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Remains of missing Williamsburg woman found in Tennessee

The remains of a Williamsburg woman, who has been missing for nearly five years, have been found in Tennessee. Williamsburg Police Public Affairs Officer Steven Hill confirmed Wednesday morning that the remains of Laura A. Anderson were located last week near the Cleveland,...

Christmas star atop Corbin water tower once again operational despite bird issue

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Back in action: Though the Corbin water tower is still littered with a large number of nesting birds, the iconic Christmas star light that sits atop it is now once again functional. Officials with the Corbin City Utilities Commission confirmed Tuesday that...

Whitley County awarded grant to help build structure at fairgrounds

Whitley County is among a group of counties that were selected to receive fair grant awards. 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

Death penalty withdrawn as sentencing option in federal murder case

The death penalty is officially off the table for a Woodbine man accused of killing his girlfriend in 2019. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court earlier this month, prosecutors in the case against Daniel Nantz, 32, who is facing murder and kidnapping charges in the...

University of Kentucky students make large donation to local Toys for Tots campaign

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A group of students from University of the Kentucky delivered more than 700 toys to the South-Central Toys for Tots Campaign on Monday. The students had held a months-long toy drive in anticipation of donating them to the campaign. While there are Toys for...

2022 Hanging of the Green held Saturday in downtown Williamsburg

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Several dozen people came out to the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg for the second annual Hanging of the Green event on Saturday. Students from the Williamsburg High School Choir performed a number of Christmas carols followed by a reading of...

Williamsburg man who had standoff with police again found competent

A Williamsburg man, who is facing attempted murder charges after engaging in an hours-long standoff with police last year, has once again been found competent to stand trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Pickleball courts to be available at Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center next month

Pickleball, which has been lauded as America’s fastest growing sport, is soon to be available for participation in Williamsburg, though on a limited basis initially. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Christmas star light on Corbin water tower currently busted

The renowned star atop the Corbin water tower that lights up the night sky each holiday season is currently inoperable, according to city officials, and could potentially be out of service until next year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Williamsburg Christmas Craft Bazaar held Saturday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg’s annual Christmas Craft Bazaar was held Saturday at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, where a variety of homemade crafts, baked goods, Christmas ornaments and other items were available for sell. Proceeds from table rentals for...