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Former WCHS Principal, under investigation, plans to retire

Former Whitley County High School Principal Alan Sweet, who is currently the subject of a police investigation, won't be with the school system for much longer and is no longer appealing his demotion as school principal.

Posted On 01 Apr 2015

Former Whitley judge arrested for drug trafficking

 A former Whitley district judge is now on the other side of the law after being arrested Thursday afternoon for drug trafficking.

 
Posted On 19 Mar 2015

Buhl remembered as kind, humble businessman who built lasting legacy

During his 50-plus years as the owner and operator of Buhl's Chevron in Williamsburg, Howard "Disel" Buhl developed a pretty simple formula for success. Treat people right.

Posted On 18 Mar 2015

Williamsburg police ask for public’s help to find stabbing suspect

Williamsburg police are asking for the public's help to locate a Whitley County man, who allegedly stabbed someone in the chest with a hunting knife earlier this month.

Posted On 15 Mar 2015

WCHS principal demoted; is now on sick leave

Alan Sweet has been demoted as principal at Whitley County High School and is now on sick leave rather than a paid suspension.

Posted On 11 Mar 2015

Stabbing victim dies; stepson now charged with murder

A Williamsburg man, who was allegedly stabbed by his stepson on Feb. 24, died Monday morning just hours after he was released from the University of Kentucky Medical Center and his stepson is now facing a homicide charge.

Posted On 03 Mar 2015

Powell named interim principal at Whitley County High School

Whitley County High School will have a new person at the helm for the remainder of the school year and he is no stranger to the school.

Posted On 25 Feb 2015

Colegrove learned leadership style during military service

As a vice-president at the University of the Cumberlands, a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, a man who has authored six books, and someone who has served on numerous boards and commissions, Mike Colegrove knows a little something about leadership.

Posted On 25 Feb 2015

UPDATED: State Police say investigation of WCHS principal now involves juvenile

The investigation into suspended Whitley County High School Principal Alan Sweet has now been expanded to include the Kentucky State Police.

Posted On 09 Feb 2015

Man thrown from vehicle in crash; three others injured

A Southern Whitley County man was ejected from his vehicle, which then caught on fire during a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Emlyn.

Posted On 04 Feb 2015