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Nick Wilson’s fiance among family members to visit ‘Survivor’ contestants in week 10

Whitley County’s Nick Wilson had the opportunity to show fiancé Grisel around the Survivor camp as the 10 remaining Winners at War contestants received visits from their families to kick off the 10th episode. “This is unbelievable!” Nick said as host Jeff Probst called out the...

Local airports slated to receive federal CARES Act funding

The municipal airports in Williamsburg and London are among 55 across Kentucky that will be receiving a total of $77.2 million in federal funds made available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R–KY,...

U.S. Attorney’s office seeking info on hoarding of medical supplies

U.S. Attorney Robert M. Duncan, Jr. sent a letter to hospital executives in Eastern Kentucky on Monday, asking them to provide information to law enforcement about individuals and companies that may be acquiring or selling medical supplies for the purpose of hoarding or price...

Company closes Circle K on Gordon Hill for cleaning after employee diagnosed with COVID–19

The Circle K on Gordon Hill in Corbin has been closed for cleaning after one of the employees was confirmed to have contracted COVID–19. Whitley County Health Department Director Marcy Rein said company officials contacted the health department to report the diagnosis and the...

Local businesses, organizations provide meals to Baptist Health Corbin staff

With Baptist Health Corbin staff on the front line in the fight against COVID–19 multiple businesses, organizations and individuals have pitched in to show their appreciation by providing food for the workers. Corbin attorney Shane Romines announced last Thursday that he had...

District, Circuit Court closures extended through May 31

People who were scheduled to appear in Whitley District or Circuit Court in May will be waiting a little longer as the Kentucky Supreme Court has extended the cancellation of all court dates through May 31. The court had initially continued all court proceedings through April 1....

Wind storm rocks entire county; knocks out electricity to nearly 6,000 customers

Having faced floods, mud, virus and now wind, Whitley County residents must be asking, “What’s next?” This Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worker is seen cutting a tree away from KY 92E Monday. “The whole county got hit this time. Williamsburg back toward the state line was hit...

Preparing for life after COVID-19: The Arena working to reschedule shows

What was shaping up to be a busy spring for The Arena in Corbin, including comedian Ryan Upchurch, country star Aaron Lewis, and classic rock group .38 Special, has come to a screeching halt due to COVID–19. “They are officially in the system postponed,” Arena Director Kristi...

Second COVID–19 death reported in Laurel County Tuesday

Laurel County Health Department officials announced the county’s second COVID–19 related death in two days. Health department officials said victim is a 61-year-old male. Officials with Governor Andy Beshear’s office stated that the individual who died Monday in Laurel County was...

Registration for Corbin kindergarten being done online

Registration for kindergarten at Corbin Primary School began Monday, online. Because of the closing of schools, officials announced that all kindergarten registration will be done online. “Any family that does not have internet access may pick up a paper packet at the main...