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 The City of Williamsburg is becoming a little more dog-friendly thanks to the enterprising efforts of a number of students at Williamsburg Independent School. An inauguration ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon at the Williamsburg Dog Park, which has been officially opened for...

A longstanding Williamsburg public servant who was not only well-known, but also well-liked, will be laid to rest later this week. Troy Sharp, who served with the Corbin Police Department, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Williamsburg Police Department, died last Thursday...

After just a month of serving in an interim role, Jason Caddell is officially taking over duties as the Williamsburg Police Department’s new chief. Caddell was formally appointed to the position Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s regular monthly meeting...

The Williamsburg City Council has finalized tax rates for 2022, and city residents can expect to see a slight drop in their property taxes. Council members met for a special-called meeting on Sept. 14 for a second reading and vote of an ordinance setting the city’s real and...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Former Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird and former Lt. Jim Pool were recognized Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s monthly meeting. Bird and Pool retired from the city’s police force on Sept. 1 and July 31, respectively. The two were...

Residents within the city limits of Williamsburg could see a slight decrease in their 2022 bills, pending approval of an ordinance setting the city’s property tax rates. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

The Williamsburg City Council has approved an amendment the city’s alcohol ordinance that will expand hours of sale for a specific type of businesses. A second reading of the amendment was presented to council members during a special-called meeting last Thursday evening via...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Pool Party: The kiddy pool structure at Kentucky Splash Waterpark is finally under construction after operating all summer without one. The previous structure was taken down earlier this year due to safety concerns and the new one was initially anticipated...

A century-old Williamsburg business is making moves in hopes of exponential growth over the coming years, but their plans aren’t yet absolute, as there are still hurdles that must first be cleared before their vision can be made into reality. Tucked away in a mostly residential...

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...