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Local couple donates 23 acres to Corbin schools to be used for outdoor classroom

Official paperwork was signed last week making 23 acres adjacent to Corbin High School officially part of the school district, and it will be used to expand the school’s outdoor classroom.

Williamsburg Mayor to be sworn in as Kentucky League of Cities President

Starting Thursday evening, Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be getting another title.

Posted On 30 Sep 2015

UPDATE: Alcohol, no seat belt considered factors in crash that killed W’burg man

A single vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Bell County claimed the life of a Williamsburg man.

Posted On 30 Sep 2015

Operation Sharing celebrates 30-year anniversary

One of the largest non-profit organizations in the U.S. celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, and one of its main distribution centers is located in Corbin.

Redhound Theatre to present ‘The Elephant Man’ Thursday through Saturday

Practice makes perfect and the students of Corbin High School’s Redhound Theatre will present, “The Elephant Man,” which is the piece they will perform during the state theatre competition.

Whitley County Library looking at options for expansion

Is it feasible to build a new Whitley County Public Library or should the current library be renovated and expanded instead? What features would the community like to see in a new library or in a renovation and expansion?

Posted On 30 Sep 2015

Woman accused of stealing money from Corbin Primary PTO fund

A Corbin woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing $4,650 from an account belonging to the Corbin Primary PTO.

Posted On 24 Sep 2015

Corbin applying for $583,000 block grant to provide infrastructure to new health care center

The Corbin City Commission took steps at its monthly meeting Monday to secure nearly $600,000 in grant money that will be used to provide infrastructure so a new $8 - 10 million community health center can be built off the Corbin Bypass.

Posted On 24 Sep 2015

‘Embrace the Blue’ rally to be held in Corbin Sunday

A rally to support local, state and federal law enforcement personnel, along with all U.S. military branches, will be held this Sunday at Corbin City Hall.

Track put in place Monday for railroad museum ‘French Broad’ passenger car

The French Broad River car that will be one of the centerpieces of the new Corbin Railroad Museum should arrive in town within the next two weeks, Corbin Tourism Director Maggie Kriebel told the Corbin City Commission during its monthly meeting Monday.

Posted On 23 Sep 2015