Two Wilkes County teachers who are retiring after this school year were honored at the county-wide meeting of the Wilkes County Association of Educators on May 24. Willard Lance received a plaque and recognition for 38 years of service at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Vernilla Clark was presented a plaque for 37 years of service in the Wilkes County School System received a The awards were presented by Alfreedia Rucker.