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ALDI debuts fresh design of remodeled Corbin store

ALDI is welcoming shoppers back to its renovated Corbin store. The store, at 24 South Highway 1223, is part of an ongoing initiative to remodel and expand existing ALDI stores nationwide. The Corbin store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The updated store provides an...
Posted On 03 Jun 2021
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Canada – Smith announce wedding

Calvin and Susie Canada wish to announce the wedding of their daughter, Adriana Marie Canada to Billy Joe Smith, son of Billy and Helen Smith. The wedding will take place on Sunday June 6th, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Cumberland Freewill Baptist Church. All friends and relatives are...
Posted On 03 Jun 2021
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WCHS JROTC place over 1,600 flags on veteran graves

Whitley County High School JROTC Cadets recently took part of their summer break to place over 1,600 flags on veteran’s graves in time for Memorial Day. “Every year the cadets are thinking of ways to recognize those who have served our country. Covid has made it difficult,...
Posted On 02 Jun 2021
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Knox County man pardoned for 2014 murder, arrested on federal case

(Story by Jeff Ledington, Barbourville Mountain Advocate) A Knox County native convicted for his involvement in a 2014 murder, but later pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin, was arrested by United States Marshals early Monday, May 31. Patrick Brian Baker, 43, was arrested and...
Posted On 31 May 2021
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Bridging Kentucky Project starts on Tuesday, June 1 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge construction project in Whitley County will start on Tuesday, June 1. This project will replace the Lick Fork bridge over Poplar Creek. It involves a realignment of the bridge. The...
Posted On 24 May 2021
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The Holler Creative expanding thanks to SKED loan

You can learn a lot about a person while sharing a cup of coffee. Kevin Flora, Ph.D. and Josh Coppock found their interests intertwined and their goals aligned at a coffee shop in Corbin in 2017. Three months later, they were in business together as co-owners of The Holler...
Posted On 22 May 2021
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Whitley Co. Green Dot violence prevention program hands out mini-grants

A local violence prevention program is hoping to spread their message through a group of artistic events and projects throughout Corbin and Williamsburg. Community Green Dot is a violence prevention program that teaches people how to do proactive and reactive green dots, said...
Posted On 20 May 2021
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Corbin jigsaw puzzle company unveils its latest designs featuring work of local artists

Mchezo (www.mchezo.com), a jigsaw puzzle publishing company located in Corbin, announced Tuesday the availability of its second wave of puzzles which includes eight all new designs, including two by local artists, and brings the company’s current catalog of in stock designs to 13...
Posted On 20 May 2021
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Cross drain operations start May 17 on a portion of KY 727 in Whitley Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain operations start Monday, May 17, on a portion of KY 727 from mile point 1.859 (junction of Worley Cemetery Road) to mile point 1.988 (junction of Monhollon Cemetery Road) in Whitley County. The roadway...
Posted On 13 May 2021
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US Senator Rand Paul holds Corbin fundraiser

“He is an outspoken champion for constitutional liberties, limited government and fiscal responsibility,” said Forcht Group CEO Terry Forcht as he introduced Republican Senator Rand Paul May 6th during a Rand Paul for U.S. Senate fundraising event. At the request of Senator Paul,...
Posted On 12 May 2021
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