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The Pope Farm, located on the Newtown Road in Wilkes County and owned by Susan and Edward Pope Jr., has received the Georgia Forestry Commission's Forest Stewardship Award and obtained Forest Steward recognition. The 180-acre farm has been managed under Georgia's Forest Stewardship Program since 2005. More ... The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at the new location of Lincoln Co. Veterinary Services on May 9. Pictured are (l to r): David Denard, Charlene Waters, Nikki Philips, Chrissy Edwards, Greg McLeod, Debbie McLeod, Lincolnton Mayor Dwayne Biggerstaff, and Lincoln County Commission Chairman Walker Norman. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Honors Day 2008 was held at the school on Wednesday, May 21. Departmental awards and some individual awards were presented to students. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Parks & Recreation Commission in cooperation with the Wilkes County Community Partnership announces the sponsorship of the Bright from the Start -- DECAL Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. More ... Fountain Campground kicks off its annual Campmeeting on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The week will begin with a barbecue supper and Gospel Sing. Supper will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. The Gospel Sing will feature The New Apostles of Crawfordville at 4:30 p.m., The Tyners of Hartsville at 5:30 p.m., The Master's Call of Andrews, South Carolina, at 6:30 p.m. More ... Karl Luken (right), a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer,was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, May 27. Luken, who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot, presented a program of "Facts and Myths of the Vietnam War" based on information provided by Major General David R. Bockel USA (Retired), Director of Army Affairs of the Reserve Officer's Association. Luken presented a number of statistics in various categories regarding the officialservice period - August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975. He said that the American military was not defeated in Vietnam and did not lose a battle of any consequence but that the South Vietnamese military did. Jim Griggs was the program host for the day. More ... Principal Wanda B. Jenkins of the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has announced the names of students who are listed on the honor roll and merit list for the sixth six weeks grading period. More ... Can Easter eggs last twelve years? Four Class of 2008 graduates can attest to the fact that they can. Debbie Lindsey who is now retired after 30 years teaching first grade at the Washington-Wilkes Primary School, had one volunteer in particular by the name of Kermit Hocutt that would think of unique ways to inspire and challenge the students. More ... Wills Memorial Hospital will host a Tea and Learn June 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Teresa Stockwell will speak on topics, "Do Not Resuscitate" and "Advanced Directive". Mrs. Stockwell grew up in Corbin, Ky., and attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky, for two years. She graduated from Augusta Technical College with a paramedic degree. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a uniform sale June 5 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will feature uniforms, shoes, socks, stethoscopes, etc., from Uniforms and Scrubs of Jasper. Payment may be made by check, cash or credit card. Hospital employees may use payroll deduction. More ... Nine Wilkes County students were honored during the Briarwood Academy Upper Elementary School Honors Day program on May 15. The program honored third, fourth, and fifth graders for outstanding academic achievement. Fourth grader Andrea Hill qualified to and participated in the prestigious Duke University Talent IdentificationProgram (TIP). More ... Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, June 3, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a firstcome, first-served basis. Anyone who is a senior citizen, 60 years of age or older, and has a civil (non-criminal) legal issue may be able to receive help. More ... This beautiful young mixed-breed dog needs a loving and responsible home. He is neutered and vaccinated. The Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter is in serious need of dog food, puppy food, canned cat food, paper towels, hoses, cat toys, towels, and straw. More ... Barry Fleming (right), former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular weekly meeting last Thursday and told members of several of the important things done during the 2008 session in Atlanta. He talked briefly about transportation, tort reform, tax issues, and other matters. Tammy Bryngelson (left) was program host. More ... The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) declined to 5.7 percent in April, down three-tenths of one percent from a revised 6.0 percent in March. However, the rate was up from 4.8 percent in April of 2007. More ... May is such a busy time of the year, with end of school, graduations, Memorial Day, anniversaries and birthdays. Most of my news is centered on these activities. Celeste Adams spent her birthday last week with a runaway horse. O'Neal Adams told his wife, Celeste, that he would let her sleep late for her birthday. Well, at 6:30 a.m. More ... I hope everyone had a nice and safe Memorial Day and weekend. There were happy children to be out of school and happy seniors graduating. Congratulations to each of them. ƒMy granddaughter, Beth Branham, graduated from Fanning County High School in Blue Ridge Friday night with over 220 students graduating. She is the daughter of Terri and Edward Branham. More ... We hope you had a nice Memorial Day holiday. Remembers what it really means, not just once a year, but all the year. ƒHappy birthday to all who are celebrating birthdays this week. Bennie Hudson celebrates on May 29, and Miss Lucy McCorkle on May 31. More ... Mrs. Annie Kate Norman celebrated her 96th birthday on May 18. Her guests included Joy Murray, Keith Norman, Freddie and Pam Norman, Courtney Norman, Fred and Joyce Norman, Gerald and Lois Ann Norman, Diane Morgan, Debbie and Mark Lewis, Jerry Norman, Derek N. Free, Lessie Mae Norman Young, Ann Flanigan, Doris Ferguson, and Sylvia Chafin.ƒMrs. More ... "Dig History" is a week-long day camp specially designed for kids, ages 11-17, interested in archaeology. During the week, junior archaeologists will work alongside professional archaeologists to learn about survey, mapping, forensics, and excavation. More ... The Junior Beta Club at Washington-Wilkes Middle School celebrated the end of the school year with a field trip to Retro Cinema. The 40 students enjoyed popcorn, a drink, and a movie. The students and chaperones were amazed that something so nice is now in Washington and expressed their thanks to the owners, Richard and Dana Kibbey, for "a great field trip!" Pictured just outside the front door are (l-r) Lauren Chafin,Tiare Tatum, and Jonathon Woods hanging out with "the movie girl." More ... The schedule for the Bartram Trail Regional Library Bookmobile service for Wilkes County during June has been set as follows: June 4 -- Simpson Corner, Wee Care, Heritage Home Health Center, and Kiddie Korner, in the morning; FunShine Day Care Center, Ashford Courts Apartments, Klassi Kids, and Harper's Personal Care Home, in the afternoon. More ... On Saturday June 7, 2008, A.H. Stephens State Park will be hosting its annual Kids Fishing Rodeo. Registration will held from 7:30- 7:55 a.m. and the tournament will began at 8 a.m. and end at noon. There will be three winner categories including the largest fish, the youngest fisherman, and a drawing for a door prize (for participants only). More ... Thomas Fleming celebrated his birthday Sunday and the Sunday School sang "Happy Birthday" to him. Later he was also recognized during the worship service and stood and told that he was born 84 years ago in the Palmetto community of Oglethorpe County and has enjoyed a good life. He received many good wishes. More ... Phillips Mill Baptist Church was happy to have Georgia Baptist Association Missionary Rev. Andy Perryman to fillin for pastor Robert Rayner who is having a lot of family health problems including himself. He has been very faithful over the years in the ministry. He is close to 80 years old and needs our prayers. 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