Tena's Jewelry and Gifts employees Ricky Mercier, Krystal Wheatley, Gretchen Robb, and Donna Chafin recently too a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. They are show above with the lights of "the strip behind them - and their News-Reporter in front.

(We invite you to share your travels with us and prove that The News- Reporter is read the world over. If you are planning a trip, be sure to pack a recent issue of The News-Reporter as well. While travelling, have someone take a picture of you holding the paper in front of a landmark or recognizeable place. When you return to Wilkes County, bring us the picture. We'll also need to know where you visited and what is shown in the photo. As we receive them, we will feature the photos in the paper and at www.news-reporter.com. We will also post all featured photos on The News-Reporter's new Facebook group. So, to all of you planning a vacation or just a getaway, be sure you DON'T FORGET YOUR NEWSREPORTER - and your camera of course!)