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Art in Motion: Ryan Fields takes methodical approach to both her running and drawing

When it comes to distance running, it is important to not get ahead of yourself and end up going faster than you’re comfortable with. If you do, then fatigue will quickly set in and you may find yourself having to drop out of a race completely.

Art on the Lawn event held last week in Whitley County BOE Building

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT  Washed out: Whitley County High School’s art program held its Art on the Lawn event Friday evening in the Whitley County Board of Education Building due to the persistent rain. It is the second year students held their exhibit outside of the school. The...

Setting the tone: Goff, Hughey leading W’burg Firestone plant into an exciting new era

In March, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating International Women’s Month by spotlighting several female business leaders in the local community. Among those business leaders was Wendy Goff, who for the past three years has guided the Williamsburg...

Williamsburg High School to soon be a UC off-site campus

Students at Williamsburg High School should soon have more opportunities to receive college credit hours without ever leaving the Williamsburg Independent campus. Through a partnership with University of the Cumberlands, high school students at Williamsburg Independent have been...

WHS, UC grad gains recognition for her confectionery creations

A Williamsburg woman has taken her love of baking sweet treats to the next level after recently being selected to have a picture of one of her cakes published in a book along with other remarkable creations from all over the country.

Orange Origins: Williamsburg basketball in the 1940s

When you walk into Williamsburg High School’s JB Mountjoy Gymnasium you will notice on one wall four banners featuring jerseys of former Yellow Jacket basketball greats Jack Miller (1936-40), Ed Fish (1937-41), Bill Miller (1939-43) and Scotty Perkins (1942-46).

W’burg Basketball 22-23 Season Previews

The following is a look ahead to both the Williamsburg High School boys and girls basketball seasons for 2022-23… 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

‘Say Boo to Bullying’ Ghost Walk brings crowds to downtown Williamsburg Saturday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Say Boo to Bullying Ghost Walk was held Saturday evening in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees began at Williamsburg Independent School and trekked down Main Street toward River Fog Park, where, along the way, high school students from Williamsburg...

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...

Shelley selected to start first agriculture program at WHS

Williamsburg Independent School has its first ever agriculture teacher and she is a local native, who is excited about her new job. Toraleah Shelley has been tapped to be the first ever agriculture teacher in the history of Williamsburg Independent School. “I think it relates to...
Posted On 03 Aug 2022