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The following policies for wedding write-ups, engagement announcements, birthdays, and other social articles have been in effect since September 1, 2003 and are strictly observed by The News- Reporter. Weddings and other events must be reported in a timely manner. All items of social news must be received within 30 days of the date of the event. More ... Braxton Blakey, son of Jeff and Tena Blakey of Washington, was four years old on October 28, and celebrated his birthday with family and friends. Braxton's party was held at McDonald's on October 25. The children enjoyed hamburgers, chicken nuggets, French fries, ice cream and cake. Goody bags were given to the party-goers. More ... Tim and Laura Purdy of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Leigh, to Andrew Jonathan Jackson, son of Mike and Debbie Jackson of Tignall. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Milton and Billie Sue Roberts and the late Burns and Mildred Sayer Purdy of Washington. More ... Dr. Catherine Ann Coomer and Dr. Michael Davidson Brown, both of Birmingham, Ala., exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful outdoor double-ring ceremony Saturday, October 18, at four-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at the bride's family home on Waverly Creek in White Oak. Dr. David Allen of Savannah officiated. More ... Engaged couple Karla Dawson and Josh Grimaud were entertained at a couple's shower Saturday evening, November 8. The outdoor festivities were hosted by Crystal Purdy, Andy Jackson and Will and Samantha Callaway at the Callaway home in Washington. More ... Trey Blackmon, son of Edward (Bubba) and Becky Blackmon, celebrated his second birthday on Saturday, November 15, at his home. Trey was treated to a truck theme party. He had a sand pile with dump trucks for the children to play. More ... Alyssa Stewart, bride-elect of Jeffrey Roth, was feted at a lingerie shower and bachelorette party Saturday evening, November 15, at the home of Sherri McAvoy on Wrightsboro Road. Co-hostesses with Mrs. McAvoy for the lingerie shower were Amy Thomas of Eatonton, Amanda Sanders of Lincolnton, and Hannah Wright of Rayle. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Garden Club met Thursday afternoon, November 13, at the North Wilkes Library in Tignall. Mary Webster, president, opened the meeting by welcoming members. Paula Butts continued the opening ritual with a devotional on thankfulness. Members joined in the Pledge to the Flag. More ... On December 25, The News- Reporter will publish its 35th annual Christmas Tree Babies edition. The full color feature will include children born to Wilkes County families during 2008 whose announcements appeared in The News-Reporter. More ... Lamont and Cathy Lannae enjoyed several days last week at Disney World in Orlando with their children and grandchildren, Ben and Robin Shackleford, Isabel, Ben Jr. and John, of Atlanta. l Pam Eaton enjoyed the weekend in Guyton with her grandchildren, Arcadian and Artemis Eaton, children of Ulysses and Linda Eaton. More ... |
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