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Tennessee man faces felony charges after pursuit into Williamsburg

An Oneida, Tennessee man is facing felony charges stemming from a police chase that started in Scott County, Tennessee, and ended in Williamsburg Sunday afternoon. Whitley District Judge Fred White entered a not guilty plea for Casey G. Cox, 21, during his arraignment Monday...
Posted On 15 Aug 2019

Judge agrees to lower bond for one of three rape suspects

One suspect in a Williamsburg rape and video voyeurism case got his bond reduced following a hearing Friday morning, another suspect was released from jail on bond, and two additional suspects had requests to lower their bonds denied. On July 15, the Whitley County Grand Jury...
Posted On 15 Aug 2019

Public open house for new Corbin Elementary School postponed

A public open house for the new Corbin Elementary School, scheduled Thursday afternoon, has been postponed, according to officials with the Corbin Independent School District. District Superintendent David Cox said Wednesday evening that the grand opening ceremony for the new...
Posted On 14 Aug 2019
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Rand Paul discusses lack of online civility, health care and tariffs at chamber of commerce luncheon

A lack of political civility, trade wars and gun control were just a few of the topics U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talked about Tuesday during a speech at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon. Paul, who is recovering from lung surgery, had very few...

‘Beat the Heat’ race set for Friday in W’burg

Want to help out those fighting cancer or help purchase new beds for less fortunate children all while getting a little exercise while you are at it? This year’s 10th Annual Beat the Heat Color Me Pink one-mile race will take place Friday. Registration will start at 4 p.m. at...
Posted On 14 Aug 2019

John Paul White will play Corbin’s Moonbow Night Concert Series Saturday

Corbin’s Moonbow Night Concert Series will return to NIBROC Park Saturday night. Corbin Downtown Director Aaron Sturgill said this month’s even will feature a folk Americana sound with local favorites The Kites, and John Paul White providing the musical entertainment. “John Paul...

Pence announces $167k grant for Grace Health

A special visit by United States Vice President Mike Pence to the region last week brought with it a lot more than media attention. The Vice President was in Manchester Thursday along with Gov. Matt Bevin, Congressman Hal Rogers and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar...
Posted On 14 Aug 2019
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I-75 lane closures planned near 2-mile marker

Starting this weekend, motorists traveling south on I-75 between Williamsburg and Jellico exits can expect brief delays due to alternating lane closures. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office announced Monday that motorists would see alternating lane...
Posted On 14 Aug 2019
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UC to open new restaurant at former Patriot Steakhouse location

Dining options on the University of the Cumberlands campus are about to get a little bit “bigger.” The University announced Tuesday that “Pete’s Eats” will open to UC students Aug. 21 and to the public Sept. 3. The restaurant will be located in the newly-named Adams Center, which...
Posted On 14 Aug 2019
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