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Beshear urges people to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing in Corbin

For the third press briefing in a row Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear again mentioned Corbin during his daily 5 p.m. COVID-19 press briefing. Beshear is encouraging southeastern Kentucky residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing that Kroger will be doing with...
Posted On 11 May 2020

Williamsburg Firestone contractor diagnosed with COVID-19

Firestone officials have confirmed that a contractor at the Williamsburg Firestone Industrial Products Plant has tested positive for COVID-19, and employees, who may have had contact with the affected contractor, will be directed to self-quarantine for 14 days and to contact...
Posted On 11 May 2020

Gov. Beshear warns Kentuckians of utility scam during COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Andy Beshear issued a scam alert Monday warning Kentuckians of utility-related scams popping up in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Do not send payment to scammers threatening to cut off your electricity or other utilities.” This warning from Beshear...
Posted On 11 May 2020

Whitley Co. BOE takes steps to save $20,000 on WCMS HVAC project

The Whitley County Board of Education is going to save over $20,000 by directly purchasing the new air-conditioning units for its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system upgrade at Whitley County Middle School this summer. During a special called meeting on April...
Posted On 11 May 2020

McCreary County confirms 13th COVID-19 case

Within a recent 72-hour time period, Whitley, Laurel, Knox and McCreary counties all reported at least one additional COVID-19 case. Early Friday evening, McCreary County reported its 12th confirmed case of COVID-19, and about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCreary County reported its 13th...
Posted On 10 May 2020

Governor again encourages Corbin residents on Saturday to take advantage of free May 12-14 COVID-19 testing

For the second day in a row Saturday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear again mentioned Corbin during his daily 5 p.m. COVID-19 press briefing. Beshear is encouraging southeastern Kentucky residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing that Kroger will be doing with drive-thru...
Posted On 09 May 2020

Whitley County Health Department reports 10th confirmed COVID-19 case; Laurel County up to 21 cases

Within the last 24 hours, Whitley, Laurel, Knox and McCreary counties have all reported additional COVID-19 cases. The Whitley County Health Department reported the county’s 10th confirmed COVID-19 case Saturday afternoon. The person is isolating at home. The last COVID-19...
Posted On 09 May 2020

COVID-19 delays W’burg Waterpark expansion; Waterpark might not open at all in 2020

Normally at this point in May workers would be busy in preparation for the Kentucky Splash Waterpark’s traditional Memorial Day Weekend opening, but this isn’t happening right now. In fact, it might not happen at all this summer. Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that pools...
Posted On 09 May 2020

Governor encourages Corbin-area residents to utilize free COVID-19 testing in Corbin May 12-14

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging southeastern Kentucky residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing that Kroger will be doing with drive-thru testing on Tuesday, May 12, through Thursday, May 14, in Corbin. “Corbin, we need a lot more sign-ups. This is an...
Posted On 08 May 2020

Knox County reports seventh COVID-19 case; first case involving a child

Knox County reported its seventh COVID-19 case late Friday afternoon and it involves the county’s first child victim. “Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is collaborating with the Department for Public Health (DPH) to track individuals who had close contact with...
Posted On 08 May 2020