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New road may be built to accommodate new Cumberland Mint facility in W’burg

What is the best way of handling the increased traffic at the intersection of Ky. 92W and Penny Lane in Williamsburg once the Cumberland Mint historical wagering and off-track betting site opens in Williamsburg late next summer with its projected 2,500 visitors per day? Read this...
Posted On 15 Oct 2021

Local restaurant’s staff help with Corbin’s fall decorations

Corbin is decorated for fall thanks to the help of a local restaurant. Jason Mathews, Shea Hensley and the staff at Seasons Restaurant in downtown Corbin helped decorate the city prior to Octoberfest, which took place on Saturday. “We are so grateful for the selfless giving...

PHOTO GALLERY: Octoberfest

Approximately 5,000 people attended Octoberfest in downtown Corbin on Saturday, said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen.  It featured vendors, a cornhole tournament and tractor rides. “This year’s Octoberfest was a smashing success,” said  Monhollen.

PHOTO GALLERY: River Stomp Bluegrass Festival

  Tidalwave Road (above) invited an audience member up to the stage to perform with the group. The group performed Saturday afternoon along with Sunset Canyon, The Moron Brothers, and Larry Sparks.

Williamsburg donating $25k in ARPA funding for homeless shelter roof

Williamsburg is planning to use at least a portion of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help get the Emergency Christian Ministries homeless shelter back operating. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 14 Oct 2021

W’burg purchases parcel of land for waterpark

The one parcel of undeveloped land adjacent to the Kentucky Splash waterpark, which the city doesn’t already own, will soon be in the city’s hands and will be used as part of the planned waterpark expansion. Last piece: The Williamsburg City Council is buying this one-acre parcel...
Posted On 14 Oct 2021

UC Women’s Basketball visits Williamsburg City School

Students at Williamsburg City School received a warm welcome Friday morning as they were greeted by the University of the Cumberlands Women’s Basketball Team upon arrival at the school. One reason the team chose to visit the school was because University of the Cumberlan...

Corbin man going to trial after withdrawing guilty plea

The case involving a Corbin man charged with three counts of murder and one count of fetal homicide will be going to trial in March despite a guilty plea having been entered during the second day of trial in September. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Bill Elliotte announces plans to run for sheriff

Corbin Police Department School Resource Officer Bill Elliotte announced Sunday that he will be running for Whitley County Sheriff in the 2022 election. The Whitley County High School alum primarily works out of Corbin Middle School. Elliotte began his career in law enforcement...

Shelley not planning to seek re-election

Whitley County is, likely, getting a new sheriff in 2022. Whitley County Sheriff Todd Shelley carried a woman to safety in 2020 as rising floodwaters began to seep into her home. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...