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Area fireworks shows start Saturday in honor of Fourth of July

If you like fireworks, then you will have the opportunity to view them over the course of three different nights in local towns. London will kick-off Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, June 30. Corbin will follow on Tuesday, July 3, and Williamsburg, Barbourville and...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

Whitley County men commissioned as police officers

Two Whitley County men in addition to some other area residents were recently commissioned as law enforcement officers. Williamsburg Police Officer Johnny Fulton graduated from the basic training Friday at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, and was part of...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

Unemployment rates continue to drop locally

Unemployment rates fell in 117 Kentucky counties between May 2017 and May 2018, rose in Owen and Spencer counties and remained the same in Oldham County, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

W’burg pharmacist arrested, facing 28-count federal indictment

A Williamsburg pharmacist, who was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with a 28-count federal drug indictment, has been released from custody, but isn’t allowed to work as a pharmacist or be at her pharmacy without supervision and only then to train a relief pharmacist...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

‘Off the Clock’ performing at W’burg block party Friday night

Looking for something fun and free to do Friday night? Then come down to Bill Woods Park for the Williamsburg Main Street program’s second block party of the summer. Lexington-based band “Off the Clock” will be making their second appearance ever at the Williamsburg summer block...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018

Corbin man accused of providing minors with acid, marijuana

A call to a Williamsburg residence, where juvenile girls needed EMS because they were under the influence of acid, lead to the arrest of a Corbin man on multiple charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018

June 28 public meeting set over proposed W’burg historic district

If you own a historically significant building in downtown Williamsburg and you’re thinking about making renovations or need to make renovations to it, then you probably want to go to a public meeting at Williamsburg City Hall on June 28. You also might want to postpone...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018

School health care options expanding for W’burg students

Williamsburg Independent School students are expected to have a few more healthcare options this fall with the potential expansion of the school medical clinic next school year through an possible agreement with Dayspring Health Care. During Tuesday’s special called Williamsburg...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018

W’burg man indicted for killing dogs, endangering neighbor

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Williamsburg couple Monday morning in connection to an April shooting complaint that lead to the discovery of drugs and a naked child inside the couple’s residence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018

Celebrity suicides remind us issue hits close to home too

Suicide. The recent deaths of famous chef Anthony Bourdain and famed fashion designer Kate Spade certainly has people talking about issue. Netflix recently came out with season two of its hit series “13 Reasons Why,” which revolves around the death of a teenage girl, her reasons...
Posted On 20 Jun 2018