On The Edges--Republic

by Diane Rarick

Jeff and Jennifer Burgess are the new owners of The Wash House, a laundry at 428 N. Hwy. 60. The 3,000-square-foot nonsmoking facility has 32 top-loading washers, 18 dryers and four double-load washers.

To keep customers entertained, the Burgesses have added a snack bar, expanded cable TV, children's toys, a video game and a pinball machine.

Winter hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. The business also offers same-day drop-off service, ironing and starching.