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Fine Arts Association presenting special concert Sunday at Grace on the Hill Church

This Sunday, February 19, the string quartet and woodwind quintet from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform at 3:00 p.m. at Grace on the Hill Community Church in Corbin.
Posted On 17 Feb 2023
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Williamsburg High School to soon be a UC off-site campus

Students at Williamsburg High School should soon have more opportunities to receive college credit hours without ever leaving the Williamsburg Independent campus. Through a partnership with University of the Cumberlands, high school students at Williamsburg Independent have been...

Cumberlands programs rank among top in state, country

Multiple online programs at University of the Cumberlands made the cut for U.S. News and World Report’s list of best programs in the country. Cumberlands’ highest performer was its online master’s in criminal justice program, which ranked No. 1 in Kentucky and No. 10 in the...
Posted On 12 Feb 2023
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Former Patriot returns to Williamsburg to work with Whitley softball teams

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are calling in some heavy hitters to help them prepare for the 2023 softball season. Later this month, the middle and high school teams will welcome in former Ohio Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year, Paige Murphy (Eastern Kentucky...

Matt Rhymer named head coach of Whitley County football program

Just two days after announcing the resignation of Zeke Eier, the Whitley County High School football program has named Matt Rhymer as its newest head coach.

UC announces Fall 2022 President’s List, Dean’s List

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To be eligible for the President’s...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

WHS, UC grad gains recognition for her confectionery creations

A Williamsburg woman has taken her love of baking sweet treats to the next level after recently being selected to have a picture of one of her cakes published in a book along with other remarkable creations from all over the country.

Cumberlands students serve community to honor MLK Jr.

Cumberlands students served at several locations around Whitley County on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to honor the legacy of a man who devoted his life to serving others. From distributing packages of food, to cleaning up around Cumberland Falls, to organizing recycled...
Posted On 19 Jan 2023
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White Christmas…

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT What a view: Despite all of the trouble caused by recent snow, ice and freezing temperatures, folks in our region were treated to a White Christmas in 2022. Right, an aerial view of downtown Williamsburg on Christmas day shows the area from City Hall up to...

Cumberlands SGA spreads holiday cheer at W’burg Health and Rehab Center

The Student Government Association (SGA) at University of the Cumberlands recently visited Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center to spread some holiday cheer. SGA hosted a Christmas Bingo event, complete with prizes and handwritten Christmas cards, which they delivered to...
Posted On 11 Dec 2022