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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet asks drivers to be smart, safe this holiday weekend

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create...
Posted On 01 Jul 2022
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Raffle underway to benefit Carnegie Library project

The Carnegie Center of Corbin is currently holding a raffle to raise money to renovate the old Carnegie Library building. The group is raffling two Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Adirondack chairs and a table, which is valued at over $1,300. The cost is $5 for one raffle ticket or $45...
Posted On 01 Jul 2022
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Knox deputies arrest Corbin man for burglary

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Corbin man early Tuesday morning after he was spotted inside a residence. 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 29 Jun 2022
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University of the Cumberlands announces local President’s List, Dean’s List honorees

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List,...
Posted On 28 Jun 2022
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Baptist Health Corbin among nation’s top hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients

Baptist Heath Corbin has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. Baptist Health Corbin is one of only 240 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Baptist Health Corbin’s...
Posted On 27 Jun 2022
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Forcht Bank unveils new banking office concept

(Lexington, KY) On May 27, Terry Forcht and the leadership team at Forcht Bank held an official ribbon cutting for the new Forcht Bank office in downtown Lexington at 390 West Main Street. The 1200-square foot office, which is located across from Rupp Arena, offers access to...
Posted On 25 Jun 2022
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Sevier winner of KAPE scholarship

Braden Sevier is the recipient of Kentucky Association of Professional Educators (KAPE) student teacher scholarship. He graduated from Corbin High School in 2017 and is graduating from Eastern Kentucky University in May. He is currently a football coach at Corbin High School...
Posted On 20 Jun 2022
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Ramp changes planned for I-75 Exit 15 in Whitley County beginning Monday (June 20)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that ramp changes are planned for I-75 exit 15 in Whitley County beginning Monday, June 20. The I-75 exit 15 southbound entrance ramp in Whitley County will be opened to traffic beginning Monday, June 20. The I-75 Exit 15...
Posted On 16 Jun 2022
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Williamsburg receiving $12,000 for Brush Arbor paving

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than $2.8 million in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) funding to give travelers a smoother, safer drive and to support economic development in local communities, including some funding headed to Whitley County. The June Department...
Posted On 14 Jun 2022
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Tree removal operations start Monday (June 13) on I-75 northbound in Whitley Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a right lane closure will be in place on I-75 northbound (mile point 21) in Whitley County beginning Monday, June 13, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to tree removal operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the...
Posted On 12 Jun 2022
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