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Whitley, Knox, McCreary and Bell counties included in President Trump’s federal disaster declaration

President Donald J. Trump’s major federal disaster declaration Friday for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and 27 Kentucky counties including Whitley, Bell, Knox and McCreary counties, will mean federal funding to repair some of the more than $1 million in flood damage in Whitley...
Posted On 24 Apr 2020

Laurel County legislators face other side of the law in separate incidents

A state legislator, who ran for governor in 2019, was arrested Tuesday morning in Laurel County for allegedly strangling a woman and threatening to kill her. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert S. Goforth, 44, of East Bernstadt, following an investigation into a...

Health Department’s Facebook viewership up immensely as COVID-19 hits the area

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whitley County Health Department’s Facebook page, where it has been publishing much of its information for the public about the virus, has gotten a lot more popular to the tune of over 3,000 followers. “That may be double a year ago,” Public...
Posted On 24 Apr 2020

Winners announced in W’burg Main St. Easter Decorating Contest

Winners have been announced in the Williamsburg Main Street program’s inaugural Easter Decorating Contest. Charles and Maxine Fritts took home first place in the contest. Charlotte and Dennis Vanover finished in second place, and Lisa and William Steely took the third place spot...
Posted On 24 Apr 2020