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Williams wins GOP nod; voter turnout in Whitley higher than predicted

During a campaign stop late Friday afternoon in Williamsburg, Kentucky Senate President David L. Williams encouraged the Republican party faithful to help get the vote out in Whitley County Tuesday in his bid to become the Republican party nominee for governor.

Posted On 18 May 2011

BRMC Silver Ball Gala raises nearly $60,000 for good causes

About $60,0000 was raised this year to help fund programs for the needy thanks to Saturday's Silver Ball Gala, the popular annual fundraising event sponsored by Baptist Regional Medical Center in support of its Community Health Services initiative.

Officials evaluating school security following bold thefts Friday

Corbin police are investigating a bold theft at one of the city's elementary schools, and school officials are in the process of rethinking security procedures district wide in the wake of the incident.

Former volunteer fire chief remembered as devoted community servant

Over 10 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from a dozen agencies turned out Tuesday afternoon for the funeral procession of former long-time Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charlie Bob Harp.

Posted On 18 May 2011

Twenty-five nabbed in local drug trafficking roundup Friday

Twenty five people were arrested Friday morning in a roundup of suspects Kentucky police say are part of a drug trafficking organization responsible for the manufacture and distribution of more than 1,000 grams of methamphetamine.

Former Whitley Sheriff pleads guilty to extortion, drug dealing and money laundering

Former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge is in jail after pleading guilty Thursday to charges of extortion, drug trafficking and money laundering.

Man suing Corbin for injuries suffered during motocross event at Arena

A mechanic who was injured when he was hit by a motorcycle during a motocross event at The Arena in January is suing The City of Corbin and other parties claming their negligence led to his injuries.

Fine Arts Association unveils 50th Anniversary Concert Series schedule

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, and officials with the organization have pulled out all the stops for its upcoming concert series.

Lynn Camp students going for world record with playing cards

Students at Lynn Camp High School will make a run at a world record today using the largest deck of playing cards ever constructed to play a series of games in the school's gymnasium.

Corbin city leaders vow to close, sell East Corbin Fire Station

The days are numbered for the East Corbin Fire Station.