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Daughtry set to take the stage at Corbin Arena

Multi-platinum American rock band, Daughtry, is slated to take the stage at the Corbin Arena on Nov. 24 with Sevendust, Tremonti and Travis Bracht. The group, which is named for its front man Chris Daughtry, will be in Corbin as part of its Dearly Beloved Tour. The ‘Dearly...

Whitley County Fair festivities kick off with pageant

The Whitley County Fair Pageant crowned a new queen on Friday. Bella Webb, of Lexington, was awarded the crown. Above: Ella Gray was named Miss Congeniality; Makenzie Woods took home the award for evening gown; Madison Frye took home awards for first runner-up, best swimsuit and...

Whitley County Fair returning Thursday through Saturday at fairgrounds

The Whitley County Fair will return to Williamsburg after being canceled in 2020. This year, the fair will feature its first ever demolition derby on Thursday evening. “It is the first year that we have ever had one that anybody on the fair board can remember,” said Fair Board...

COVID no reason to disallow the death penalty

A Whitley County Circuit Court judge has overruled five separate motions, including a motion to exclude the death penalty because of COVID, in Paul Brock’s capital murder case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...

Reminiscing on a Hallmark Fourth of July

As a reporter, holidays are often synonymous with stress, overplanning, and a need to clone yourself because you can’t attend multiple events at once.  The Fourth of July is no exception, but here is a secret, it is my favorite holiday to cover.  This time two years ago, I was on...

Whitley County Fair pageants scheduled for Friday and Saturday

Whitley County will have a new queen after this weekend.  The 2021 Miss Whitley County Fair pageant is set to take place on Friday and Saturday at the Williamsburg Convention Center.  Competitors will compete in three areas: interview, swimsuit, and evening gown.  The interview...

Life and Career of local author Silas House subject of new book

Local bestselling author, Silas House, is the subject of the new literary work, Silas House: Exploring an Appalachian Writer’s Work (University of Kentucky Press 2021). The book, which is expected to hit bookstores across the country this month, looks at House’s career an...

New mural complete in downtown Corbin

A new mural is now complete in downtown Corbin. The “Duck Beard” mural is located behind You & Me, Coffee & Tea on South Main Street.  The mural was created by Kellene Turner, a local artist. Turner is known for her murals throughout Corbin and surrounding areas.  “My...

Exterior restoration of French Broad River complete

Restoration of the exterior of the “French Broad River” Pullman car is complete.  Jeff Conner, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, is responsible for the restoration.  Conner began work on the car on June 23 and finished the process June 25.  Conner, who owns Railcar and Military...

Local retired teachers association to contribute $2,500 to different organizations

Local retired teachers association met for the first time since the pandemic and decided to contribute $2,500 to different organizations.  “Because of COVID, schools were not in session for much of the year and no food was collected for the Feed KY Food Drive,” said the Whitley...