Brittnay Turner, FCCLA president at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensine High School; John Lovvorn, FBLA president; and Debra Williamson, HOSA president; presented an $800 check to Dan Coxwell, a representative of the American Cancer Society, after the mo
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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Washington- Wilkes Middle School will host a joint open house on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, for the parents and students of each school. Between the hours of 3:30 p.m. More...
The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth Auction and Barbecue will be held Thursday, November 15, at the VFW Post 5899 home on Andrew Drive in Washington. More...
This little puppy is called Precious. She is a Jack Russell Terrier mix and has a winning personality. She would be a happy little pet. If your dog misbehaves, shake an empty soda can that has been filled with pebbles. More...
The City of Washington will be doing its part to make the holiday season special for residents of the state's mental health and retardation hospitals, according to Mayor Willie Burns. More...
By Dr. Peter Rising Chief of Infectious Disease MCG Health System
Alarming news about staph, one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States, has been in the headlines lately. Staph is a common bacteria that is carried on the skin of 30 percent of the population. More...
lPierce Giltner of Chester, S.C., was a weekend guest of Pam and Rod Eaton and was one of the featured artists participating in the Fall ArtFest. lTheron and Frankie Wallace of Conyers visited Sunday with Norma Alice Wallace. More...
The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring its first annual Christmas Tree of Love this month. "We're starting a new tradition," says Pat Niemann on behalf of the Auxiliary. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation will present the Washington Chorale in Handel's "Messiah" at the First Baptist Church, Washington, on Sunday, November 25, at 8 p.m. More...
The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) was unchanged at 6.1 percent from August to September. More...
A new fineart gallery has opened on The Square in Washington. More...
James Callaway, transportation director for Wilkes County Schools, showed the Washington Rotary Club a video dramatization of how a school bus hijacking might take place and what steps can be taken to prevent a hijacking and to handle one if it doe More...
The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School made treat bags for the students at Wilkes County Head Start and President Brittnay Turner delivered them on Wednesday, October 31. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation held an afternoon of Appetizers and Appraisals at Wisteria Hall recently. More...
A "Thanks for our Freedom -- Veterans Appreciation Day" will be held November 10, in Pittard Park in Winterville. A barbecue after the program will be free for all veterans and their wives. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
A large crowd attended Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning with several visitors in the congregation. The singing was led by Monica Gunter with Pam Hall at the piano. Rev. More...
Rev. Dale Fincher presented a devotional and singing for the residents. .Doris and Trey Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Mary and Pat Darden visited Miss Margaret Darden. .Mable Edwards, Oliver Gill, Peyton Gill, and Patsy Winn visited Mrs. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Dupree are back home after a month's vacation to sunny Florida. They had a wonderful trip and were able to attend the fall festival at Ebenezer Baptist Church Saturday evening. We all enjoyed that. More...
WOW! What a festival! It gets better every year. A huge crowd of people felt that they'd "rather be in Tignall" for the sixth annual fall festival at the old school grounds last Saturday. More...
