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North Corbin couple accused of abusing three-year-old

Renae N. Carter, 26 and her boyfriend, John H. Thrower 31, have been charged with abusing Carter’s 3-year-old child.

Library Board plans special meeting Tuesday to discuss cost-cutting options for new library

The first round of the library board’s efforts to cut costs of the new library were not anywhere near what is needed to bring the project within budget so the board will have a special called meeting Tuesday to continue the discussions.

EXTRA CONTENT: Knox Board of Education votes to end ‘reciprocal agreement’ with Corbin Schools

A vote by Knox County Board of Education members to end an agreement that allows students in the district to attend Corbin schools, and vice versa, without paying tuition has sent shockwave of concern among parents and school leaders.

Third candidate files in Whitley Sheriff’s race

A third candidate has joined the May Republican Primary race for sheriff, but probably not the one most people are anticipating.
Billy Rowe of Williamsburg filed early Friday afternoon in the Whitley County Clerk's Office to run for sheriff.

Posted On 15 Jan 2010

EXTRA CONTENT: Audit shows Arena construction costs had big impact on city

An oft-delayed audit of the city of Corbin's financial activities for the 2009 fiscal year shows the city's finances are in good health despite some unexpected expenses and the cost of finishing a 5,000-seat arena.

Williamsburg man to serve 10 years in jail for crashing into, severely injuring Sheriff’s Deputy

A Williamsburg man, who hit a Whitley County Sheriff's cruiser head-on in 2008 seriously injuring a deputy, entered a plea in circuit court Wednesday morning rather than face trial.

Posted On 14 Jan 2010

Study to determine if amphitheater, Sanders musical is viable

Is an outdoor ampitheatre as a setting to tell the story of Colonel Harland Sanders a viable tourist option in Corbin?

Corbin dentist accused of Medicaid fraud makes court appearance

A Corbin dentist pleaded not guilty Monday morning to charges that he allegedly defrauded the state of more than $13,000 over the last seven years.

Posted On 13 Jan 2010

EXTRA CONTENT: Knoxville woman gets 25 months for selling drugs in north Corbin

A Knoxville, Tenn. mother of two who admitted to selling Oxycodone pills for at least two years at and near a north Corbin truck stop was sentenced Monday to 25 months behind bars.