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Photo Gallery: Historic Williamsburg Ghost Walk

Whitley County High School drama students helped provide dramatic narratives for the first ever Ghost Walk through historic downtown Williamsburg Monday evening. 141 people attended, which organizers hope to make an annual event.

Posted On 30 Oct 2019

, By Mark White

Trick-or-Treating postponed until Friday in Corbin, Saturday in Williamsburg

Local ghosts and goblins, who were planning to trick-or-treat in Williamsburg, Whitley County or Corbin on Thursday need to make new plans. The City of Williamsburg and Whitley County announced Tuesday morning that they are both postponing trick-or-treating, which had been...

Posted On 30 Oct 2019

, By Mark White

Police recommend Halloween safety tips

Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith is reminding everyone to have a happy and safe Halloween this year with the following tips to keep trick or treaters safe, including: Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers. Costumes should consist of light colors. Masks can...

Posted On 30 Oct 2019

, By Mark White

Former Sheriff Colan Harrell gets largely good final audit report

Former Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell received a relatively good financial bill of health in regards to an audit of his 2018 financial statement, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon announced Monday afternoon. State law requires the auditor to annually audit the...

Posted On 30 Oct 2019

, By Mark White

Unemployment rates drop in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties

Unemployment rates rose in 18 Kentucky counties between September 2018 and September 2019, fell in 91 – including Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties – and stayed the same in 11 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education...

Posted On 30 Oct 2019

, By Mark White