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Empty firearm found in Whitley County High School student’s backpack Monday

UPDATE: According to Whitley County Sheriff Danny Moses, the student has been charged with wanton endangerment and carrying a weapon on school property.   ORIGINAL STORY: A 17-year-old Whitley County High School student has been charged after an unloaded firearm was found in...

The future is now: E-sports are gaining in popularity in Whitley County, and beyond

E-sports. There has been a lot of talk about it in recent years as it has grown in popularity, but what does it actually mean to be a part of a school team? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Whitley BOE partners with W’Burg Pizza Hut: WCHS to add healthy version of classic pizza to lunch menu

Whitley County High School will soon be adding a new lunch menu option that is sure to get students excited: Pizza Hut. During their regularly monthly meeting Aug. 18, members of the Whitley County Board of Education were presented with and approved an opportunity to partner with...

New hydroponic greenhouse set to open at WCHS this fall

Whitley County High School is staying on the cutting edge when it comes to agricultural education thanks to an all-new, 2,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse facility that is slated to be fully operational this fall.

Physical education building addition at WCHS approved

A new construction project is officially underway at Whitley County High School as the necessary documents have been approved by the Whitley County Board of Education for an addition to the school’s existing physical education building.

23rd Annual WCHS Golf Scramble set for June 9 at Burnside

The Whitley County High School golf program will present its 23rd Annual Golf Scramble next Thursday, June 9, at the Burnside Golf Course in Burnside, KY. The event will feature four-person teams with an entry fee of $400 per team. Prizes will be awarded for first and second...
Posted On 03 Jun 2022
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Area athletes in all three 2022 state track meets

(Story by Trevor Sherman) The 2022 KHSAA state track and field championships are slated to get underway this week in Lexington, and there are several athletes from our coverage area who will be taking part. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 02 Jun 2022
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Stephens continuing success on the mat at University of the Cumberlands

(Story by Trevor Sherman) Just a few short years ago, Jaine Stephens started making waves as the only active female high school wrestler in our local area. As a middle schooler competing at the varsity level for Whitley County High School, the California native was regularly...
Posted On 29 May 2022
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Oliphant sisters roll on as collegiate bowlers

(Story by Trevor Sherman) ReighAnn and Jacqueline Oliphant helped to blaze a trail for high school bowling in Whitley County. As members of the very first Colonel bowling team, they represented their school at the regional and state levels before moving on to compete in the...
Posted On 22 May 2022
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WCHS students sign to play on UC Esports Team

Photo by Scott Powell Whitley County High School seniors Lucas Hembree and Cody Lawson recently signed to join the University of the Cumberlands Esports team this fall. Front row from left, UC Head Coach Jacob Ball, Hembree, Lawson and WCHS Esports Head Coach Brian Logan. Back...
Posted On 16 May 2022
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