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Sweet new festival coming to W’burg Saturday

This weekend, Williamsburg is getting a sweet new festival. The inaugural Honey Festival will take place Saturday from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Green Space on Main Street, which is catacorner to the old Whitley County Courthouse. The event will feature demonstrations by the Whitley...
Posted On 25 Jul 2024

Blood drive set for Monday (July15) at W’burg VFW Post 3167

As fun as summer is, it’s a tough time on the blood supply. Donors can ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable season for everyone by donating blood at next week’s Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) drive in Williamsburg. Between warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school,...
Posted On 12 Jul 2024
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W’Burg hot dog eating contest held on July 4

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Independence Day Festivities in Williamsburg included many of the same events residents have come to love over the years, including the annual hot dog eating contest at Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Dozens of contestants both young and old gathered under the...

Cumberlands announces Spring 2024 President’s List

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at...
Posted On 09 Jul 2024
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University of Kentucky announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. A total of 8,580 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher...
Posted On 08 Jul 2024
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Independence Day celebrations planned in Corbin on July 3, Williamsburg on July 4

If fireworks are your thing, then you will have the chance to see them in Corbin on Wednesday (July 3) and in Williamsburg on Thursday (July 4). Corbin will hold its Independence Day celebration on Wednesday (July 3) at the Corbin Arena. The event will take place from 7 –...
Posted On 01 Jul 2024

Zac Hart rocks Green Space in first Country Meets City of year

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The first Country Meets City event of the year was held last Friday in downtown Williamsburg at the Green Space on Main. Though he currently resides in Nashville, Corbin-native Zac Hart returned to Whitley County to perform a variety of original music as...

Photo Gallery: Cumberland River Cruise-In

Downtown Williamsburg was a popular spot for some Saturday as the Cumberland River Cruise-In was taking place around the old courthouse and Third-Annual BBQ in the Burg was taking place at The Green Space on Main.  
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Several events planned this weekend in W’Burg

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Williamsburg has got you covered. There are several events lined up for Friday and Saturday in downtown Williamsburg, beginning with the second-annual Main Squeeze Lemonade Stand Contest, which is set to take place beginning at...

W’Burg Ind. seniors hold parade Saturday to celebrate graduation

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Seniors from Williamsburg Independent School held a parade through town on Saturday to celebrate their pending graduation. The students packed their and their classmates vehicles, adorned them with decorations and drove from Kentucky Splash Waterpark...