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Williamsburg’s Alvin Sharpe inducted into Lakeside High School Athletic HOF in Atlanta

Most folks in Williamsburg know Alvin Sharpe as the city’s longtime Director of Tourism. Many also know him as “coach” after he spent over a decade leading the cross country and track and field programs at the University and the Cumberlands (then Cumberland College).

Jeep Jamboree returning to Williamsburg next week

Dozens upon dozens of jeeps are set to converge on Williamsburg next week for the 29th Annual Gateway to the Cumberland Jeep Jamboree event. There are currently about 178 Jeeps registered for this year’s Jeep Jamboree, which is a bit of a decline from last year’s participants,...

Kentucky Downs GM talks opening of Mint Gaming Hall

With the signage going up on the side of the brand new Mint Gaming Hall off of Exit 11 in Williamsburg, the question on everyone’s mind lately has understandably been, “When is it opening?” Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Report: Local tourism spending down in Whitley

Local tourism officials are disputing a report from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that shows spending by tourists in Whitley County decreased by $3-5 million between 2015 and 2016. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...