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Christmas in a Small Town program to be held Thursday at W’Burg Ind.

If you love the traditional music that accompanies the Christmas season, then Williamsburg Independent School has just the thing for you this week. The school is ushering in this year’s seasonal events with what has become a local Christmas classic, celebrating its 25th year of...

BURGer Week coming to W’Burg again next week

It’s once again time to see which restaurant really has the best burger in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Main Street Program is hosting its second annual BURGer Week event next week. Between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18, food lovers will have the chance to try offerings from three local...

BBQ in the Burg returning to downtown Williamsburg this weekend

If you love BBQ and cars, then Williamsburg has just the event lined up for you this weekend. The second annual BBQ in the Burg is being held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. The event will coincide with the first Cumberland...

Pops in the Park event returning to Williamsburg this weekend

For those looking for something different to do this weekend, the Williamsburg Main Street Program has you covered. Pops in the Park returns to downtown Williamsburg for its second year on Saturday, April 15 at the Green Space on Main. The event will feature two American idol...

G&E crowned BURGer Week winner

G&E Burgers slogan is “best burgers in town,” and they’ve proved it after being crowned winner of Williamsburg’s inaugural BURGer Week event. BURGer Week ran September 19 through 24, with G&E beating out competition from Copper Top Tap for the burger crown. During the...

River Fog Festival returning to downtown Williamsburg this weekend, last to be hosted by Why Whitley

Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Third Annual River Fog Festival is set to return to downtown Williamsburg this weekend. The festival, which began in 2018 as part of an initiative to highlight regional arts, music, food and beverage within the Southeastern...

Two Williamsburg teachers recognized by board for, ‘Going the Extra Mile’

Two Williamsburg Independent School District staff members were awarded “Going the Extra Mile” awards on recently at the board of education’s monthly meeting. Jonathan Wyatt, the school’s choir director, was the first recipient. “From the moment we started talking, I could see...

Williamsburg Choir to open for Foreigner at The Corbin Arena

Williamsburg Choir will be the opener for Foreigner on Nov. 4 at The Corbin Arena. WANV London Kool Gold hosted the competition between the Lynn Camp High School and Williamsburg High School choirs. Community members were able to vote for their choice of school online. The choirs...