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2022 Hanging of the Green held Saturday in downtown Williamsburg

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Several dozen people came out to the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg for the second annual Hanging of the Green event on Saturday. Students from the Williamsburg High School Choir performed a number of Christmas carols followed by a reading of...

W’burg hydrant flushing starts Monday (Nov. 28)

The City of Williamsburg will start flushing fire hydrants on Monday, Nov. 28, and the public is being warned that they may notice temporary periods of discolored water during and after flushing in their area. This is a normal occurrence. If it should occur, let water run until...
Posted On 26 Nov 2022

Knoxville comedian bringing stand-up show to Williamsburg

Williamsburg and surrounding area residents who enjoy stand-up comedy are in for a treat this weekend, as Knoxville comedian Ryan Cloud is set to take the stage at The Butcher’s Pub on Saturday night. The show, which starts at 9 p.m., will feature an hour of laughs as Cloud...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022
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U.S. Senator Rand Paul stops in Williamsburg Friday morning

With the General Election looming just days away, candidates are making final pushes to bring voters out to cast ballots in their favor. U.S. Senator Rand Paul is no exception, who made an early morning stop at the Williamsburg Tourism & Convention Center on Friday to speak...

Jones Plastic recognizes longtime employees with special luncheon

Last week, longtime employees of Jones Plastic and Engineering in Williamsburg were recognized for their many years of service during a special luncheon at the plant.

‘Say Boo to Bullying’ Ghost Walk brings crowds to downtown Williamsburg Saturday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Say Boo to Bullying Ghost Walk was held Saturday evening in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees began at Williamsburg Independent School and trekked down Main Street toward River Fog Park, where, along the way, high school students from Williamsburg...

WATCH: 29th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree

Photo by  TIMOTHY WYATT Watch a short clip of our coverage from the 29th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree event here.

Williamsburg hosts Jeep Jamboree last week, once again largest in the world

                Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT and MARK WHITE More than 175 Jeeps descended upon Williamsburg late last week for the 29th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree event. Jeeps and their drivers began arriving Thursday, Oct....

W’burg Fall Clean-Up starts Monday, Oct. 17

Do you have an old couch that you need to get rid of or a garage full of junk that your wife has been after you to clean out, but you have nowhere to take it? If the answer to any of these questions is yes and you live in Williamsburg, then you are in luck. The City of...
Posted On 14 Oct 2022

BREAK Bus continuing to bring the gospel message to kids throughout Whitley County

For many years, the husband-and-wife team of John and Julie Lowder have spearheaded an effort to teach the Bible to school-aged children in Whitley County. Their methods have evolved over time, leading to the utilization of what they call the BREAK Bus, which serves as a...