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Corbin 2023 event schedule released, new food event could send home chef to World Food Championship

The 2023 Corbin event calendar has been released. Corbin Downtown announced this year’s schedule earlier this month, which includes all the staple events Corbin residents have come to love, such as NIBROC, Christmas Open House and the Christmas parade, the Cumberland Valley...

Nibroc Festival is back for its 70th year in Corbin

Seventy years! There are several of us that were here to attend the first Nibroc Festival 70 years ago. Personally, I have attended 65 of the 69. Those of us that were here for the first festival remember it well. The carnival was on the lot at the corner of Main and 7th Street...
Posted On 10 Aug 2022

Signups now underway for several NIBROC events and competitions

In just two weeks’ time the Annual NIBROC Festival will be turning 70, and this year’s lineup of events is looking to offer something for everyone.

County Wide releasing first new single in nearly two years

County Wide, who have made a name for themselves over the years as one of Southeastern Kentucky’s most popular country-rock bands, are excited to be releasing their first all-new single since 2020.

Musical lineup announced for NIBROC 2022

Paint Creek We now know which musical acts will be taking the stage at the 2022 NIBROC Festival, scheduled for Aug. 11-13 in Downtown Corbin. 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?...

Outdoor entertainment center proposed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The Corbin City Commission is considering creation of an outdoor “entertainment destination center” district in downtown Corbin so people could take Champs Honored: The state champion Corbin boys 4×800-meter relay team was recognized during Tuesday’s Corbin City...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Local student raises money for Shop with a Cop

A Whitley County Middle School student is well on her way to reaching her goal of raising $1,000 for the Williamsburg Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program.  HayLee Baird, 13, has already donated $640 to the cause.  “I know some families are struggling right now, and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street fun

Main Street was host to numerous vendors, live entertainment and well-known Corbin locals during NIBROC.  

Good to have NIBROC back after a two-year COVID hiatus

From my perspective, our local fairs and festivals are a lot like grandparents getting visits from their grandchildren. I am happy to see them come. I am happy to see them go…LOL. NIBROC 2021 has now come and gone, and it was great to see its return after a two-year hiatus. It...
Posted On 22 Aug 2021