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Liquor King opens; plans to be southeastern Kentucky ‘megastore’

The largest of Corbin's three liquor stores is set to be in full operation today, and owner Bill Smith hopes that it will become an "anchor store" for all of southeastern Kentucky.

Local leaders hoping for ruling on occupational tax law by year’s end

Local leaders are hoping to have a court ruling by the end of the year on a controversial, retroactive law that allows Knox County to keep all occupational tax revenue collected within the city of Corbin, passed in the final hours of the 2012 General Assembly.

UPDATED: North Corbin Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

Taco Bell in north Corbin was robbed at gunpoint Sunday evening, and police are searching for the man responsible for the crime.

Significant job losses expected at W’burg CSC facility

The loss of a lucrative government contract has Williamsburg leaders concerned that a large local employer may shut down entirely in the very near future.

Corbin’s Doolin named state’s best teacher

For Corbin's Kristal Doolin, the road to being named the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year began one weekend on the back roads of Missouri - a promise being fulfilled by her father

Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Cinderella by The Lexington Ballet

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. is pleased to present a performance of Cinderella by The Lexington Ballet, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Corbin High School Auditorium, Corbin, KY.

Corbin Library to host special drama about life of Daniel Boone Thursday

What many people think they know about Daniel Boone, through legendary stories and embellishment over the years, isn't true.
But the famous Kentuckian's exploits justify his status as one of the state's most recognized historical figures, and his legacy will be the ...

ABC denies hearing over Corbin liquor applicants; Morgan promises lawsuit

The Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has denied the request by a Richmond liquor storeowner for an evidentiary hearing into the validity of applications submitted for Corbin's three retail package liquor store licenses.

Corbin music store manager remembered as vibrant, lover of life

A long-time employee at Gibson's Music in Corbin is remembered as a vibrant lover of life and a dedicated salesperson who had a lifelong love of the music business.

Neighbors hear explosion prior to fire at abandoned Woodbine home; meth lab suspected

An abandoned home and nearby garage in Woodbine was badly damaged by fire early Tuesday morning, and fire officials think the blaze could have been caused by a meth lab explosion.