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January 18, 2007
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Tigers tops in region
The W-W Tigers made it five straight when they beat Greene County 78- 72 Tuesday night in Greensboro. The win put W-W alone at the top of Region 8-AA as the only unbeaten team at 3-0. Superstar Lucious Stewart had his season-high 35 points in the game. Above, junior Jarekus Bowman gets some air to ... More...
Report puts hospital's contribution to county economy at $11.2 million

While the value of medical care, emergency treatment, and other health-related services is obvious in a rural community with a local hospital, sometimes the value of the hospital's total contribution gets overlooked. More...

Equipment failure causes power outage, affects Washington, much of Wilkes Co.

Equipment failure caused a power outage Tuesday that put all of Washington and large parts of Wilkes County in the dark for some two hours, bringing business to a halt and slowing traffic in town. More...


County commissioners tour two new firetrucks; new fire equipment puts county 'in good shape'
By SPARKY NEWSOME

An unusually short meeting of the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners was characterized by reports of various groups and departments of various groups and departments while almost no official action was taken. In fact, the highlight of the evening was the tour of two new fire trucks after the mee... More...


Quick work saves South Pecan home

Firefighters from Washington's Station 1 talk with a resident after saving a South Pecan Street home Saturday night. The fire started in the master bedroom of the rented house, but firefighters quickly contained the fire in that room, and worked to ensure that the fire had not spread to the attic. ... More...


Wilkes Board of Education salutes first nationally certified counselor
By KIP BURKE

In Tuesday's meeting of the Wilkes County board of Education, two schools announced honors, the system's first nationally certified counselor was honored, and a principal announced his retirement after 34 years of service. More...


 News
•Diabetic education meeting will begin monthly learning
A Diabetic education meeting will be held at the Wills Memorial Hospital library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 25. The meeting will focus on the learning needs of all persons with diabetes in the community. The group will continue to meet on a monthly basis at WMH. Future dates and times will be ... More...
•State librarian visits civic club
•Barry McAvoy ordained at Fishing Creek on Dec. 24
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
Martha Stewart is in for a treat!
It's official! Our National Cookoff Champion Chef Joe Barnett will be appearing on Martha Stewart's television show early in February. Joe enlisted the assistance of Bradley Barber, newcomer to town and owner of The Farmers Market, and together they made a DVD of Joe buying, preparing, ... More...
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 Opinions
•Church should ask for guidance
TO THE EDITOR: Should the "Church" of Jesus Christ be silent? I'm new to the Washington area and feel somewhat unqualified to speak on behalf of the people who have lived here for years. Therefore, let me share my personal concerns. More...
•Hard work on tour appreciated
•New residents find hospitality in WIlkes County
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 Sports
•Wrestlers beat Metter, lose in tourney, now preparing for state meet in Macon
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Tiger wrestlers took their first match at the Area 2- AA Team Tournament last weekend with a strong, 57-18, win over Metter, but later lost to Area Champion and tournament host Toombs County. Against Metter, the Tigers scored 10 wins, seven of which were... More...
•Registration for 2007 Little League begins Feb. 5
•W-WCHS GIRLS B-TEAM BASKETBALL TEAM
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 Obituaries
•Paul Smith
Funeral services for Paul Smith, 99, were held Sunday, January 14, 2007, at New Ford Baptist Church, Danburg, with Rev. Albert Rucker Jr. officiating. He died Monday, January 8, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. Mr. Smith was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Doc and Mamie Sm... More...
•James Bruce Bolden
•Bessie Louise Small
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 Worship
•What shall I give?
The Bible says to be a cheerful giver. Right off we want to jump the gun and think it's all referring to money. There are more ways to give than with money; more ways that are more priceless. More...
•George to serve as pastor at Carter's Grove Baptist
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 Personalities
•Students of the Month chosen at high school
December Students of the Month at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School were (front row, l-r) Lanisia Wylie, English; Deborah Wylie, social studies; Jenny Echols, science; Lindsey Guin, Spanish; Ciara Smith, math; Bonnie Roth, math; Tanethgia Davenport, family and consumer sciences; (back row... More...
•Logan Warrenfells celebrates ninth birthday Dec. 23
•New Beginnings
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 Don't Forget
•Full Story
The toll free Dial-A-Prayer number is 1-877-337-7785. .. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Deacon Board will had its annual program January 21, 4 p.m., with Rev. R.L. Reynolds of New Salem Baptist Church as the guest speaker. .. Dr. More...
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