Thousands of people turned out for an evening of music, food, and fun for families at Monday night’s Labor Day Festival and Fireworks show, the rescheduled replacement for the rained-out Independence Day celebration. More...
In the most recent session of the Wilkes County Superior Court, several defendants pleaded guilty or were found guilty on charges ranging from theft to drug possession. More...
American Pest Control’s Buddy Bufford supervises the drawing of prize winners at last week’s Washington- Wilkes Chamber of Commerce After Hours reception. More...
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and I can sure vouch for that. I suddenly realized that I’ve been working for the News-Reporter for 10 years now, and it seems to have gone by in a flash. More...
Our fourth president has not gotten as much press recently as his predecessors. Historian and biographer Richard Brookhiser seeks to give him his “due” in this accessible, well-written book. More...
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – A number of options are available to find your way here once arriving in Europe. Air travel—there are multiple connections from anywhere. You can also get here by car, of course. More...
Funeral services for Lula Matt Lumpkin Willis, 98, of Washington, were held at Twin Oak Baptist Church in Washington at 12 p.m. Monday, September 2. She departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, August 28. More...
A memorial service for Gary Franklin Eubanks, 68, of Marietta, was held Friday, August 30, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Marietta with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. More...
Funeral services for Marilyn Riemer Pasco, 84, were held Saturday, August 31, at 3 p.m. in Washington Presbyterian Church with Rev. Glen Kohlhagen officiating. Interment followed in Resthaven Cemetery. More...
Hazel Russell was honored on the occasion her ninetieth birthday at a family dinner and celebration Friday evening, August 30, at The Washington Jockey Club. More...
Andy Moore of Crawfordville and Betty Northington of Greensboro announce the marriage of their daughter, Farren Lynn Moore, to Brandon Marcus Combs, son of Eddie Combs and Debbie Tanner, both of Washington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter More...
The FBI has closed its investigation of the suspicious package sent to a Washington bank last week after finding no evidence of a crime or any criminal intent. More...
Firefighters from the Tignall Volunteer Fire Department and other departments struggled with summer heat and a stubborn fire between two roofs of a mobile home in Tignall last week, but saved most of More...
Devito Owens has announced his candidacy for a District 1 Washington City Council seat. “I’m Devito Owens, 27-year-old native of the city of Washington and District 1. More...
Cars like this 1965 Corvette owned by Lee Thaxton, with grandson Ethan Thaxton, and Tommy Thaxton’s 1934 Ford Street rod, will be part of the Memory Lane Cruisers Fall Cruise-In set for Saturda More...
This fall’s Washington Rotary Club Autumn Auction may set a record for high-flying offerings for bidders to choose from. The event will offer, in both silent and live auctions, items ranging from hot-air balloon rides for two and for four More...
All parents are encouraged to attend the Annual Title I Parent meetings held at Washington- Wilkes Primary and Washington-Wilkes Elementary Schools later this month. At these meetings, parents will be given information regarding the Parent Invo More...
The Washington-Wilkes Tigers scored the most points in recent memory when they shutout Calhoun Falls 58-0 last Friday night in South Carolina, but that’s not the big news for the team right now. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Middle School girls softball team got its season started last week with a convincing win over the Glascock Panthers. In a game shortened to five innings because of the mercy rule, the young Lady Tigers won 12-4 in an offen More...
Parents are one hundred percent responsible for their children up to the age of accountability, around twelve or thirteen. At that point, most children start making some long term decisions. More...
This fall, on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington will be offering a series of films and discussions designed to explore the meaning of life. More...
The Classic South Quilt Guild will meet on Friday, September 27, at 2 p.m. in Wesley Hall in First United Methodist Church of Washington. The program will feature projects for Christmas giving. More...
