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Petrey hired as new WCHS varsity girls basketball head coach

Several weeks after former Whitley County varsity girls basketball Head Coach Sean Pigman announced his resignation, the Lady Colonels have learned that their new head coach will be a familiar face to the WCHS community – Michael Petrey.

UC, EKU again honored as Military Friendly® Schools

The University of the Cumberlands and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have both been recognized as 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools with EKU taking the second highest ranking in the country. University of the Cumberlands has received gold status among private universities...
Posted On 14 Apr 2024
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Experienced group of baseball Hounds ready to take the field for spring season

As we enter into the month of March, the official start to the 2024 high school baseball season is now just days away. Among the area teams chomping at the bit to get back out onto the diamond are the Corbin Redhounds, who will once again be considered a top contender in the 13th...

Full circle: Philpot returns to CHS as superintendent of ongoing construction project

As a member of Corbin High School’s Class of 2018, Aaron Philpot was always career-minded. Now he has the unique opportunity to return to his alma mater as a professional in the construction business.

Three-for-three: Lady Jacket seniors talk regional All ‘A’ three-peat, their hopes for state tourney, more

With victories over Oneida Baptist Institute, Jackson County and Pineville, the Williamsburg Lady Jackets volleyball team recently won its third consecutive All “A” regional championship title. The accomplishment means they will return to the All “A” state tournament later this...

Corbin’s own Coach Roy Kidd passes away at age 91

Nearly a week after being placed in hospice care, it was announced Tuesday morning that legendary football coach and Corbin native, Roy Kidd, has passed away at the age of 91.

Eastern Kentucky University announces recipients of Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for Spring 2023

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has announced the recipients of the Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for the Spring 2023 semester. “We are committed to academic excellence and the continued success of our students,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “As a...
Posted On 22 Aug 2023

Several local exemplary students selected to be Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development has selected several local students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Corbin High School sophomores Reid Bryant and William Taylor, and Lynn Camp High School sophomore Matthew Garrison will join high school students...
Posted On 04 Jun 2023
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UC, EKU named 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools

The University of the Cumberlands and Eastern Kentucky University have both been recognized as 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools. University of the Cumberlands has received gold status among private universities offering doctoral degrees, as ranked by Military Friendly®. This...
Posted On 17 Mar 2023
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Renaissance Man: Senior Jacob Baker has provided consistency for the Hounds on both offense, defense

This content was included in the Nov. 30, 2022 special section previewing the Corbin versus Boyle County Class 4A state championship game… Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...
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