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Laurel Co. Company Establishes Headquarters, Adds Jobs

Joe Corcoran — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:14:46 +0000

SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties will establish its headquarters in London, create ten new, full-time jobs and invest $666,500 in the area.

The company specializes in in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO, in London since 2005, has constructed a 15,000 square foot facility to serve as its regional headquarters.

To encourage the investment and job creation in London, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved tax incentives for the company of up to $300,000 through the Kentucky Business Investment program.

Laurel County Mother Files Complaint Against Teacher Over "Democrat" Remarks

Associated Press — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:05:38 +0000

A parent has filed an ethical complaint against a teacher who allegedly wrote a condescending remark about Democrats on her classroom whiteboard. The parent, Mary Gilbert, told the Lexington Herald-Leader that she thinks the teacher wrote the comments "You can't be a Democrat & go to heaven" to bully her daughter.

Laurel County Police Say Burglar Uses Taxi as Getaway Car

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:50:19 +0000

A southeastern Kentucky man is accused of breaking into his estranged wife's home, taking cash and a computer and calling a taxi to flee the scene. Law enforcement authorities arrested 28-year-old Bradley Hill of Knox County on Wednesday afternoon, about 20 minutes after a burglary in progress was reported at the home west of London.

Former Hilltopper Swimmer Finishes in Top 8 at Olympic Butterfly Race, Has Second Chance at Medal

Kevin Willis — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:38:35 +0000

Claire Donahue finished out of the medal race Sunday, but she still has one more chance at Olympic gold. Donahue, a former WKU swimmer, finished 7th in the women's 100m butterfly.

WKU Holding Send-Off Ceremony for Swimmer Donahue Thursday Evening

Joe Corcoran — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:14:24 +0000

Claire Donahue qualified for the Olympics at trials in Omaha last week, turning in the sixth fastest time in world history in the 100 meter butterfly. Donahue will join the U.S. swim team for a week of training in Knoxville Friday, then she'll train in France for a week before heading on to London.