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Kwik Shop clerk, owner cited after allegedly selling vape product to minor

A Williamsburg woman and London man have been cited after a vape tobacco product was allegedly sold to a minor at the Kwik Shop in Williamsburg. According to citations for the two individuals obtained from the Whitley District Court Clerk’s Office, the sale occurred on Jan. 28,...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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Whitley Co. Sheriff’s Department asking for help identifying men allegedly involved in collision

 The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the people involved in a collision on Cumberland Falls Highway. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, the collision occurred at Bells Country Store near KY511. The vehicle in...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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Vaping scare sends four Lynn Camp students to hospital

(Story by Charles Myrick with The Mountain Advocate) Knox County Public Schools is sounding the alarm after it was reported Wednesday that four students received medical care after a vaping-related scare earlier in the week. It was reported by television media that four students...

Cumberlands to host Mel Robbins for Excellence in Leadership Series

Entrepreneur, international bestselling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins will be the keynote speaker for this year’s University of the Cumberlands’ Excellence in Leadership Series, which is sponsored by The Forcht Group of Kentucky. The event will be held on...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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CHS moves May graduation up one day

Corbin High School seniors in the Class of 2023 will become alumni of the school one day sooner this May. Chief Information Officer Jason Coguer presented Recognized Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) coordinators with certifications of recognition during the recent...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023

Taking a look at other districts in the region: Who will make it to the Arena?

This week’s sports special section is dedicated to taking an in-depth look at the upcoming 50th District tournaments featuring Corbin, Williamsburg, Whitley County and South Laurel. It also contains information on the 51st District tourneys featuring Barbourville, Lynn...

Donald Miller

Donald Miller, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home in Somerset, KY. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 2:30pm. Burial will...

Gladys Mae Manes

Gladys Mae Manes, age 92, of Lily, Kentucky departed this life on February 14, 2023 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Gladys was born on May 26, 1930 in Woodbine, Kentucky to the late Josh Ed Powers and Mary (Warfield) Powers. In addition to her parents, she was...

CHS football stadium construction remains on schedule

The stadium renovation at Campbell Field continues to remain on schedule. 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 Member? Join Us
Posted On 16 Feb 2023

Williamsburg Little League sign-ups Saturday

Williamsburg Councilwoman Patty Faulkner announced during Monday’s monthly city council meeting that sign-ups for Little League will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center Saturday. The league is open to all children in the Jellico and...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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