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Santa Claus is coming to Baptist Health Corbin Thursday (Dec. 7)

Santa Claus will be at Baptist Health Corbin on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have your child’s picture taken and then enjoy cookies with Mrs. Claus and the elves. Like Baptist Health Corbin’s Facebook page and download your photos for free. If your child has...
Posted On 04 Dec 2023
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UC hosting Christmas at the Cumberlands concert Sunday (Dec. 3)

Ring in the Christmas season with University of the Cumberlands (UC). The university is hosting their Sixth Annual Christmas at the Cumberlands concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. in the O. Wayne Rollins Center, which is the large gymnasium. Doors open at 3 p.m., and seats are...
Posted On 02 Dec 2023
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‘I come to kill you…’ assault suspect allegedly tells victim

A Corbin man is still behind bars for allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment Thursday evening and assaulting her until her face was bloody because she supposedly “done him dirty,” according to his arrest citation. Kevin Barnett Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023

Long-time Woodbine Fire Chief passes away Friday

Long-time Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rickie “Rick” Fore passed away Friday. “With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a compassionate hero, Rickie Fore … Rickie was a beacon of courage and dedication, tirelessly serving his community with unmatched passion and...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023

Empty Stocking Fund has raised over $9,100, but more still needed

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the first round of donations for the 2023 Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund (SEKESF) Christmas program to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. So far, $9,158 has been donated. Donors and the amounts given for the week...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023
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Delivering baskets … on and off the court

For Whitley County High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Eric Swords and Whitley County Health Department Health Educator Ashley Lawson, the new Hoops School outreach program for children in the Williamsburg Housing Authority is something personal for them. “I grew up in Brush...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023

Corbin Christmas Parade planned for Saturday (Dec. 2)

If you are looking for something to help put you in the Christmas spirit then look no further than the Corbin Tourism Commission’s annual Corbin Christmas Parade, which will take place starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. “The Corbin Christmas Parade is one of our favorite events of the...
Posted On 01 Dec 2023

WC Sheriff’s Dept. getting new Tasers

Several actions taken last week by the Whitley County Fiscal Court are expected to have a positive impact on the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. During the fiscal court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, a resolution pertaining to coal severance project monies was...

W’burg Turkey Trot raises over $23,000 for Shop with a Cop

The 16th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot drew 348 participants last Thursday morning and raised over $23,000 for the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program. Chad Terry was the overall winner with a time of 17:22. Emma Massengill was the top female finisher with a...
Posted On 30 Nov 2023

W’burg blood drive planned Friday (Dec. 1)

While the holidays are a joyous time for many, it can be difficult on the blood supply. To ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, Kentucky Blood Center is urging donors to give back by donating blood. Local residents will have the opportunity to do so on Friday,...
Posted On 30 Nov 2023
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