Christopher Reid of Lincolnton was named Valedictorian of the Lincoln County High School Class of 2007 and was so honored as he delivered his address at graduation exercises Friday evening, May 18, at Buddy Bufford Field in Lincolnton.
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Dylan Jon Hopkins
Jon Benson and Jackie Hopkins of Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of their son, Dylan, on Tuesday, May 15, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. Dylan weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 ½ inches long. More...
Anna Mae Laymon graduated from the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences at the 17th Annual Commencement Saturday, May 19, at Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tenn. Anna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Armour of Rayle announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha, to William Harrison Callaway, son of William David Callaway of Rayle and the late Joy Blackmon Callaway. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Engaged couple Lauren Denard and David Bridges were entertained at a Luau Lawn and Garden Cookout Saturday evening, May 19, in Washington at the home of Mr. and Mrs. IV Grimaud. Joining the Grimauds in hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. More...
Lawrence Jack Gay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gay of Lawrenceville, was two years old on March 16 and celebrated the following day with a Thomas the Train party at his home. His Thomas the Train party theme was complete with balloons. More...
Celeste Adams presented a program on bluebirds at the meeting of the Washington-Wilkes Garden Club as they gathered Thursday, May 10, at the North Wilkes Library in Tignall. Mrs. More...
Addison Carter Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Owen III, was one year old on May 1. On his birthday Addison was treated to a pizza dinner with his parents, brother, Lawson, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mathews, at his home. More...
The "Town Mice" and the "Country Mice" along with a lone cat, portrayed by Alli Bennett, and a narrator, Jonathon Davidson, were showcased in "An Aesop Adventure - A Children's Musical" on May 10 at Briarwood Academy. More...
Joanna Katherine Delany earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law on May 11. The commencement ceremony was held in Columbia, S.C., outdoors at the Horseshoe on the University campus. More...
Seven Wilkes County students were honored during the Briarwood Academy Upper Elementary School Honors Day program held Thursday, May 17, the final day of school. More...
Sheena Renee Hull of Philomath was among 382 students receiving degrees from Piedmont College during the May Commencement held at the college in Demorest. Sheena earned a Master of Business Administration in managerial leadership. More...
Krystal D. Bunch was named to the 2007 spring term President's List at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton. More...
Nine members of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met Wednesday at the City Hall. After a short business meeting and devotional with prayer by Fran Thaxton, they carpooled to Washington where they enjoyed eating at Lin's Wok. More...
Linda Garrett and Shirley Crocker visited Mrs. Sara E. Walton. ..Mrs. Clara Morague's visitors were Helen Fuller, Bertha Fuller, Vec Booker, Lara Willis, Markino Murray, Lawrence Murray, Tanika Davenport, and Betty Parks. .. More...
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