Rotarian Blake Thompson shows off his Richard Petty racing suit which was worn by Petty at Daytona.
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The CSRA Regional Development Center Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be holding a public hearing on January 14 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Wilkes County Senior Center located at 109 Marshal Street in Washington. More...
The Washington Police Department will again sponsor its annual "Gifts for Children" campaign this Christmas. More...
Report cards go home this week; basketball teams split with Lincoln
An open house was held Monday to give parents an opportunity to pick up students' progress reports and speak with their teachers. Progress reports were given to the remainder of the students Tuesday. More...
The Briarwood Academy National Junior Honor Society observed Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, by making a flag with the stripes composed of the names of the families and friends of Briarwood students who have served or are currently serving in t More...
By SHARON VREELAND
Granddad is coming to dinner! The cooks have been planning the menu and making the preparations for days. Every room in the house is spotless. The Christmas decorations are the most extravagant ever! More...
Probate Judge Jim Burton (left) gets his blood pressure checked by WMH Director of Nursing Jane Echols as an extended part of the regular program at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Medically trained members Blake Thompson, Delores Anderson, Dr. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
I understand that when ducks stand on one leg, you should expect cold weather. Well, I'm sure you will see plenty of one-legged ducks now with all this winter weather this week. I wonder if standing on one leg makes one warmer. Maybe I will try it. More...
There was a full church Sunday at Tignall Baptist Church Homecoming. The service started with a power point presentation done by Lori Tucker of many of the deceased members and some of the activities of the church. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
A reminder of Phillips Mill Baptist Church's fall festival coming up this Saturday afternoon, November 22, beginning at 3 p.m. There will be games, then hotdogs at 5 p.m., and a hayride. Please feel welcome to come and be a part of the fellowship. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Wasn't the rain wonderful? I don't know how many inches, but there was a lot of water, which we are so grateful for. Now maybe James' turnip greens will grow. ƒ James and I attended the senior luncheon at Tignall Baptist Church Tuesday. More...
By Susan McTier Survivor of Suicide
"We bereaved are not alone. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Rev. Larry Montgomery of Louisville was the guest minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We were happy to have him and Mrs. Montgomery. He recently retired from the First Baptist Church in Louisville. Dr. More...
Joan Drinkard, who collects the news from the residents, and members of the staff at Heritage Home Health Care of Wilkes, are conducting a contest during the next few weeks to see what resident has the most visitors More...
The art show "Rural Georgia and the Vanishing South" opened with a successful reception at the Art Gallery La Place last Thursday, November 13. More...
This Beagle/Hound mix is eventempered and friendly. He is a good little dog and needs a loving home. He's neutered and vaccinated. Feed your dog in the same place very day. Choose a location with no distractions. More...
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