” pilot episode called “All the President’s Money” Monday night.  Bill Allen, portrayed Amil Dinsio, an...