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Corbin Tourism Commission votes Wednesday to temporarily suspend restaurant, transient taxes

In response to the Corbin City Commission’s decision earlier this week to suspend the collection of all alcohol and regulatory fees until further notice, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission voted Wednesday to also suspend restaurant and transient (motel) taxes effective...
Posted On 18 Mar 2020
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Baptist Health Corbin institutes coronavirus screening measures for all patients and visitors

Baptist Health Corbin has implemented coronavirus screening measures for all patients and visitors entering the hospital. Officials said all entrances to the hospital, with the exception of the main entrance, outpatient specialty clinic, and emergency department, will be closed....

Corbin City Commission agrees to suspend local alcohol tax to help local restaurant, bar owners during coronavirus upheaval

At the request of a group of local restaurant owners who attended Monday night’s regular meeting, the Corbin City Commission agreed to suspend the local tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages, and refund any payments already made in March. Josh Brock, owner of Austin City Saloon,...

Governor orders restaurants, bars to close in latest step to stop spread of coronavirus

Governor Andy Beshear ordered all restaurants across the state to close beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday. Restaurants may continue to serve carryout and delivery orders, and those with drive-throughs may also operate. Bars are also subject to the closure order “It’s not lost...

Williamsburg, London Walmart stores limiting hours of operation beginning Sunday

Williamsburg and London Walmart stores have announced shortened business hours because of the coronavirus. Officials at both stores announced that beginning Sunday, hours of operations will be 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily. Walmart in Corbin has not yet changed its hours. The number...

Corbin closing McBurney Center because of coronavirus

The City of Corbin is closing McBurney Center for a month City officials announced the decision Friday as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. This will include activities at the Corbin Senior Citizens Center Officials are making arrangements to provide meals to...

Whitley, Williamsburg school districts cancelling in-seat classes starting Monday

Following the recommendation of Gov. Andy Beshear, Whitley County School District officials and Williamsburg Independent School District officials are canceling in-seat classes for at least the next two weeks starting on Monday, March 16, and will offer non-traditional...
Posted On 12 Mar 2020

Corbin Schools to close for a month to help prevent possible spread of coronavirus

The Corbin Board of Education voted Thursday night to close school for the next three weeks. Earlier Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear had asked school systems across the commonwealth to close down beginning Monday for two weeks to help prevent the further spread of the...

Whitley County schools will make a decision on canceling classes Friday

Gov. Andy Beshear recommended Thursday that all public and private schools shut down in-person classes for two weeks starting on Monday, March 16 due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. Following a Whitley County Board of Education meeting Thursday evening where an updated pandemic...
Posted On 12 Mar 2020

Baptist Health Corbin limiting patient visitation over coronavirus fears

Baptist Health Corbin announced Wednesday morning that the hospital is limiting patient visitation as a preventative measure in dealing with the coronavirus. “Baptist Health Corbin is closely monitoring the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates. In an abundance of...
Posted On 11 Mar 2020