Dozens of new American flags have gone up around Downtown Washington, and now a single city office will be responsible for the display, care, and maintenance of the flags. More...
Organizers are getting more than a little worried that the grass-roots effort to raise funds for Washington’s big annual Independence Day celebration won’t make it this year. More...
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School senior Kristin Lukich, a McDonald’s employee, has been awarded a $2,500 McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship. More...
A wreath of red, white, and blue marks the memorial to Marine Lance Corporal Philip Scarborough, a Washington resident who was killed in action in Iraq in October 2004. More...
For a former Navy man who always struggled to keep in touch with his family and friends while he was away, the way servicemen and women use today’s technology to reach out and keep in touch with family and friends is amazing. More...
Funeral services for William Peyton Norman, 87, of Lincolnton, were held Monday, May 30, 2011, at Hephzibah Baptist Church, Lincolnton, with Rev. Allen Danner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, May 27. More...
Engaged couple Kristen Payne of Charleston, S.C., and Jason DeWeese of Columbus were honored at a couple’s miscellaneous shower and dinner Saturday evening, May 21, at the Washington Woman’s Club. Hostesses for the occasion were Mr. More...
Brittany Leigh Lacey of North Augusta, S.C., became the bride of Michael William Reese Jr. of Martinez Saturday, May 7, at six o’clock in the evening at Fairview Presbyterian Church in North Augusta. Dr. Robert Fuller Jr. and Dr. More...
Davis Joseph Johnston Lester and Amy Johnston of Washington announce the birth of their son, Davis Joseph, on Thursday, May 12, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta. Davis weighed eight pounds and was 20 inches long. More...
Transforming Life Ministries will have its "Master's Monday" worship on Monday, June 6, 7 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 214 East Robert Toombs Ave. More...
The final 2010 property tax bills for Wilkes County property owners should be arriving in mailboxes this week, the county tax commissioner said. More...
Thursday afternoon (today) at 1 p.m., local leaders have an opportunity to talk about economic development issues with their peers and representatives from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The Region 7 Listening Session is set for T More...
The Robert Toombs House Historic Site is ready to celebrate the great man’s birthday July 2, but it hasn’t been easy after roof leaks damaged plaster ceilings, walls and moldings in several rooms. More...
Early voting has begun for the special municipal election set June 21 to fill the District 2 Washington City Council seat vacated by the resignation of Pamela L.G. More...
Mildred Peeler, Superior Court Clerk of Wilkes County, was elected and installed as president of the Superior Court Clerks’ Association of Georgia for 2011-2012 at the 2011 mandatory continuing judicial education annual spring seminar. More...
Neighborhood complaints about drug sales have resulted in two Wilkes County men being arrested and charged with selling drugs near housing authority neighborhoods. In separate incidents, Derrick Sturgis, 29, and Robert McClendon Jr., 37, of Wil More...
When we think of Margaret Mitchell, naturally the first thought is of Gone With The Wind. But what about who she really was; that family and close friends called her Peggy; or who was there when she was hit by the taxi? More...
Washington-Wilkes Tiger athletics and the Tiger Club have kicked off a month-long campaign to jump start and benefit all W- WCHS athletes for the coming 2011-2012 school year and many years beyond. More...
Head Coach Rob Jackson (left) and Coach Donny Swinson (right) presented end-of-season awards to members of the Washington-Wilkes Tiger baseball team including (l-r) Robert McGill, Coaches Award; Zach More...
Members of the Washington-Wilkes Tiger baseball team enjoyed their annual cookout and awards presentation at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club last week. More...
The scariest moment for families, especially if the family is the care giver for a loved one, is the moment of death. We do not know what to expect and there are always a few surprises. More...
Jesus always maintained a positive attitude, the kind of mindset that enhances life. Jesus came to our physical world in order that mankind might have life more abundant, filled with great expectations. Jesus never stifles our lives. More...
Pastor Peggy Zellars of Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries in Lincolnton will be the guest speaker at Christ City of Prayer’s 19th church anniversary service on Sunday, June 12, beginning at 3 More...
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