November 16, 2006 RSS feed / News

Dr. Lester Johnson and family like making a difference here

Dr. Lester T. Johnston Jr. is one of the newest and youngest doctors to join the medical staff at Wills Memorial Hospital. He came to Washington-Wilkes about a year and a half ago. More...

Wilkes County history plates on display Sunday afternoon

Rosemary T. Hopkins invites all interested persons to come "Sip and See" her just-arrived Wilkes County history plates produced by Chown China Company in England. More...

Seniors plan shopping trip

Plans have been finalized for the Senior Citizen Holiday Trip to the Commerce Outlet Stores. More...

First Baptist sets Chrismon service for Nov. 26, 7 p.m.

The First Baptist Church, Washington, will have its 15th annual lighting of the Chrismon tree on Sunday evening, November 26, at 7 p.m. More...

Episcopal Church to host bazaar and luncheon on Dec. 2

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator will once again be the scene for the bazaar and Christmas luncheon produced by the Women of the Church. More...

Blood drive set for today at hospital

The next quarterly Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, November 16. More...

BI-LO makes substantial gift to help fund fireworks display

The Washington Better Hometown Program was recently awarded $2,818 from the annual BI-LO Charity Classic to help fund the July 4th Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display. More...

'Jesus, Take the Wheel' earns top honors for Hillary Lindsey

The past few weeks have been full of good news, top awards, and great new opportunities for Hillary Lindsey, whose song-writing career may be at its highest point ever. More...

RAYLE NEWS

We were very sad at the passing of Fred Corbett Saturday afternoon just over five months after his beloved Ann passed away. We will miss his laughter and his smile. Family, friends and neighbors have been so wonderful during his illness and death. More...

Tignall News

Since we were so busy with the festival we're a week behind with some of our news. We appreciate Rev. More...

'I'd Rather Be In Tignall' festival was again a big success in '06

Kudos to the members of the North Wilkes Steering Committee (NWSC), of which the following are a part: Celeste Adams, Margie Bunch, Susannah Carter, Brooke Dawson, Margaret Fortson, Carolyn Gammon, Pat Grimaud, Eudora Huyck, Nobie Keener, Cissy Roger More...

Georgia TASC gourmet booth will feature Barnett delicacies

If you've ever wondered how good some of the dishes are that win local, state, and regional cooking contests, now is your chance to find out. More...

Bruce Bailey saluted for medical help which saved a young football player

Bruce Bailey is a Paramedic and a Nurse at Wills Memorial Hospital. His official title at the hospital is Performance Improvement Director. He also works part-time with the Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). More...

Waiting for a home

This light beige colored young Lab female is very gentle and affectionate. She is spayed and vaccinated. More...

Salvation Army looking for holiday season volunteers

Traditionally, it is Thanksgiving which ushers in the annual Holiday Season of five weeks or more, including Christmas Day as the main attraction. More...

Boy Scouts visit City Council

Boy Scout Troop 34 Visits Washington City Council Washington Boy Scout Troop 34 is working towards the Citizenship and the Community Merit Badge and spent Monday evening visiting the Washington City Council meeting. More...

Veterans Day celebration taken to schools; activities provided

Veterans Day was celebrated in the Wilkes County schools on Friday, November 10. More...

Aonia News

Elizabeth Dunnaway visited her sister, Linda Ward, in Elberton Saturday. Mrs. Jamie Newsome and Anna of Martinez spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jenelle Newsome. Steve and Evan Currie of Greensboro, N.C., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. More...

The Christmas parade is planned for December 3; let's make more festive and 'Christmasy' than ever

Hard work and lots of help from the community made a very successful festival. The festival was larger than ever. More...

Lundberg News

Our community was deeply saddened by the death Friday evening of Evans Davis after a long illness. He grew up in Lundberg and lived here most of his life. He was a faithful member of Clifford's Grove Baptist Church and was a deacon. More...