November 26, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

Washington residents enjoy Caribbean cruise Nov. 1-7

A group of Washington friends and their guests enjoyed a sevennight Western Caribbean cruise November 1-7. After an overnight stay in St. More...

Willingham speaks to members of Woman's Club November 16

Robert "Skeet" Willingham was guest speaker at the meeting of the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Monday, November 16, at the Woman's Club in Washington. Following the luncheon, Betty Slaton introduced Mr. More...

Jackson Pope celebrates fourth birthday Oct. 26

Jackson Pope, son of Pembroke and Chrissie Pope of Canton, celebrated his fourth birthday on October 26. Jackson was treated to a fire truck theme party a couple of days before on October 24 at Play Activity Center in Roswell. More...

Paw Prints donated to W-W Shelter

The Paw Prints Foundation, headed by Dr. Nancy McNair (left), raised over $5,000 to benefit the animals at the Washington-Wilkes Humane Animal Shelter. The silent and live auctions were held at Taylor BMW in Augusta. More...

News-Reporter to publish annual 'Christmas Tree Babies' edition

On December 24, The News- Reporter will publish its 36th annual Christmas Tree Babies edition. The full color feature will include children born to Wilkes County families during 2009 whose announcements appeared in The News-Reporter. More...

'Set Our Hearts On Fire' is theme of FBC winter revival

The First Baptist Church, Washington, will have a series of "Set Our Hearts On Fire" Winter Revival Services beginning Sunday morning, December 6. More...

RAYLE NEWS

For all God in mercy sends . . . For health and children, home and friends, For comforts in the time of need, For every kindly word or deed, For happy thoughts and holy talk, For guidance in our daily walk, For beauty in this world of ours, More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Valerie Jackson and Zella Bennett visited Miss Mary McClearen. .Mrs. Clara Monague's visitors were Aleta Cantey, Helen Fuller, Tara Willis, Betty Parks, Jasmine Crew, Daleah Booker, Bertha Fuller, and Jimmy Evans. .Guests of Mrs. More...

Abby Callaway, Chris McGarr honored at couple's shower

Abby Callaway and Chris Mc- Garr, who were married November 7, were treated to a couple's shower on October 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bailey and Lindsey Callaway in Upton Mills. More...

Alexandra Frances Marazita marries Craig Hopkins McClure September 19

Alexandra (Ally) Frances Marazita and 1st Lt. Craig Hopkins McClure, U.S. Marine Corps, were married on September 19, 2009, in the graceful "Old Florida" setting of Goodwood Plantation. More...

Organic gardening is subject of W-W Garden Club program

Sandy LeGette spoke on organic gardening as she presented the program to members of the Washington Wilkes Garden Club Thursday, November 12, at the North Wilkes Library in Tignall. Mrs. More...

Eligible seniors can get assistance with energy bills

Applications will be received Monday, November 30, for seniors who are 65 years or older who are interested in participating in the Low Income Energy Assistance program in Wilkes County. The program is to assist in paying heating bills. More...

Washington Personal Mention

Larry Tyler of Dunwoody visited Sunday with his mother, Marjorie Tyler, and joined her at First United Methodist Church for the services and the Thanksgiving dinner following. More...

Connely presents flower arranging program at Iris Garden Club meeting

Laura Connely of Washington presented an informative and enjoyable program to members of the Iris Garden Club as they met Tuesday, November 10, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. More...

Students of the Month selected

Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r), Allison Stone, Jose Angel, (back) Madison Powell, Doneisha Booker, Ryan Colvard, and Gavin Garrett. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. More...

Tignall News

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The way to have a happy holiday is to be with family or dear friends. There is one Thanksgiving I will always remember and that was the only one spent away from my parents. More...

Lundberg News

There's not much news this week since my editor asked for news to be turned in by Friday for early publication for this week. .James and I went to Tignall Baptist Church Tuesday for the senior program and Thanksgiving luncheon. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

Martha Aycock took Mrs. Mary Jane Justice on an outing one day last week. Trudy Edmunds and Lois Blocke visited Mrs. Justice. .Bob and Chris Cosby visited Mrs. Helen Jackson. .Sharon Williamson visited Mrs. More...