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South-Central KY Toys for Tots still accepting donations, need additional volunteers

The South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign that services Whitley County and other counties in the area is in desperate need of volunteers as the final push nears to get toys into the hands of thousands of children. As of Friday, the campaign had provided toys to nearly...

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...

Lower than average donations didn’t derail Toys for Tots campaign

Despite a lackluster year of donations and other potential setbacks, the South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign provided a record number of toys to more children than ever before over the Christmas season. In total, the campaign distributed 26,358 toys to 12,207 children...

Local Toys for Tots group needs help to continue good work

The South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign does a lot of good for the Tri-County and its adjoining areas, providing thousands of underprivileged children with presents during the holidays. And with the campaign’s steadied growth over the past few years, they are themselves...

Historical marker dedication planned for Williamsburg military hero

One of Williamsburg’s own, who posthumously received high honors for his heroic efforts during the Vietnam War, is getting some long-deserved recognition from his hometown later this month. A Kentucky Historical Society Marker dedication is being held Saturday, Aug. 27, outside...

Toys for Tots to adopt Leslie County

A 26-foot U-Haul rented by Leslie County Judge-Executive Williams Lewis was loaded with toys that will benefit six schools in Leslie County on Dec. 2. The South Central Kentucky Toys for Tots campaign does not currently serve Leslie County. Because of the generosity of...

Toys for Tots needs your help

The South-Central Toys for Tots campaign needs your help this holiday season. While the campaign is working diligently to help families in Whitley, Laurel, Knox and McCreary counties ensure children have gifts for Christmas, the campaign needs volunteers, toy donations and money....

Lowe’s Donates to Toys for Tots

Lowes recently presented the South Central Kentucky Toys for Tots campaign with over $2,000 worth of much needed materials to keep the campaign moving, such as a refrigerator for volunteer’s refreshments, a Christmas tree with decorations, hand sanitizer, face masks and shields,...
Posted On 08 Dec 2020
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