Lisa Luken, wife of Kiwanian Karl Luken, was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 15.
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Gabby Gossip (Julie Irby, right) provided a delightful program for the Washington Rotary club when she told interesting and sometimes puzzling "facts" about each one of the members while those in attendance tried to guess who she was talking about. More...
Anthony Willis (at right) was the winner in the first round of the 2008 National Geographic Bee held at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School last Wednesday, January 16. More...
Rehearsals are underway for the first Washington Little Theater Company production of the 2008 season. "I Do! I Do!" will be presented February 28, 29, March 1 and 2, at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue. More...
Jane Echols, Director of Nursing at Wills Memorial Hospital, was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 22. Director of Nursing for two years, Echols gave members a comprehensive overview of the WMH nursing program. More...
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Math students at WWCHS annually participate in the GA Math League High School contest. The contest allows WWCHS students to compete with students from other schools across Georgia. More...
These are three beautiful cats at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. The long-haired beauty in the back is a spayed female. The two cuties in front are young neutered males. They are all affectionate cats in need of good caring homes. More...
The annual membership meeting of the Friends of the Mary Willis Library will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, at the library. The program will highlight literature for children. More...
Girl Scout Cookie Program :
Every year, thousands of girls across the area gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat - Girl Scout cookies. This year will be no exception. More...
Dr. Lester Johnston (right) told the Washington Rotary Club all about how Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus lives and spreads to infect the unsuspecting human body. More...
Sunday was a special day at Beaverdam Baptist Church. Members honored Rev. and Mrs. John McMillian who will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary January 30. They also welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Andy Perryman. Rev. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Baby, it's cold outside. Aren't we fortunate to have warm clothes, a warm home, and warm food and drink. It's really been a peculiar week -- sunshine, snow, rain, wind, and cold temperatures. A variety of winter weather. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
Isn't it funny that any time the weather forecast calls for snow or sleet, everyone flocks to the grocery store to get milk and bread as if they aren't needed any other time. More...
Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Charles and Hilda Palmer, Ronnie McAvoy, Marion Poss, and Joyce Blackburn. .Mrs. More...
Local children and youth will get to imagine living in Wilkes County during the Revolutionary War during the upcoming Revolutionary Days Kettle Creek Celebration weekend in February. More...
If you want to buy a home but don't know where to start, a good starting point would be Saturday's free educational workshop set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. More...
Gloria Norwood, wife of the late 10th District Congressman Charlie Norwood, was the guest of honor at a ceremony during which the name of the Augusta VA Medical Center was changed to the Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center More...
The Department of Human Resources has announced $1.6 million in emergency contingency funds to help low-income families meet home energy costs. More...
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