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One incumbent elected official in Whitley County dropped out of their race early Thursday afternoon ending their bid for re-election. 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

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One day after being fired as Head Basketball Coach at Whitley County High School, Mark White talked about the decision. White said in a phone interview Thursday that he has no hard feelings toward anyone over the decision, but officials offered him no reason behind it. “The...

Despite starting the season with a 2-0 record, Whitley County High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Mark White is no longer with the team. Whitley County Athletic Director Bryan Stewart sent a press release Wednesday evening making the announcement. Assistant Coach Austin...

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are now 2-1 on the season after defeating Madison Southern Friday and losing to Mercer County Saturday. “Its been a good start,” said Coach Sean Pigman. “The kids are really buying in and working hard.” The Lady Colonels defeated Madison Southern...

The Corbin Redhounds are 1-1 on the season following a loss at Harlan County Monday night. Corbin boys defeated LaFayette Saturday 80-69 in the Legacy Nissan Classic at North Laurel. “I thought our play was much improved from our scrimmage,” said Coach Tony Pietrowski. “We moved...

Local high school basketball finals from Tuesday night. In boys’ action, Corbin defeated Garrard County in the Redhounds’ home opener, 75-67. Whitley County won at Red Bird, 63-30. In girls’ action, Williamsburg fell to Pineville at home, 71-55. Whitley County lost at Harlan...

Williamsburg Independent School officials said accusations and rumors of threats that came to light last Friday have continued this week, but investigations have found them to be unfounded. “Every accusation since Friday that has been brought to the administration by a...

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Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison is the latest candidate to file for election or re-election next year in Whitley County. So far he is unopposed in this bid for re-election. There will be a number of contested races on the ballot this May. Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat...