Blake Thompson, director of the Wilkes County EMS, spoke to the members of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club at their monthly meeting Last Tuesday, October 9, in the Health Occupations classroom.
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You can be a part of the community wide effort to participate in "It's Spooky to be Hungry," an annual food drive to benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank. More...
The popular annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held on Friday, November 2, at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School cafeteria beginning at 5 p.m. and tickets have just become available. More...
Dr. John Derden will present "Camp Lawton, Georgia's Lost Confederate Prison Camp" at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, October 22 at 6 p.m. at The Jockey Club Restaurant on The Square. More...
Technology changes face of classrooms
The teachers at Washington-Wilkes Middle School are constantly seeking ways to increase student achievement. More...
By GLORIA WHEATLEY Manager, W-W Animal Shelter
Several months ago one of the Shelter puppies was taken from the Shelter. I promised an update on the return of this puppy that we named "Treasure." There is a very happy ending, or maybe a new beginning, for her. More...
The Washington Little Theater Company will be presenting the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" in April 2008. Auditions for the show will be held at The Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. More...
Elaine Filipiak (right) of Miss Fanny's Tours was the guest speaker for the Washington Rotary Club on October 4 when she described how she happened to start her relatively new business, and how she uses personal touches and personal contacts to mak More...
The Washington Rotary Club hosted a special breakfast honoring Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School's August and September Students of the Month last Wednesday morning, October 10, in the school media center. More...
Todd Lewis, a chimney sweep certified by the National Fireplace Institute, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, October 16. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Our guest speaker at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday in the absence of Rev. Jim Newsome who was in Florida attending a wedding, was George Pate. Monica Gunter led in the singing with Pam Hall as pianist. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
Congratulations and best wishes to Andrea Chasity Moody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mann, and Marcus Walton Bridges, son of Mr. and Mrs. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Sunday was pastor appreciation day at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church. Our pastor, Rev. O'Neil Martin, was presented a beautiful card signed by each member of the congregation and a gift from the church. Rev. More...
Geraldine Ware visited Henry Butler and Welborn Avery. Visiting Mrs. Anita Martin were Stephen and Celia Rayner, Sam Scott, and Wayne Scott. Lew Powers and Edna Powers visited H. Pete Whidby. Larry Williams visited Mrs. Isolene Sims. More...
The First Baptist PreK students enjoyed their first trip to the Mary Willis Library. Angela Leaphart greeted the children and ushered them into the theater room where they were entertained with great, interactive stories. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
There is an old German proverb that says, "When I rest, I rust." There is no rust settled with the ladies in the Tignall Homemakers Club. They have completed the beautiful state bird and flower quilt. The tickets are now available. More...
The regular meeting of the Tignall City Council was held at 7 p.m. on October 10. More...
The Wilkes County Board of Education has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 14.02 percentage over the rollback millage rate. More...
"Thanks for Our Freedom -- Veterans Appreciation Day," a program to show appreciation for the sacrifices of veterans during their time in the military, will be held on November 10, in Winterville. More...
