Florida releases candy testing results under Healthy Florida First initiative
Staff ReportOn Monday, January 26, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new…
Read MoreFBC opens cold‑weather shelter as temperatures drop
AMBER PATINOWith severe cold weather approaching, First Baptist Church of Chipley (FBC) is once again opening its doors to provide overnight…
Read MoreVernon City Council hires public works positions
Ali MorelandThe Vernon City Council met Tuesday, January 20, to consider applications for open public works positions. At the January 5…
Read MoreWCBOCC meeting covers cell towers, Black History celebration, grants, and fire department concerns
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) met for their Thursday, January 15, regular meeting, addressing public hearings, Black…
Read MoreWCSD holds annual district spelling bee
On Friday, January 16, the Washington County School District hosted the Annual District Spelling Bee in the WCSD School Boardroom,…
Read MoreChamber approves 2026 Board of Directors
During the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County meeting on Thursday, January 15, Chamber members approved the…
Read MoreWCSD celebrates a year of excellence, honoring district employees of the year
Educators, families, and community members joined the Washington County School Board (WCSB) at the Vernon High School auditorium on Wednesday,…
Read MoreSenior Beta members shine at Florida Beta Convention
Senior Beta Club members from Chipley High School (CHS) and Vernon High School (VHS) recently competed at the Florida Beta…
Read MoreWCSB recognizes 2025-2026 District Employees of the Year
The Washington County School Board recognized educators and school employees as the 2025-2026 District Employees of the Year during its…
Read MoreWashington County Junior Beta Club members shine at state convention
Junior Beta Club members from Vernon Middle School (VMS) and Roulhac Middle School (RMS) recently competed at the Florida Beta…
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