July 9, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Kiwanis scholarship awarded

Lindsey Guin (left), a 2009 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, receives a scholarship check for $1,000 from the Washington Kiwanis Club presented by Vice President Lillie Crowe. More...

Optimist scholarship presented

Jason Chapman (left) was the recipient of one of the annual Optimist Friend of Youth Scholarships. More...

Callaway shows another champion

Greg Callaway, a member of the Washington-Wilkes FFA, won reserve champion Maine-Anjou steer in the Junior Beef Futurity Show in Perry on June 19. He also won a third place with his Crossbreed steer. Greg is the son of Brian and Tonya Callaway. More...

Hall gets Optimist scholarship

Lindley Hall (left) was the recipient of one of the annual Optimist Friend of Youth Scholarships. More...

Shelter has important ongoing programs

Gloria Wheatley (right), director of the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter mentioned four ongoing programs at the shelter as she spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club last Tuesday. More...

Middle and high school students earn awards presented by Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) honored Wilkes County Middle and High School students for their academic excellence. More...

Summer mechanical problems can strand motorists, troopers warn

The Georgia State Patrol is reminding drivers this week that now is the time to make sure your vehicles are ready for the summer driving season. More...

Ga. State Patrol investigates traffic accidents in June

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated eight traffic crashes in Wilkes County during the month of June. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in six injuries. There were no deaths. More...

Benefit fund established

The W-WCHS Class of 1994 has set up a benefit fund for the two children, Jasmine and Zoey, left behind by the sudden and tragic death of their mother, Lamika Hall. Donations may be mailed to F&M Bank; P.O. Box 280; Washington, GA 30673. More...

Pet of the week

This big handsome Lab with the sun in his eyes is a wonderful eventempered dog, good companion or family dog. He's neutered and vaccinated. Call or visit the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter at 358 Brown Drive, 706-678-CATS. More...

Smith descendants gather for annual 2-day event

Descendants of Joseph Belknap Smith, a New Hampshire businessman who moved South in the early 1840s, met recently for their eleventh annual event. More...

Five generations sup together

Every fourth Sunday of the month, these five generations gather for dinner including (clockwise from bottom right) Cora Andrews, Jordan Samuel, Leo Walton, Jerin Samuel, Altenese Samuel, and Tommie Lou Walton. More...

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

... at the Great Wolf Lodge

Alli Bennett and Zach Bennett, daughter and son of Donna Bennett and Sabrina Bennett, took a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina, and remembered to take their News-Reporter with them. More...

Property crimes, drunk driving prevail in June round up of law enforcement arrests

The June roundup of arrests in Wilkes County continues to show problems with property crimes and driving under the influence. Jermayne C. Hanosek, 19, of Washington, was arrested June 8 by Washington Police and charged with felony burglary. More...

Wilkes County man arrested, charged in child molestations

A Wilkes County man is out on bond after being arrested on charges of child molestation and being a felon in possession of a firearm. More...