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Childress murder trial delayed until March 21

Adam Childress is accused of murder after allegedly getting drunk at the VFW and running over a man on a sidewalk. The case has sparked various litigation. A Whitley Circuit Judge agreed Monday morning to postponed the January trial of a Williamsburg man, who allegedly ran over...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016

W’burg Christmas Parade set for Saturday evening

There will be plenty of holiday related activities this weekend in Williamsburg to get you in the mood for Christmas, including a Christmas bazaar, a Christmas parade and a Christmas concert. The Second Annual Williamsburg Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday at the...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016

Local residents chip in to help Gatlinburg fire victims

When the chips are down for one of our neighbors, the residents of Williamsburg, Whitley County and Jellico can do a lot in just two or three days time. Last week, residents and businesses in Jellico, Williamsburg and Whitley County collected enough items to fill a U-Haul truck...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016

You and Me Coffee and Tea opens Williamsburg location

Williamsburg now has a new coffee house, which will be familiar to several area residents. You and Me Coffee and Tea, which is located along Main Street in Corbin, opened a second location Friday morning in Williamsburg. Andy Salmons, majority owner of You and Me Coffee and Tea,...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016

Update: No foul play suspected in W’burg man’s death

The body of a missing Williamsburg man, who disappeared around Thanksgiving Day, was found in southern Laurel County late Sunday evening. About 10 p.m. a rabbit hunter noticed a pick-up truck parked about one-half mile from the intersection of I-75 and the Cumberland Gap Parkway....
Posted On 05 Dec 2016

Whitley Co. outdoor burning ban remains in effect, over 3,000 acres burned

Whitley County’s outdoor burning ban, which was instituted by Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. on Nov. 1, will likely remain in place a couple of weeks longer, despite Monday night’s rain. Whitley County Projects Director Amber Owens said that as of now, county officials...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Whitley Co. needle exchange program set to start in early January

Whitley County Health Department officials say that it will probably be late December or early January before the county’s needle exchange program is up and running. Martha Steele, public health director at the health department, gave an update on the program during a Nov....
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Confidential informant tip leads to meth bust

Williamsburg police seized a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine and a gun while executing a search warrant late Sunday evening. Williamsburg Police Sgt. Brandon White arrested Gregory D. Sokira, 46, of 229 Rains Street, about 12:04 a.m. Monday charging him with...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

911 call leads to attempted burglary arrest

A 911 call that suggested someone was attempting to break into the Canadatown Market early Saturday morning resulted in the arrest of a Williamsburg man on multiple charges. Deputy James Tabor charged Kenny Ray Prewitt, 47, of Highway 1481, with driving while under the influence,...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Pizza Hut donates $5,000 to W’burg Shop with a Cop

Thanks to a donation by a national restaurant chain and efforts by several local employees, several less fortunate children will have a better Christmas this year. During Thursday’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot, which is a fundraiser for the Williamsburg Police...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016