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April 5, 2007
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Visitors down for Spring Tour; but more staying for Masters
By KIP BURKE news editor
Organizers say that although weather was perfect and the homes lovely, attendance was down significantly for Saturday's Spring Tour of Homes. "Everybody I talked to said they had a wonderful time," co-chairman Vivian Walker said, "and they loved the selection of different homes, but I think the nu... More...
Zaxby's opening later this month to create '40 to 50' jobs for cooks, cashiers in Wilkes

The new Zaxby's expected to open later this month in Washington will create an additional 40 to 50 jobs in the area, said Zaxby's District manager Ted Lisowski. He and General Manager James Owens say the 40 to 50 "team members" will consist primarily of cooks and cashiers. More...

Help needed to continue saving living memories of Wilkes folks

The first video collection containing the lifelong memories of longtime Wilkes County residents will soon be available for public preview and sale, and New South Productions needs the public's help to preserve even more Wilkes County memories. The public can preview the oral and living history int... More...

 News
•Wilkes 4-H'ers celebrate '4-H Night at the Oscars' giving special recognition to achieving members
The 30th Annual Wilkes County 4-H Awards Banquet was held Saturday, March 24, in the cafeteria of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Using as a theme, "4-H Night at the Oscars," officers of the 4-H County Council and board members presided during the presentation of awards, entertainment... More...
•High school courses may get credit at Ga. technical colleges
•Bonnie Bounds tours London on study of Sherlock Holmes' era
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
AJC can't afford future delivery here
F ran Strother Houmans, daughter of Jack and Angie Strother of Washington- Wilkes, has been selected from 7,000 participants in the Greenville, S.C., area for a part in "Leatherheads" starring George Clooney who is also director of the movie. Fran was selected as one of seven women, along ... More...
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 Opinions
•Nothing to be scared about
The frightening thing about the possibility of the county backing the hospital's plan for reconstruction is that it would take $1.1 million a year in taxes for 25 years to pay the debt service. That would mean an increase of a few mills to cover the payment. And while everyone naturally wants to ke... More...
•Political Cartoon
•Vox Pop
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 Sports
•Tigers to host Thomson today, 1 p.m.
The Washington-Wilkes Tigers beat the Oglethorpe County Patriots last week 5-4 to improve their region record to 3-0 and their overall record to 6-2-1. Senior Ace Demont Gresham pitched the complete game and improved his personal record to 3-0. Gresham allowed only one earned run in the contest wh... More...
•B-team splits in two games, plays again Monday at 4:30
•Eaglettes win in cheerleading
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 Obituaries
•Dillard E. Gartrell
Funeral services for Dillard E. Gartrell, 89, of Washington were held Saturday, March 21, 2007, at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Washington, with full military honors and with Rev. Roy Andrews officiating. He died Sunday, March 25. Mr. Gartrell was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the la... More...
•Walter A. Cholmondeley
•Thomas William Combs
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 Worship
•Victory Baptist Church sets a special month of Sundays
Victory Baptist Church on the Newtown Road in Wilkes County is having a special month of super Sundays during April. Each Sunday will feature a special speaker for the services which are held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be special music presented during the week and a special message for thos... More...
•Anabaptist
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 Personalities
•India Callaway celebrates eighth birthday on Mar. 24
India Cathey Callaway, daughter of Kari and Eugene Callaway Jr., was eight years old March 24 and celebrated her birthday on several occasions. On Saturday, March 17, India and her father, whose birthday was March 20, were treated to a joint birthday dinner at their home in Rayle. Birthday cake an... More...
•RJ Carnes honored at 'Bob the Builder' birthday party
•Thornton, Lewis honored at lawn, garden shower
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 Don't Forget
•Full Story
The Christian Community Choir will present "Spread the News," a musical for Easter, at Raytown Baptist Church, April 15, 2 p.m. The musical is directed by Rev. Geri Lancaster and narrated by Rev. John Autry. More...
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