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WC High School vo-ag program opens news storefront Monday

The Whitley County High School Hydro-Gardens is officially open for business with a brand-new storefront. Operated entirely by the WCHS vo-ag program, Hydro-Gardens celebrated its grand opening Monday. The new storefront adjoins a 2,000 square foot greenhouse facility that is set...

Stage Presence: Pops in the Park fills Green Space on Main with music over weekend

                Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Pops in the Park returned to the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg on Saturday for its second year. London native Brooks Kidd and Mikenley Brown, both American Idol alums, kept the crowd...

Mom and boyfriend indicted in February death of three year old

A Corbin man accused of beating a three-year-old child to death while babysitting her in February and the child’s mother were both indicted Monday morning by a Whitley County grand jury. Jordan Blake Taylor, 22, and Alexandra Ward, 20, were named in separate indictments in...

Pops in the Park event returning to Williamsburg this weekend

For those looking for something different to do this weekend, the Williamsburg Main Street Program has you covered. Pops in the Park returns to downtown Williamsburg for its second year on Saturday, April 15 at the Green Space on Main. The event will feature two American idol...

An Easter Tradition: Williamsburg Egg Hunt draws large crowd to Briar Creek Park over weekend

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Baskets of fun: The City of Williamsburg held its annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday at Briar Creek Park. Dozens of excited children of all ages showed up to search the park for colorful eggs that were filled with candy and prizes. The Easter Bunny was...

Mental health questions regarding man accused of murder hindering case

Possible competency issues are plaguing the case against the remaining defendant in the 2019 killing of Billy Lawson. 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

Burg Island, Kentucky Splash’s newest attraction, likely to not be ready in time for season opening

A new attraction expected to open alongside the Kentucky Splash Waterpark this summer could be delayed by a few weeks, according to Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Social media rumors regarding University of the Cumberlands addressed

University of the Cumberlands has been under fire on social media since late last week regarding a number of rumors and allegations surrounding the university’s music department, though the school maintains that the information being circulated is not true. A variety of posts...

Hundreds participate in Child Abuse Awareness Event over weekend in Williamsburg

Photos  by TIMOTHY WYATT  Making an impact: Hundreds flocked to Briar Creek Park on Saturday to participate in the Child Abuse Awareness Event hosted by the Whitley County Health Department. There was a number of community agencies on hand to offer information about their...

Old Town Grill crowned as Corbin’s Restaurant Week winner

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT  Punching their ticket: Corbin officially kicked off its event schedule last month with Restaurant Week, which ran from March 20 through March 25. Restaurant Week is one of three qualifying events that will send local chefs to the World Food Champtionships...