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Dayspring Health unveils details of new comprehensive medical facility in W’burg

More than a year after Dayspring Health purchased a portion of the Cumberland Regional Mall, work is finally underway to turn the space into a comprehensive medical facility geared toward servicing the needs of the people around it. Dr. Geogy Thomas, Dayspring chief executive...

Man receives first-ever homicide conviction in Whitley Co. for overdose

A 15-year prison sentence was handed down last week to a man that was responsible for the overdose death of a Williamsburg woman last year, marking Whitley County’s first-ever homicide overdose conviction. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Florida man facing several charges after incident at NIBROC

The Florida man allegedly responsible for the panic that erupted Friday night during NIBROC after falsely claiming that a gun had been fired is facing multiple charges stemming from the incident. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

BURGer Week coming to W’Burg again next week

It’s once again time to see which restaurant really has the best burger in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Main Street Program is hosting its second annual BURGer Week event next week. Between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18, food lovers will have the chance to try offerings from three local...

BREAKING: False alarm regarding discharged firearm causes panic during NIBROC Friday night

Crowds of NIBROC attendees were sent fleeing in panic Friday night after a firearm was allegedly fired during the festival, though officials report that no firearm had been discharged and no one was injured. The person responsible for causing the hysteria has reportedly been...

Kayaking for Kids raises over $21,000 this year

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT On the water: More than 75 participants took to the Cumberland River this past weekend for the seventh annual Kayaking for Kids event, raising more than $21,000 for community organizations and local school resource centers. In the kayak division, Damon...

W’Burg Housing hosts Back to School Bash Foam Party

 Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The Housing Authority of Williamsburg, along with several local sponsors, held a Back to School Bash Foam Party last Wednesday outside the housing’s main office at Brush Arbor. Area students were invited to partake in a number of activities, including a...

Competency evaluation expected for W’Burg man who shot at mother

A Williamsburg man, who is accused of shooting at and attempting to rob his mother during a January incident that led to a day-long manhunt, is expected to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Man indicted in Feb. death of girlfriend’s child now indicted in another county in 2020 death of own child

A Corbin man, who was indicted earlier this year on multiple charges in the February death of his girlfriend’s child, has now been indicted in Clay County in connection to the 2020 death of his own child. TAYLOR Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Whitley County ReadyFest gets students set for coming school year

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  There was a variety of free items available for students during the annual Whitley County ReadyFest Monday at the Whitley County Intermediate School. The yearly event helps provide students with items they may need for the upcoming school year as well as...