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Five Whitley County students selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) has announced its 2023 class list, which includes five students from Whitley County. This year’s class represents a milestone for the program as it has now accepted students from every single Kentucky county since its inception in...
Posted On 12 Jun 2023
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Local church, hospital donate to flood victims

Letcher County residents continue to recover from the devastating floods that hit the area last summer. Thousands were left homeless and without medical supplies, but volunteers from Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg and Baptist Health in Corbin are making a difference....

Williamsburg native Morgan Moses to compete for title of Miss Kentucky 2023

Williamsburg native and current Louisville resident Morgan Moses will compete in the 2023 Miss Kentucky competition, which will be held June 28 – July 1 at SKyPAC in Bowling Green. Moses is a 2016 Williamsburg High School graduate. She is also a University of Kentucky alumni and...
Posted On 11 Jun 2023
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Southern KY Chamber of Commerce announces guest speaker for June 13 luncheon

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the special guest speaker for its June membership luncheon at the Corbin Center on Tuesday, June 13. Jennifer Hancock, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Mid-States, will speak at the Chamber’s June luncheon, which...

Corbin’s Main Street will be partially closed Saturday

Corbin’s Main Street will be partially closed on Saturday, June 10, due to the second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season. The Cruise-In will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Main Street will be closed from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the event. The closure will be from Fourth...
Posted On 09 Jun 2023
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Corbin’s summer events schedule offers something for everyone

Summer is upon us and whether it’s a car show, an outdoor concert or movies in the park, there will be no shortage of things to do in Corbin during the coming weeks. “Vacation season is in full swing and between Downtown Corbin and Corbin Tourism, we are always thrilled to bring...
Posted On 09 Jun 2023

Block Party to kick off 2023 summer events schedule in Williamsburg

The official beginning to summer is still two weeks away, but Williamsburg is heralding the season a bit early, kicking off its summer event schedule later this week. The first event of the summer is a Block Party this Friday at Bill Woods Park, featuring the band Off the Clock...

Cameron meets with Forcht Group executives

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a stop on Friday at Forcht Group in Lexington. The recently elected Republican nominee for Governor sat down with a handful of executives to discuss the issues facing Kentuckians today and his campaign plans.
Posted On 08 Jun 2023
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Retired surgeon, public health director discuss dangers related to tick bites

With the arrival of warmer weather, many people are eager to explore scenic routes and enjoy the great outdoors. However, there is a growing concern about the presence of life-threatening bugs. This concern has been highlighted by the recent case of Alice Fae Weiland, 81, who was...

Whitley student chosen for KBE seat, KDE advisory role

A junior at Whitley County High School has recently accomplished several impressive achievements. 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? Join Us