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Corbin ordinance permits fireworks this week

Shooting fireworks in honor of the Fourth of July is an annual tradition for many, but if you live inside the Corbin city limits, then keep in mind that fireworks are only permitted six days out of the year and only between certain hours on those dates. “It has been a long...
Posted On 03 Jul 2024
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W’burg man enters not guilty plea in child sexual abuse material investigation

A Williamsburg man had a not guilty plea entered Monday morning to 20 counts of distributing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over the age of 12 years old but under the age of 18 years old. Tanner Petrey Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 03 Jul 2024
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Single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday claims life of Corbin woman

A single vehicle motorcycle crash in southern Laurel County claimed the life of a Corbin woman late Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m. about seven miles south of London on US25. Investigators report that apparently a 2007 Honda motorcycle was...
Posted On 02 Jul 2024
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Honors societies induct University of the Cumberlands students with local ties

Several University of the Cumberlands students have been inducted into various honors societies, including the following. Phi Alpha Theta Corbin’s Catelin Ball and Williamsburg’s William Coleman were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, national history honor society. Phi...
Posted On 02 Jul 2024
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Regional colleges/universities release president’s, dean’s lists

A number of college students with local ties have been named to the Dean’s List of their respective schools. Somerset Community College Somerset Community College has announced the names of the students who have exemplified outstanding academic achievement and therefore have been...
Posted On 02 Jul 2024
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Patriot Award…

Dr. John Fox (center) recently received the Patriot Award from the Williamsburg chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter. Presenting the award from left to right are Jimmy Schneider of London, Don Crago of Manchester,  Mike White of...
Posted On 01 Jul 2024
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Corbin Rotary Club hands out scholarships

At its June 20 meeting, the Corbin Rotary Club presented 2024 Rotary Scholarships to the following individuals. Pictured left-right are Mahayla Jordan, Bailey Stewart, Haleigh Black, Alyssa Jones, MaryAlice McVey, Colby Johnson and Grayson Maggard. Alyssa is from Lynn Camp High...
Posted On 28 Jun 2024
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CHS Class of 1979 celebrates 45th class reunion

Photo by DEBORAH WARREN /Recap by J. BILL SOSH The Corbin High School Class of 1979 held a 45-year reunion at The Corbin Center on Saturday, June 22. There were 120 in the senior class. The class honored the 21 classmates who have passed on and cherished the good memories it made...
Posted On 27 Jun 2024
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Local students make Dean’s List, President’s List

A number of college students with local ties have been named to the Dean’s List or President’s List at their respective schools. Belmont University Williamsburg’s Jaylen Gambrell was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s spring 2024 Dean’s...
Posted On 25 Jun 2024
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Several local students among University of the Cumberlands 2024 graduates

Just under 6,000 students make up this year’s University of the Cumberlands graduating class. Approximately 170 graduates completed an associate degree, 1,250 finished a bachelor’s degree, 3,770 received a master’s degree, 270 completed an educational specialist degree, and...
Posted On 25 Jun 2024
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