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...
The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 14, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. More...
Alexander H. Stephens Park and Historic Site, Crawfordville, will celebrate the 195th birthday of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy, on Saturday, February 2. Dr. Marshall P. 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...
Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, February 5, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
We have been blessed with some nice rain and cold weather and it is welcomed. . I enjoyed Sunday School and church at my church, Sardis Baptist, Sunday morning as usual. A good crowd came out despite the cold weather. 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...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
As we have begun a new year I want to take time to thank those of you who live in the Tyrone area and other interested friends for all your loving support, understanding, and encouragement over the many years I have tried to write this column. More...
Bob Tanner will present the story of General Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley to the Washington Civil War Round Table on Monday evening, January 28, at 6 p.m., at The Jockey Club Restaurant on the Square in Washington. More...
The warm hearts of Wills Memorial Hospital employees are bringing some warm hands this winter, as they donated gloves and mittens to the children in the Wilkes County Community Partnership (Family Connection and Communities In Schools). 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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