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Richard “Tom” Rains

Richard “Tom” Rains, age 88, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday November 28, 2022 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 9, 1933 in Whitley County, KY to the late Jack and Allie Rains. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Kentucky Press Association accepting applications for summer internships

Are you a college student who could use an extra $4,000 and pick up some valuable work experience to put on your resume? Then you should strongly consider applying for a summer internship through the Kentucky Press Association.

Food sport judging class being offered in Corbin Dec. 6, tickets available online

Next year, Corbin will be partnering with World Food Championships to present chefs in the area with opportunities to qualify for competition with culinary experts from all over the globe in Dallas, TX. In order to make it to the big stage, however, they will first need to be...

Nearly 150 runners participated in W’Burg Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning

Participants and spectators had a beautiful Thanksgiving Day morning for the 15th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot 5-K. A total of 148 people finished this year’s race. Kevin Black had the overall winning time at 18:18. Robel Schwartz was the top placing female runner with a time...
Posted On 01 Dec 2022

Dates, start times for local Christmas parades announced

As the song lyric goes, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” and this will be especially true locally over the next few days as Corbin, Williamsburg and Jellico all prepare for their annual Christmas parades. The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission will hold the...
Posted On 01 Dec 2022

Defense wins championships: Summers, Hammack and company have made life difficult for opposing offenses

This content was included in the Nov. 30, 2022 special section previewing the Corbin versus Boyle County Class 4A state championship game… Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...

‘It’s about the C, not me’: Senior Cameron Combs has embraced new role with the Redhound offense this year

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Since the split: Tom Greer, Justin Haddix have both enjoyed great success as coaches in recent years

This content was included in the Nov. 30, 2022 special section previewing the Corbin versus Boyle County Class 4A state championship game…

Williamsburg Christmas Craft Bazaar held Saturday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg’s annual Christmas Craft Bazaar was held Saturday at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, where a variety of homemade crafts, baked goods, Christmas ornaments and other items were available for sell. Proceeds from table rentals for...