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Corbin, Williamsburg would both play in Lexington on Dec. 18 if they reach football state championship games

Local football fans could see a double-header on Dec. 18 at Kroger Field in Lexington, if Corbin and Williamsburg reach their respective state championship games. That is because the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control has scheduled the Class A and Class 4A...

Gov. Andy Beshear announces record number of deaths for second day in a row

The Whitley County Health Department announced 26 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,440. There are currently 208 active cases, of which nine are hospitalized. The Laurel County Health Department announced 50 additional cases of COVID–19 on...

Chevy Chase arena appearance postponed to 2021

When it comes to the “An Evening With Chevy Chase” event, which was planned at The Arena in Corbin on Wednesday evening, there is some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that the event won’t take place this week. The good news is that it is being rescheduled for 202...
Posted On 02 Dec 2020

New COVID-19 cases continue to rise significantly in Whitley, Laurel, Knox counties

The Whitley County Health Department announced 38 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,404. There are currently 195 active cases, of which nine are hospitalized. With the new cases, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 53.2. Laurel...

Whitley County reports 16th COVID-19 fatality Monday

The Whitley County Health Department reported the county’s 16th COVID-19 fatality Monday. No details were announced about the new fatality. The Whitley County Health Department reported its 15th COVID-19 fatality on Nov. 12. The Whitley County Health Department reported 45 new...
Posted On 30 Nov 2020

Whitley County Health Department issues public health notices concerning one restaurant, two churches

The Whitley County Health Department issued three COVID–19 public health notices on Monday concerning one Williamsburg restaurant and two Williamsburg area churches. According to officials, anyone that ordered food at Wendy’s at the Pilot Travel Center on East Ky. 92 between 4...

The Arena’s ‘An Evening with Chevy Chase’ event postponed until next year

When it comes to the “An Evening With Chevy Chase” event, which was planned at The Arena in Corbin on Wednesday evening, there is some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that the event won’t take place this week. The good news is that it has already been rescheduled for...
Posted On 30 Nov 2020

Previous COVID-19 shutdown proved effective locally

Gov. Andy Beshear has issued an executive order shutting down all bars and restaurants until Dec. 14 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, which on Friday reached a record level of 3,825 new cases being reported. The new order also limits attendance at event venues,...
Posted On 28 Nov 2020

Laurel County Health Department reports 12th confirmed COVID-19 fatality Wednesday

The Laurel County Health Department reported its 12th confirmed COVID-19 fatality Wednesday. “Our condolences go out to the family of the 84-year-old male,” Laurel County Health Department officials wrote in a release Wednesday. The Laurel County Health Department reported 45 new...
Posted On 25 Nov 2020

COVID–19 cases continue to rise across Kentucky

The Whitley County Health Department announced 21 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,258. There are currently 153 active cases, of which seven are hospitalized. With the new cases, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 57.5 Laurel...