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Williamsburg City Council amends alcohol ordinance

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...

Renfro Supply Co. looking to expand, but funding is needed to make plans a reality

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...

Williamsburg City Council considering amendment to alcohol ordinance

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...

Main Street parking woes discussed by Williamsburg City Council

As more and more businesses have continued to crop up over the past few years in downtown Williamsburg, revitalizing its once-austere Main Street with a variety of new shops and restaurants, a different kind of problem has begun to make itself known: parking. Read this story and...

Cumberland Mint prompts new road

When the Cumberland Mint historical gaming facility opens later this summer, traffic is expected to increase significantly on Penny Lane especially where it intersects with KY 92W at Exit 11. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 13 Apr 2022

W’burg gets $1.5 million for splash pad, Exit 11 sewer upgrades

Williamsburg is getting over $1 million in state funding to improve sewer infrastructure to accommodate growth near the Exit 11 interchange and a $125,000 grant to help pay for construction of a splash pad, which will be built adjacent to the Kentucky Splash waterpark. This...
Posted On 13 Apr 2022

W’burg adding Pops in the Park, BBQ cookoff

The City of Williamsburg is gearing up for a busy spring and summer with some new events being added this year. Pops in the Park will be held on April 23 at River Fog Park, which is the green space located at the corner of Main Street and Third Street. Main Street Manager...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

Cumberland Mint still slated to open later this year

Despite some minor weather delays, the Cumberland Mint historical gaming facility in Williamsburg is still slated to open either late this summer or in early fall. Ground was broken in mid-October on the $90 million Cumberland Mint Gaming Center in Williamsburg. Read this story...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

W’burg moves forward with Firestone incentive to complete expansion

The Williamsburg City Council is moving ahead with an ordinance that will serve as an incentive for Firestone to finish its expansion and the creation of 250 new jobs in the area during a meeting Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...