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Bear spotted in Williamsburg

If you want to see a bear, you don't have to go to a zoo. Chances are a trip to Williamsburg might just suffice.

Posted On 21 Sep 2011

CHS Theater Program to present ‘Steel Magnolias’ Thursday through Saturday

The story of six women and how they deal with life and loss is the focal point of Corbin Redhound Theater's first performance of the year, "Steel Magnolias" which will run this Thursday through Saturday at the Corbin High School Auditorium.

Williamsburg man killed after stepping in front of train

On Saturday at approximately 4:54 p.m. the Whitley County 911 Center received a call from a CSX Railroad employee reporting a person has stepped in front of a south bound train and had been struck.

Posted On 19 Sep 2011

Laurel County Sheriff rounds up suspected drug dealers

For the third time in 2011, Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies and Kentucky State Police spread out across the county for and early-morning roundup of suspected drug dealers.

UPDATED: Police release surveillance photos of man who robbed Circle K store Saturday

Local authorities released surveillance video photos this week in hopes the general public can provide information regarding who is responsible for robbing the Gordon Hill Circle K store in Corbin late Saturday night.

Williamsburg couple arrested for staging fake burglary

A Williamsburg couple is free on bond after allegedly falsely reporting that their flat screen television was taken during a staged burglary, according to a press release by Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird.

Posted On 16 Sep 2011

Two arrested by Sheriff’s Dept. on methamphetamine charges

Two local residents are being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of $50,000 cash bonds following their arrests on methamphetamine related charges.

Posted On 15 Sep 2011

Two seriously injured following pair of crashes in Williamsburg Wednesday

Two people had to be flown via emergency medical helicopter following separate crashes in or near Williamsburg Wednesday.

Posted On 15 Sep 2011

Corbin man captured after allegedly robbing 92-year-old business owner

A Corbin man is being held in the Laurel County Detention Center on a $50,000 for allegedly beating and robbing a 92-year-old business owner in London.

Corbin Tourism Commission approves $9,200 for downtown decorations and events

The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission voted unanimously to give $9,200 to the Downtown Merchants Association for seasonal decorations, and to help support to seasonal events coming up later this year.