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Grace Health Medical Campus to open doors for operations on Nov. 6

The Grace Health Medical Campus in Corbin is opening on Nov. 6. “This state-of-the-art facility, located at 14662 N US Highway 25E, Corbin, KY 40701, is set to become a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in our community, offering a comprehensive list of services to meet...
Posted On 12 Oct 2023
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Inaugural Oktoberfest brings food and fun to W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The innaugural Oktoberfest event took over the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg Saturday night, where crowds of people came out to dance, drink, eat and enjoy several musical performances. Justin Taylor and the Lonely Ridge Band kicked off the...

Great Pages Circus takes over Whitley County Fairgrounds

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Great Pages Circus took over the Whitley County Fairgrounds Monday and Tuesday for four shows across the two days, where they wowed attendees with a variety of acts. Of the many performances was juggling and acrobatic acts. There were also horses and...

Cumberlands ranks number one in Kentucky for social mobility

For the second year in a row, University of the Cumberlands (UC) was ranked the top institution in Kentucky for empowering students in social mobility. In other words, when compared with other Kentucky colleges, Cumberlands is the best at giving students what they need to move up...
Posted On 01 Oct 2023
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GearUp Week proclamation signed by mayor, superintendent Monday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper signed a proclamation Monday afternoon designating the week of Sept. 25 as GearUp Week. GearUp, or Gaining Early Awareness of Readiness for Undergraduate...

Corbin Flea Market owner, manager reflect on 23 years of business

“It kind of becomes like a big family after a while.” That is what Dennis Lay had to say recently about operating the Corbin Flea Market, which he built and opened 23 years ago at 305 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Bethany’s Hope Suicide Awareness Walk takes to the streets in W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Approximately 70 people came out to downtown Williamsburg Saturday morning to participate in the Bethany’s Hope Suicide Awareness Walk. The walk is held annually to honor 16-year-old Whitley County High School student Bethany Faith Lawson, who took her...

Increasing suicide awareness by ‘Chalking the Walk’ at Baptist Health Corbin

  Abagail Dezarn, Lilly Shearer and Makayla Isaacs were among a group of eight North Laurel High School JROTC cadets, who helped ‘Chalk the Walk” in front of Baptist Health Corbin Monday as part of National Suicide Awareness Month. Baptist Health Corbin is attempting to...
Posted On 16 Sep 2023

Forcht Broadcasting and Digital finalist for prestigious award

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award was established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi. These prestigious awards recognize radio stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. Some of the...
Posted On 15 Sep 2023
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Corbin remembers 9/11…

  Corbin officials commemorated 9/11 Monday morning with a short, solemn ceremony next to Corbin City Hall. The Corbin High School JROTC presented the colors at the start of the ceremony. Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus and Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley were two of speakers...
Posted On 15 Sep 2023