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The Center for Rural Development selects local students as 2024 Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development has selected seven students from the Tri-County area to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program, and eight Whitley County studentss to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program. Rogers Scholars Corbin High School’s Adelyn...
Posted On 19 May 2024
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Former W’Burg nun celebrates 75 years in ministry

A nun, who ministered in Williamsburg during the 1980s doing adult education, is celebrating 75 years with her Congregation this year. Sister Joann Quinkert ministered as the director of adult education at the Friendship Center in Williamsburg from 1984-1989. Sister Joann is a...
Posted On 19 May 2024
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Appalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions returns May 22 in Corbin

Now in its third year, the Appalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions brings people from across the addictions recovery landscape together to share ideas, resources, and hope. Since its inception, dozens of organizations have been involved as sponsors and presenters, and...
Posted On 18 May 2024
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Local college students recognized

Several college students with local ties have been honored recently by their schools of higher learning. Samuel “Blake” McCullah University of the Cumberlands offers undergraduate students who have excelled academically an opportunity to complete significant research in their...
Posted On 18 May 2024
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Razmus declares National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Staff and residents at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center joined Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus Monday afternoon as she signed a proclamation declaring May 12-18 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week in the City of Corbin. The week is designed to honor the vital role that skilled...
Posted On 16 May 2024
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One Corbin Walmart entrance closed until June

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that traffic restrictions will be in place on part of South Stewart Road at Corbin through the end of May. South Stewart Road at Walmart will be reduced to two 11-foot travel lanes and the farthest entrance from U.S....
Posted On 15 May 2024
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Whitley County Public Health Records

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 14 May 2024
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Avalanche of federal, state money headed to Eastern Kentucky

By Al Cross Institute for Rural Journalism University of Kentucky CORBIN, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky is about to get an avalanche of federal and state money to help it transition from its largely disappeared coal economy, but some of its towns are already lifting themselves up and...
Posted On 11 May 2024
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Celebrating May Day 2024

Whitley Ella Hurst was crowned 2024 May Day Queen and Lainey Page Williams was crowned 2024 Tiny Queen during the 81st presentation of the May Day Festival at the Corbin Arena Friday. Hurst was escorted by Gavin Cole Hinkle. Williams was escorted by Wyatt Reeves.
Posted On 09 May 2024
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Makers Market set for Friday (May 10) at Corbin farmer’s market pavilion

Mark your calendars for Friday (May 10), as the Corbin School of Innovation will present its second annual Makers Market, which will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the new farmers market pavilion located at 200 North Main Street in Corbin. This event promises...
Posted On 09 May 2024
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