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W’burg student-athlete recognized by National Society of HS Scholars

A Williamsburg High School student-athlete is being honored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for superior academic achievement. The NSHSS has announced that soon-to-be junior HayLee Baird has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization....
Posted On 06 Jul 2024
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Yellow Jackets travel to Oregon to compete in Nike Outdoor Nationals

It was another successful spring season for the Williamsburg High School track and field team. The Jackets and Lady Jackets managed to compile a long list of achievements during the past season, but junior Nate Goodin and senior Lylah Mattingly gave performances worthy of a trip...

New WHS baseball head coach talks hopes for the future

Recently, Williamsburg Independent Schools announced the hiring of their newest varsity baseball head coach, Brennan Patrick.

High School Basketball Preview: Williamsburg Lady Jackets

The Williamsburg Lady Jackets are facing another reset this season, as first-year Head Coach Melissia Everage-Douglas takes over following a disappointing 11-20 season that saw the team winless in district play and in the bottom five of the district. Read this story and more for...

High School Basketball Preview: Williamsburg Yellow Jackets

Following a tough year with plenty of hard losses, the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets are hoping to rebound strong in Head Coach Anthony Hibbard’s second year at the helm. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Sweet Dreams: Chelsea Taylor asking for votes in upcoming Greatest Baker competition

“I was in tears. I didn’t believe it at first.” That is how Williamsburg’s Chelsea Taylor described the moment when she found out that she will soon have a chance at winning $10,000 and a Q&A with one of her childhood idols, celebrity Chef Buddy Valastro.

Former Corbin, W’burg teacher appears on Wheel of Fortune during Teacher’s Week

Fans of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune may have noticed a familiar face when they tuned in last Thursday, Oct. 5.

Coverage area athletes qualify for 2023 state track & field championships

After recent regional track and field meets, several coverage area athletes have qualified for state competition.

Running into the history books: Looking back at the 1973 state champion track team at WHS

On Thursday, June 1, the Williamsburg track and field team will make their annual trip to Lexington to compete in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Class A state championship meet at the University of Kentucky. It will mark 50 years since a group of Yellow Jackets...

W’Burg High School Choir/Band entertain during Brown Bag Bash

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Brown Bag Bash event was held last week at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees could grab a $5 bag meal containing a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink, with all proceeds going to the Williamsburg High School Band and...