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196 sidewalk tripping hazards to be repaired in W’burg

196 places on Williamsburg sidewalks that could potentially cause people to trip will soon be repaired. During its monthly meeting Monday, the Williamsburg City Council voted unanimously to pay Precision Concrete $13,000 to repair 196 “trip hazards.” Mayor Roddy...
Posted On 16 Nov 2016

W’burg Turkey Trot planned for Thanksgiving morning

Williamsburg officials are hoping to have another big crowd for the Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving Day and have announced dates for several other upcoming holiday events. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison told the city council during its regular monthly meeting Monday that last...
Posted On 16 Nov 2016

Lawsuit filed in response to August pit bull attack in Williamsburg

A Williamsburg woman has filed a lawsuit after being allegedly attacked by a pit bull dog in late August while on her morning walk. 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

Calvary Baptist Church founder Fred Powers passes away

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church founder Fred Powers was a man dedicated to God, so much so that more than 20 years ago he gave up a high-paying day job so that he could continue pastoring a church. At the time, Powers was pastor at Watson Chapel and was serving as the assistant...
Posted On 25 Oct 2016

W’burg gets loan to make waste water system repairs

After eight years, the city of Williamsburg now has the financial means to finish making repairs and improvements to its storm sewer system. During a special meeting Monday afternoon, the city council authorized Mayor Roddy Harrison to signed the necessary paperwork for a...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

W’burg hosting nation’s largest Jeep Jamboree again

This week’s 23rd Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree in Williamsburg will be making a bit of history. Not only will it be the largest Jeep Jamboree in the nation for the third year in a row, but it will also bring with it a record number of participants to town....
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

W’burg hairdresser retires after 50 years in business

Ruth Siler Manning, who has worked as a beautician in Williamsburg for over 53 years, said that the secret to keeping a business successful for so many years is being friendly and treating your customers well. “It has been both ways and I have always had good...
Posted On 12 Oct 2016

Indiana man arrested for W’burg hit and run

An Indiana man, who allegedly hit a 2003 Cadillac in Williamsburg last Wednesday morning and then fled the scene, had his bond reduced during a court hearing Monday morning. About 7:40 a.m. last Wednesday, Williamsburg police received a report about a hit and run on Ky. 92W in...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

W’burg store sells first legal case of beer

Shortly after the final signage went up about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Stop & Save employees sold the first legal case of beer in Williamsburg to customer Tom Carroll. The legal sale of alcohol by the package has begun in Williamsburg after two stores received their licenses...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

W’burg man charged with custodial interference

A Williamsburg man is behind bars after being arrested Monday afternoon for custodial interference and unlawful transaction with a minor. About 1:45 p.m., Williamsburg police received call in reference to a wanted man and a missing juvenile, who were traveling north on US25W...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016