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...
School continues, even in the dark; fund-raiser held each Tue., at Pizza Hut
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
While students are disappointed to be going to school when it's dark, they are adjusting to the time change. Many of them are getting on the bus when it is still dark. However, school goes on. More...
State Route 47 in Taliaferro County will be temporarily closed from State Route 12 in Crawfordville to State Route 47 in Wilkes County for railroad maintenance and repair in Sharon. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes 2007 will have a different schedule this year from years past. Both the Day Tour and the Candlelight Tour will be held on Saturday. There will be no tours on Friday or Sunday. 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 Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale in the WMH lobby Thursday, March 22. C and J Medical Supply will have an assortment of uniforms and shoes. The sale will be from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and is open to the public. More...
Berkmar High School at Lilburn has been named the Georgia academic decathlon state champion for the fifth year in a row. The team is coached by IV Bray, formerly of Washington-Wilkes and son of Ralph and Kay Bray. More...
High school seniors may apply for an honorarium sponsored by the Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). More...
The 25th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held on March 16 at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS auditorium. The cost to attend the showcase will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. 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...
Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Pre-Kindergarten 2007- 2008 school year is underway. All children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2007, are eligible for registration. 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...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232
I saw in the news that the farmers are concerned because the time change is confusing to the cows. It's confusing to people too, especially children. More...
Guests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Joyce Norman, Fred Norman, Freddie Norman, Lois Ann Norman, Gerald Norman, Lessie Mae Young, and Erline Young. ..Mrs. More...
UGA Cooperative Extension, Warnell School of Forestry and the Georgia Forestry Commission are sponsoring a Forestry and Wildlife Field Day to be held at the Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center in Blairsville, Ga. 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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