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September 27, 2007
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State bus tour finds excellence at turn-around school
By KIP BURKE news editor
The kids at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School knew it was real when two giant tour buses, with a blue-light escort of police, deputies, and state troopers, pulled up in front of their school. It was real, and it was a very big deal. More...
Wilkes seeking 'Entrepreneur-Friendly' status

Local small business owners and leaders are meeting today with state economic development representatives to review Wilkes County's efforts to obtain the designation of "Entrepreneur Friendly Community. More...

'Follies' opens next weekend at WLTCo.

The Washington Little Theater is gearing up for its newest offering in the 2007 season. The Washington Follies, directed by Jo Rider Randall, is set to begin Friday, October 5, at 8 pm. October 6 and 7 shows are at 3 p.m. The show is full of variety and the talent lined up to sing, dance and perfo... More...


Tiger Homecoming activities continue all week leading up to Friday night's Banks County game

It's Homecoming week at Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School, and the school has Spirit Week activities, a parade, a bonfire,and - for the first time in years - a Homecoming dance. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at halftime of the game with Banks County at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Tiger S... More...


More than 50 girls enter Miss Wilkes Co. pageant Saturday at Pope Center

More than 50 Wilkes County girls will be rehearsing tonight for Saturday's Little Miss and Miss Wilkes County Pageants. "I'm thrilled at the response we've received. This is going to be a fun event for the girls and for our community!" said Ashley Barnett, pageant organizer. More...


Tracy Lawrence concert set for Aonia; Funk & Soul show follows next night

Big-time musical entertainment is coming to Wilkes County in October, with country star Tracy Lawrence headlining a country show on Friday, October 19, and ZAPP headlining a funk and soul show the next evening. Both shows will be outdoors at Aonia Park, adjacent to Aonia Pass Motocross Park on th... More...


 News
•Health Dept. sets mass immunization drill October 2-4
The East Central Health District and the Wilkes County Health Department will conduct a mass immunization drill on October 2, 3, and 4. The purpose of the drill is to test the capacity to provide mass immunizations in the event of a biological disaster. More...
•Tickets now on sale for WLTCo's Gala set for October 6
•Springfield Baptist recognizes student
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
Follies featuring fine fare
The Washington-Wilkes Tiger Marching Band traveled to Midland Valley High School in South Carolina Saturday where they took fourth place in their division in the marching festival. There were 16 bands who participated in the competition. The Tiger Band's next festival is October 13 in Habersha... More...
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 Opinions
•Just a thought
Enough with the tattoos already. Years ago they called a woman with a lot of tattoos a slut. Now they have them all over their bodies and they call them ladies. It has become an accepted popular thing that has totally gotten out of control and has become a social insatiable obsession. More...
•Political Cartoon
•Vox Pop
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 Letters
•We need community's support
TO THE EDITOR:
After much consideration, I have decided to once again voice my opinion on a subject I feel very strongly about. As everyone in Wilkes County should be aware, our community is currently experiencing economic trials. More...
•Thanks for courtesy, concern
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 Sports
•Tigers get first win, beat Dawson 34-6
Last Friday night, the Washington Wilkes Tigers started their region schedule off with a bang, defeating the Dawson County Tigers by a score of 34-6. Both the offense and defense were impressive for Washington, showing that the tough opening games of the year really paid off. More...
•THE DIXIE DOZEN
•Boys win CC meet; Coe is first again
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 Obituaries
•Carol Wayne Hardy
Funeral services for Carol Wayne Hardy, 68, of Washington were held Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at the Phillips Mill Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Jacobs and Rev. Robert Rayner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died September 24. More...
•James H. Hendry Jr.
•Edna Scott Hodges
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 Personalities
•Anna Elizabeth Campbell to wed Alton Alexander Dawkins Dec. 15
Philip Bradley Campbell of Lincolnton announces the engagement of his daughter, Anna Elizabeth, to Alton Alexander Dawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Dawkins, also of Lincolnton. Miss Campbell is also the daughter of the late Mrs. Marilyn "Betty" Flint Campbell. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. M... More...
•Chelsea Tamsi celebrates ninth birthday Sept. 7
•Iris Garden Club members gather for Membership Coffee at Stubbs home
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 Don't Forget
• Don't Forget
Bethel Under the Blood Deliverance Church of the Living God, Lincolnton, will have a two-night Holy Ghost filled revival October 20, 21, 7 p.m., 7 p.m., at the 309A Spring Street. Evangelist Janice Bynun will be the speaker. Flint Hill Baptist Church will have its 11th year pastor appreci... More...
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