Jack Harvey, president of F&M Bank (right), told members of the Washington Rotary Club not to believe all they read in the media. "It's not all that bad," he said.
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Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School seniors have a special benefit they can add to their job resumes and college applications this year. More...
Governor Sonny Perdue proclaimed Thursday, February 12, as Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Day at the Georgia State Capital. More...
By KIP BURKE news editor
I don't know why a good snowfall like we had this weekend feels so good to my Southern snow-starved soul, but it does. More...
By LORAN SMITH columnist
The winter months offer an opportunity to ramble through old files, which leads to shuffling, reorganizing, and discarding—all of which cause warm reminiscing. Recalling the past while cleaning out old files can be balm for the soul. More...
Joseph B. Baldwin of Washington has been named to the dean's list for the fall quarter of the 2008-2009 academic year at Northwestern University. He is a student in the School of Music at Northwestern University. More...
By CATHY LANNAE
As the 2009 Relay for Life (RFL) Washington-Wilkes gains momentum, the RFL planning committee and the American Cancer Society (ACS) proudly recognize the businesses, organizations and individuals who have offered their support through corporate spo More...
Patricia Johnson will present a gallery of photography at the Aroma's Coffee and Wine Bar at Surrey Center in Augusta. The opening of her gallery presentation will be March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and the display will continue through April 21. More...
TWELFTH GRADE HONOR ROLL STUDENTS at Washington- Wilkes Comprehensive High School for the first semester are (listed alphabetically) Christina Albertson, Corey Bradley, Jamal Callaway, Will Callaway, Marshall Cullars, Aubrey Davis, Dwayne Davis, Zach More...
By Martha Partridge Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Wilkes-Lincoln County
As tax season rolls around many people look for help to prepare and file their returns. While some will prepare their own returns, most will turn to local tax services and pay to have their taxes filed. Not all tax preparation services are alike. More...
By Dr. Amy Blanchard MCGHealth Sleep Disorders Center
Is the thought of springing forward keeping you awake at night? Are you concerned about missing more ZZZs when the time changes on March 8? A good night's sleep should be a priority. Sleep is not just a "timeout" from our busy routines. More...
Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation President Preston Sanders (left) and Past President Stephanie Macchia spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular Thursday lunch meeting and encouraged members to attend the Foundation's quarterly meetin More...
Meet "Bob," a Border Collie mix, with Jennifer who helps with walking and socializing the many dogs at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. Bob is affectionate, intelligent, and would be a good family pet. He needs a loving, stable home. More...
Seven Wilkes County students showed steers and/or heifers in the 2009 Washington Area Junior Steer and Heifer Show at the McGill- Woodruff Agriculture Center in Washington Saturday, February 28. More...
Evidence is mounting that seniors are cutting everyday expenses to keep up with the economic downturn and, as a result, are putting themselves at risk. More...
Hundreds of the top amateur dirt bike and ATV cross-country riders and their families will be arriving at Aonia Pass Motocross this weekend for the Maxxis General GNCC. More...
The children of the First United Methodist Church Pre-K visited Dr. Bruce Holes to learn about the importance of dental health. Pictured above with Dr. Holes and Mrs. More...
With road shoulders soaked by days of rain and snow, this Sandersville-based trucker didn't stand a chance after getting slightly off the pavement on Highway 78 just east of Callaway Plantation Monday. More...
By Terry R. Woods
"For it is in giving that we receive." As quoted by Saint Francis, the inmates at Wilkes Pre-Release Center (Wilkes PRC) in Washington, Georgia have adopted this belief, as evidenced by their most recent community service project. More...
The 27th Annual Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held on March 20 at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS Auditorium. The art entry deadline is March 13 at 10 a.m. and auditions for the talent show will be held March 18 at 6 p.m. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
March came in like a lamb with snow and a beautiful winter wonderland. Most folks thought the snow was pretty and enjoyed watching it fall, walking in it, making snowmen or throwing snowballs and playing in it. More...
Mrs. Mary Gartrell's visitors were Kay Poplin, Robin Lahr, Sandra Baynes, J.T. and Florine Norman, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Walton, Elizabeth King, Lizzie White, and George Anderson Jr. .Guests of Mrs. More...
February 24 - Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lolis Flynt. .Rev. Dale Fincher presented church services, singing and praying. .Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Martha Wells. .Mrs. Pete Strother went on an outing with Ann Saggus. More...
