Cadet William Hargrove has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. He is the son of Cliff and Susan Hargrove of Washington-Wilkes.
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By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
Students from W-WMS will host a special book fair from Scholastic, called the Exchange, on September 24 through 28, from 7:45-9 a.m., to help raise funds for Accelerated Reader (AR) books and tests. More...
The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, in the meeting room of the library. The program will be presented by Debbie Wells, who will give an update on the new art gallery on The Square. More...
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Homecoming activities will be held Friday, September 28, at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers will play Banks County beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the homecoming will be held during halftime. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Middle School will have a Book Fair September 24-28. The fair will be held in the lobby of the school from 7:45 until 9:00 a.m. More...
Washington-Wilkes Primary School Principal Dr. More...
The Elberton Fair is looking for talented individuals, groups, bands, dance troupes and other local acts that would like to showcase their talent on the Days Inn Entertainment stage during the week of the fair, scheduled for October 1- 6. More...
Opening the show, "The Washington Follies," October 5, 6, and 7 at The Little Theater Playhouse will be the delightful "Primary Performers." A group of young singers from the second and third grades of the Washington Primary School, the group is di More...
Four-year-old Racquel Kibbey says she hopes her donation will inspire others to do the same as she presents a check to Bill Bennett, chairman of the North Alexander School Association (NASA), for the restoration of one of the building's many window More...
The annual Rayle Ramble Fall Festival is scheduled for October 27, and this year's Ramble is shaping up to be the biggest, best Ramble yet, said organizer Jason Echols. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Chapter of FBLA held its first meeting for the 2007-2008 school year on Tuesday, September 11, at which Donna Hardy addressed the club on interview and resume etiquette, including proper dress, handshakes, and honesty. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
I heard that little Jack Rogers was asked by Grandpa Ben Long to gather all his cantaloupes and put them in a wheelbarrow. Jack told his mom he didn't know why grandpa planted all those cantaloupes if he couldn't handle it. More...
The Senior Adult Back to School Luncheon at the old Tignall School Lunchroom was enjoyed by about 30 people. Many of these people had fond memories of this lunchroom when they were in school here with such wonderful cooks as Mrs. More...
Mallorysville Baptist Church will have homecoming and revival services next week. Homecoming will be Sunday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m., with dinner to follow the service. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Rev. Skip Padgett brought a very inspiring sermon to the congregation of Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning. Pam Hall led in the singing of old hymns with Rebekah Echols at the piano. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
We had a very unusual day at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We discussed important issues of church culture, history, vision, theology, expectations, Will of God, priorities, and previous pastors. Dr. Leonard Dupree and Dr. More...
A feed truck driver making a delivery last week on Bailey Road in Wilkes County didn't quite make it to the farm. The driver said that he was turning right onto Bailey Road when a car made him turn too sharp and the nearly new truck turned over. More...
