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New Asian-centric restaurant moving into downtown W’burg

A new restaurant is expected to open in downtown Williamsburg in the coming weeks. Ngoc Kitchen, an Asian-centric takeout spot, is currently preparing for its grand opening in a portion of the old Game Café location along Main Street. The eatery will feature a variety of Asian...

Jacket Farmers Market opens for the season

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Jacket Farmers Market, hosted at Bill Woods Park by the Williamsburg Independent FFA, kicked off its season last Thursday. Recent weather dampened the grand opening, but it will be held at a later date. The market is open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

The Mint Cumberland joins W. D. Bryant for Derby Day EGG Fest on Saturday (May 4)

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland in Williamsburg is partnering with W.D. Bryant hardware company to stage a Kentucky Derby Day eggstravaganza on May 4. In addition to being southeastern Kentucky and eastern Tennessee’s biggest watch party for the 150th Kentucky Derby, The Mint...
Posted On 03 May 2024
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Earth Day celebrated in downtown W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension held its 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Monday at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. A variety of vendors were on-hand to promote environmental awareness, as well as a number of...

Golden Family Reunion set for Friday (April 26), Saturday (April 27) in Williamsburg

The Golden Family Reunion will celebrate their 28th year of gathering this year on Friday, April 26, through Saturday, April 27, in Whitley County. The event will start Friday at 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help put up a tent and set up the stage for the pickers and singers...
Posted On 24 Apr 2024
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Meet-and-Greet tour provided to regional media at The Mint Cumberland

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Mint Gaming Hall held an informational meet-and-greet tour with members of the regional media last Wednesday at the Cumberland location in Williamsburg. During the tour, John Wholihan (left) director of marketing for The Mint, walked media members...

Whitley Fiscal Court to buy properties in W’Burg, expand parking downtown

More downtown parking could be coming to Williamsburg as the Whitley County Fiscal Court is pursuing acquisition of property in the area. 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

Whitley County Whiteout: Several inches of snowfall hit area

Aerial photography by TIMOTHY WYATT  Big Freeze: With several of inches of snowfall from Sunday night through Tuesday morning, local road crews have been working around the clock to try and clear roadways to make them as safe as possible for travel. According to Whitley County...

W’Burg Christmas parade slated to take place Saturday

Christmas and parade lovers rejoice, as the City of Williamsburg’s annual Feels Like Home Christmas Parade is slated for this Saturday in downtown Williamsburg. The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will take place along Main Street starting at Williamsburg Independent School...

16th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving Day morning

If you want to get in some exercise before filling up on turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day while also donating some money to a good cause, then keep reading. The 16th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot 5-K run/walk will take place Thanksgiving morning. Last year,...
Posted On 22 Nov 2023