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Whitley County Water District instituting online bill pay option

Beginning Monday, Whitley County Water District customers will be able to pay their bills online. Officials at the water district announced Thursday that a new system has been set up on the district’s website that will allow for bill payment. To access the system, go to...

Railroad crossing on Ky. 26 in Rockholds to be closed beginning Monday morning

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists traveling Ky. 26 in the Rockholds community of Whitley County to expect delays Monday and Tuesday as the railroad crossing will be closed. Road work will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and continue through 5 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Whitley County Fiscal Court announces major garbage collection expansion

Three months after Whitley County officials announced the county would begin offering garbage service to a limited area where residents had difficulty getting service from private companies, new plans are in place to take it countywide. Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. said a...

Whitley County among best counties to buy a house

Whitley County has been ranked as the seventh best county in Kentucky to own a home, according to a new study. “The decision to rent or buy a home can be a challenging one for anyone considering a move. A new study from financial technology company SmartAsset weighs in by...
Posted On 28 May 2020

Federal child pornography trial of Corbin man continued until August

The federal trial of a Corbin man facing rape and child pornography charges involving a 15-year-old girl that had been scheduled to begin June 9 has been continued pending the outcome of a competency hearing. A motion was filed in U.S. District Court in London last Wednesday on...

Photo Gallery: Corbin High School Class of 2020 Parade

The Corbin High School Class of 2020 held a graduation parade on May 23.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Photo Gallery: Whitley County High School Class of 2020 Parade

The Whitley County High School Class of 2020 held a graduation parade on May 23.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Photo Gallery: Williamsburg Class of 2020 Parade

The Williamsburg High School Class of 2020 celebrated the end of the year graduation with a May 20 parade.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Former Corbin Mayor Eric Burgan passes away

Corbin’s youngest-ever mayor passed away earlier this week at the age of 68. Eric Burgan was elected as Mayor of Corbin in February of 1981 in a special election that took place after the passing of Mayor R.C. Miller. At the time of his election he was serving on the Corbin City...
Posted On 27 May 2020
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David’s Steakhouse ‘just excited to be back open’

Last Friday, many restaurants in our area were finally allowed to once again open their doors to customers wanting to enjoy a sit-down meal. Among those restaurants was David’s Steakhouse of Corbin, which had been closed to walk-in visits for the better part of two months. “Being...
Posted On 27 May 2020
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