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NIBROC Festival to offer beer sales for first time in its history

The 2014 NIBROC Festival will celebrate the return of kids-only events and games, an impressive musical entertainment lineup, numerous sports tournaments and athletic events and even, for the first time in its history, a beer garden.

Abbott wins 62nd Miss NIBROC Scholarship Pageant

Recent Corbin High School graduate Hayley Abbott remembers years ago when she was a little girl going to the Miss NIBROC Pageant and dreaming about one day wearing the crown. Her aunt won and was named Miss NIBROC when Hayley was only four-years-old.

Audit finds county properly overseeing taxpayer money

An audit of the Whitley County Fiscal Court just released by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts shows the county spent slightly more money than it took in during the 2013 fiscal year, but otherwise said the county was properly watching over the taxpayers’ money.

Kites, Blind Ricky round out NIBROC entertainment lineup

The musical lineup for the 2014 NIBROC Festival is now set, and it includes an eclectic blend of bands and performers that truly offer something for everyone.

Former Bad English lead singer John Waite to perform at NIBROC

Grammy-nominated rock vocalist John Waite has had two #1 hits singles in the U.S. over his storied career as lead singer with bands The Babys and Bad English, as well as his solo caree

Teens captured after afternoon break-in at Corbin barbershop

Two teens were taken into custody by police last Thursday after allegedly breaking in to a downtown Corbin business in broad daylight.

Borrowed Blue, Caught Red Handed to play at NIBROC Festival

Two regional musical acts have been announced for this year’s NIBROC Festival — a tried and true rock-n-roll favorite and an up-and-coming, high-energy country quintet.

Hart recovering well after collapsing during Laurel Lake Triathlon, family says

A popular retired Corbin High School chemistry teacher and tennis coach collapsed Saturday after finishing a 56-mile bike trek during the inaugural Laurel Lake Triathlon.

 

Federal judge rules Williamsburg pet treat maker, owner must pay $155,000

A federal judge has ruled a Williamsburg-based pet treat manufacturing company, and its owner, must pay one of its suppliers $155,000 — the second in a wave of lawsuits against the company for allegedly failing to pay its bills.