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Union College to resume on-campus classes in the fall

Union College officials announced Friday that on-campus classes will resume in the fall. No dates have yet been set, but President Dr. Marcia Hawkins noted that the campus would begin coming back to life in August. “We are developing the policies and practices necessary to ensure...

Heritage Guitar Quartet to play Saturday in Barbourville

When the Georgia-based Heritage Guitar Quartet takes the stage Saturday, in Barbourville, as part of the Fine Arts Association’s annual concert series, they will do so with a local connection. Joseph Douglas, a native of London, is part of accomplished group that has...

Plans to reopen Barbourville Waterpark in 2020 squashed

Emotions ran high as the fate of the local waterpark was decided by a ‘disappointing’ surprise on Monday. An eager city council printed signs to declare the May 2020 reopening, but, before the ink could dry, one letter changed everything. Read this story and more for...

Corbin native, Union student joins Kentucky Intercollegiate Band

Kaitlyn Graham’s hard work and determination will soon pay off as she prepares to perform in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band (KIB) at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference. The mission of KIB is to ‘provide a plethora of strong musical experiences for collegiate...

Kentucky offers more than 90 speciality license plates

Kentucky motorists can show their enthusiasm for and lend some financial support to one of more than 90 organizations and causes using their vehicle license plate. In addition to the standard blue and white license plates, Kentucky offers 91 specialty plates, including 27...

Stivers Aquatic Center may reopen by end of May

The Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center Board met May 9 to tie up some loose ends and give an update on repairs. Steve Hoskins with Union College announced that, while the date is by no means concrete, the college’s goal is to reopen the center by the end of May. “Our goal is by...

Fine Arts Association’s ‘Sound the Trumpets’ show set for Monday in Barbourville

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Sound the Trumpets, Monday, November 6, 2017, 7:30 p.m. at Conway Boatman Chapel, Union College, Barbourville, KY. The American Spiritual “Sound the Trumpets” reunites duo Vincent DiMartino and Australian trumpeter...

Union College, Barbourville Tourism hosting Gray mountain bike competition

Barbourville Tourism is gearing up for a new event in Knox County. On Saturday, Aug. 19, mountain bikers from across the region will travel to the area to take part in the Turner Outdoor Center MTB XC. Barbourville Tourism, along with the Union College Cycling Team and Kentucky...
Posted On 18 Aug 2017
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