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Facebook post leads to arrest of AWOL Marine in Williamsburg

If you're going to go leave the military without permission, then it probably isn't a good idea to post your whereabouts on Facebook.

Posted On 25 May 2011

State auditors refer more Hodge audits to FBI

One week after former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge pled guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of extortion, drug trafficking and money laundering state auditors have released two more audits from Hodge's office that are being referred to the FBI for further...

Posted On 19 May 2011

Williams wins GOP nod; voter turnout in Whitley higher than predicted

During a campaign stop late Friday afternoon in Williamsburg, Kentucky Senate President David L. Williams encouraged the Republican party faithful to help get the vote out in Whitley County Tuesday in his bid to become the Republican party nominee for governor.

Posted On 18 May 2011

Former volunteer fire chief remembered as devoted community servant

Over 10 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from a dozen agencies turned out Tuesday afternoon for the funeral procession of former long-time Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charlie Bob Harp.

Posted On 18 May 2011

Tenn. fugitive nabbed during traffic stop in W’burg

Williamsburg police arrested a Tennessee fugitive during a traffic stop early Wednesday evening.

Posted On 06 May 2011

Williamsburg police arrest two unregistered sex offenders

Over the course of two hours Wednesday afternoon, Williamsburg police arrested two sex offenders for first-offense failing to comply with the sex offender registry.

Posted On 06 May 2011

Stranded hikers found safe by rescue workers near Cumberland Falls

A group of 16 hikers, including men, women and small children were found safe Saturday evening near Cumberland Falls State Park.

Posted On 04 May 2011

Moses feared jail shutdown, didn’t want blame

Former Whitley County Jailer Les Moses has decided not to seek the job again.

Posted On 04 May 2011

Student film discourages drinking and driving

Whitley County student make a film of a mock disaster to discourage drinking and driving on prom night.

Posted On 04 May 2011

Local, federal officials investigating fire at disgraced Williamsburg attorney’s office

Investigators have not determined whether an early Tuesday morning fire outside the office of former Williamsburg attorney Ron Reynolds was intentionally set.

Posted On 27 Apr 2011