February 2, 2012 RSS feed / News

SAR wins first place in state for efforts for veterans, markers

The Washington-Wilkes chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) received first place at the annual state conference of the Georgia Society SAR for its performance in Revolutionary War veteran recognition and marker sponsorship. More...

GMI food pantry thanks the community

As we look back upon last year we are truly thankful for the amazing things that happened at God’s Marketplace, Food Pantry. In 2010 we averaged 127 families per month. More...

... just off the California shore

Natalie Bradley and Valerie Blakey took their copy of The News-Reporter along with them on a trip to visit Natalie’s son, Ty, who is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corp base in no More...

Lundberg News

There were good services at Clifford’s Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Martin had a nice story for the children and also preached a good message from I Corinthians 1:1-9. After services, everyone enjoyed the covered dish lunch. More...

Harper’s Personal Care residents enjoy week’s visits

Mrs. Eva Bufford had lunch with Lois Greene Friday, January 20. Mrs. Bufford went on an outing with her family Sunday. .Luther Avery, Rhonda Rivers, Al Waymon, and James Hughes visited Harper's. .Mrs. More...

RAYLE NEWS

. Happy February! Also, Happy belated birthday to my sweet neighbor, Karan Newsome, and my dear friend, Lindley Callaway. Both of these ladies celebrated their day on Wednesday, January 25. I hope you both had a relaxing, blessed day. More...

CSRA unemployment rises slightly in Dec., is same as state rate

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to 9.7 percent in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 9.6 percent in November. More...

Kindergarteners may register at W-WPS on Mar. 5-9, until 4 p.m.

Washington-Wilkes Primary School will hold Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year Monday- Friday, March 5-9, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. each day at the school. More...

Broun to sponsor Congressional Art contest for district

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. has issued an invitation to high school students to participate in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. More...

The MACK offers courses and events during Feb., Mar.

The McCormick Art Council at the Keturah (MACK), in McCormick, S.C., will host several events in the upcoming weeks including: . 12th annual Juried Art Exhibition on Friday, February 3, from 6-8 p.m. More...

Wilkes Co. Farm Bureau sponsors essay contest for middle schoolers

The Wilkes County Farm Bureau encourages sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to enter the Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Essay Contest. More...

Tignall News

Stamps have gone up to 45 cents a stamp now. Maybe that is one reason for a considerable change in communication, but I think technology is the main reason. This younger generation is missing out on something big ... love letters and pen pals. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

Jeanelle Ashmore visited Mrs. Dorothy Barnes. .Guests of Mrs. Annie Bolton were Gaylane Bowman, Jeanelle Ashmore, Lettie Mae Lawson, Nickie Smith, Ashley Bernal, Josie Bernal, and Addie Booker. More...