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Display honoring war hero unveiled inside old Whitley County courthouse

A display honoring a Williamsburg native and war hero has officially been unveiled at the old Whitley County Courthouse. Members of the JC Paul Detachment Marine Corps League in Williamsburg, Whitley County Motorcycle Group and Backroads of Appalachia came together Saturday for...

New scenic trail honors Williamsburg war hero

A new scenic trail was recently established honoring a Williamsburg native who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts during the Vietnam War. Named after Joe Calvin Paul, who served in the United States Marine Corps, the trail begins on KY-904 where it...

Enjoying a Copperhead Trail Ride

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT More than two dozen motorcycles and other sport vehicles congregated Saturday morning at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark for the annual Copperhead Trail Ride. The trail consists of a 60-mile route through portions of scenic Whitley and McCreary County. The...