William McClane Norman Grant and Lacey Norman of Boston, Mass., announce the birth of their son, William McClane, on Monday, May 11, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Mc- Clane weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20.9 inches long.
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The Wilkes County Training School Class of l959 celebrated its 50th year reunion on Saturday, July 18, with dinner at Alfred's on The Square in Washington. Eddie Finnell served as the master of ceremonies. More...
Enjoying an extended visit with John and Kathy Overstreet were his aunt, Janice Overstreet of Paducah, Ky., and cousin, Donna Overstreet of Jackson, Tenn. More...
John Henry (Hank) Frost, son of Marshall and Erin Frost, celebrated his first birthday with a swimming party Saturday, June 27, at Reynolds Plantation. His birthday was June 30. More...
Austin Fanning, son of Greg and Marie Fanning, celebrated his sixth birthday on July 16 and was honored on several occasions. Austin was treated to a John Deere Tractor party at his home July 18. More...
Porter and Carson Eubank, son and daughter of Robbie and Jessica Eubank, were treated to a pool party celebrating their birthdays at the home of Ashley and Tiffani Andrews on Saturday, July 18. More...
Carlie Madison Thornton, daughter of Rob and Jill Thornton, celebrated her first birthday on July 15, and was treated on two occasions. Carlie's first celebration was a Winnie-the- Pooh party at her home on Sunday, July 5. More...
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For his twelfth birthday, Ty Gunter (center) took his News-Reporter and a group of friends for an excursion at Andy's Trout Farm in Dillard, Georgia. More...
Pole Branch Baptist Church held its first women's workshop Saturday, June 27. More...
Mrs. Helen Adams of Gadsden, Ala., celebrated her 100th birthday on July 4, 2009, surrounded by members of her family and friends, and the staff at Northside Health Care. They enjoyed cake and homemade ice cream and were accompanied by Mrs. More...
Zella Bennett and Megan visited Miss Mary McClearen. .Guests of Mrs. Clara Monague were Betty Parks, Helen Fuller, Bertha Fuller, Jimmy Evans, and Mitchell and Shirley Smalls Jr. .Wilbert Jackson's visitors were L.A. More...
Visiting Mamie Wilkinson Huff Sunday, July 19, was her nephew, Jeris "Big G" Wilkinson, who is a linebacker for the New York Giants. He is the grandson of Pie Wilkinson who many of you know from all the years she worked at Wills Memorial Hospital. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Revival services will be held at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday through Tuesday, August 9-11. Rev. Donnie Berry, pastor of Mallorysville Baptist Church, will be bringing the messages. Rev. Jim Newsome is pastor of the church. More...
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