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Harrison, White will headline Feb. 13 Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on...
Posted On 08 Feb 2024
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Whitley Fiscal Court to buy properties in W’Burg, expand parking downtown

More downtown parking could be coming to Williamsburg as the Whitley County Fiscal Court is pursuing acquisition of property in the area. 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

W’burg zoning board meets to consider appeal of duplex project

Despite protests from neighbors, a permit for the construction of a new duplex within the city limits of Williamsburg was upheld Monday night following a lengthy public hearing and subsequent meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Let Freedom Ring ceremony held Tuesday at Patriot Park

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Patriot Park on the campus of University of the Cumberlands, where more than 60 people were in attendance to celebrate Independence Day through a variety of patriotic songs and...

Respected former Williamsburg Mayor Paul Estes passes

Whether it was as a member of the United States Air Force, as a small business owner, or as a mayor or city councilman in Williamsburg, Paul Estes wore many hats during his life, and he was respected at all of them. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison said he thinks the reason for...
Posted On 21 Jun 2023

Williamsburg adding lemonade stand contest to 2023 event schedule

Williamsburg’s 2023 event schedule has been released. Williamsburg Main Street Manager Jonathan Wyatt finalized the schedule earlier this week, which boasts one new event as well as a revamped event, though it still includes all the local favorites like Old Fashioned Trading...

The Mint on pace to break its wager record in February, mayor tells chamber of commerce

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland in Williamsburg started a little slow out of the gate, but has since hit its stride nearly seven months after it opened. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison (above) was one of the speakers at the latest Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce...
Posted On 15 Feb 2023

Harrison, White keynote speakers for Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Valentine’s Day

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on...
Posted On 10 Feb 2023

Harrison, White provide updates on W’burg, Whitley Co. at chamber luncheon

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White Jr. served as the guest speakers at Tuesday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Harrison updated chamber members on several of the major...

Harrison, White will be keynote speakers for March 8 chamber luncheon

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held starting at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at the...
Posted On 04 Mar 2022