Tourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreVision for Downtown Chipley further discussed during community meeting
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ways to enhance Downtown Chipley and entice visitors and pedestrians to the area continued to be discussed during a…
Read MoreNew Dollar General Market opens in Chipley
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The new Dollar General Market location in Chipley at 1334 Jackson Avenue is now open. “Dollar General’s DG Market…
Read MoreFlorida Power & Light employees help clean up Whitewater Lake Campground
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Some employees with Florida Power & Light didn’t spend the workday on Wednesday, March 1, in an office or…
Read MoreRex Lumber celebrates a long period of workplace safety
Special to the NewsOn Monday, April 29, Rex Lumber in Graceville celebrated reaching 1000 days with no lost time for injuries. “This is…
Read MoreFPL Shares Ways to Help Lower Your Energy Bill this spring
By Corey Booth Spring offers a fresh start, and it’s also the right time to prepare your home for summer.…
Read MoreChipley Beef ‘O’ Brady’s still on track to open
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz According to the latest update from franchisee and owner-operator Scott O’Brien, the coming new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s location in…
Read MorePublic officials reflect on growth, development in Washington County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz If you ask Washington County Planning Commission Chairman John Gay, growth will continue to occur in the area–whether one…
Read MoreNew Chipley veterinary care center celebrates grand opening
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz For a long time, it has been Dr. Sherie Owens Mitchell’s dream to open a veterinary care business. That…
Read MoreChipley Liquor celebrates grand opening
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County’s first-ever liquor store welcomed members of the community during a grand opening celebration on Friday, April 26.…
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