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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America makes special pit stop at David’s Steakhouse in Corbin

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT

Last Thursday, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America made a scheduled stop in Corbin to meet supporters and eat lunch at David’s Steakhouse.

The charity ride included 150 motorcycles and covered over 2,100 miles in order to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction, a camp dedicated to changing the lives of kids with serious medical conditions.

Pictured, City Manager Scott Williamson and Mayor Suzie Razmus greet Petty and other guests of honor.

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. 25E going into Walmart will be closed.

The traffic changes are needed for roadway widening taking place on South Stewart Road as part of a U.S. 25E highway improvement project.

KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays, reduced speed, and to utilize safe driving habits when traveling through the area.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.

CHS JROTC Cadet Jacen Post honored with Citation for Heroism Award after saving a life

Corbin High School JROTC Cadet Jacen Post did something last summer that most high school freshman don’t get the chance to do. He saved a life.

During a special ceremony Tuesday morning, Corbin High School JROTC Cadet Jacen Post was recognized for saving a life last summer and was awarded the Citation for Heroism Award. Above, Col. Mike Farley also pins a medal on him.

Dayspring Health could begin accepting patients at its new Williamsburg facility by next month

Dayspring Health’s new, state-of-the-art comprehensive medical facility could be accepting patients by this time next month.

Woman saves Corbin apartment by throwing out burning blankets

One person had to be flown out via an emergency medical helicopter Friday morning following an apartment fire in Corbin.

Early in-person voting set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Whitley County voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots in the Republican and Democratic presidential primary elections next Tuesday, May 21, but all voters will have the chance to vote in-person early on either Thursday, Friday or Saturday in Whitley County.

Early in-person voting can be done either at the clerk’s office in the old courthouse in Williamsburg, or at the old Corbin City Hall.

Early voting will take place from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday, May 21, at one of nine voting centers, including locations at Williamsburg Independent School, Whitley County High School, Pleasant View Elementary School, Whitley East Elementary School, Whitley North Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Corbin City Hall, Corbin Primary School, and Sanders Creek Church of God, which is in the Canadatown area.

Previously, you could only cast your Election Day ballot at your voting precinct out of which there were 36 located in Whitley County, but now you can cast your Election Day ballot at any of the nine voting centers.

A light voter turnout is expected with only three races on the ballot in Whitley County, including the Republican and Democratic presidential primary races. Incumbent Democrat President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump have both already secured enough delegates to clinch their respective party’s presidential nomination.

The only other race on the ballot is the Republican Primary for Fifth District Congressional race where long-time incumbent Hal Rogers will face opposition from Dana Edwards, Brandon Monhollen and David E. Kraftchak Jr.

Child attacked by dogs in Rockhold said to be in stable condition at UT

A Whitley County community was put on alert Monday afternoon when the fiscal court posted on its official Facebook page that a report had come in of a pack of wild dogs attacking a two-year-old child.

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W’Burg City Council discusses making changes to animal ordinances next month

The Williamsburg City Council is expected to revisit several of its ordinances pertaining to animal ownership next month.