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After months of legal delays, Ernie’s Spirits finally to open in Corbin

When Ernie’s Spirits officially opens its doors to customers for the first time today, it will be a special day for owner Kevin Durham whose father is the stores namesake.

New beacon installed at Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport

One of the most prominent, ongoing maintenance issues at the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has finally been resolved, and the chairman of the board that oversees the facility says it is a sign that hard work to make improvements at the airport are paying off.

Police ask public’s for help to catch vandalism suspects

Police are investigating a rash of vandalism that occurred overnight Christmas Day and Dec. 26 that resulted in major damage to vehicles and residences all over Laurel County.

Patriots fall to Grand View 35-23 in NAIA Championship game

Special teams mistakes, untimely penalties and a slow start sabotaged a chance for the University of the Cumberlands to add a perfect finish to the Patriots' first ever appearance in the NAIA football national championship game Saturday. The Patriots fell to Grand View...

Airport Board member calls for audit

A member of the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport Board of Directors is formally calling for a full audit into the finances and management of the airport — a request the board is likely to address, among other pressing issues, at its upcoming monthly meeting Thursday.

Embattled Corbin liquor store wins ruling over licenses

The owner of a south Corbin liquor store, that has yet to sell a single drop of alcohol, recently cleared an important legal hurdle that may pave the way to him finally receiving the state licenses he needs to open for business.

State-of-the-art long-term care facility to open in Barbourville Monday

Following two years of planning and breakneck construction, the area’s newest, most state of the art long-term care facility will officially open next week.

Three injured in head-on crash on Corbin Bypass Friday morning

A Corbin woman was seriously injured Friday morning, and two others were hurt as well, in a two-vehicle crash on the Corbin Bypass near the Knox-Whitley County line.

Williamsburg Health and Rehab Center wins Facility of the Year Award

Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center took home top facility honors at the 2013 Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) Annual Meeting Nov. 12-14 in Louisville.

BREAKING: Authorities investigating death of two-year-old in Williamsburg

Williamsburg Police and the Whitley County Coroner are conducting an investigation into the death of a two-year-old girl Wednesday afternoon.