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Paving projects slated to start this week in W’burg

Some Williamsburg city streets are expected to be paved or at least partially paved starting this week. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison told the city council Monday that some of the paving work was supposed to be done last year, but paving companies were too busy with other...
Posted On 11 Jun 2020

Whitley County man gets 40 months for cyberstalking federal witness, making false statement to federal agent

A Whitley County man, who pleaded guilty in February to federal charges of cyberstalking a witness in an ATF investigation, and making false statements to a federal agent, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Kenneth Andrew Dodd, 28, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Remains of local Korean War soldier identified almost 70 years after he went MIA

Another local hero will be returning to Whitley County as officials with the U.S. Department of Defense recently announced that the remains of Army Corporal Billie Joe Hash have been positively identified. Hash, who served with the Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery...

Laurel County reports four new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Laurel County Health Department reported four new COVID-19 cases late Wednesday afternoon raising its total number of positive cases to 28. The Laurel County Health Department reported its 22nd COVID-19 case late Thursday afternoon, and its 23rd and 24th cases Tuesday. The...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020

Q&A with 82nd Rep. District candidates Regina Huff and Matt Anderson

State Representative – Kentucky’s 82nd District Q&A with candidates Regina Petrey Huff and Matt Anderson NJ: Why are you running for the office of State Representative again in this election? RH: I am seeking re-election as State Representative of the 82nd District to...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020
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“Fourth Street Dining’ coming to Williamsburg

Efforts to provide additional outdoor seating for two downtown Williamsburg restaurants, the status of another downtown restaurant that is attempting to open, and the expected opening of a new long-awaited fast food restaurant were among the topics of conversation at Monday’s...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020

Update: Missing girl found safe Wednesday

Update: The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department reports that the girl was found safe about 2 p.m. Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing three-year-old girl, who was last seen...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020
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Traffic stop leads to recovery of heroin, meth and $3,000 cash

Williamsburg Police recovered suspected methamphetamine and heroin and arrested three Tennessee residents early Sunday morning following a routine traffic stop. Williamsburg police charged William R. White Jr., 38, of Knoxville, Robin Maldonado, 39, of Sevierville, and Michael...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020

Laurel Lake Spillway search continues for missing man

The search for a Hazard man who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway went into its fourth day Tuesday, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called...

Armed Tri-County Reserve says it was there to support peaceful protests

As Kentuckians for Change held its Black Lives Matter protest Thursday night in downtown Corbin, a group of nine people armed with rifles and handguns stood watching from across Main Street. The group was part of Tri–County Reserve. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...