February 23, 2012 RSS feed / Personalities

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Rachel Lynn Brass marries James Christopher Ward Jan. 17

Rachel Lynn Brass of Lacey, Wash., and James Christopher Ward of Harlem were united in marriage on Tuesday, January 17, at fourthirty o’clock in the afternoon at the home of Peggy and Kerry Grisham near Enid, Okla. Rev. More...

New Beginnings

Emma Ruth Fanning Bryan and Cristin Fanning of Athens announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Ruth, on Wednesday, January 25, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Emma weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 21 inches long. More...

Frances Wheelis WOM group hosts Valentine party February 14

The Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of First Baptist Church hosted a Valentine party at Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes on Tuesday afternoon, February 14. More...

Mabel Johnson guest of honor at 97th birthday celebration

Mabel Ware Johnson celebrated her 97th birthday Friday, February 17, with a festive surprise celebration followed by a family lunch. More...

Bethel Methodist’s Ladies’ Retreat moved to Mar. 17

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Ladies’ Retreat sponsored by Bethel United Methodist Church has been moved to Saturday, March 17, from the originally planned March 10 date. More...

Society News Policies

The following policies for wedding write-ups, engagement announcements, birthdays, and other social articles are currently in effect and are strictly observed by The News- Reporter. Weddings and other events must be reported in a timely manner. More...

Bill Kirby guest speaker at Duggan Scholarship Dinner

Bill Kirby of Augusta was guest speaker at the annual John Duggan Memorial Scholarship Dinner sponsored by the Washington Woman’s Club on Monday evening, February 13, at the clubhouse on North Alexander Avenue. More...

Thomas new member of Washington Family Descendants society

Patricia Thomas was recently granted membership into the National Society of the Washington Family Descendants by virtue of her lineal descent from Colonel William Ball, a blood relative of George Washington. Mrs. More...

Bundy speaks to Iris Garden Club members about growing orchids

Jim Bundy presented a most interesting program to members and guests at the Iris Garden Club meeting Tuesday, February 14, in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church. More...

Wyatt Thomas honored at first birthday party

Wyatt Thomas, son of Jenny and Craig Thomas of Maryville, Tenn., celebrated his first birthday on Thursday, February 16. On his birthday Wyatt, his parents, and sister, Ellie, enjoyed a birthday supper at Chick-Fil-A in Maryville. More...

Ruth Rogers attends OLLI meetings in Athens Feb. 15-16

Ruth Rogers attended Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UGA meetings at the River’s Crossing Building on the University of Georgia campus last Wednesday and Thursday, February 15-16. More...

Personal Mention

Jo and Buzzy Randall accompanied their son, Randy Randall of Clinton, S.C., to Athens Saturday to attend the UGA-Presbyterian College baseball game at Foley Field. More...

W-WMS names students of the month

Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r) Jennifer Bruce, Lisbeth Sanchez, Lee Burnette, (back) Ethan Yearwood, Makayla Broome, and Mytavian Gladmon. More...