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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....

Whitley Board of Health votes to move forward with sale of Corbin clinic location

On Monday, the Whitley County Board of Health met for its regular quarterly meeting in Williamsburg. Among the actions taken was a decision to move forward with exploring the best possible options for selling the health department’s Corbin facility, located at 3750 Cumberland...

Kentucky Splash kiddy pool expected to be ready next month

Kentucky Splash Waterpark opened the season without a kiddy pool structure, prompting some area residents to voice their unhappiness online, but a new structure should be installed and ready for use in the coming weeks. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Dayspring Health buys portion of Cumberland Regional Mall

A multi-million-dollar comprehensive medical facility is in the works in Williamsburg following the purchase of a portion of the Cumberland Regional Mall by Dayspring Health, Inc. According to a warranty deed filed with the Whitley County Clerk’s Office, Dayspring purchased the...

Williamsburg City Council moves to lift restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales

You will soon be able to buy alcohol in Williamsburg on a Sunday morning if you so desire. During its regular monthly meeting Monday, the Williamsburg City Council held the first reading of amended alcohol beverage control ordinance. The only change is deleting a provision of the...
Posted On 11 Nov 2021

$1.2 million waste water treatment upgrade needed

Williamsburg will have to increase its waste water treatment capacity in the Exit 11 area in order to accommodate planned development of a historical wagering and off-track betting facility off Penny Lane and an $8 million plus planned upgrade to the Kentucky Splash waterpark....
Posted On 19 Aug 2021

“Light up Williamsburg” shines bright on first weekend

The City of Williamsburg lit up Saturday for the start of the “Light up Williamsburg” event. “I am so proud of the way our folks in Williamsburg have responded to our “Light up Williamsburg” event,” said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. “I’ve never seen downtown more beautiful...

Williamsburg Mayor’s Race – Harrison: Has plans he’d like to see finished

Incumbent Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison is seeking his fourth consecutive full term in office because he has some unfinished business and some unmet long term goals he wants to complete before leaving office. Harrison has an easel in his office that has three categories on...
Posted On 30 Oct 2018

Harrison gets opponent in Williamsburg mayor race

Next year Williamsburg voters will have a choice on whom they want to elect as mayor. 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
Posted On 15 Nov 2017

Public invited to “Step It Up” for walk with Mayor Harrison

Local residents are being invited to get out and take a one-mile walk Saturday morning with Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. Step It Up-Walk with the Mayor of Williamsburg is a free event that will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Woods Park. “The Step Up Program is...
Posted On 21 Sep 2016
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