Debbie Anderson (front) and Pete Gartrell (left) were the guest speakers at the regular lunch meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, March 13.
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Joni Bruce, a senior and member of Health Occupations Students of America at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, placed in the top five in the Nursing Assistant category at the HOSA state leadership conference and competitive events. More...
A meeting has been scheduled for all members of Company E, 1/ 122nd IN "TLAT" Battalion and other members of the TLAT Battalion who would like to attend. More...
Crazy Horse By KINGSLEY M. BRAY
Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT
Crazy Horse was the greatest war leader of the Lakota people. Kingsley, who is a bookseller and historian, has spent years studying the Plains Indians, acknowledges that constructing a life for him is difficult because documentation is fragmentary. More...
The Alexander H. Stephens State Park staff is planning a program to help local residents be successful in attracting wildlife to their yards. The program will be held on Saturday, March 17, 1-2 p.m., at the park museum in Crawfordville. More...
The 15 students who were inducted as new members into the Washington Wilkes Junior Beta Club during a special ceremony on March 5, 2007 included (front row, l-r) Emily Treadwell, Paige McAvoy, Lauren Roberts, Amber Anderson (back row) Doug Standard, More...
The Tour of Homes was of the topic of discussion at the meeting of the Washington Woman's Club Monday, March 12, at the clubhouse. Vivian Walker presided and Bunny Gunby led the devotional, blessing and Pledge to the Flag. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook spent several days in Atlantic Beach, Fla., with granddaughters, Cathryn and Taylor Curington, while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Whittingslow were on a cruise. +Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lindsey enjoyed the weekend at St. More...
Metal workers from Lamont Lannae Construction attach steel panels to the roof of Brian Denard's soon-toopen Washington Hardware. "I believe in Wilkes County, and I believe we're going to grow," he said. More...
The University Health Care System Breast Health Center will sponsor a breast health class at Wills Memorial Hospital March 21, 8:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. There is no registration and no charge for the class. More...
Alexius Thomas, a fourth grade student at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, won the 2007 Safety Belt Poster Contest sponsored by Georgia Power. The theme for Alexius' poster was "Why you should use seatbelts. More...
Washington Police Lt. Robert Roca interviews the Winder, Ga. driver of a truck delivering beer to local businesses after the truck left Lexington Road and struck the front porch of a house and a tree. More...
This young female Australian Shepherd-mix would be an excellent loyal companion. She is spayed and vaccinated and ready for that loving home. The Pedigree Dogfood Company is giving one month supply of dog food to anyone adopting a shelter dog. More...
Boy Scouts of Troop 34 attended the 2007 Georgia-Carolina Council Spring Fling this last weekend. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Attendance was down a bit at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. But anyway, we had good services. Rev. Martin preached a good message from I Corinthians 15:35-49. ..Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer visited Mr. and Mrs. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
I am enjoying the warmer weather. Everyone is as busy as bees working outside in their yards. The flowers have been prettier this year and the tulip trees, redbuds, and forsythia are so pretty. Easter comes early this year. More...
The Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met Wednesday, February 24, at the Rayle City Hall. Fran Thaxton opened the meeting with prayer, scripture from Thessalonians 5:11, and a story, "Encouragement Is a Gift." Peggy Echols, president, led the meeting. More...
The advertisement announcing a meeting of the Concerned "Citizens" of Wilkes County in last week's edition of The News- Reporter was incorrectly headed as Concerned "Taxpayers" of Wilkes County. More...
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