February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Personalities

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Campbell wins W-WES Geographic Bee

Jahari Campbell, a fifth grade student at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. More...

Meghan Elizabeth Arnold to wed Adam Nicholas Fortson May 19

Mack and Kim Winfrey of Washington and Bryan and Tami Arnold of Crawford announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Arnold, to Adam Nicholas Fortson, son of Lonnie and Margaret Fortson of Danburg. More...

Shelby Glen Rhodes celebrates seventh birthday January 14

Shelby Glen Rhodes, son of Glenda and Freddie Rhodes Jr., celebrated his seventh birthday on Saturday, January 14. More...

Silver Streaks members enjoy dinner, movie night January 27

The Silver Streaks of First Baptist Church and guests gathered in the Mary Callaway Burton Fellowship Friday night, January 27, for a barbecue and movie night fellowship. More...

WMH Auxiliary sponsoring Book, Toy Sale Feb. 9-10

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will again sponsor a Book and Toy Sale on Thursday and Friday, February 9-10, in the Gordon Street lobby. Regency Planning Corporation will be in charge of the event that will be held on Thursday from 7 a.m. More...

Caroline Gentry honored at 10th birthday party

Caroline Pope Gentry, daughter of Katherine and John Gentry of Athens, celebrated her 10th birthday with a party at Sunshine Village Art Gallery in Watkinsville on Friday, January 20. Her birthday was January 12. More...

UNSUNG HERO OF WILKES COUNTY – DR. FREDERICK DOUGLAS SESSOMS

Persistence in pursuing education leads to medical practice
By Rev. Ed Anderson

Distinguished African American medical doctor and civic leader, Dr. Fred Sessoms was born on January 28, 1879, the third of eight children of Henry (1843-1926) and Mary Jane Mitchell Sessoms (1846- 1925) in rural Harrellville, Hertfort County, N.C. More...

Black History program slated at New Ford on February 12

On Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m., New Ford Baptist Church will conduct its annual Black History Program. The guest preacher will be Dr. More...

‘Chocolati Literati’ to be theme when Friends of Library meet

The Friends of the Mary Willis Library (FOL) will have its annual membership meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, in the meeting room of the library. More...

Newest member of your friendly F&M Bank staff

Mandy Roberson, the newest member of the bookkeeping department at F&M Bank’s main office, has 12 years experience in banking. More...

FBC Praise Team to provide music at Women’s Conference

The Praise Team from First Baptist Church will lead the music at the Women’s Conference at First United Methodist Church at the Friday evening, March 2, session. More...

New Beginnings

Hally Carolyn Wheatley

April and Jonathan Wheatley of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Hally Carolyn, on Thursday, January 19, at University Hospital in Augusta. Hally weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long. More...

Consumer Reports author gives money saving tips for parents

( NAPS)— By making simple switches and smart product investments, new parents can save thousands of dollars in the first year, while still providing what is best for baby. More...

‘Eat Right’ remains message of Academy of Nutrition, Dietetics

(NAPS)—The last century has seen a greater understanding of the role of nutrition in living a healthier lifestyle. As a result, one organization is changing its name to more accurately reflect that vital connection. More...

Personal Mention

Anna and Mal Heaton of Moulton, Ala., Roy Norman of Atlanta, and Henry Norman and Amelia of Watkinsville visited during the weekend with their mother and grandmother, Dottie Norman. More...

Pot Roast—The Perfect One-Dish Dinner

(NAPS)—Whether it’s for the nostalgia, the convenience or the reasonable cost, flavorful pot roast is making a comeback. More...

Carter G. Woodson was instrumental in establishing study of Black history

Black History has been recognized by Americans since 1926. More...

Perfect attendance for 100 days

Janie Marxsen and Mason Ball were recognized with sashes and crowns for having been present 100 days in a row in Pre-K at the First Baptist Church of Washington. More...