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Williamsburg resident wins Governor’s Ambassador Award

Some of Kentucky’s most worthy public employees were honored Friday with the presentation of the Eighth Governor’s Ambassador Awards Friday, including a Williamsburg resident. Personnel Cabinet Secretary Thomas B. Stephens and Justice Cabinet Secretary John C. Tilley commemorated...
Posted On 02 May 2018

Pair of National Day of Prayer events planned in Williamsburg Thursday

Local officials are planning two events in Williamsburg Thursday in conjunction with The National Day of Prayer. Tyler Johnson, youth minister at First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, will be the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Williamsburg Kiwanis Club National Day of Prayer...
Posted On 02 May 2018

Williamsburg planned bicentennial events well

After a historical marker dedication, an ice cream social, a tour of historic homes, a parade and concerts among other events, Williamsburg’s month long bicentennial celebration is over. Whitley County was founded in January 1818, and Williamsburg was selected as the county seat...
Posted On 02 May 2018

Williamsburg Independent School adds new vehicle to fleet

Williamsburg Independent School officials unveiled the newest addition to the Jacket fleet Tuesday morning, a 2018 Chevy Traverse, which was purchased with coal severance funds. Superintendent Dr. Amon Couch noted this is a testament to the great partnership between local county...
Posted On 02 May 2018

I-75 near Corbin reduced to one lane Tuesday, May 1

If you have to go north on I-75 in Whitley County today, then you should probably expect a delay or take an alternative route. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that I-75 northbound at mile points 23.5-25.0 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane....
Posted On 01 May 2018

Deputies arrest two fugitives, seize suspected meth, cash

While attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a Williamsburg woman early Thursday morning, Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine, which is also known as “ice,” in addition to marijuana and cash, and arrested three people, according to a...
Posted On 27 Apr 2018

Little known legal conflict forces Caddell’s resignation from W’burg BOE

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education is looking for a new board member. 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 26 Apr 2018

W’burg police vehicle sustains $5,300 worth of damage in slow speed chase

A Williamsburg police vehicle sustained $5,300 worth of damage during a slow speed pursuit earlier this month. 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 26 Apr 2018

Police find guns, drugs in trailer, deputy testifies

Sheriff’s deputies had to tell a southern Whitley County man several times to drop his weapon when they responded to his residence to investigate a shooting complaint earlier this month, according to testimony Monday morning in Whitley District Court. Read this story and more for...
Posted On 26 Apr 2018

Whitley County Farmer’s Market sees changes

The Whitley County Farmers’ Market, which opened Tuesday in Corbin, is undergoing a big change this year in regards to its hours. It will no longer be open on Saturdays. The farmers’ market will still be open from 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nibroc Park in Corbin during the growing...
Posted On 26 Apr 2018