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May 22, 2008
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76 seniors to graduate in ceremonies May 23 at 8 p.m.
A total of 76 seniors in the Class of 2008 will take part in commencement exercises for Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School this Friday, May 23, beginning at 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. No contingency plan for inclement weather has been announced. More...
'School of Rock' jams downtown

Washington's Justin Wilson (seated), and William Taylor Walker held a jam session on The Square Friday evening hoping to attract students to their Classic South School of Modern Music. Story on page 18. More...

Board of Education gets early CRCT results, discuss statewide controversy on low scores
By KIP BURKE news editor

In its regular May meeting Monday night, the Wilkes County Board of Education got preliminary score summaries on the controversial CRCT tests which show a majority of Georgia students failing some areas. More...


W-W Chamber of Commerce grows thanks to efforts by members, board of directors

A full-court press by Washington- Wilkes Chamber of Commerce board members, and changes at the Chamber office,have seen membership in the local group almost double in the last few months. More...


Inaugural Classic South Horse Fair gets 'awesome response'

Hundreds of horse owners and potential horse owners, along with hard-working volunteers and sponsors, made Saturday's inaugural Classic South Horse Fair a success, organizers say. More...


New School of Modern Music now offers rock music lessons in W-W

With the opening of the Classic South School of Modern Music, two musicians are about to offer local music students the chance to reach for their rock music dreams. Washington's Justin Wilson, and William Taylor Walker of Rhine, Ga., are offering lessons in guitar, bass, and drums for individuals... More...


 News
•W-W Primary Performers perform, receive musical instrument prizes
The Washington-Wilkes Primary Performers presented a program of songs for Honors Day at W-WPS. It was the last of four programs presented this year by the performing group. Musical selections were "Big Dreams," "I Want to Be," "Summer Is Coming," "Time To Say Goodbye," "So Long" by Teresa Jennings... More...
•Tailiaferro percussion ensemble performs
•Key Club tells Kiwanis of plans
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 The Office Cat
•Holiday brings early deadlines
B arbara and Donald Wheatley are members of the CSRA Shag Club of Augusta and Aiken, S.C. Last week Barbara and Donald organized a dance hosted by Guillaume Slama at the Fitzpatrick Hotel. About 65 people attended, mostly from Columbia and Richmond counties. More...
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 Opinions
•The House that George Built By WILFRED SHEED
Book Review
Wilfred Sheed is a writer (six novels) and a critic; the extended title of this book is "With a little help from Irving, Cole, and a crew of about fifty." Probably not necessary is to add the last names of Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter. More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Letters
•Thanks for success of 1st Classic South Horse Fair Saturday
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to share my gratitude with the community for its support of the First Annual Classic South Horse Fair. The number of local businesses that participated in the event was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the members of the community for joining us in the activities of... More...
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 Sports
•Tournament Saturday will feature 4 teams in adult basketball action
Four adult basketball teams will get together this weekend for a double elimination tournament sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department. The tournament will be held at the W-WPRD gymnasium beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 24, and continue all day until the championship t... More...
•Basketball alumni game slated May 31 to put Tigers on Tigers
•Basketball camp dates changed for players 8-12, 13-16
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 Obituaries
•JoAnna Morris Elkins
Funeral services for JoAnna Morris Elkins, 95, of Fortsonia were held Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Fortsonia Baptist Church with Rev. Connie Ivester officiating. She died May 12. Mrs. Elkins was a native of Tatnall County, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late Willie Snellings and James Bui... More...
•Jeanne Daniel Beckum
•Come Worship with us
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 Worship
•First Methodist Church to present musical 'Never the Same' June 19
The First United Methodist Church of Washington, Georgia will host a musical on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. "Never the Same" will be performed by The New World Generation Youth Choir of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, Tenn. This "powerfully dramatic" musical deals with the im... More...
•Church shoppers and hoppers
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 Personalities
•Lizzie Newsome, Justin Holmes guests of honor at linen shower
Engaged couple Lizzie Newsome and Justin Holmes were guests of honor at a family linen shower Saturday evening, May 17, at the home of the bride-elect's aunt and uncle, Jo and Buzzy Randall on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Joining the Randalls in entertaining were Lyn Randall and Bill Cannon of Tybee... More...
•Samantha Thornton celebrates twelfth birthday on April 27
•Tiya Smith honored at fourth birthday party on April 13
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 Don't Forget
•Don't forget
White Rock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will honor the pastor, Rev. Seymore Harrison, for two years of service on Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. Rev. More...
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