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Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Each year, Williamsburg Independent School holds a grad walk through the halls of the school to celebrate kindergartners and seniors, the two groups of students who have an annual graduation ceremony. The kindergartners pair with a senior student for the...

Employees of the Whitley County School District will be receiving another pay raise in the coming school year, the third the district has offered in the last three years. The Whitley County Board of Education unanimously approved district-wide raises last Thursday during their...

A former Corbin Housing Authority director, who stole more than $100,000 in housing authority funds, has been sentenced to 10 years in connection to the charges he pleaded guilty to earlier this year, though that sentence will be probated for five years or until he fully repays...

The Whitley County School District is doing more than just feeding its students in need this summer, it is feeding the community as well. A meal kit program will begin being offered at four of the district’s school sometime beginning in mid-June. The kits will provide a week’s...

A federal fugitive from Virginia was arrested Monday following a pursuit with police, which ended in Keavy, where the man allegedly fired two shots at officers before being taken into custody. According to a release, a task force with the United State Marshals Service was...

Arguments are expected to be heard early next month regarding an appeal in the case of a Williamsburg attorney who was convicted earlier this year on DUI and reckless driving charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Sharing knowledge: Last week, vo-ag students at Whitley County High School had a chance to welcome in some elementary-aged students and explain how things work at the high school’s greenhouse facility. During their visit, the younger students got the...

A new restaurant is expected to open in downtown Williamsburg in the coming weeks. Ngoc Kitchen, an Asian-centric takeout spot, is currently preparing for its grand opening in a portion of the old Game Café location along Main Street. The eatery will feature a variety of Asian...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Jacket Farmers Market, hosted at Bill Woods Park by the Williamsburg Independent FFA, kicked off its season last Thursday. Recent weather dampened the grand opening, but it will be held at a later date. The market is open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

For those who love BBQ and cars, there is an event this weekend in Williamsburg that is just for you. The third-annual BBQ in the Burg event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. The event will coincide with the first Cumberland...