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Kids activities making return to this year’s NIBROC Festival

The 2014 NIBROC Festival is getting a bit more kid-friendly again this year as organizers are bringing back a full slate of activities for youth during each of the three days of the festival.

Appeals court upholds two high-profile Whitley County convictions

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued rulings recently upholding convictions in two Whitley County cases — one involving a high-profile DUI crash on I-75 that resulted in three deaths, and the other a convenience store robbery that resulted in the shooting death of the...

Corbin Railroad Museum planners hope to have facility open in May 2015

A recently announced partnership between the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission and Eastern Kentucky University has put on the fast track development of a railroad museum in downtown Corbin that “will illuminate the region’s ties to the railroad...

Whitley man admits to role in chop shop operation; to be sentenced in Oct.

A Whitley County man has pleaded guilty to his role in a chop shop operation in 2009 that federal authorities estimate was responsible for the theft of around $484,000 worth of vehicles and parts.

Corbin loses occupational tax case appeal

The City of Corbin suffered a grievous legal blow in its bid to change how occupational taxes are split between the city and the Knox County Fiscal Court.

Property owner demolishes home, cleans up property before city deadline

The long standoff between a Corbin property owner and city officials regarding the condition of his house and surrounding property has finally ended.

Over $50,000 raised at 9th Annual Silver Ball Gala

About $50,000 was raised for outreach efforts and other community health services after the curtain closed on Baptist Health Corbin’s ninth annual Silver Ball Gala, held Saturday night at the Corbin Arena.

Corbin Code Officer vows ‘no more warnings’ for homes with high grass

Corbin code enforcement officials are tightening the noose on homeowners who allow their lawns to grow too high.

 

Whistles and the Bells to perform at next Corbin Moonbow Nights

The second Moonbow Nights in downtown Corbin, scheduled for next Saturday, will feature a Nashville “alternative country rock” group, continuing a burgeoning tradition of eclectic music and a family-friendly atmosphere at the event.

Voters give White third term as Whitley Judge-Executive

Two-term Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. cruised to victory in Tuesday’s Republican Primary Election, winning a third term over political rival and Third District Magistrate Jamie Fuson.