April 2, 2009 RSS feed / News

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FCCLA members attend state leadership meeting in Athens

FCCLA members Mariah Crew, Norae Early, Beunka Stephens, Coty Denard, Antonio Cullars, and adviser Sheila Callaway attended the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Meeting in Athens at the Classic Center March 19-21. More...

FBLA students receive honors at state conference

The Washington-Wilkes High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to Atlanta for the 2009 State Leadership Conference March 27-29 and experienced an outstanding amount of success. More...

Griggs Realty named 'Master Salesman' by United Country

United Country Real Estate has announced that United Country - Griggs Realty, located in Washington, has achieved the company's Master Salesman Award for 2008. More...

W-WES students celebrate Georgia Agriculture Week, learn to be good stewards of environment

Governor Sonny Perdue proclaimed March 15-21 as Georgia Agriculture Week and the fifth graders at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School spent the week focusing on local agriculture and the impact of agriculture on their lives. More...

Extension offices offering classes on basics of gardening

The Wilkes and Lincoln county Extension offices have announced plans for a series of gardening classes. Anybody who would like to learn the basics of gardening, this series is for you. More...

Granades and Harrises attend Baptist conference in Hawaii

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Granade and Dr. and Mrs. Joe Harris attended the Hawaiian Baptist Academy Conference in Honolulu as members of the Mainland Advisory Council. More...

Foundation seeks applicants for next Junior Board

The Watson-Brown Foundation is seeking applications from high school students in the CSRA for its Junior Board program. More...

Washington Police Dept. conducting 'Jail and Bail' to benefit Relay for Life

The Washington Police Department will be conducting its Jail & Bail Operation for the benefit of the Relay for Life campaign for cancer. More...

Broad cleanup event scheduled for this Saturday, April 5

The Broad River Water Association (BRWA) and the Emerging Green Builders, a group of students and young professionals involved in Athens' green building movement, have teamed up to sponsor a cleanup of the upper five-mile section of the Broad River More...

W-WPS music students learn to make 'found' instruments

March is the month of the school year that is designated as Music In Our Schools Month all across our country. Every year the children at Washington-Wilkes Primary School are involved in special things to celebrate the month. More...

Library announces Bookmobile schedule for month of April

The Bartram Trail Regional Library Bookmobile schedule for April in Wilkes County has been announced and is as follows. More...

Eight Rayle EMC linemen go to assist in Kentucky disaster

Facing the biggest natural disaster in the state's history, Kentucky called upon EMCs in Georgia, including Rayle EMC, to send crews and equipment to restore electricity to approximately 500,000 cooperative consumers. More...

Kiwanis Club names winners in annual Talent Showcase

The annual Kiwanis Talent Showcase was held Friday, March 20, at the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Cafeteria and featured three divisions for judging. More...

Washington woman puts knife to throat of 88-year-old man to steal drug money

A Washington woman with a history of drug abuse and violence has been charged with putting a knife to the throat of an 88-year-old man and robbing him of $35 last week. More...

Blues legend Francine Reed to headline Spring Musicfest

This year's Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation's Spring Music Fest will kick off at The Pope Center with a Friday night concert April 24 by blues singer Francine Reed, best known for her years as Lyle Lovett's duet and back-up vocalist. More...

Ebenezer Baptist plans special services on Easter Sunday

Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3519 Thomson Road, Washington, will have special services on Easter Sunday, April 12. The day will begin with a sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:45 a.m. More...

Have a heart and save mine

This sweet female Beagle is a happy affectionate dog. She is heartworm positive and needs treatment. The Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter needs help with the heartworm treatment. More...

Chorus sings at Wilkes Healthcare; Jr. Beta Club wants dog and cat food

Patricia Rusher's third period chorus class performed for residents at Wilkes Healthcare on March 12. More...

We'll help you look for a job

Scores upon scores of our readers have lost their jobs and are desperate to find employment. More...

'Come, Touch the Robe' to be performed this Sunday evening at First Baptist Church

The music and drama ministries of the First Baptist Church, Washington, will present "Come, Touch the Robe" Sunday evening, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. More...

Where in the world is The News-Reporter ...

... at the Georgia Aquarium

Whitney Richards, intern reporter at The News-Reporter, along with husband Jacob, visited the city of Atlanta on the weekend of their one year anniversary. They were sure not to leave their trusty News-Reporter behind. More...

Unemployment rate continues to rise in Georgia, CSRA

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to a preliminary unadjusted rate of 9.9 percent in February, up 3.9 percentage points over the year from February 2008. More...

Broun invites high school students to participate in art competition

Representative Paul Broun, M.D. has announced that high school students in the 10th Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2009 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, members of the U.S. More...

Summer drama camp registration to begin April 1, ends May 1

Registration for this year's Summer Drama Camp at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse will begin on April 1 and end May 1. Registration and scholarship forms can be found at either www.thewltc.com or any Wilkes County school office. More...

Teenagers enthusiastic about 'Bible Bowl' competition

By REV. ED ANDERSON

The Wilkes County Sunday School Union has been an active and meaningful Christian organization that has fostered the development of young people in our community since 1889. More...

Have a heart and save mine

Dahlia Rose is a purebred Great Pyrenees. She is good-natured and a devoted pet. She is heartworm positive and needs treatment. She is otherwise a hardy dog. She is spayed and vaccinated. More...

Kiwanis welcomes Hutto

New Washington-Wilkes Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Lee Hutto spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular Tuesday lunch meeting and was introduced by Kiwanian Ed Geddings. More...

Lions Club sets 'White Cane Day' for April 11 at local grocery stores

This year's "White Cane Day," an annual event sponsored by the Washington Lions Club, will be held Saturday, April 11, according to an announcement by Lion President Mary Hubbard. More...

Horse fair planned for April 25

After the success of last year's equine event, plans are set for the Second Annual Horse Fair Saturday, April 25, at Callaway Plantation. Gates will open at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10. More...

Gone With the Wind explored all weekend with exhibits, performances, and memories

This year's Spring Tour weekend will be filled with special Gone With The Wind exhibits and lectures with two of the remaining actors from the film and the film's top expert and collector. More...

Young Farmers set truck, tractor pull for Saturday

This Saturday will see the first pull of the year at the Wilkes County Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull at the facility off Highway 78 at Big Cedar Road in Aonia. Complete information is available at TheWTTP.com, said organizer Eric Holton. More...