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Williamsburg “Feels Like Home” Christmas Parade draws large crowd despite weather

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Holiday cheer: Despite the cold and threat of rain, hundreds of people lined Main Street in downtown Williamsburg on Saturday night to take in the city’s annual “Feels Like Home” Christmas Parade. Winners for the float decorating contest were announced...

Williamsburg City employees to receive premium pay before holiday

Employees of the City of Williamsburg should be able to expect some extra money in their pocket for Christmas this year following a decision by the Williamsburg City Council. The council doesn’t traditionally meet in December, though all members were present Monday night to vote...

More 2022 Empty Stocking Fund donations announced

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the most recent donations for the 2022 Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Party to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. Donors and the amounts given for the week ending Dec. 9 include: Andy Kersey – $100. Davis Salvage Company –...
Posted On 15 Dec 2022
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18th Annual Williamsburg Christmas Decorating Contest winners announced

Bragging rights for who has the best Christmas decorations in Williamsburg have been determined. On Saturday night after the Christmas parade, Mayor Roddy Harrison announced the winners of the 18th Annual Williamsburg Christmas Decorating Contest. In the residential division,...
Posted On 15 Dec 2022

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,...

News Brief: Moonshiners stars making special guest appearance at the Mint

This Saturday, Dec. 17, Mark and Digger from the Discovery Channel show Moonshiners will make an appearance at the Mint – Cumberland in Williamsburg.

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...

Corbin BOE approves 2023-2024 school calendar

If you like the 2022-2023 school calendar for the Corbin Independent School District, then you are in luck as the calendar for the next school year is nearly identical to the current calendar. Corbin BOE Chair Kim Croley, left, poses with Corbin High School ACT Prep teachers, who...
Posted On 14 Dec 2022

Man gets probated sentence Monday in W’burg knife assault case

A man received a probated jail sentence Monday morning after pleading guilty in Whitley District Court to assaulting a woman with a knife and other offenses in connection with an incident last week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 14 Dec 2022

Oak Place Apartment assault leads to marijuana cultivation case

An investigation into the assault of two men at Oak Place Apartments also led to the apartment’s resident facing a marijuana cultivation charge the next day, according to court documents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 14 Dec 2022