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Local Toys for Tots group needs help to continue good work

The South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign does a lot of good for the Tri-County and its adjoining areas, providing thousands of underprivileged children with presents during the holidays. And with the campaign’s steadied growth over the past few years, they are themselves...

‘Tis the season to be giving with Kentucky Blood Center

Local residents will soon have the chance to make a potentially life-saving donation for someone and get a free T-shirt in the process. The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) Bloodmobile will be at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on Friday, Dec. 2, from 1 – 5:30 p....
Posted On 29 Nov 2022

Ready for winter

  The Williamsburg Maintenance Department will be ready for snowy and icy conditions this winter with their brand new Chevrolet 2500 salt truck and plow. Pictured with the new truck are maintenance department employees Mico Riley, Larry Nichols, Jr., Bobby Huddleston and...
Posted On 28 Nov 2022

Williamsburg HS e-sports team celebrates success at the end of fall season

The Williamsburg Yellow Jacket e-sports fall season is coming to a close. This year the Yellow Jacket squad saw tremendous success. Their teams now have over 30 players, playing in League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Madden ‘23, NBA 2K23, Splatoon 3, and Mario...
Posted On 27 Nov 2022
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Corbin FRYSC looking for Angel Tree sponsors

Corbin Independent Family Resource and Youth Services Centers are looking for sponsors for Angel Tree students. There are 206 students on the list compared to 153 from last year, and instead of sponsors getting a name and having to purchase an entire child, they have the options...
Posted On 27 Nov 2022
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Whitley County grand jury finds no issues with General Election

The Whitley County Grand Jury has found no legal issues concerning the recent November General Election in Whitley County. Pursuant to applicable law, the grand jury reviewed the reports of the various precinct officers, the election commission and the county court clerk...
Posted On 26 Nov 2022

W’burg hydrant flushing starts Monday (Nov. 28)

The City of Williamsburg will start flushing fire hydrants on Monday, Nov. 28, and the public is being warned that they may notice temporary periods of discolored water during and after flushing in their area. This is a normal occurrence. If it should occur, let water run until...
Posted On 26 Nov 2022

Whitley County Health Department receives clean audit reports

The Whitley County Health Department and Home Health Agency held its latest board meeting Monday evening where several items were on the agenda, including budget reviews and the discussion of Christmas bonuses for employees. After clean audit reports from CPA Brad Hayes for both...
Posted On 25 Nov 2022

Whitley County Schools faculty, staff recognized for keeping students prepared throughout pandemic

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Nearly two dozen faculty and staff members were recognized last Thursday during the Whitley County Board of Education’s monthly meeting, where each were presented with the Stilwell Award. The award, which is presented to “the unsung heroes that have gone...

Knox County men indicted again in connection with business burglaries

The legal woes continue to mount for a group of four Knox County men facing multiple legal charges across the tri-county area in connection with a string of alleged burglaries that targeted local businesses. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 24 Nov 2022