The annual Wilsbary's book, bake, and plant sale sponsored by Friends of the Mary Willis Library is set for Friday, May 2. The sale will open at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the library at 204 East Liberty Street. Books for sale will include a wide choice of non-fiction and fiction in hardcover and paperback, both old a new, at bargain prices. More...

Washington-Wilkes continues to have a steady influxof tourists to our town which has been as beautiful as I have seen it in my many years. Jo Randall has been filling in as tour guide for Miss Fanny who is outof town for a month. She has had tour groups or individuals almost every day for the past two weeks and sometimes two or more groups in the same day. More...

What a misconscrewed (my homespun word for misunderstood) subject this is. To start with, let's understand that the greatest way God blesses us is with priceless blessings that cannot be measured in monetary value. Oh yes, He wants us to prosper financially and we will to a great extent if we give to the Lord and are good stewards over what He gives us. More...

There was no way the Washington Wilkes Tigers could overtake North Oconee in the Region 8AA South race last week so the loss to the Titans on Tuesday, April 15, made little difference - at least at the end. What did make the difference was a bounce-back extra-innings win over Oglethorpe on Thursday that put W-W in second place and secured a home stand for the playoffs. More...

A private family graveside service for Frances Arnold Harvey, 82, of Washington and Marietta, was held Friday, April 18, 2008, at the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Rayle. She died Tuesday, April 15, in Marietta. Mrs. Harvey was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Louie and Sarah Arnold of Rayle. More...

Laura Baldwin of Augusta was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower on Saturday, April 19, at the home of Mark and Emilie Waters on East Robert Toombs Avenue given by Mrs. Waters, Patricia Burton and Lynn Simmons of Washington. More...

Signup has begun for the Washington-Wi lke s Parks and Recreation Blue and Gold Basketball Camp to be held June 9-20 for ages 13-16; and May 26-June 5 for ages 8-12. For more information call 706-678-1454. More...