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Williamsburg man who robbed Corbin bank in 2018 sentenced to 25 years

A Williamsburg man who was arrested in November 2018 for robbing a Corbin bank has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. 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 Member? Join Us

Queen of the Road: Sybil Wooten recounts her many years of leading travel groups

Sybil Wooten has always enjoyed working with and being around people. It is one of the main qualities that helped her enjoy success as a manager of customer service at the former First National Bank of Corbin. As it turns out, it also made her a perfect fit to help people realize...

Ground breaking ceremony held for new Farmer’s Market Pavilion

After a lot of hard work, dedication and planning, ground has officially been broken for what will become downtown Corbin’s newest attraction – the Hometown Bank Farmer’s Market Pavilion.

Hometown Bank customers being targeted by scammers, bank president explains what to look out for

Hometown Bank, which has locations in Corbin, Williamsburg, London and Barbourville, has been notifying its customers in recent days to inform them about a number of scams that have been taking place.

Hometown Bank celebrating one year in W’burg, opening new permanent branch later this year

It was March of 2019 that Hometown Bank cut the ribbon on their temporary Williamsburg location. Things have gone very well since that time, and now the city is just months away from getting a brand new permanent branch that will serve customers with a full range of banking...
Posted On 08 Mar 2020
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Hometown Bank donates to local sports teams

Hometown Bank hosted the preseason Hometown Hoopfest at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands last Saturday. Hometown Bank President Tim Barnes made donations, on behalf of the bank, to four local teams participating in the event. Above,...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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Businesses, churches vow to help federal employees

With the partial government shutdown stretching into its 33rd day today, local churches and even one utility company, are offering assistance to federal government employees affected by the shutdown. Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church in Corbin is opening its food bank to...

Ashley remembered as ‘ultimate encourager’

Characterized as the “ultimate encourager” and public servant, Corbin’s Don Ashley was eulogized Saturday afternoon at a filled-to-capacity First Baptist Church sanctuary in Corbin. Ashley died December 4 after a long battle with bone cancer. He was 61-years-old. Ashley was one...

Corbin bank robbery taken to grand jury as search for robber continues

The man who robbed Hometown Bank last week remains at large, but Corbin Police are moving forward with the case by presenting it to the grand jury. 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...

UPDATE: Getaway vehicle in Tuesday bank robbery located

While the search continues for the man who robbed Hometown Bank on Cumberland Falls Hwy. Tuesday, the getaway vehicle has been located. Corbin Police Capt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said Knoxville, Tennessee Police notified him that they had...
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