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An icon at Williamsburg Independent School, Jack V. Foley, died Wednesday morning. Foley served as a teacher and longtime principal of the school. He was principal from 1969 until 1992. “He will be remembered for his high expectations of performance and his unique, carrying...

In collaboration with the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG), Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced that 15 Eastern Kentucky governments were approved for $3,891,092 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local...

The Ninth Annual US 25 Yard Sale, which usually takes place in early June has been rescheduled to Oct. 2-3 and will continue once again across Kentucky with Corbin and London taking part this fall. However, the portion of the route that went through Williamsburg, which was one of...

Austin City Saloon in downtown Corbin is known for its unique specials. Case in point, the “COVID Cocktail” that was offered this past spring that included a mixed drink to-go in a mason jar paired with a face mask featuring the restaurant’s logo. Owner Josh Brock’s latest promo...

Corbin Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator Clara Patterson said she reached out to all of the restaurants and bars in the city after state ABC officials notified her that multiple area establishments had been reported for violating the mandate prohibiting serving customers...

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a McCreary County man on a sex-related charged Monday morning while returning its monthly report. The grand jury indicted Ricky Ball, 54, of Pine Knot, charging him with first-degree sexual abuse. From June 4 to June 5, 2020, Ball allegedly...

Laurel, Knox, and Bell counties all reported new COVID-19 cases Wednesday with neither Whitley nor McCreary counties reporting any new cases for at least the last two days. The Laurel County Health Department reported eight new COVID-19 cases Wednesday out of which one person is...

CSX Corporation has advised that the railroad crossing at KY 296 (mile point 1.61) in Whitley County will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A detour will be in place during the work hours. Motorists may experience delays. This message is provided as a courtesy...

A Williamsburg man who allegedly hit an Ollie’s employee with a car as the employee was attempting to apprehend suspected shoplifters Thursday afternoon, has been charged with facilitation to commit first-degree robbery. Corbin Police arrested Brent A. Stevens following the...

What began as an investigation into a vehicle seen doing donuts in the parking lot at the Williamsburg Save-a-Lot Sunday night, ended with a high-speed chase through Williamsburg and out Ky. 92 into McCreary County and the arrest of two Ohio men for multiple traffic and drug...