This is one of the sweet puppies at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. This little one wants so much for someone to love him. Dogs are like babies with teeth, so never give them toys that can be chewed to pieces and swallowed.
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Cultures hundreds even thousands of years ago left clues about their lives for modern scientists to discover - how they lived, what they ate, how they hunted, even what types of clothing they wore. More...
A recent poll said that 83 percent of Americans called global warming a "serious" problem, and 63 percent agreed that the United States "is in as much danger" from environmental threats including global warming "as it is from terrorists." Do y More...
Students at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School received their progress reports for the midterm of the fourth nine weeks during homeroom on Wednesday, April 18. Parents are encouraged to discuss this report with their children. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Board is announcing a call for applications for its 2007 scholarship award. More...
Last-minute negotiations keep legislators busy
With only three meeting days left in the 2007 session, both the State House and State Senate have been extremely busy trying to reach agreements on the amended 2007 state budget and the 2008 state budget. More...
Students of the Month for March at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are (front row, l-r) Brittany Corely, math; Ryen Scarboro, math; Krystle Kvalheim, band; Kirby Wilson, family and consumer sciences; Tiffany Garcia, science; (back) David More...
Making wise food choices at the grocery store requires thought and time. Sadly, many of the foods that are in the grocery store aisles today are not the best choices. More...
Eleven members of the Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR were in Thomson Monday, April 16, for tour of Hickory Hill, the historic home of Thomas E. Watson. Members were given a private tour of the home and learned much about Mr. More...
..Mrs. Edward Pope returned home Saturday after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Coston in St. Augustine, Fla. Joining them for an Easter celebration were John Cook, J.C., Amelia and Natalie, of Alphahretta. ..Mrs. More...
Mark Waters (right) spoke to the April 10 meeting of the Optimist Club of Washington. A retired U.S. Navy meteorologist, Waters gave a PowerPoint presentation on global warming. He was the guest of Dan Coxwell (left), who was program chairman. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Mrs. Justin Turner and Harrison of Elberton visited their grandmother, Mrs. Iris Dyson, last Monday. ..Mrs. Juanita Bradford and Mrs. John Sutherland visited Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bradford in Thomson Friday and also had lunch at Ryans. ..Mrs. More...
Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Chad Garrett, Gavin Garrett, Garrett Tawzer, Shirley Crocker, Linda Garrett, Sherry Phillips, and Marcie G. Tawzer. ..Mrs. More...
The monthly meeting of the Tignall City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Gammon at 7 p.m. on April 11. City Council members present were Charles Bradley, Nobie Keener, Leon Aycock, and Albert Huyck. More...
Milton and Mamie Baron visited Shirley Davis. ..Wilbur and Ouida Maney and Dale Fincher sang along with the residents and then sang some songs alone. Rev. Fincher gave a devotional. ..Oliver Gill visited Mrs. Genelle Gill. More...
By KIP BURKE news editor
Wilkes County Superintendent of Schools Joyce Williams says that she has received new bids to build a slightly scaled-down version of a long-planned high school/middle school complex, and soon a decision must be made by the Board of Education, with More...
Leading up to the Relay for Life event set for May 4, Wilkes Countians will have an opportunity to bid on some unique items in a silent auction. "We have gathered some unique packages," says Cathy Lannae, auction organizer. More...
Ninety cancer survivors have been extended invitations to attend the Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors Dinner scheduled at the Third Shiloh Center on McLendon Drive Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. This is the weekend before the Relay for Life event. More...
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