There is no miraculous cure for blindness, but modern technology is increasingly providing the next best thing. Demonstrations of a variety of
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The First Baptist Church of Washington will have Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, June 5-9, from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. More...
The Washington Rotary Club was the top award winner at the District Conference held at Myrtle Beach late last month. The club was awarded the prestigious "Club of the Year" plaque for its category as well as other distinctions. More...
Those volunteering their time to speak to students about their professions during Career Day included Carolyn McGahee (aviator), Joyce Williams (schools superintendent), Todd Lewis (business owner), Jeff Paul (Rayle EMC), Jerry Hackney (911), Mark Br More...
Mayor Willie Burns gets down to the kindergarteners' level when he visited W-WPS for career day. More...
Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front row, l-r) Josh Fair, Alaina Weber, Chandler Wade, (back) Brandon Dill, Courtney Gunter, and Keenan Jackson. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor each month. More...
Students of the Month recognized at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School for the month of April were (front row, l-r) Megan Gowen, agriculture education; Jennifer Stroika, Spanish; Amanda Brooke, science; Ashton Hardin, business information te More...
The Broad River Watershed Association will host a canoe float on Saturday, May 20, to view the rare shoal lily along the lower section of the Broad River between Highway 17 and Highway 79, at the mouth of Clark Hill Lake. More...
By SHARON OMAHEN University of Georgia
This year's Beekeeping Institute will cover everything from honey processing to bee breeding at Young Harris College May 19-20 in Young Harris, Ga. More...
Andrew Jackson, principal of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Washington at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
I want to wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day Sunday, May 14, because all of you are special. We were glad to get a nice rain for our gardens and yards over the weekend. J.W. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
God is so good to me. His love has been showered all around me and my loving family since my fall on Monday morning, April 24, like never before, or to say in a long time. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232
Nita Riley will be having surgery at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) hospital in Augusta this week. Let's keep her in our prayers. Dave Derrick is doing better since his surgery last week, but still hospitalized at Athens Regional. More...
Every couple who retires within months of each other should have a great trip and experience as Tony and Marion Hammond did on a recent trip out west. More...
Come buy or come sell at the community yard sale and bake sale on May 13. More...
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