Coffee in hand, Williamsburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a teachers’ leader says Williamsburg schools must rebuild trust now
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WEA rep. encourages W'burg BOE to focus on 'rebuilding community confidence' (thenewsjournal.net) — Concerns about online criticism and community division around Williamsburg Independent Schools took center stage at the June 8 Board of Education meeting, as a teachers’ representative urged leaders to rebuild public confidence. Speaking as both educator and parent, he called on the district to rally the community behind students and staff and set a more positive tone moving forward.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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The Gospel Plowboys at the Blazing Bluegrass Spring Festival →
Sandhill RV Park & Camp, 4435 Sandhill Rd, Whitley City
11:00 am
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Mixtape Returns to London, KY! →
Laurel County Public Library, 120 College Park Dr, London
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Blazin' Bluegrass Spring Fest 2026 →
Sandhill RV Park & Camp, 4435 Sandhill Rd, Whitley City
12:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Scenic Blue Heron →
Big South Fork Scenic Railway, 66 Henderson St, Stearns
11:00 am
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WWE NXT Live →
The Corbin Arena, 500 Arena Dr, Corbin
7:30 pm
Saturday June 20
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3rd Annual Rod Carter Memorial Details TBA! →
Thunder mountain speedway rockholds ky 40759, 553 thunder mountain Rd, Rockholds
7:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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FREEDOM AND FIREWORKS AT THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY!! →
Thunder mountain speedway rockholds ky 40759, 553 thunder mountain Rd, Rockholds
7:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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Total CAR-nage on the mountain demolition derby!! →
Thunder mountain speedway rockholds ky 40759, 553 thunder mountain Rd, Rockholds
7:00 pm
Tuesday July 14
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Chamber Luncheon →
The Corbin Center, 222 Corbin Center Dr, Corbin
11:45 am
Friday July 17
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Steel Block Stampede at Thunder Mountain Speedway! →
Thunder mountain speedway rockholds ky 40759, 553 thunder mountain Rd, Rockholds
7:00 pm
Friday July 24
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Last Will & Testament Free Clinic: Corbin, KY →
Corbin Public Library, 215 Roy Kidd Ave, Corbin
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Williamsburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Corbin
- Local dentist reflects on one decade of service to Corbin community (thenewsjournal.net)
- Whitley Co. EMS Director remembered by emergency services community (thenewsjournal.net)
- These are Kentucky's most treasured views: 3 stunning spots to visit (palmbeachpost.com)
Barbourville
- Dad Arrested After His 2 Toddlers Left Home and Wandered Along Busy Road (fresnobee.com)
Ok Williamsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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