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High school choirs combine for a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert

The Whitley County band and choir, under the direction of Summer Walter, and the Williamsburg High School choir, under the direction of Jonathan Wyatt, performed a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert, stated a Facebook post from the Williamsburg City School. The performance was...

Photo Gallery: Colonel Players present ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

The Whitley County High School Drama Department presented the play, ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ which was adapted by Claudia Hass, during performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The Colonel Players had initially planned to hold the play at the WCHS Amphitheater,...
Posted On 03 Nov 2021

Regina Huff endorses Nick Wilson for State Representative race

Whitley County native, Nick Wilson, will be looking for votes in the upcoming 82nd District State Representative race. Wilson is looking to earn the seat currently filled by Rep. Regina Huff. Huff announced on Monday that she is not planning to seek reelection for the upcoming...

Corbin Elementary students compete in Halloween themed contests

Students at Corbin Elementary School had the opportunity to let their creativity take center stage during the school’s Halloween themed contests last week. More than 70 pumpkins were submitted for the library’s character pumpkin contest. Corbin Elementary School’s librarian Emily...

Williamsburg Choir to open for Foreigner at The Corbin Arena

Williamsburg Choir will be the opener for Foreigner on Nov. 4 at The Corbin Arena. WANV London Kool Gold hosted the competition between the Lynn Camp High School and Williamsburg High School choirs. Community members were able to vote for their choice of school online. The choirs...

Deputies seek public’s help identifying individuals involved in theft

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify the individuals involved in the theft of items from storage buildings in Keavy. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the theft occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Ky....

Assault case over sex toy going to grand jury

The case of a Corbin woman charged with assaulting her cousin, who lived next door, over a sex toy is going to the Whitley County Grand Jury. 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 Member?...

Exploding toilet seat prank injures victim’s genitals; lawsuit filed

A Corbin High School maintenance worker is suing Corbin Independent Schools, along with his co-workers, claiming that, on July 13, a prank involving a toilet and an improvised explosive device caused burns, cuts and bruises to his genital area. Read this story and more for just...

Accident downs two electric poles, closes two Corbin schools

A single vehicle accident resulted in two downed electric poles and virtual learning for students at the Corbin Educational Center and Corbin High School Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the accident on Main Street in Corbin near City Hall at approximately 7 a.m. The...

Sav–Rite goes pink for Breast Cancer awareness

Sav–Rite Home Care in Corbin recently held an event in honor of breast cancer survivors, which it serves with a variety of mastectomy products. In addition to handing out goodie bags and T-shirts, the staff collected the names to decorate ornaments and hang on its tree in honor...