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Former Williamsburg Housing Authority director ruled competent to stand trial

The former executive director of the Williamsburg Housing Authority, who allegedly converted thousands of dollars from the housing authority for his own use, has been ruled competent to stand trial in the case against him. James R. Lovitt, 55, appeared in Whitley Circuit Court...
Posted On 24 Nov 2022
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Lily man indicted, arrested on child porn charges

A Lily man was arrested Monday on child pornography charges following an indictment last week by a Laurel County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 23 Nov 2022
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Author Silas House visiting Corbin Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 1

Corbin Public Library and Friends of the Corbin Public Library invite the community to join them on December 1 for an evening with the author of Lark Ascending, Silas House. House is a nationally bestselling author, podcast host and has won numerous awards for his writing, such...
Posted On 22 Nov 2022
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Baptist Health Corbin encourages smokers to make a plan to quit smoking during the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® Saturday

Baptist Health Corbin is encouraging our community to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® event on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Join thousands of smokers across the country in taking a step toward...
Posted On 18 Nov 2022
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An open letter to businesses that sell vaping products from Corbin Independent Schools

This is an open letter from the Corbin Board of Education to our local businesses requesting that you move vaping products behind the counter and closely monitor the selling of these products to minors. Use of vaping products by minors in our schools is an ever growing and very...
Posted On 16 Nov 2022
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Cumberlands Give Day raises $309K for students and campus community

Generous donors raised $309,157 to support student scholarships and programs for University of the Cumberlands’ annual Give Day. Cumberlands Give Day 2022 began the morning of Nov. 1 and concluded Nov. 2. Donations toward this year’s “One Big Give” could be made to the university...
Posted On 13 Nov 2022
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GI for Kids now open on Falls Hwy. in Corbin

GI for Kids of Knoxville has opened a new, full-time satellite location in Corbin, located at 1040 Cumberland Falls Hwy., Suite B. The new facility will bring specialized pediatric gastroenterology and nutritional medical care services to the area.
Posted On 12 Nov 2022
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Knoxville comedian bringing stand-up show to Williamsburg

Williamsburg and surrounding area residents who enjoy stand-up comedy are in for a treat this weekend, as Knoxville comedian Ryan Cloud is set to take the stage at The Butcher’s Pub on Saturday night. The show, which starts at 9 p.m., will feature an hour of laughs as Cloud...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022
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Baptist Health Corbin designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

Baptist Health Corbin has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in...
Posted On 07 Nov 2022
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Former W’Burg Kiwanis president named Lt. Governor of Kiwanis International division in Indiana

A former Williamsburg Kiwanis Club president is now the Lt. Governor of the Indy Metro Division of the Indiana District of Kiwanis International. Williamsburg native Mike Colegrove, who now resides in Fishers, Indiana, assumed the duties of the position on Oct. 1. Colegrove is...
Posted On 05 Nov 2022
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