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Wilkes County May 19 Primary – 100% Precinct Reporting

(WILKES COUNTY, Ga.) — Wilkes County voters cast 2,144 ballots in the May 19 primary election for a turnout rate of 34.17% among the county’s 6,274 registered voters, according to unofficial and incomplete election results. Incumbent Sam Moore received 1,000 votes in the Republican primary for Wilkes County Commission chairman. Democrat Charles Jackson received 270…

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Sunday night shooting in Wilkes leaves 19-year old in hospital

(WASHINGTON, Ga.) —A 19-year-old man remained hospitalized after being shot during a large gathering late Saturday night in the Meredith Circle area, prompting what local officials described as a coordinated multi-agency emergency response that began before first responders ever reached the original scene. According to an initial incident report from the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office,…

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Salem Carpenter found, tired and thirsty, but OK

UPDATE:Salem Carpenter was found, safe and sound around 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. He was located on a farm near Clarks Hill Lake, several miles from his home.  Lincoln County Sheriff Clay Smith said Carpenter was found on Furman Farms on the Augusta Highway, severely dehydrated, tired, thirsty, and “wore out.” He said the boy was…

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McCormick Planning Commission to vote FEB 5 on Pollard Land Co. Rezoning

McCormick County Planning Commission Meeting McCormick County Administration Center 610 S. Mine St. McCormick, South Carolina 29835 Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:30 p.m. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of January 8, 2026, meeting minutes. OLD BUSINESS:  Committee Reports  Comprehensive Plan  Pollard Land Company is requesting the rezoning…

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New Year’s Eve Service at Blessed Hope Bible Church

New Year’s Eve Service at Blessed Hope Bible Church Blessed Hope Bible Church is hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering to ring in the New Year!  The Watch Night celebration is open to all, and refreshments are provided. The event begins at 7pm. The church is located at 231 Washington Road in the City Cemetery…

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ELECTION RESULTS – WILKES AND LINCOLN

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ELECTION RESULTS LINCOLN COUNTY – 100% of precincts reporting Public Service Commission District 2 Tim Echols (R) – 67.38% Alicia Johnson (D) – 32.62% District 3 Fitz Johnson ( R) – 67.27% Peter Hubbard (D) – 32.73% Board of Education Resolution YES – 61.90% NO – 38.10% FLOST YES – 71.44% NO…

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Washington Unity Coalition Meeting Monday night

Engage & Empower: A Solution-Based Community Panel Discussion  Date: Monday, November 3, 2025  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Location: Third Shiloh Reverend G.L. Avery Building 219 McLendon Drive Washington, GA 30673 Hosted by: The Unity Coalition The Unity Coalition invites all residents to join us for an open, solution-focused community discussion. Panelists will be on hand to…

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