August 25, 2005 RSS feed / News

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We have our air-conditioning set at 74 degrees (Sunday, August 21,) and it More...

News writer will retire this week; reporter needed

Folks, I More...

‘Everybody helps’ at the Rayle Fire Dept., chief says

It is interesting to learn the Rayle Volunteer Fire Department receives the most individual support from two Callaway women, both widowed More...

Be sure to keep food safety in mind when preparing for tailgate parties

By MARTHA PARTRIDGE Wilkes Co. Extension Agent Football season has arrived once again bringing with it the ever-popular tailgate party. More...

GED tests slated for September 8-9

GED tests will be given in Washington Wilkes on September 8 and 9 in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. More...

W-WES students learn ‘byte by byte’ in six weeks of technology lab study

Each student at WashingtonWilkes Elementary School will be given the opportunity to learn numerous skills in the technology lab during the 2005-2006 school year. More...

Aonia News

Summer will soon be gone. I for one will be glad. Church at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday was good. We had a good crowd, good singing and good teaching and preaching. The sermon was on More...

Talks about dam security

Mitch Overend (left) was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular Tuesday lunch meeting on August 23 where he discussed security issues of dams on the Savannah River. More...

Lundberg News

We had good services during revival at Clifford More...

Social Security is important program for many Americans

It was 70 years ago this month that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, marking the creation of the most successful government program in our nation More...

Taliaferro fair to honor troops

The Taliaferro County Labor Day Fair will be honoring military men and women serving or who have served in the Iraq of Afganistan wars and who live in Taliaferro, Wilkes, and surrounding counties. More...

‘His Last Days’ scheduled for September 3-4 in Tallulah Falls

The 22nd annual presentation of More...

Plenty of options are available for assistance when caring for family members in the home

Dear Savvy Senior, My 78-year-old father recently suffered a debilitating stroke. He is recovering slowly but he now needs much more care than Mom and I can supply. Do you have some ideas that can help us take care of Dad at home? More...

Satellite technology? Gardening by the moon

While global positioning satellite systems are a relatively new technology, humans have been using information for years from one ancient satellite: the moon. More...

Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. Gladys Drinkard were Charles Drinkard, Harold Drinkard, Gerald Drinkard, Lanette Drinkard, Barbara Walton, Daisy Johnson, Mozell Wiggs, and Joan Drinkard. Mrs. Evelyn Goldman More...

Steering Committee prepares for festival, sets next meeting

The North Wilkes Steering Committee met on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the old school lunchroom. More...

RAYLE NEWS

The heat is the topic of conversation these days. Like Doe, I More...

Tynisha Walton represents W-WMS at young leaders conference in D.C.

Tynisha Walton, an eighth grade student at Washington-Wilkes Middle School, attended a Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., July 17-26. More...

W-WCHS Math Dept. to hold orientation for students, parents

The Math Department at Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School will conduct a parent orientation meeting for the parents of any students currently taking Concepts of Problem Solving and Algebra I. More...

Desperate house cats

These sweet, calm young kitties need loving homes, as do many other friendly, lovable cats at the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter. More...

Arthritis the subject of Tea and Learn

Monday More...

Morrisons excited about anniversary celebration Sunday

Morrison and I and our children, Mary Jane Scarborough, 37, and Lee Nash Maxwell, 33, and eight year old grandson, Tyler Maxwell Scarborough, are all excited about our upcoming 50th golden wedding anniversary this Sunday afternoon, August 28, at Phil More...