A recounting of headlines from the first six months of 2005 last week painted an interesting picture of happenings in Wilkes County, its people, and organizations. This week, the second half of the year is summarized. More...
Washington retailers are still crunching their numbers for the Christmas shopping season just past, but all indications say that it was a good season and that more and more out of town shoppers are discovering the joys of shopping in a small town. More...
The United Community Awareness Program (UCAP) will sponsor its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) parade on Monday, January 16, beginning at 1 p.m. More...
I have two dog tales to tell. Tony, a rescued dog, has lived with his family in Logan Woods for several years and has never ventured away from his territory. But I guess Tony decided he might as well celebrate the New Year, and so on New Year More...
TO THE EDITOR: Last week, a star departed our Washington skies and the usual joy I feel at this time of year has been joined with periods of grief and melancholia. Like so many Washingtonians I have had similar periods of sadness during the years but one of the antidotes which could always address More...
Despite a less than spectacular showing at their most recent meet, W-W Tiger wrestlers continue to please ever-increasing numbers of fans as the sport More...
Ricky Lee Wright has been called into the Gospel Ministry and will be delivering his initial sermon on January 8 at 2 p.m., at Parks Grove FBH in Lincolnton. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Partain and Mrs. Angela Adams, Bethany, Chelsea and Eric, of Madison and Bryan Partain of Nashville, Tenn., were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. David McClearen. More...
Washington Area Faith in Action and the First United Methodist Church will sponsor a public meeting on Medicare Part D, Rx insurance on Tuesday, January 24, 3:30 p.m., at the Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. Local pharmacists will give complete descriptions and assist in application. Refreshments wi More...
Close call for local youth