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Stivers Aquatic Center may reopen by end of May

The Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center Board met May 9 to tie up some loose ends and give an update on repairs. Steve Hoskins with Union College announced that, while the date is by no means concrete, the college’s goal is to reopen the center by the end of May. “Our goal is by...

Update: Plotnick case headed to grand jury

A Williamsburg man, who was on the run from police for several days following a home invasion/robbery last week, is now behind bars and a Whitley County Grand Jury could hear evidence in his case as early as next month. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that Samuel E....

Motorcycle rider dies from injuries sustained in Tuesday wreck

A Louisville man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle wreck on American Greeting Card Road in north Corbin Tuesday night. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said William Hathaway, 42, was pronounced...

Tourism discusses budget, makes cuts to sponsorship requests

Citing less than expected revenue and the on-going effort to complete construction of the Corbin Railroad Museum, the Corbin Tourism Commission elected to decrease contributions/sponsorships to several area organizations and events including: The Redhound Varsity Club, Cumberland...

Gray man takes plea deal in assault case

A Gray man facing one count of first-degree assault after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies say he severely choked his wife’s son, pleaded guilty Tuesday to amended misdemeanor charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin man indicted in connection with murder of his wife

A Laurel County grand jury has indicted a Corbin man in connection with the murder of his wife, Stephanie Steenbergen Davenport. 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

First of five Cumberland Valley Cruise-Ins to kick off Saturday

May means it is time for the first Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of 2018. The first of what will be five cruise-ins will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with a parade of participating vehicles from the Corbin Center down Falls Hwy. to the parking lot at Cumberland Falls State Resort...

Ky. 312 bridge to be closed beginning Monday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists the KY 312 Bridge (Laurel/Whitley line) will be closed at milepoint 0, beginning Monday, May 14 at 5 a.m. The closure is expected to conclude on Thursday, May 24 at midnight, and is necessary to allow contract crews...

Williamsburg Police searching for suspect in Monday home invasion/robbery

Williamsburg Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion/armed robbery Monday night on South Second Street. Chief Wayne Bird said the suspect, identified as Samuel E. Plotnick, 41, of Williamsburg, was able to elude police...

Corbin man dies days before scheduled start of trial in sexual abuse, sodomy, incest case

Five years after indictment, a man accused of sexual abuse has died three days before his May 9 scheduled jury trial. John E. Sutherland, 74, of Corbin, faced a total of 24 counts of sexual abuse, sodomy and incest. Most recently, Judge Michael Caperton held a pretrial conference...