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Authorities respond to two separate fatal incidents in Williamsburg Wednesday

It was a deadly morning in Williamsburg Wednesday, with two fatalities occurring within a relatively short distance from each other.

Whitley Co. Health Dept. unveils ‘leave behind’ kit program to combat overdoses

What can first responders do when they are called to the scene of a suspected overdose, but the person refuses to go to the hospital? A local health department thinks it may have found an answer to that question.

Police fatally shoot driver following chase from Wburg to Knoxville Thursday

A man was shot and killed by police in Knox County, Tennessee, Thursday night following high-speed chase that began in Whitley County. 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 Member? Join Us

Woodbine Search and Rescue locates missing toddler safe in home

Woodbine Search and Rescue and Williamsburg Police were called to a residence near Cumberland Falls State Park Tuesday to search for a missing toddler, who was later found safe inside the residence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Williamsburg Police use drone to locate missing man

Williamsburg Police used drone technology to locate one of two men reported missing Sunday, finding the second one safe at an area residence. 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 Member?...

One person airlifted following Tuesday crash near Whitley Intermediate School

Williamsburg firefighters had to extricate a driver from her SUV following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 25W and Mountain View Lane near Whitley Intermediate School Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the driver as Thelma Perry, whose Ford Escape collided with...

W’burg Police arrest two women stopped with heroin, 5-year-old in car

Williamsburg Police arrested two women last week after a traffic stop for a suspect DUI that turned up heroin and a five-year old in the back seat. 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 School officials say they continue to investigate accusations of potential threats

Williamsburg Independent School officials said accusations and rumors of threats that came to light last Friday have continued this week, but investigations have found them to be unfounded. “Every accusation since Friday that has been brought to the administration by a...

Williamsburg police find meth while attempting to serve warrant

An attempt by Williamsburg Police to serve a warrant in the Gatliff community early Sunday morning resulted in the arrest of three people on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of 12 grams of methamphetamine, while a fourth person was able to elude capture. Read this story...

Corbin woman charged with robbery

A Corbin woman has been charged with robbery after allegedly assaulting a lost prevention officer at the Williamsburg Walmart Wednesday night. Williamsburg Police charged Amanda Felts, 33, with second-degree robbery. According to the arrest citation, at approximately 9:25 p.m.,...