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.
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Hard work on tour appreciated
      TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Washington- Wilkes Historical Foundation, we would like to thank all the gracious participants for their time and efforts in making this year's Christmas dinner and Tour the best ever. We especially wish to thank the homeowners, for without them there would not be ...
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New residents find hospitality in WIlkes County
      TO THE EDITOR: I just wanted to say thank you for entertaining me every week. My husband John and I are new to Tignall, and I look forward to reading The News-Reporter. We lived in the Florida Keys prior to our move. Although it is sunny and warm, the people and the attitudes do not hold a candl...
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Book Review
The Measure of All Things
By KEN ALDER Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT
      In 1702, two French astronomers, in spite of the fact that France was in the midst of a revolution, set out to measure the world. The history of science lauds the accomplishment of many discoverers and investigators, but this reviewer, for one, had never heard of Jean- Baptiste-Joseph Delambre and ...
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Vox Pop
      A recent report based on factors like income, test scores, and graduation rates states that Georgia children are less likely to succeed than those in 37 other states. What do you think can be done to improve that situation both statewide and in Wilkes County.
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