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Lynn Camp teacher attends Space Camp during summer break

Like other teachers, Lynn Camp Science Teacher Melinda Brock spent part of her summer vacation working on professional development.

Local man dies in crash on Old Hwy. 25 near Corbin Friday

A local man died Friday afternoon following a collision on Old Hwy. 25 (KY 1232) near the entrance to Tri-County Country Club.

Sheriff’s Dept. destroys marijuana plants found in Rockholds

Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell and three of his deputies spent nearly five hours roaming through the backwoods in three areas of the county searching for marijuana plants Thursday and didn't come away empty handed.

Posted On 19 Jul 2012

Coroner: Whitley averages one drug-related death per week

Over 18 months, Whitley County has averaged nearly one drug related death per week, Coroner Andy Croley told the Whitley County UNITE coalition Monday evening.

Posted On 18 Jul 2012

Liquor store owners reveal plans following licensing decision

Ernie's Spirits behind Applebee's, Tri County Liquor in the former Dairy Queen store at the Trademart shopping center and Liquor King on Cumberland Falls Hwy have been selected to each receive one of Corbin's three allotted package liquor licenses.

Posted On 18 Jul 2012
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Hundreds turn out to honor former State Rep. Dewayne Bunch at Sunday funeral

If Dewayne Bunch could pick out what he would have wanted people to remember about him, it would probably be his love for both his family and his country, his wife Regina Bunch said during an interview Tuesday afternoon.

Posted On 18 Jul 2012

Corbin’s McNeel becomes longest serving superintendent in Kentucky

For Corbin Independent School's Superintendent Ed McNeel, the district motto "Striving to Be the Best" is more than just a wishful slogan or hopeful goal.

Four injured during separate Thursday afternoon crashes

 Four people were injured during two separate single vehicle crashes in Whitley County Thursday afternoon that happened within less than three hours of one another, according to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. The first accident occurred on Highway 511 about 3...
Posted On 13 Jul 2012

Rockholds homeowner thwarts burglary

A Rockholds woman caught a burglar inside her house Friday morning and unsuccessfully tried to apprehend him.

Posted On 13 Jul 2012

Corbin’s three package liquor licenses issued

  Ernie’s Spirits behind Applebee’s, Tri County Liquor in the former Dairy Queen store at the Trademart shopping center and Liquor King on Cumberland Falls Hwy have been selected to each receive one of Corbin’s three allotted package liquor...

Posted On 13 Jul 2012
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