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W’Burg High School Choir/Band entertain during Brown Bag Bash

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Brown Bag Bash event was held last week at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees could grab a $5 bag meal containing a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink, with all proceeds going to the Williamsburg High School Band and...

Enjoying some days at the races…

Representatives from The Forcht Group of Kentucky, Forcht Bank, Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center (HRC), Barbourville HRC, Hillcrest HRC, and Williamsburg HRC, enjoyed some days at the races on May 4-6, including the 149th Annual Kentucky Oaks and the 149th Annual Kentucky...
Posted On 18 May 2023
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Razmus proclaims May 14-20 National Skilled Nursing Care Week

On Monday, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus signed a proclamation at the Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center acknowledging National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which is being recognized between May 14-20 and follows the theme of “Cultivating Kindness” in 2023.    
Posted On 17 May 2023
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Cumberland Falls named ‘Best in Kentucky’ finalist

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is once again in the running for one of Kentucky’s best places to visit. The park has been named among the list of finalists for Kentucky Living’s Best in Kentucky Contest, a place the park is certainly no stranger to as it has been featured as...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!: 2023 May Day Finale

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT May Day Finale: The 2023 May Day ceremonies took place last Friday at the Corbin Arena. This year’s May Day Queen was Reid Elizabeth Bryant. The Tiny Queen was Hampton Dru Farmer (pictured at right being escorted by cousin Hayes Allen Farmer). Above,...

Terry Forcht celebrates 85th birthday with special honor at Wild Health Field in Lexington

There was a lot to celebrate in Lexington on Friday, April 28. Not only was it opening night for the Lexington Counter Clocks, formerly known as the Lexington Legends, but it was also Mr. Terry Forcht’s 85th birthday. Employees, family and friends celebrated along with him at...
Posted On 11 May 2023

Preliminary hearing held for three Pine Knot men charged with murder

A preliminary hearing was held Monday morning for three Pine Knot men accused of killing Roscoe Garland, another Pine Knot man, and burying his body in the woods off a service road in Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Corbin Pediatric Associates joins Grace Health

A long-time Corbin pediatric doctor’s office is joining one of the area’s largest health care providers. “We are excited to announce that Corbin Pediatric Associates, PSC, is joining the Grace Health family and will be referred to as Grace Health Corbin Pediatric Clinic as of May...
Posted On 05 May 2023
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Parkway Ministries partnering with other local churches to host group from S. Korea

Over the next several days, a group of ten travelers from South Korea will be visiting several churches in the region. Their goal is simply to pray alongside congregations for the country to experience a revival, and to look to God for guidance in trying times. This effort is a...

Renovated W’burg Tourism Center renamed in Alvin Sharpe’s honor

Long-time Williamsburg Tourism Director Alvin Sharpe showed up at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center Saturday afternoon to commemorate change only it wasn’t exactly the change that he was expecting. He thought that the change he was commemorating was just the...
Posted On 04 May 2023