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W’burg Police warn of recent phone scam

Area residents should be aware of a new scam that could lead to the fraudsters obtaining a cell phone on your dime.  According to a release from the Williamsburg Police Department, a complaint was received last week regarding such a scam, in which someone received a call from a...

Williamsburg man arrested for assault early Tuesday morning

A Williamsburg man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a fight that sent one person to the hospital. 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

Chivers bond hearing filled with accusations

“You killed my family and you know you did,” Kathy Faulkner exclaimed during her witness testimony Thursday in Whitley Circuit Court, where she was brought to the stand by one of the three Indianapolis men charged in the 2017 triple homicide of her daughter, grandson and...

‘Let Freedom Ring’ ceremony held at UC’s Patriot Park Monday morning

The Annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Monday morning outside the Hutton School of Business at the University of the Cumberlands, where a small group gathered to celebrate Independence Day through a number of patriotic songs and the reciting of the Declaration...

A weekend of celebrations: Williamsburg’s Fourth of July

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Long Weekend Fun: Williamsburg’s Independence Day festivities kicked off Friday night at Bill Woods Park with the city’s second Block Party of the summer, featuring the band Hi 5 (TOP). The band kept the crowd entertained with a variety of hits from...

Williamsburg native appears on NBC’s ‘Weakest Link’

Living in rural Kentucky, it isn’t often you see someone on national television from your hometown. It’s obviously just as rare to be the one on national television. But Curtis Creekmore and Williamsburg residents both recently got a taste of what that feels like. WEAKEST LINK...

Corbin Independent summer school bus drivers get temporary raise

Bus drivers managing summer routes for the Corbin Independent School District will be receiving extra compensation for the remainder of the season following a decision by the Corbin Board of Education last week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Knoxville Zoo makes special visit to Whitley Library

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Walkin’  On The Wild Side: Kids of all ages packed the children’s area of the Whitley County Public Library Tuesday morning for a chance to see the variety of critters on hand during the Knoxville ZooMobile’s visit. The ZooMobile was part of the...

Small fire at KFC prompts evacuation, snares traffic Thursday afternoon

A minor fire at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Laurel County evacuated the restaurant and held up traffic along US25W for approximately 30 minutes Thursday afternoon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Traditional 4th of July celebrations returning across the Tri-County area

Firework enthusiasts rejoice—Fourth of July is once again nearly upon us, and there will be plenty of opportunities to take in those glorious, bright explosions all over the Tri-County area this coming weekend. Williamsburg There will be several Independence Day celebrations...