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Quarles says he has a plan for Eastern Kentucky if elected governor

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, who is one of 12 candidates vying for the Republican nomination to be Kentucky’s next governor, visited Williamsburg last week and wants voters in this region to know that he has a plan to promote Eastern Kentucky. “For Eastern...
Posted On 28 Apr 2023

Fatal traffic collision being investigated in Whitley Co.

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday that a traffic collision on US 25W has resulted in loss of life.

Routine traffic stop leads W’burg police to methamphetamine, marijuana, guns

Williamsburg police discovered suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and two firearms inside a vehicle following a routine traffic stop last week, according to a police department release and arrest citations. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 27 Apr 2023

Area farmers receive valuable info, resources at Small Farms Conference event in W’burg

Farming means a lot more than just raising crops or tending to livestock. It is a business, and just like with any business, there are several variables to consider. There is the financial aspect, being properly insured, and proper equipment maintenance, just to name a few.

New voting center to be added in Whitley County next year

Whitley County voters in the Corbin area can expect a little relief to the long lines experienced during this past year’s elections thanks to a grant that will add help another voting center to the county’s existing eight. Last year’s election cycle was different in many ways,...

Annual PRIDE Cumberland Falls Cleanup set for Saturday morning

If you are looking to get some fresh air and some exercise Saturday while enjoying nature and making your environment a little cleaner, then you might want to head down to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park for the annual Eastern Kentucky Personal Responsibility in a Desirable...
Posted On 27 Apr 2023

W’burg store owner, clerk fined for selling vapor products to minor

A Williamsburg convenience store owner and one of his employees have each been fined $1,000 for selling vaping products to a minor, according to a Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) release and the Whitley Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 26 Apr 2023

I-75 lane closure set for Thursday (April 27) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict traffic to one lane on I-75 at mile point 24.6 (northbound) in Whitley County on Thursday (April 27) due to maintenance operations. Northbound traffic at mile point 24.6 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane (left lane...
Posted On 26 Apr 2023
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Colonel Fest expanding to two-days in 2024, adding Colonel Sanders 10K race

Following the success of Third Annual Colonel Fest Saturday, organizers are already making plans for next year’s festival, which will be expanded to two days for the first time. It will take place April 19-20, 2024. In addition, next year’s Colonel Fest will also feature the...
Posted On 26 Apr 2023

Whitley County employees get raise to offset loss of premium pay

Recent changes made to guidelines for emergency funding would have left those employed by Whitley County with a greatly-reduced paycheck later this week, though they should now be able to expect the same amount following a decision by the Whitley County Fiscal Court to provide...