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Walmart celebrates grand reopening

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A grand reopening and ribbon cutting was held last Friday morning at the Williamsburg Walmart to celebrate the completion of the store’s recent remodel. Store personnel gathered with Walmart executives, Mayor Roddy Harrison and members of the public for...

Williamsburg City Council approves ordinance amending minimum lot size

An ordinance amending the City of Williamsburg’s minimum lot sizes was approved via second reading last week, which is expected to allow for expedited construction of new homes within the city limits. The Williamsburg City Council met for a special-called meeting Wednesday, Aug....

Williamsburg City Council discusses possible changes to zoning ordinances

Changes could be coming to several of the City of Williamsburg’s zoning and building ordinances following an extended review by a special committee. 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...

Williamsburg City Council approves threshold increase for federal funds

The City of Williamsburg will now be able to use federal funding to more easily and effectively make purchases following a decision by the Williamsburg City Council. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Burg Island, Kentucky Splash’s newest attraction, likely to not be ready in time for season opening

A new attraction expected to open alongside the Kentucky Splash Waterpark this summer could be delayed by a few weeks, according to Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Timeline for repairs to storm sirens in Williamsburg uncertain

Williamsburg’s storm sirens are currently out of commission due to the failure of a remote controller that is used to activate them and it might still be quite some time before they are once again operational. The sirens are used to alert Williamsburg residents of impending...

Partnership with incentive based relocation program a possibility for Williamsburg

Williamsburg could soon become a residential destination for well-paid remote workers as the city looks to join a growing trend of rural towns hoping to draw professionals to their community through incentive-based relocation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

Life-saving opioid rescue kits to be placed at city-owned properties in Williamsburg

Life-saving help will soon be more readily accessible for anyone who may experience a possible drug overdose in Williamsburg thanks to a partnership between the City of Williamsburg and the Whitley County Health Department. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

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...

Pickleball courts to be available at Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center next month

Pickleball, which has been lauded as America’s fastest growing sport, is soon to be available for participation in Williamsburg, though on a limited basis initially. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...