The last weekend of this month promises to be a wonderful weekend of music in Washington. Following the Saturday night performance by Grammy award-winning country songwriter and singer Hillary Lindsey, Sunday will provide another rare opportunity to hear a talented quartet of musicians, two of whom... More...
The Washington City Council voted to shift the city's property and liability insurance to a local company in Monday night's meeting and also discussed several ongoing issues of importance to the community. Led by Mayor Willie E. Burns, councilmen Ray Hardy, Edward Pope II, Rev. G.L. Avery, Maceo ... More...
Azaleas and rhododendrons bloom at Southern Elegance Bed and Breakfast Inn, braving this weekend's cold weather. The blooms greeted dozens of out-of-state visitors who stayed at the inn for Masters week, and those who came for tea at the Inn's new Tea Room. "We've had a full house all week," said i... More...
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has announced that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide $30,000 for summer jobs for young people ages 14 through 21 in the East Central Georgia area. Wilkes County is included in the program. The grant will help create jobs for 25 young people, incl... More...
G eorge Smith who lives on the Danburg Road told me a story that Lewis Hall told him about his dad, Mr. George Hall of the Metasville community, during the 1930s, 1940s, etc. Lewis said that Mr. George went out to his hog pen one morning and all his hogs were just stretched out as if they we... More...
TO THE EDITOR: My husband is finally home after a three-month stay in Augusta-area hospitals. While we deeply appreciate the expertise and care of their highly qualified staffs, we nonetheless heaved a huge sigh of relief and celebrated a homecoming when we got back to the friendly faces at Dr. More...
During spring break week, the Washington-Wilkes Tigers were anything but inactive as they rolled through three important victories and punched up their season record to 9-3-1 and their Region 8-AA record to 5-1 and a tie for first place. With wins over Thomson (nonregion), Greene County, and the p... More...
Funeral services for Annie Blanche Jackson Vaughn, 93, of Courtground Road, Rayle, were held Saturday morning, April 7, 2007, at the Satdis Baptist Church, Rayle, with Dr. John Mark Carpenter officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She died Wednesday, April 4, at her home. More...
The Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church will present a concert of favorite anthems, instrumental music, and solos on Sunday afternoon, April 15, at three o'clock. The concert is free to anyone who would like to attend and a love offering will be taken to benefit the church's buildin... More...
New Saints CME Church will observe stewards and trustees day Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. L.D. Turman, pastor of Faith Christian Center. .. More...
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