Chamber Banquet recognizes business community award winners
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Smiles, suits, dresses, masks, and awards were part of the celebration held during the annual Washington County Chamber of…
Read MoreOpportunity Florida Quail Calcutta brings together community over bird hunt, dinner
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Over a brisk but sunny two-day period, hunters got to shoot quail and pheasant at Hard Labor Creek Plantation…
Read MoreSchool District receives nearly $400k in workforce development funding
Staff ReportWashington County School District is receiving grant funding from the state to assist programs focused on cloud computing and virtualization,…
Read MoreVernon Garden Club plants trees at post office in honor of current, past members
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Given she worked there for 30 years and even served as the postmaster at one time, Pam Shores Cates…
Read MorePlanting a seed: OHE Spring Garden and Lawn class promotes education, next generation of gardeners
CAROL KENT SMITHCkent@kentsmith.biz It was standing room only as Orange Hill Express (OHE) in Chipley hosted its annual Spring Garden and Lawn…
Read MoreUpcoming tap house looks to bring craft beer, food trucks to Chipley
A new business called Chipley Station is looking to serve as a community hub for families in the area. The…
Read MoreDollar General relocates store
Dollar General announced a store is being relocated to 3448 Elkcam Blvd. in Sunny Hills, which will have an updated…
Read MoreVernon community celebrates Black History Month
A parade was held in Vernon on Saturday, Feb. 10, with festive vehicles, people waving to friends, and throwing out…
Read MoreChipley, Vernon Girls Weightlifting Team members qualify for state
Special to the NewsMembers of the Girls Weightlifting Team at Chipley and Vernon High School are seeing the results from pumping iron. Several…
Read MoreRoulhac Middle student Breanna Kopinski awarded college scholarship
Due to her perseverance with the performing arts and positive demeanor, Roulhac Middle School (RMS) student Breanna Kopinski was awarded…
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