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Support local business this Valentine’s Day with Lovin’ the Burg

You can support local business and potentially win a gift basket this Valentine’s Day thanks to a week-long event co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Main Street program and City of Williamsburg. The Lovin’ the Burg event kicks off Monday, but those hoping to participate have until...

Williamsburg City employees to receive premium pay before holiday

Employees of the City of Williamsburg should be able to expect some extra money in their pocket for Christmas this year following a decision by the Williamsburg City Council. The council doesn’t traditionally meet in December, though all members were present Monday night to vote...

Williamsburg City Council considering amendment to alcohol ordinance

The City of Williamsburg is preparing for a possible amendment to its alcohol ordinance that would expand hours of sale for certain businesses, such as the soon-to-open Cumberland Mint Gaming Hall. A first reading of the amendment was presented to the Williamsburg City Council...

Kentucky Splash kiddy pool expected to be ready next month

Kentucky Splash Waterpark opened the season without a kiddy pool structure, prompting some area residents to voice their unhappiness online, but a new structure should be installed and ready for use in the coming weeks. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

New W’burg stage will be named in honor of ‘Nannie’ during Pops in the Park Saturday

The stage in Williamsburg’s newest park will soon officially be named after one of Williamsburg High School’s longest serving and most popular band directors, Nannie Hays. The stage dedication will take place during the Pops in the Park event on Saturday, April 23, at River Fog...
Posted On 21 Apr 2022

W’burg moves forward with Firestone incentive to complete expansion

The Williamsburg City Council is moving ahead with an ordinance that will serve as an incentive for Firestone to finish its expansion and the creation of 250 new jobs in the area during a meeting Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

City of Williamsburg’s Fall Clean-Up event set to get underway next week

Do you have an old couch that you need to get rid of or a garage full of junk that your wife has been after you to clean out, but you have nowhere to take it? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, and you live in Williamsburg then you are in luck. The City of...
Posted On 09 Oct 2020

Williamsburg hoping to have Halloween trick or treating

Williamsburg officials are hoping to hold trick or treating next month for Halloween, but are awaiting word from Frankfort before making a final decision. Williamsburg City Councilwoman Patty Faulkner told the council Thursday that she is being bombarded with questions about...
Posted On 26 Sep 2020

Williamsburg dog park moving closer to opening again

The Williamsburg dog park off George Hays Road, which closed due to flooding in early spring, should be opening again in the near future. Flooding took out the whole fence around the park in addition to other damage. Mayor Roddy Harrison told the city council during a meeting...
Posted On 24 Sep 2020

Construction expected to start any time on new Williamsburg parking lot

Construction should start late this week or early next week on a new parking lot in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison said that the city received $36,887 in funding from the industrial authority to build the lot, which will be located at Third and Sycamore on the...
Posted On 15 Aug 2020