Georgia District Governor-Elect Carlton Norris awarded fellow Kiwanian Chris Hughes with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, October 2.
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By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
Kathy Cox, Georgia's State Superintendent of schools, visited W-WMS and W-WCHS on Wednesday, November 3. W-WMS received the 2007 Title I Distinguished School Award and W-WCHS received a Distinguished School Award. More...
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will present "Cooking for a Lifetime School Special Edition" on October 9 and 16 at the McGill-Woodruff Center in Washington. The sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. More...
The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) declined to 6.1 percent in August, down two-tenths of one percent from 6.3 percent in July. More...
The new chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equine is urging drivers to put the car before the horse - the horse license plate, a new specialty tag that will raise needed funds for promotion, research, and educational pro More...
The summer quarter president's list and dean's list at Athens Technical College has been released by the college. The president's list includes two students who live in Wilkes County. More...
Coach Brian Usry, along with 17 students, met on Wednesday, September 25 for the annual See Ya At The Pole! prayer gathering. Students across our nation met simultaneously to pray for their schools, fellow students, teachers and our country. More...
Master 101 Augusta, Office: Toll Miller is a mixed-breed Terrier. He is cute, friendly, and would be a good family member. He is neutered, vaccinated, and ready for a home. More...
The Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be sponsoring a Select Shot Golf Tournament this year to raise money for the Nancy C. Long Cancer Fund. More...
Jonathan Chapman (right) receives his Purple Heart medal honoring him for injuries sustained in combat. Chapman was shot by a sniper during combat in Iraq in December 2006. The award was presented on September 19. He is the son of Pastor and Mrs. More...
Zach Bennett has been named the kindergarten Young Georgia Author winner for the Central Savannah River Area RESA. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett. More...
Seven-year-old Grace Morgan bravely holds a thoroughly dead 4-foot timber rattler killed Saturday afternoon by the tag team of Rob Newsome and Tim Rutledge in Tyrone. Grace's mother, Susan, says, "Watch your yard, watch your children. More...
Kay and Alex Tyler have just returned from a guided tour of Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed a very good sermon by Rev. Jim Newsome Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Monica Gunter led in the inspirational singing with Pam Hall as pianist. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
We had a nice day at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. After worship services everyone enjoyed the covered dish meal and the fellowship. Mr. and Mrs. More...
Guns and Roses frontman Axl Rose (left) and stars of "the greatest band in the land," KISS, were special guests at W-WCHS last week during Rock Star Day as part of the homecoming week activities. More...
Chris Hughes (left) was the recipient of the Washington Kiwanis Club's most prestigious honor as he was named Kiwanian of the Year during presentation ceremonies at the club's annual banquet last Thursday. More...
Congressman Paul Broun has announced the opening of a new district officein Columbia County to serve the residents of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). The officeis located in Evans, Georgia, at 4246 Washington Road, Suite 6. More...
The Queens are crowned: winners of the Miss Wilkes County pageant Saturday included: (from left) Petite Miss Lillian Booker, Deb Miss Kathleen Storrin; Miss Wilkes County Gracen Ware; Teen Miss Kerrie Crookham; Baby Miss Shamiyha Thornton in he More...
