Once again, the people of Wilkes County and surrounding areas kept up their reputation as folks who really know how to celebrate the birthday of their nation, as thousands of people jammed The Square and all the streets for blocks around to see the annual display of fireworks and enjoy time with fri... More...
The world premiere of "Deception," a movie filmed in Washington and Wilkes County, will be held in the ballroom of The Pope Center on Saturday, July 19. Entry to the black-tie premiere is by invitation only, but producer Vianlix Mestey said that she wishes she could do a premiere for the whole to... More...
Wilkes County voters need to be mindful of choosing the right primary in which to vote in next Tuesday's general primary election, said Wilkes County Supervisor of Elections Judge Jim Burton. "Most of the local contests are in the Democratic Primary. More...
Janie Cravens, a member of the U.S. Training Team for McDonalds Restaurants, was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, July 1. During Cravens' program, "One Employer's Perspective," she discussed employee training and management challenges she, and her husband David, have had... More...
We've got rain! Not much. But we're glad to get any we can. Norris says that combining the little bit that we got on the Fourth of July and again on Sunday, it totaled just .45 of an inch. Tignall, he says, got an inch; and an area around Goshen in Lincoln County got 3.5 inches. More...
Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression By Mildred Armstrong Kalish
Though numerous people seem to be writing their memoirs these days, it is rare and refreshing to come upon one where the writer had a happy childhood and wants to tell about it. Mildred Armstrong Kalish is a retired English professor, and she has a novelist's touch in describing the time and place... More...
The Washington Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department (W-WPRD) will host a Soccer Camp the week of July 14-17 from 4-8 p.m. Both newcomers and experienced players are welcome to attend. Signups are being held through July 1 for four age groups: 4-6, 7-8, 9-11, and 12-14. Applications are availabl... More...
Funeral services for Loyd Willis Echols, 86, of Washington, were held Sunday, June 28, 2008, at the Carters Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brian George officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died June 26, at his home. More...
Michael and Vonice Wells enjoyed the holiday week at St. Simons. Visiting them during the week at the beach were Adam and Jillian Andrews of Washington, Sharon McIntosh of Tybee Island, Karen Turner of Wilmington Island, Ronnie and Jane Smiley of Ludowici, Ben and Amy DeFor of Baxley, Tom and Kimb... More...
Newtown Baptist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, August 3, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Andy Perryman, Georgia Baptist Association Missionary, as the speaker. Revival services will be held August 4-6, 7 p.m. each evening with Rev. More...
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