September 18, 2008 RSS feed / News

W-WMS names students of the month

Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front row, l-r) Ashlyn Holley, Jack Martin, Cecilia Eligio, (back) Gold Walton, Emily Treadwell, and Antonio Jackson. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. More...

HOSA blood drive at school gets kudos from Shepeard

A total of 47 units of blood was donated by students and teachers at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School during a drive organized by the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club on Tuesday, September 9. More...

Paper Clovers will be sold at Southern States for 4-H week

During National 4-H Week and the following week, Southern States will be selling 4-H Paper Clovers for $1. The cashier at Southern States may ask you to part with an extra dollar this month. More...

Young students see live stage play

The First United Methodist Pre-K children had a wonderful time at the Washington Little Theatre where they enjoyed the participatory play of "Hansel and Gretel." Pictured above with cast members are (top to bottom, l-r) Kathleen Reeves, Cynthia Lewis More...

Union Junction Jamboree set September 27 in Union Point

The Union Junction Jamboree (UJJ) will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown Union Point. More...

Aonia News

Ebenezer Baptist Church had a good service Sunday. We had 61 for Sunday School with about 20 more for preaching. Dr. Dupree had the children's story, "Follow the Leader," after which they went to children's church. More...

Lundberg News

We had good services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Martin preached a good message on faith from Luke 7:1-10. After the hymn of invitation Rev. More...

Wilkes Co. Salvation Army Unit launches special campaign to raise holiday funds

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike's smashing of Houston, Texas, last week, news reports held that the nation's fourth-largest city was spared the worst of the storm, even as heroic rescue efforts continued to save thousands of stranded flood victim More...

'Power of a Praying Wife' study to be offered beginning Oct. 1

The First Baptist Church will begin a seven-week study titled "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian beginning October 1. More...

Pet of the week

This little mixed-breed female dog is spayed and vaccinated. She is an active little dog, easy to care for, and seems to prefer an adult owner. She needs a caring home. More...

Wilkes 4-H Clubs are raising funds with calendar sales

It is time for the annual Wilkes County 4-H Community Birthday Calendar fund-raiser. 4-H members are currently selling 2009 community birthday calendars. More...

Four-course dinner will feature historical fare for Christmas tour

A highlight of the Christmas Tour of Homes each year is the Colonial Dinner, featuring dishes from the antebellum South, graciously served in one of our elegant historic homes. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Revival services will be held at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, October 5, 6, and 7. The Sunday morning service will be at 11 a.m. and the evening services will be at 7 p.m. Rev. More...

Tignall News

Most people go looking for antiques when traveling the New England states, but the Gammons and Yochims go looking for covered bridges and lighthouses. You find these off the beaten path. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Zella Bennett visited Mrs. Ruth Bell and Miss Mary McClearen. ƒGuests of Mrs. Anita Martin were Gloria Hunter, Corine Hunter, Sam Scott, Gale Hall, Peggy Martin, Perry Morgan, Ann Flanigan, Doris Ferguson, Stephen Rayner, and Ben Danner. More...