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...
Walter Currie of Asheville, North Carolina, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, April 17. More...
Mark your calendars for the Southland Jubilee from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday, April 21, in downtown Greensboro. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Board is announcing a call for applications for its 2007 scholarship award. More...
The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc. will have a mass food distribution in Wilkes County on Wednesday, April 25, at the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department. The food will be available from 10:30 a.m. More...
the U.S. Achievement Olivia Jade Rogers, a student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, has been named a United States National Award Winner in Science by the United States Achievement Academy. More...
Six ladies from the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary participated in the East Central District Meeting at Harbor Club in Greensboro Monday, April 9. The Minnie G. 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...
Kristin Lukich, daughter of Jeff and Mary Beth Lukich, celebrated her 14th birthday on March 23 with different and exciting plans for her guests. More...
Wilsbary's May Fest, the annual fundraiser of the Friends of the Mary Willis Library, is set for May 4 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the lawn of the library. More...
NEWS By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
What a beautiful day the Lord hath made! We have really rejoiced in the spring and the beautiful flowers that have been prettier this year than ever. We got our little cold spell that we always have at Easter time. 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...
The names of students who have been named to the honor roll and merit list at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School for the fifth six weeks grading period have been announced by Principal Wandy B. Jenkins. 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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