Krystle Kvalheim, a 2007 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School, was named a state winner in the River of Words contest. Krystle's poem, "River of Life," was one of 20 selected from all entries K-12. More...
The Reverend Dr. Denni Moss was inducted as the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Washington this week and is shown here with President Bill Steed (left) and sponsor Rev. Bill Boyd (right). More...
Jennifer Lannae Land received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Georgia Southern University at the 100th Annual Commencement Saturday, May 5, at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. More...
Residents living in and around the Washington and Lincolnton communities can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Lincoln Center on June 12th and the Mary Willis Library on June 13th. More...
First United Methodist Preschool held graduation ceremonies recently. "The children joyfully shared many songs and rhymes they've learned throughout the year," said teacher Julie Lewis. "We had a fun day on our last day with activities and games. More...
By KRYSTLE KVALHEIM intern reporter
As the 2007 hurricane season begins Wilkes County's Emergency Management Agency Director Alan Poss is in preparation for the weather to come. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
We are grateful for the wonderful rain Saturday and Saturday night. We hope the Lord will set fitto send more soon. At Aonia we got two inches. Dr. Dupree said he got four inches in Thomson. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
The Rayle Lunch and Learn Club will meet June 27 at 10 a.m. at Rayle City Hall. Any interested lady is invited to attend. .We are so thankful for our rain even though we need much more. It was great when Ifelt the first little sprinkles. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
I know everyone is thankful for the wonderful rain we received Saturday and Sunday. It's sad to see hay fields, crops and gardens dry up and nice to see when things turn green again. .Congratulations to Mrs. More...
The Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association sponsored a Beef Month Kick-Off Expo Saturday on The Square featuring a Cowboy Cook- Off with fivelocal teams competing. More...
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