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W’burg police find heroin, meth in vehicle

Williamsburg police discovered a Tennessee man passed out at a local gas station early Monday morning with heroin and methamphetamine inside his vehicle, according to a court document. About 12:31 a.m. Monday, Williamsburg Police Officer Mike Taylor and K-9 Officer Elijah Hunter...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

W’burg plans street closures

Portions of two Williamsburg streets will be closed off to all traffic starting late Friday afternoon and going through early Sunday morning for repairs and sealing. Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, South Third Street will be closed from the red light at the intersection of Cumberland...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

Failure to register as sex offender charge dropped

Prosecutors agreed to dismiss a failure to comply with sex offender registration charge against a Williamsburg man Monday afternoon. Kentucky State Police Trooper Dackery Larkey arrested Joshua M. Moolhuizen, 37, of Williamsburg, on Sept. 15 in connection with a May 18 arrest...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

Cumberlands losing some traditional football rivals

Thanks to a football expansion by the Mid-South Conference, the University of the Cumberlands won’t be playing some traditional opponents in the near future. “We keep Union. We keep Pikeville but we are going to lose some traditional rivals. Starting next year, there...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

W’burg police recover stolen Jellico vehicle

A Jellico man, who was arrested for receiving stolen property last week in Whitley County in connection with a stolen UTV vehicle, has agreed to waive extradition back to Tennessee in connection with a separate theft case. Jamie Hoover, 26, was served with a fugitive warrant...
Posted On 29 Sep 2016

W’burg implementing new automated alert system

Want to know if there is a boil water advisory in the Highland Park area or a tornado watch for Williamsburg or a lengthy traffic jam due to a large wreck near Exit 11? These are the kind of things that Williamsburg residents will soon be able to find out via an automated call to...
Posted On 28 Sep 2016

Fourth Annual W’burg Chili Cookoff Saturday

Got a chili recipe that you think is the best in Williamsburg? Saturday is your chance to prove it and collect some prize money to boot during the Fourth Annual Williamsburg Chili Cookoff Contest. “There is no cost to enter. Everybody is welcome to come down, try out the...
Posted On 28 Sep 2016

There is lots to do this weekend in Williamsburg

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, you have a couple of good options Saturday right here in Williamsburg. The Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society will be holding its annual Heritage Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the old L&N Railroad...
Posted On 28 Sep 2016

Car show held to raise awareness about pulmonary fibrosis

There was more to the “It’s Just a Hunk of Metal” car show Saturday at the Kentucky Splash waterpark than just a few hunks of old metal in the form of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. For organizer Christy Bolton, it was a way to honor her late father,...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016

Public invited to “Step It Up” for walk with Mayor Harrison

Local residents are being invited to get out and take a one-mile walk Saturday morning with Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Step It Up-Walk with the Mayor of Williamsburg is a free event that will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Woods Park. “The Step Up Program is...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016