Area Breaking News
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…
Read More2025 Red Devil Football Banquet 2nd batch
2025 Red Devil Football Banquet photos – first batch, more to come
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…
Read MoreMcCormick Christmas Parade set for Saturday, DEC 13 430pm
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…
Read MoreWashington 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…
Read MoreFriday night area High School Football update
Friday High School Football Action * Lincoln Red Devils remain undefeated beating Greene 42-0 * Washington-Wilkes Tigers lose defensive battle to Warren 6-0 * McCormick Chiefs falls to Dixie 41-12 Read the full game reports in this week’s Journal Messenger & Reporter in newsstands Tuesday, online Wednesday, and mail boxes Thursday
Read MoreWashington Water questions on Legionnaires contamination confusing
Conflicting letters on possible Legionnaires contamination – Gyvonne Pinkston (WASHINGTON, Ga.) – A letter shared through Facebook posts this week advising residents of Brightwood Apartments, 344 Andrew Drive, to immediately stop using their water prompted an official response from the City of Washington and a subsequent boil-water advisory affecting multiple neighborhoods. Monday, Oct. 21 —…
Read MoreEMS Operations Director Tina Bailey cleared of ethics violations
Update: Ethics violation allegations by Shawn Preston against EMS/EMA Operations Director Tina Bailey have been investigated by EMS Department Head Dan Wright and have been cleared as “nothing found and no wrongdoing.” Read the full story in next week’s Journal Messenger & Reporter
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