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$1.1 Million CARES funding awarded to help Southeast Ky. small businesses

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Thursday morning that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) to provide critical...
Posted On 03 Sep 2020
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Williamsburg’s Cash Express continuing tradition of sending cards, treats to first responders for 9/11

Next month will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on New York’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., in addition to a failed attack on the U.S. Capitol that was stopped by the brave men and women on Flight 93 when it crashed in a Pennsylvania...
Posted On 01 Sep 2020

Baptist Health hospitals earn national recognition for promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation

Baptist Health Corbin, Lexington, and Richmond have received platinum recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for their efforts in encouraging enrollment in Kentucky’s organ donor registries. Between...
Posted On 30 Aug 2020
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Hutton School of Business enhances, expands programs

Beginning Fall 2020, classes in business analytics and business ethics will be included as core classes for those pursuing a business degree through the Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands. Students will also have two new concentration options within the...
Posted On 30 Aug 2020
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WHS grad completes internship with VonLehman CPA and Advisory Firm

Alec Poore is well known in Williamsburg and surrounding areas for being one of the top Yellow Jacket athletes to pass through the halls of WHS in recent memory. His overall ability helped the Jacket football, basketball and track & field teams enjoy great success during his...
Posted On 24 Aug 2020
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Eye in the Sky: CHS grad turns interest in drone photography into lucrative business

When Ben Childers first started learning about drone technology as a junior at Corbin High School he never imagined that it would change the course of his life, but now the 22-year-old University of Kentucky law student is approaching his fourth year as owner of his very own...
Posted On 17 Aug 2020
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Baptist Health passes 100,000 mark in testing for COVID-19

Systemwide, across its eight hospitals, physician offices, and other provider and outpatient locations, Baptist Health has passed the 100,000 mark in testing for COVID-19, having conducted 102,013 tests as of July 31. In Kentucky, 91,384 tests were performed, with an additional...
Posted On 11 Aug 2020
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Baptist Health Corbin opens Senior Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Unit

Baptist Health Corbin opened an 18-bed unit for Senior Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment. This unit will provide a safe and structured environment for seniors ages 65 years and older who require behavioral health services. Travis Powers, RN, Behavioral Health Community Liaison,...
Posted On 10 Aug 2020
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Charles Tye appointed as new agency manager of Whitley County Farm Bureau in Williamsburg

Charles Tye has been appointed as the new agency manager with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance at the Whitley County Farm Bureau – Williamsburg office. Tye’s appointment was announced in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, Vice President of Agency Support & Marketing for KFB...
Posted On 10 Aug 2020
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Health Care Center Week Proclaimed by City of Corbin

Corbin has proclaimed August 9 – August 15, 2020 as Health Center Week. Running parallel with the annual National Health Center Week, the City of Corbin is home to a single health center, Grace Health. The hope is that the week will raise awareness about the mission and...
Posted On 05 Aug 2020
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