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Posted On 02 Jun 2021

Mural trail could be tourism boost for Williamsburg

When the Corbin Tourism Commission first brought the 2132 locomotive to Corbin, I think many people, including myself, had some serious doubts about whether it would actually attract visitors to downtown. Without a doubt, the funniest comment about it came from then Corbin Police...
Posted On 01 Jun 2021

West Virginia man arrested for allegedly stalking Corbin area teen

A West Virginia man is facing stalking and other charges after being arrested outside a Corbin area apartment complex Sunday evening for allegedly trying to lure a local juvenile girl from her residence. Kentucky State Police Trooper Drew Wilson arrested Brian Ash, 21, of Saint...
Posted On 31 May 2021

A lot has changed at SEKRI over the last 50 years

What a difference 50 years can make. When Southeast Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (SEKRI) was founded in Corbin on May 10, 1971, with the purpose of serving people with mental and physical disabilities, when there were virtually no employment opportunities in Southeast...
Posted On 30 May 2021

‘Burg Kiwanis club awards scholarships

Williamsburg Kiwanis Club President David Perry (far right) recently presented $500 scholarships to three deserving graduating seniors, including: Whitley County High School senior Dania Esser (far left), who received the Kiwanis Achievement Scholarship; and Williamsburg High...
Posted On 30 May 2021

10th Annual US 25 Yard Sale coming June 3-5 in Corbin, London

If you live in or around Corbin or London near US25 and are wanting to get rid of some of your gently used treasurers/junk, then you might want to start planning for a yard sale in the near future. The 10th Annual US25 Yard Sale will take place June 3-5 from Richwood to Corbin....
Posted On 29 May 2021

Photo Gallery: Stage Construction

Ray Parsons, Mike Huffman, Brent Phillips and Jeff Parsons, who are all with Parsons Construction, labored recently to build this stage on the old Gorman Jones Building lot in Williamsburg, which is located at the corner of Main and Third streets. The company is building the...
Posted On 29 May 2021

Photo Gallery: WHS Sports Signings

Several Williamsburg High School students signed to play sports with various colleges during a ceremony on May 21.
Posted On 29 May 2021

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to Whitley, Laurel counties

If you have been wanting to get a COVID-19 vaccination, but didn’t have transportation to Williamsburg or London, then you may be in luck. In an effort to help get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in underserved areas, some mobile vaccination sites are coming to the local...
Posted On 28 May 2021

Photo Gallery: Green Dot Bicycle Rodeo

Whitley County Spokespeople Bicycle Club hosted a Green Dot Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 2-10 years old on May 20 at Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg. The event promoted bicycle safety by giving away safety instructions, free helmet fittings and goody bags.
Posted On 28 May 2021