Times-Tribune Staff Report
The Times-Tribune is posing a social shopping experiment — What if everyone in the Tri-County banded together to provide a new cash infusion by spending an extra $20 this month? What kind of effect could that have?
Excited about the possibilities, local retailers are offering specials this Wednesday to get shoppers excited about stimulating the economy.
If everyone 18 and older in Laurel, Whitley and Knox counties (an estimated 97,577 people, according to 2008 U.S. Census estimates) spent $20 on May 20 that they weren’t planning to spend, an extra $1.95 million would be pumped into the local economy.
Inside today’s paper, Fabric World owner Jennie Mill is offering a coupon for a 20-percent discount at her store in North Corbin.
“The idea is to get new people in the door, because some people think we just sell quilting, and some think we just do window treatments. But when they see we have thousands and thousands of yards of fabric, plus quilting, comforters, fringes, trims, drapery, upholstery and more, they are amazed,” Mill said. “We are offering 20 percent off on May 20th, which will save some people hundreds of dollars or more.”
Burton Bingham with Access Paging said having an extra boost of customers on May 20th, “would allow me to continue to offer personal and friendly service to my customers on a daily basis.”
Look throughout today’s Times-Tribune for other shopping deals this week.
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Businesses offering deals for May 20th
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Barbourville’s done. What’s next, Corbin?
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Whitley man missing since Monday
First responders and neighborhood volunteers will continue their search Wednesday at 11 a.m. for a Whitley County man who’s been missing for two days.
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Former sheriff Hodge appears in Whitley County Circuit Court
Former Whitley County sheriff Lawrence Hodge appeared in Whitley Circuit Court Monday, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Allen Trimble.
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Search underway for man in Whitley County - Online Exclusive
A ground search is currently underway in the Bee Creek area of Whitley County for a 63-year-old man who has been missing since yesterday, according to Woodbine Fire Department Chief Rick Fore.
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Just before noon today (Tuesday) about 500 Barbourville residents had voted in the local option election that will decide if alcohol can be sold in the city.
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W’burg jewelry thieves arrested
Williamsburg men connected to at least 10 burglaries have been arrested, according to Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell.
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New temporary tag now on motorcycle market
A new temporary license tag for motorcycles was presented Monday to the owners of London’s Wildcat Harley-Davidson by Laurel County Clerk Dean Johnson.
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Police search for stolen state truck
Police continued their search Monday night for a Kentucky Department of Transportation truck after the 2005 model white Chevy S-10 Blazer was stolen from the parking lot Sunday night near the Knox County Ambulance Service (EMS Station 2) office in East Corbin.
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Animal ordinance to be discussed in London
In a meeting that lasted about an hour, the London City Council decided to have the animal ordinance it has been discussing for several months ready to be seriously considered at the March meeting.
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B’ville alcohol vote is Tuesday
The first local option election in the Tri-County area will be held Tuesday at Barbourville’s Kentucky National Guard armory on Manchester Street.
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