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Harrison, White offer updates on city and county happenings at chamber luncheon

On Tuesday, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. served as the special guest speakers at the luncheon....

Alvin Sharpe returns as Williamsburg Tourism Director

Williamsburg’s newest tourism director looks an awful lot like its last tourism director due in large part because it is the same person. After a 40-year tenure, Alvin Sharpe first retired as Williamsburg Tourism Director in August 2020, but agreed in May 2021 to come back as...
Posted On 08 Jul 2022

Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Photo Gallery: Duck Derby

Over 600 rubber ducks were purchased for the duck derby at the Kentucky Splash waterpark on July 3, which was a record amount. All proceeds from the event went to the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program except for the $500 cash prize. Shop with a Cop provides...
Posted On 09 Jul 2021

Mural with a message painted inside Williamsburg waterpark

When visitors go to the Kentucky Splash waterpark in Williamsburg this summer, they will be greeted in part by a new mural project, which is designed to start a discussion about things everyone can do to prevent violence. “We wanted to be able to talk about violence prevention in...
Posted On 04 Jun 2021

Kentucky Splash opening postponed until July 4

The Kentucky Splash waterpark, which was scheduled to open Wednesday, July 1, announced today that its opening had been postponed until Saturday, July 4. “Unfortunately, we have had an unexpected delay and will have to postpone our opening for a few days. We hope to have it...
Posted On 01 Jul 2020

W’burg waterpark slated to open on Wednesday, July 1

It’s official. The Kentucky Splash waterpark is opening this summer. “We are going to open July 1. We are in the process of getting it COVID-19 ready right now,” Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison said Friday afternoon. “We have been working as if we were going to open. We have...
Posted On 29 Jun 2020