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Weaver named to board of New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW)

The New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW), a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women in Appalachia, recently announced that Angie Weaver of Williamsburg and Yoko Nogami of Jeremiah (Letcher County) had joined its Board of Directors. NOSW works to remove...
Posted On 13 Feb 2022

Community Trust Bank donates $1,000 to Williamsburg Kiwanis Club

Community Trust Bank made a $1,000 donation to the Williamsburg Kiwanis Club on Feb. 3. Pictured from left are Community Trust Bank (CTB) Vice President and Branch Manager Terrell Medley, CTB Vice President and Market Operations Officer Eva Smith, Williamsburg Kiwanis Club...
Posted On 12 Feb 2022

Huff sponsored bill would require school boards to allow public comments

School boards across Kentucky could soon be required to set time aside for public comments during meetings thanks to a bill co-sponsored by 82nd Rep. Regina Huff, R-Williamsburg. The Kentucky House of Representatives passed HB 121 on Feb. 2 by a vote of 66-24, which is aimed at...
Posted On 11 Feb 2022

Deputies find meth, heroin while arresting W’burg woman

A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy seized methamphetamine and heroin while arresting a Williamsburg woman Friday afternoon on an unrelated offense. 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...
Posted On 10 Feb 2022

Grand jury hands down 11 drug-related indictments

According to indictments and its monthly report, the Whitley County Grand Jury returned 11 drug-related indictments Monday, including: 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 10 Feb 2022

Jail employee arrested for intoxication while on duty Wednesday

A Whitley County Detention Center worker found herself on the other side of the law Wednesday morning after she was arrested for allegedly being intoxicated while at work. Kathleen Kramer was arrested for public intoxication and possession of marijuana Wednesday morning. Read...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022

Deputies charge W’burg man with strangulation, assault

A Williamsburg man is facing a felony charge for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. 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 09 Feb 2022

W’burg waterpark bids $3 million over max budget; cuts will be needed

Williamsburg officials are trying to determine the best ways to scale back on a proposed expansion of the Kentucky Splash Waterpark and Campground after bids for the project came in millions of dollars higher than expected. Officials say cuts will be necessary after waterpark...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022

Three indicted in sexual-related cases involving minors

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted three people Monday in separate sexual-related cases involving minors. 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 09 Feb 2022

Corbin City Pool repairs expected to cost about $1 million, Mayor tells chamber

A number of factors have led to a delay in the demolition of the old Tracy Apartment building, including a complaint over air quality, COVID-19, and the need for some other equipment. Work is set to start again on Monday. The Corbin City Pool won’t re-open this summer and will...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022