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Water being restored in Williamsburg was no ‘Christmas miracle’

After several days of residents in the Highland Park area of Williamsburg being without water last week, I saw one headline describe the restoration of service as a “Christmas miracle.” It was anything but.

Annual Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament at Corbin HS this week

On Wednesday, the Annual Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament kicks off at Corbin High School. As usual, a talented field of teams promises to deliver some first-rate roundball action.

KSP still searching for man wanted in connection to Gray double shooting

A double shooting incident in the Gray community of Knox County over the holiday weekend resulted in two people being flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and as of press time Tuesday, Kentucky State Police are still asking for...

UPDATE: KSP releases name of suspect in Sat. shooting in Gray

Kentucky State Police has released the name of the suspect being sought in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Gray community of Knox County.

Colonels to welcome in large field of teams next week for Borderline Classic

Next week, the first-ever Borderline Classic is set to tip off at Whitley County High School and the University of the Cumberlands. For three straight days, teams from Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida will compete with each other in JV and varsity boys high school basketball action.

Shelley Ridge Farms continuing tradition of yearly holiday light display

The Shelley family – Jeff, Janna, Toraleah and Aaron – took over the farm at the former Living Waters Christian Grounds seven years ago. Two years ago they re-branded to Shelley Ridge Farms, but one mainstay throughout all of the change has been the yearly holiday...

Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part one)

This past summer, I spent a great deal of time combing through the old Whitley Republican archives in search of coverage dedicated to one of this county’s most famous sons – Eugene Siler, Sr. There was no shortage of material to look at.

Friends in Need: Friends of the Corbin Public Library asking for more help and input in the New Year

The Corbin Public Library, located at 215 Roy Kidd Ave., serves as a hub of activity for the local community, offering visitors a wide range of print and digital resources, as well as regular special events and educational opportunities. Of course, all of this could not happen...

Goodwill’s Senior Community Service Employment Program helping people to stay active in the workforce

Many times, folks will discover that retirement doesn’t quite suit them. At the end of a long professional career, simply calling it quits and heading home may end up not being the best option after all. For anyone currently in that position, the local Goodwill Opportunity...

Colonel Players presenting ‘A Miscreants Christmas’ Thurs. and Fri. at WCHS

A big part of the Christmas season is about coming together, despite our many differences. That is the main theme behind “A Miscreants Christmas,” which will be performed by the Colonel Players at Whitley County High School this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 14-15.