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Firestone announces $51 million expansion in Williamsburg that will create 250 additional jobs

An additional 250 manufacturing jobs will be coming to Williamsburg as Bridgestone Americas announced a $51 million expansion of the Firestone Industrial Products plant on Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

50th District Softball Tournament will begin with Corbin versus Whitley, Williamsburg against South

Williamsburg’s Allie Wilson toed the pitching rubber Monday night as the Lady Jackets play the final games of the season and prepare to face top seed South Laurel Monday in the 50th District Tournament. Coach Andrea Ellis acknowledged that it will take an “A” effort from her team...

Williamsburg Main Street program now nationally accredited

Williamsburg is among 23 communities in Kentucky, whose Main Street programs have achieved national accreditation for 2021 from both the Kentucky Main Street program and the National Main Street Center. “Kentucky Main Street continues to prove transformative, especially for rural...
Posted On 24 May 2021

Cumberland Mint gaming facility breaking ground next month

Ground is expected to be broken next month on the Keeneland-Kentucky Downs historical racing/off-track betting facility in Williamsburg, which will be named Cumberland Mint. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 20 May 2021

W’burg seeking $2.5 million in new market tax credits

Williamsburg officials are hoping to get over $2 million in additional funding for an $8 million expansion project at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark. 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...
Posted On 19 May 2021

Little League baseball returns to Williamsburg Thursday

Baseball and softball are returning to Williamsburg this summer. 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
Posted On 19 May 2021

2,500 visitors per day expected at W’burg historical wagering facility

The new off-track betting site/historical wagering facility that will be built in Williamsburg is expected to bring in over 2,000 visitors per day when it opens next year. Williamsburg Planning and Zoning Commissioners David Perry and Dr. David Williams along with Zoning...
Posted On 14 May 2021

Whitley County, Corbin continue fight for district baseball crown

The Whitley County Colonels Baseball team remains percentage points ahead of Corbin in the race for the top spot in the 50th District, winning two of the three games played this week to improve to 17-7 on the season. “I don’t think we’ve hit our peak yet,” said Coach Jeremy...

Corbin’s Shelby Stewart throws no-hitter

The Corbin Lady Redhounds started the week on a high note, defeating Williamsburg 12-0 Thursday behind a no-hit effort from Shelby Stewart. 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

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to Whitley, Laurel counties this week

In an effort to help get people vaccinated for COVID-19 in under served areas, some mobile vaccination sites are coming to the local area this week to provide free vaccinations. The project is a joint effort involving the Kentucky Health Department, its contractor, Wild Health,...
Posted On 10 May 2021