Business
Chick-fil-A, Starbucks opening Monday at UC
Rachel Gray, UC junior from London, practices her coffee making skills in preparation for the opening of Starbucks on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. Below, the kiosk location will serve students starting Monday. Two new restaurants, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, which are both located [...]
Corbin native, UofC student, to intern for McConnell this fall
Ryan Lawson, of Corbin, speaks with Forcht Group of KY President Terry Forcht recently. Lawson will be interning for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnel this fall. For a guy who loves politics, Corbin native Ryan Lawson has secured an ideal job this fall. He will be interning for U.S. [...]
Whitley Co. has 7.2 percent June unemployment rate
Unemployment rates rose in 96 Kentucky counties between June 2016 and June 2017, fell in 20 and stayed the same in four counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County's June unemployment rate was 7.2 percent. [...]
Local surgical center hosting open house Wednesday
Cumberland Valley Surgical Center, located off of KY. 770 near Corbin, is a 16,500 square feet facility that specializes in numerous types of surgery outside of a traditional hospital setting. Surgical center officials say the cost of such procedures is usually considerably cheaper. With the cost of medical [...]
Forcht speaks to WKU broadcasting students
Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman Terry Forcht (center in photo) spoke to broadcasting students on July 25th at the Western Kentucky University Radio Talent Institute in Bowling Green. The topic of Mr. Forcht’s session with the students was how to make the transition “from college to the pros”. Dan Vallie, [...]
First State Financial Bank undergoes name change
Starting August 1, First State Financial will be changing its name to First State Bank of the Southeast. Originally founded as First State Bank of Pineville in 1899 by George H. Reese, the institution has remained locally and family owned for over 118 years. Reese’s greatgranddaughter Katherine Reese Capps is [...]
Barbourville Health and Rehab wins Bronze Quality Award
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) is pleased to announce that Barbourville Health and Rehab is among six long-term and post-acute care members across Kentucky were recognized with a 2017 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living [...]
UC online education program recognized
A University of the Cumberlands online education program has recently been ranked among the top programs in the nation. Teacher Certificate Degrees, a leading education resource, recently published its list of top-ranked online master’s in education program rankings with the University of the Cumberlands placing seventh on the list. UC [...]
Averitt Express honors Corbin man with 25-year safety award
Brian Lawson Averitt Express recently honored associate Brian Lawson of Corbin for 25 years of safety. Averitt has developed a culture of safety by measuring both vehicle and driver performance through a series of indicators. It also strives to have the safest trucks on the road, aiming for [...]
You & Me opens new location at Baptist Health Corbin
You & Me Coffee and Tea owner Andy Salmons waits on customers at the newest location, which opened Monday at Baptist Health Corbin. You & Me Coffee & Tea is expanding in Corbin, as its second location opened Monday in the lobby at Baptist Health Corbin. Owner Andy [...]
KCEOC’s Dole receives Amburgey Excellence Award
Paul Dole, center, received the award at a special ceremony in Louisville recently. Paul Dole, KCEOC President/CEO, is the recipient of the 2017 Jesse Amburgey Excellence in Community Action Award presented on Thursday June 15, 2017 in Louisville, KY. The Jesse Amburgey Excellence in Community Action Award honors [...]
Corbin High School students to attend entrepreneurial leadership institute
Corbin High School students Matthew “Matt” Moore and Taylor Boian are building their business and entrepreneurial skills this summer at The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI). ELI, a one-week summer leadership camp for student entrepreneurs, provides high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky with an [...]
Unemployment rate falls in Whitley, Laurel counties
Unemployment rates fell in 74 Kentucky counties between May 2016 and May 2017, including Whitley and Laurel counties, rose in 28 and stayed the same in 18 counties, including Knox County, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. [...]
Business programs at University of the Cumberlands granted first-time accreditation
The business programs at University of the Cumberlands (UC) were recently granted first-time accreditation from the Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). “The IACBE accreditation is a seal of quality for all undergraduate and graduate business programs,” said Dr. Margaret Combs, Chair of the [...]
Chesnut named new Market President for Forcht Bank
Cory Chesnut Corey Chesnut has joined Forcht Bank as Market President for Barbourville and Corbin. His primary role will be to partner with local businesses and non-profits in the community to assist them in growing their businesses and the local economy. “Corey is an incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable [...]
W’burg Health and Rehab staff talks to Kiwanis Club about patient services
Tiffany Mullins and Laura Creekmore, from Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg last week about the expanded health care role the facility serves. Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation is more than just a nursing home, Administrator Laura Creekmore told members of the Williamsburg Kiwanis [...]
Prewitt named to Leadership KY 2017 class
Rich Prewitt Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, announced Thursday the members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2017, which includes one Williamsburg resident. This year’s class includes 52 participants from across the state represent a variety [...]
Whitley EMS gets 85 doses of Narcan thanks to grant funding
Whitley County EMS received 85 free doses of Narcan Friday afternoon at the Whitley County Health Department. From left, Kayla Smith Henderson, Corbin Independent Schools; Martha Steele and Tamara Phelps, Whitley County Health Department; and Anthony Gibson, Lt. Niki Reynolds and Steven Dykes, all with Whitley County EMS. [...]
Silver Ball Gala planned for June 10
Baptist Health Corbin is taking guests on a trip to Arabia and giving them an opportunity to “Howl at the Moon” at the annual Silver Ball Gala on June 10 at The Arena in Corbin. The theme of this year’s fundraiser event is “Arabian Nights.” In keeping with the theme, [...]
Unemployment rate drops in Whitley, rises in Laurel, Knox counties
Unemployment rates rose in 83 Kentucky counties between April 2016 and April 2017, including Knox and Laurel counties, but fell in 28 counties, including Whitley County, and stayed the same in nine counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce [...]
