With an all-time record election turnout in Wilkes County, voters have chosen Mark Moore for Sheriff, retained Rosa Lee Martin as magistrate judge, and have sent Kimberly Rainey and Thomas Charping to a runoff election for Wilkes Probate Judge. More...
A group of 45 employees from CH2M Hill OMI visited Washington last week for an annual meeting, and not only shopped, dined, and toured, but gave back to the community through two park clean-up projects in the city. More...
With a theme of "Spotlight on the Tigers," Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School's Homecoming activities continue with tonight's bonfire at Tiger Stadium beginning at 7:30 following homecoming rehearsal. More...
The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth (FOY) Auction and Barbecue will be held Thursday, November 13, at the VFW Post 5899 on Andrew Drive in Washington. More...
Applications will be received on November 13 and 14 for anyone interested in participating in the Low Income Energy Assistance program in Wilkes County. The program is to assist in paying utility bills. More...
Mark your calendars to spend a leisurely fun few hours each day of the weekend November 14-16 on "The Art Ramble" and discover a whole new world. Every stop offers different art forms and you can watch artists demonstrate their unique crafts. More...
To the Editor : We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, The News-Reporter, and all the people of Rayle, Washington- Wilkes, and surrounding areas for your support of the Rayle Ramble Fall Festival. More...
Last Friday the Washington- Wilkes Tigers played the Warren County Screaming Devils in the Tigers' first home game in seven weeks. Washington-Wilkes made up for last week with a win on Senior Night by a score of 41-14. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Tiger Varsity Football/Competition Cheerleaders claimed their first region championship during 4A regional competition last weekend in Toombs County. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Boys Cross Country team took second place in Region IV competition and therefore qualified to run in the state meet to be held this weekend in Carrollton. More...
In a called meeting Tuesday night, the Wilkes County Board of Education agreed to join in the petition to the Judge of the Superior Court to set a temporary tax digest while a number of appraisals are under appeal. More...
This year's Fall ArtFest kicks off with a reception Friday night, and the juried art show will fill Downtown Saturday and Sunday with displays of new and favorite artists for the expected crowds of art lovers. More...
Teams of property appraisers have already begun the job of revaluing the county's smaller (under 30 acres) tracts of land and residential properties and Wilkes County Chief Tax Assessor Ramona Powell is reminding residents that the work will contin More...
A sun-drenched crowd packed the annual "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Festival Saturday, organizers say, enjoying great food, kids fun, bingo, and so much more for the seventh year running. More...
SAT WASHINGTONWILKESARTS.Firefigh ters from R ayl e and Washin gton fo u ght a firebeli ev ed to be of electr ical or igin Satu rday after no on at AAA Log Homes in Rayle. More...
OMI (Operation Management Inc.) representatives from all over the state converged on Washington- Wilkes last Thursday, Friday and Saturday for an annual conference and workday. More...
I know times have changed and some of the changes are good and positive, but when folks begin to rule out all the old ways, then something's wrong. More...
Funeral services for Claude Anderson, 78, were held Friday, October 31, 2008, in McLendon Memorial Chapel, Washington, with Rev. H.M. Easley officiating. Interment was in Reeves Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. More...
A memorial service for Norma Jean Bell, 70, of Tignall, will be held Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Rees Funeral Home, Lincolnton, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Russell Davis officiating. More...
Funeral services for Billie Frank Gresham, 66, were held Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the New Hope CME Church, Sharon, with Rev. Vernon White officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died October 22 at his home. More...
The Sam and Annie Ruth Dye Rhodes family reunion was held Sunday, October 19, at the home of Chan and Phyllis Rhodes Drake on the Thomson Road. The date commemorated the anniversary date of the Rhodes' marriage, October 19, l921. More...
Ella (left) and Madeline Jackson were all smiles as they sat on Santa's knee and told their Christmas wishes at last year's Downtown Candlelight Shopping. More...
Bobbie Sue Johnson presented the program to members of the Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church when they met Monday evening, November 3, at the home of Susan Pope on Spring Street. Mrs. More...
