David Toburen, director of God's Marketplace, Inc. was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, February 12.
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January Good Citizens chosen at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are (seated, l-r) Taliyah Reid, Acetria Graves, Anthony Sturges, Tyler Freeman, (kneeling) Hannah Davis, DJ Martin, Amelia Ferrell, Morgan Scott, (standing) Amy McAvoy, Kious Peek, More...
The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has worked throughout the school year to complete the Georgia FBLA State project entitled "Life is a Highway." The project included completion of a More...
After an absence of about three years, a popular project of the Washington Lions Club will return Sunday, March 2, to a special welcome by church-goers and the general public as well. More...
'Buzz Sheets' Open Lines of Communication at WWES
Beginning this year, the administrators at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are employing a new process for gathering parent input. More...
Dr. D. Scott Lind will be the featured speaker at the Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn on Thursday, February 21, at noon in the hospital library. Dr. More...
The Washington-Wilkes FFA recently competed in the Area II Livestock Evaluation contest. The Senior Team placed fourth overall. Greg Callaway was the high scoring individual on the team, placing seventh overall. More...
The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 21, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. More...
This Blue Tick Coonhound needs a good home. He's a good, handsome dog, neutered and vaccinated. He may need training. Choose a name for your dog that has only one or two syllables. Always use that same name when you talk to him. More...
Professional Storyteller Donna Washington performed for students at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on February 6. More...
Dr. David Kirk addressed the first Wills Memorial Hospital wellness program of 2008 with a program on MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus). Dr. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Wilda Boatwright enjoyed her birthday party Saturday, February 2, honoring her for her 90th birthday. She was glad to see all of her friends and relatives and appreciated everything that was done to make her day special. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
Happy Valentine's Day!! I remember Valentine's Day was very special when I was a young girl in school. There was always a beautiful Valentine box made of lace and hearts made by the teacher or a group of students. More...
Marie Smalley visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. . Guests of Mrs. Gertrude Tyler were Zella Bennett, Gail and Gene Lindsey, Doug Tyler, Donnie Echols, Wanda White, Gale Seibert, Mr. and Mrs. Gartrell Pate, Marjorie Tyler, and Larry Tyler. .Mrs. More...
On Sunday, February 3, Mrs. Nancy Gunby went to Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Kathy Butler. .Mrs. Sara Curtis went on an outing with Linda Griggs. .Sharon Williamson visited her mother, Mrs. Bessie Skipper. More...
Beginning April 1, Wilkes County residents will be allowed to water their landscaping by hand for up to 25 minutes from midnight to 10 a.m. every other day on an odd-even schedule, according to Governor Sonny Perdue's office. More...
A second free educational workshop for people who want to buy a home but don't know where to start is set for Saturday, February 23, from 1-5 p.m. at The Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. More...
Washington Mayor Willie E. Burns signs a proclamation declaring February 17 as Arbor Day, a worldwide salute to the value of trees. More...
As they have for years, members of the Iris Garden Club plant a Red Maple tree in honor of Arbor Day at the Washington-Wilkes Recreation Center. More...
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Student of the Month recipients for January are (front row, l-r) Kiwana Mayes, math college prep; Chris Kemp, social studies; Ana Perales, physical education; Erica Perlotte, healthcare science; Lee Young, More...
