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Whitley County Farmer’s Market gets $1,500 grant

The Whitley County Farmer’s Market received a $1,500 grant on Feb. 27 from the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation, which awarded a total of $4,500 to local organizations operating within the Upper Cumberland Region. The three approved grantees include the Whitley Coun...
Posted On 11 Mar 2020

Family pet dies during Sunday blaze

Fire largely destroyed a central Whitley County home Sunday afternoon, and claimed the life of a family pet. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 11 Mar 2020

Area nursing homes closed to visitors because of coronavirus threats

Area nursing homes in Corbin and Williamsburg have notified residents and family members that visitation will be limited to emergencies in an effort to reduce the chances that the coronavirus may be introduced into the facilities. Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center,...

Second Annual The Burg’s Got Talent set for Saturday

Think you are the best singer, dancer or juggler in Williamsburg? Saturday night will be your chance to prove it during The B Squad’s Second Annual The Burg’s Got Talent competition. The B Squad Project President and Founder Shannon Barman said the competition isn’t only just...
Posted On 11 Mar 2020

UPDATE: University of the Cumberlands moving all classes online, closing campus until March 28

UPDATE: University of the Cumberland officials announced Wednesday morning that the campus would be closed until March 28, with classes that were scheduled to resume Monday being moved online. Officials noted the decision is in response to the threat of the corona virus....

Baptist Health Corbin limiting patient visitation over coronavirus fears

Baptist Health Corbin announced Wednesday morning that the hospital is limiting patient visitation as a preventative measure in dealing with the coronavirus. “Baptist Health Corbin is closely monitoring the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates. In an abundance of...
Posted On 11 Mar 2020

Building sold, but You and Me, Coffee and Tea to remain open

The You & Me, Coffee & Tea building in Corbin is under new ownership, but the business is not going anywhere. “We have a long–term lease,” said business owner Andy Salmons when contacted Monday about the sale. The building at the corner of Main and Third Street was...

Finding land to build duplexes is about to get easier in Williamsburg

It will soon be easier to build duplexes and multi-family residential units in Williamsburg. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 10 Mar 2020

Lawsuit filed to recover stolen bingo money

An insurance company, which is representing a Whitley County volunteer fire department, is suing two people, who stole nearly a quarter of a million dollars from the fire department’s bingo proceeds. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 09 Mar 2020

Hometown Bank celebrating one year in W’burg, opening new permanent branch later this year

It was March of 2019 that Hometown Bank cut the ribbon on their temporary Williamsburg location. Things have gone very well since that time, and now the city is just months away from getting a brand new permanent branch that will serve customers with a full range of banking...
Posted On 08 Mar 2020
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