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Charles Edward Smith

Charles Edward Smith, age 74, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born March 8, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl and Marguerite Effinger Smith. He is survived by five children, Madelyne Wetmore (Robert) of...

Child dies Thursday morning after being shot in Corbin

UPDATE: Late Thursday evening, the Whitley County Sheriff’s office shared the following information regarding a shooting in Corbin that resulted in the death of a two-year-old child:
Posted On 07 Sep 2023
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Farm Field Day event held at Whitley Co. Fairgrounds

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT       Dozens flocked to the Whitley County Fairgrounds last Friday for this year’s Farm Field Day, where there were a variety of vendors and activities. Local first responders also worked with Whitley County FFA and Williamsburg Independent...

Walmart celebrates grand reopening

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A grand reopening and ribbon cutting was held last Friday morning at the Williamsburg Walmart to celebrate the completion of the store’s recent remodel. Store personnel gathered with Walmart executives, Mayor Roddy Harrison and members of the public for...

W’burg looking for new recycling partner after Cedaridge Ministries closure

The City of Williamsburg is looking for a new recycling partner following the apparent closure of Cedaridge Ministries. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 07 Sep 2023

Stivers serves as ‘principal for a day’ at WCHS; discusses possible teacher pay raises

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers got to be “principal for a day” at Whitley County High School Friday, and spent several hours talking with school administrators and others about various education-related issues, such as how to attract new teachers to the profession in...
Posted On 07 Sep 2023

Williamsburg City Council approves ordinance amending minimum lot size

An ordinance amending the City of Williamsburg’s minimum lot sizes was approved via second reading last week, which is expected to allow for expedited construction of new homes within the city limits. The Williamsburg City Council met for a special-called meeting Wednesday, Aug....

Chivers could once again be allowed to represent himself in triple homicide case

One of the three Indianapolis men charged in connection with a 2017 Whitley County triple homicide could potentially once again be permitted to represent himself in his case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...