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Local bestselling author, Silas House, is the subject of the new literary work, Silas House: Exploring an Appalachian Writer’s Work (University of Kentucky Press 2021). The book, which is expected to hit bookstores across the country this month, looks at House’s career an...

A new mural is now complete in downtown Corbin. The “Duck Beard” mural is located behind You & Me, Coffee & Tea on South Main Street.  The mural was created by Kellene Turner, a local artist. Turner is known for her murals throughout Corbin and surrounding areas.  “My...

Restoration of the exterior of the “French Broad River” Pullman car is complete.  Jeff Conner, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, is responsible for the restoration.  Conner began work on the car on June 23 and finished the process June 25.  Conner, who owns Railcar and Military...

Local retired teachers association met for the first time since the pandemic and decided to contribute $2,500 to different organizations.  “Because of COVID, schools were not in session for much of the year and no food was collected for the Feed KY Food Drive,” said the Whitley...

The Pinball Museum of Corbin, downtown Corbin’s newest attraction, is under construction with the goal of opening its doors to the public on Aug. 1. Jim Bruso, the owner of Sweeties Ice Cream and Game King, is bringing the museum to North Main Street, up the street from The Depot...

An Ellenwood, Georgia man, who was convicted late Thursday in federal court of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, was the last of 12 co-defendants to have his case...

A pair of movies in the park, downtown block parties, a car show and Independence Day activities are among the outdoor events planned in Williamsburg between now and the end of the summer. On July 2, “City Heat” will perform as part of the summer block party season. All of the...

Corbin High School has announced the selection of its two new assistant principals. Josh Watkins and Shannon Dixon will be filling the two vacancies. One vacancy was created by the pending retirement of assistant Nicole Brock. The other vacancy was created when assistant...

A Williamsburg man is facing 18 charges after a trooper with the Kentucky State Police Post 11 observed him pull onto U.S. 25 with a loud exhaust. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...