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Col. Sanders half marathon expects over 170 runners

Over 170 runners will be seeking to break Collin Wesco’s record of one hour, 18 minutes, 50 seconds, as the second annual Colonel Sanders Half Marathon takes to the streets of Corbin Saturday morning. “We are excited about it,” said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen of the...

Empty Stocking Fund signups Nov. 10 & 12

Signups for the annual Southeastern Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund will take place Nov. 10 and 12. President Joe Caldwell said families in need living in the tri-county area of Corbin may go to the old Whitley District Court room beside Corbin City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on...

Corbin schools looking for Angel Tree sponsors

Corbin Independent Schools Family Resource Centers are asking for the community’s help to give more than 150 angels a merrier Christmas. Hannah Greer, coordinator of the Family Resource Center at Corbin Primary School, said the seven schools, preschool, primary, elementary,...

Corbin man charged with using frying pan, teeth in assaults Friday

A Corbin man is facing assault charges involving a frying a pan, his teeth and alcohol, stemming from an incident early Friday morning. 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

Williamsburg will face Pineville next Friday in second round of playoffs

The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets will host Pineville at Finley Legion Field next Friday in the second round of the Class A Football Playoffs. Pineville defeated Harlan in the first-round matchup Thursday night, 29-26, setting up the rematch of the Oct. 15 regular season game that...

Corbin Garden Club to dedicate Blue Star Memorial Marker

The Corbin Garden Club is dedicating a new Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Kentucky Welcome Center on Monday. The marker pays tribute to the men and women who have, are now, or will serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Carcille Burchette, President of the Garden Club of Kentucky,...

Saturday is deadline to register for Colonel Sanders Half Marathon/10K

Approximately 230 runners are slated to take to the streets of Corbin on Nov. 13 to compete in either the Colonel Sanders Half Marathon, or the accompanying 10K race. However, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen, one of the event organizers, said there is plenty of room for...

Football playoffs kickoff Friday night

The second season will begin Friday night for football teams across the state and Corbin will look to continue its drive for an undefeated season. Whitley County will attempt to pull off a big upset on the road, and Williamsburg will watch and wait to see who will be traveling to...

High school choirs combine for a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert

The Whitley County band and choir, under the direction of Summer Walter, and the Williamsburg High School choir, under the direction of Jonathan Wyatt, performed a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert, stated a Facebook post from the Williamsburg City School. The performance was...

Deputies seek public’s help identifying individuals involved in theft

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify the individuals involved in the theft of items from storage buildings in Keavy. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the theft occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Ky....