The Wills Memorial Hospital held a Lunch and Learn Tuesday, and heard Dr. Robert J. Williams, board-certified family practitioner, speak on the subject of acupuncture.
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Clark's Station Baptist Church near Jackson Crossroads in North Wilkes County will have homecoming on Sunday, August 10. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. and the morning worship and homecoming service at 11:15. Rev. More...
State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 18 traffic crashes during the month of July in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in 17 injuries. There were no fatalities. More...
The First Baptist Church will have a seven-week Bible study using "Stepping Up" by Beth Moore. The study will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.; and on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. More...
Tech. Sgt. Jamie Craig Atkinson of Washington has received the Air Force Commendation Medal. More...
The Wilkes County Senior Center will be having yard sale in August. Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them to the Center at 108 Marshall Street. More...
Jamie Craig Atkinson of Washington has graduated with his Master of Education Degree in Science Education from the University of Georgia and has been named one of the AMGENNational Science Teachers Association Fellows for the 2008-2009 school year More...
Archie M. Brown Jr., a native of Wilkes County, has been named president and CEO of MainSource Financial Group Inc. (MSFG) located in Greensburg, Indiana, effective August 4. Brown will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors. More...
Firefighters put out the last smoldering embers of a hayfield fire Thursday, saving a large part of the field off Scull Shoals Road that owner Billy Chafin said had yet to be cut this year. More...
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) reported that over six thousand Georgia drivers have conducted their licensing business from the comfort of their home or office via the Agency's website www.dds.ga.gov. More...
Seven members of the Lunch and Learn met Wednesday, July 23, at Rayle City Hall. The opening prayer was given by Mildred Sisson. Peggy Echols presented the treasurer's report. A business session was held, and reminiscing. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
We are having revival service at Ebenezer this week. It started Sunday with a great attendance and will last through Wednesday night. I visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dragon in Martinez Saturday. I visited my parents several times last week. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
The pretty flowers at Phillips Mill Baptist Church Sunday were placed in loving memory of Kripter Moore by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore and family. Please don't forget Phillips Mill Baptist Church's 223rd annual homecoming Sunday, August 10. More...
July 28 -- Dale Spence spent the night with his wife, Susan Spence. Mrs. Nell Walls went to the hospital to see her husband with her daughter Becki. Cheryl and Shulur Massey visited Mrs. Louise Bagwell. They also took Mrs. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Homecoming at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church will be this Sunday, August 10, (not August 20 as was in this column last week.) Sorry about the misprint about the date. Anyway, the services will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. More...
K.J. Allen, new owner of WLOV Radio in Washington, told members of the Washington Rotary Club about the station's new format and programming at their regular Thursday lunch meeting on July 31. More...
Rebecca Lauren DeWeese of Washington-Wilkes has completed degree requirements for a Master of Arts in Education at Piedmont College. While attending Piedmont's Athens campus, Rebecca maintained a 4.0 grade point average. More...
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