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October 23, 2008  RSS feed
McDonald's Passport to Play brings fun, games to W-WES
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School students got a chance to play the way kids in other countries play Wednesday as a national Mc- Donald's educational event came to Washington. "Janie Cravens of our Washington McDonald's nominated us," said W-WES Principal Wanda Barton Jenkins. "But we didn't realize what a big deal this was. More...
Board of Education struggles between saving tax money and buying locally
By KIP BURKE news editor

The Wilkes County Board of Education struggled with the competing desires to cut the budget and to use local companies whenever possible in its regular October meeting Monday night. The lease for system-wide copier services was up for bids, and Superintendent Joyce Williams and her staff had worked to compare the bids received and give her recommendation to the board. More...

Clarks Hill Partnership sees early success in bringing tourist attention to region
By KIP BURKE news editor

Jim Whitehead was like a proud papa at the meeting in Washington last week. In just three years, he had watched his brainchild organization, the Clarks Hill Partnership of Georgia, go from its first toddling steps to winning awards and being a model for other organizations. More...

 News
• Band 'excellent' in performance at Hartwell Festival
The Washington-Wilkes Marching Band was rated "Excellent" after performing a Beatles-themed show at the Hartwell Marching Festival on October 18. Other ratings for the Tiger Marching Band include a rating of Superior for Drum Major Evan Harrison and Excellent ratings for both percussion and colorguard. More...
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 The Office Cat
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Paper arrives on time in Clemson
H ilda Wright brought me a 1958 copy of "The Lucky Bag," annual publication of the Brigade of Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. More...
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 Opinions
• article has image A Cloud of hopelessness
By GARY TOOLE There's a cloud of hopelessness and despair hovering over America. Believe it or not. And I'm not being cynical. Satan is working overtime to destroy this society as we know it in these last days. Drugs are destroying America. Sin is destroying this society. Accept that or reject it. More...
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 Letters
• There is no better place
TO THE EDITOR: We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, The News- Reporter, and all the citizens of Washington-Wilkes for their support of the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Celebrity Waiters Dinner. This year's event raised over $5,000 which will be put back into our hospital to serve the people of Washington-Wilkes and surrounding areas. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Tigers keep game close but Devils get away with win, 6-14
On Friday, October 17, the Washington Wilkes Tigers traveled to neighboring Lincoln County to take on the Red Devils in the annual "378 War." The game was close, with Lincoln County coming out on top by a score of 14-6. The Tigers kicked the ball off to start a rain-soaked battle. More...
• Nancy C. Long golf tournament start time advanced to 10 a.m.
• THE DIXIE DOZEN
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 Obituaries
• Bertha S. Lasher
Bertha S. Lasher, 87, of Echols Personal Care Home in Rayle died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lasher was cremated and her cremains will be buried at St. Mary's of the Angels Episcopal Church Cemetery in Orlando, Florida. There will be no memorial service. More...
• Anne Giardini Bennett
• Walter Lee Elam Jr.
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 Worship
• McMillians honored at Beaverdam Baptist on appreciation day
Beaverdam Baptist Church observed pastor appreciation day by recognizing Rev. and Mrs. John McMillian at the conclusion of the morning worship service on Sunday, October 12. Richard Byrd, chairman of the deacons, asked Mrs. McMillian to join the pastor at the front. More...
• Many activities, opportunities available at Sardis Baptist
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 Personalities
• article has image Evan Harper celebrates sixth birthday Sept. 20
Evan Harper, son of Wendi Harper of Tignall and David Harper of Anderson, S.C., celebrated his sixth birthday September 20. Evan enjoyed a celebration with his kindergarten class at Washington Wilkes Primary School on September 19. His mother and grandmother, Susan Chafin, enjoyed the party with the class as all enjoyed cupcakes. More...
• article has image Melody Monique Gartrell weds Rodney O'Neal Jones on Sept. 20
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 Don't Forget
• Don't Forget
The annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held on Friday, November 7, 5 p.m., at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on East Street. More...
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