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Local realtor helps foster children

Each year the Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS) collects gingerbread houses so foster families have an activity to bring a sense of tradition to their new family. Revelation Realty’s Michelle Fairhurst wanted to make a difference for youth and supplied over 50 foster...
Posted On 05 Dec 2023
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Baptist Health Corbin hosting Cancer Support Group Christmas Party Dec. 7

Christmas comes but once a year, and when it does, we gather near with friends we hold dear, to celebrate with holiday cheer. At 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, Baptist Health Corbin will be hosting a Cancer Support Group Christmas party at the hospital. There will be an ornament exchange...
Posted On 05 Dec 2023
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Santa Claus is coming to Baptist Health Corbin Thursday (Dec. 7)

Santa Claus will be at Baptist Health Corbin on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have your child’s picture taken and then enjoy cookies with Mrs. Claus and the elves. Like Baptist Health Corbin’s Facebook page and download your photos for free. If your child has...
Posted On 04 Dec 2023
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UC hosting Christmas at the Cumberlands concert Sunday (Dec. 3)

Ring in the Christmas season with University of the Cumberlands (UC). The university is hosting their Sixth Annual Christmas at the Cumberlands concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. in the O. Wayne Rollins Center, which is the large gymnasium. Doors open at 3 p.m., and seats are...
Posted On 02 Dec 2023
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Empty Stocking Fund has raised over $9,100, but more still needed

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the first round of donations for the 2023 Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund (SEKESF) Christmas program to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. So far, $9,158 has been donated. Donors and the amounts given for the week...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023
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W’burg blood drive planned Friday (Dec. 1)

While the holidays are a joyous time for many, it can be difficult on the blood supply. To ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, Kentucky Blood Center is urging donors to give back by donating blood. Local residents will have the opportunity to do so on Friday,...
Posted On 30 Nov 2023
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Update: Two vehicle fatal crash closes KY92E

Update: As of 2:15 p.m., KY92E has been reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed. Original story: Motorists traveling in eastern Whitley County are encouraged to seek an alternate route as KY92E is expected to remain closed for several hours due to a two-vehicle fatality...
Posted On 28 Nov 2023
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Southeast Kentucky Angel Investment Fund to launch with $680,000 federal grant

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, in collaboration with its partners Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the Appalachian Investors Alliance, recently announced the launch of the Southeast Kentucky Angel Investment Fund. The initiative has received a $680,000 grant...
Posted On 28 Nov 2023
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Last Empty Stocking Fund sign-up set for Wed. (Nov. 29) at old Corbin City Hall

If you have a less fortunate child and you missed the first two Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund sign-up dates, then you are in luck as you will have one more chance to do so next week. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Empty Stocking Fund will be taking applications from those...
Posted On 26 Nov 2023
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Former sheriff gets relatively good audit report

Former interim Whitley County Sheriff Danny Moses received a relatively good financial audit of his 2022 financial statement for the sheriff’s fee account, according to Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon’s Office. State law requires the auditor to annually audit the accounts of each...
Posted On 24 Nov 2023
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