July 22, 2010 / News

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Robert McAvoy, Carolyn Alexander, Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Joyce Blackburn, Marion Poss, Sherrie Denard, and Grant Denard. ƒMrs. More...

Combination of methods is best way to get pests out of yards and gardens

Many home landscapers and gardeners see pests eating their azaleas or tomatoes and immediately grab a chemical pesticide for defense. More...

The News-Reporter in the world is

... on a Disney Cruise

Mary and Sparky Newsome introduced Auntie V to The News-Reporter during their swim with the dolphins at Blue Lagoon near Nassau in the Bahamas. More...

Peppers graduates from basic training at Fort Jackson

Army Pvt. Britney N. Peppers has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

180 kids study, learn, create in CNLC summer camp program

An average of about 180 children attended the five-week summer camp program of the Wilkes County 21st Century CNLC according to project director Michelle White. Children from all over Wilkes County arrived each day at approximately 9:45 a.m. More...

Adams family members honored at birthday party and barbecue

The home of Arnold and Dorla Adams on Lexington Road was the scene of a joint birthday celebration and barbecue honoring Mr. Adams and his sister-in-law, Rosalyn Adams, Sunday, July 18. More...

Rev. Jerry Holcomb to speak at Fishing Creek homecoming

Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, July 25, followed by revival services Monday evenings, July 26, through Friday evening, July 30, at 8 p.m. The homecoming service will be at 11 a.m. with Rev. More...

Kiwanis Club hears storyteller

Sherry Hudson, president of the Washington Kiwanis Club, presented her “favorite brother” Eddie Smith, a professor at Clemson University for the last twenty years. More...

Sardis Baptist sets annual revival for August 8-10, 7 p.m.

Sardis Baptist Church in Rayle will hold revival services for three days next month beginning with the morning worship service on Sunday, August 8, at 11 a.m. Rev. More...

County Line Baptist homecoming service to be held August 1

County Line Baptist Church in Wilkes County will be celebrating its 213th homecoming on Sunday, August 1, at 11 a.m. More...

FFA officers set goals for the year

The Washington-Wilkes FFA Chapter held its annual Chapter Officer Leadership Conference (COLT) at Tallulah Gorge State Park June 30-July 2. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed a good service with Rev. Jim Newsome bringing the message on “Choices” from the book of Matthew. Joyce Fry led the music with Pam Hall as pianist. Children’s church was held as Rev. More...

Lundberg News

Revival services began Sunday morning at Clifford’s Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Walton as guest speaker. He preached wonderful messages at both morning and evening services and we looked forward to each evening through Wednesday. More...

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

Cheryl Massey visited Mrs. Louise Bagwell. ƒMrs. Blanche Sisson's guests have included Julie Driggers, Mike Sisson, Mildred Sisson, Gloria S. Wheatley, and Marie Smalley. ƒMrs. More...

Women’s Bible Study to begin Aug. 11 at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church, Washington, will begin another Bible study in its series of women’s Bible Study on Wednesday, August 11, at 9 a.m., in the conference room of the church. Becki Nichels will be the facilitator for the study. More...

Energy Audit Workshop to be held by city at Senior Center August 4

The City of Washington and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) will be sponsoring an Energy Audit Workshop Wednesday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Burns Senior Center, 108 Marshall Street, Washington. More...

Watermelon Festival set at Hickory Hill Aug. 7

“No watermelon, no foul.” – Edward, Twilight More...

Clark’s Station sets homecoming service for Sunday, August 8

Clark’s Station Baptist Church on the Newtown Road at Jackson Crossroads will have homecoming on Sunday, August 8, followed by revival services through Wednesday, August 11. The speaker for the Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. will be Rev. More...

in the world is The News-Reporter ...

... cruising the southern Caribbean

Dennis and Laurie Dehil took their News-Reporter to every port of call on their southern Caribbean cruise in June including (clockwise from top left) Rousseau, Dominican Republic; the northeast coast of Aruba; St. More...

Preparing to die includes accepting the situation and choosing the care

Where is it that most of us want to die? Wow! Tough question. The majority of people I have talked to say at home, in their bed, during their sleep. If only we can all go that peacefully. More...

Farm Service Agency to meet concerning ’11 county elections

The Wilkes/Lincoln/Taliaferro Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold an informational meeting for anyone interested in the 2011 County Committee Election. The meeting will be held Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m. More...

The Dixie Swim Club to debut August 12 at Playhouse

The Washington Little Theater Company will present its summer production of The Dixie Swim Club on August 12-14 at 8 p.m. and August 15 at 3 p.m. More...

House set at W-WCHS for freshmen, upper classmen

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has announced that two different times have beenset aside in order for students and parents to become familiar with the school’s campus. More...

Youth, chaperones of St. Luke enjoy trip to Florida and Disney

The youth of the St. Luke Baptist Church enjoyed a trip to Florida and Walt Disney World. More...