Charles Robert Patterson of Midwest City, OK was born August 25, 1938, to James Hershel Patterson and Gladys Daniel Patterson of Lutts, TN. He departed this life on May 30, 2023, Memorial Day, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 30 days. He attended public school in Wayne County, TN. Charles…
The Wayne County School Board met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the board meeting room at the Central Office. Board members in attendance were Chairman Andy Yarbrough, Camryn Eaton, Sherman Martin, and Amanda Van Fleet. Board members Charity Horton, Mark Staggs, and Debbie Brown were absent. Chairman Andy…
The 14th Annual Butterfly 5K Run/Walk was held last Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. The 5K is the major fundraiser event held each year to benefit The Butterfly Foundation. The Butterfly Foundation, a non-profit organization, raises money to assist families and children in Wayne and surrounding counties who have life-threatening or life-altering conditions. In this year’s…
A special ceremony honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country was held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, on the courthouse lawn in Waynesboro. Waynesboro American Legion Vice Commander David McIntosh served as emcee at the ceremony. County Executive Jim Mangubat gave a welcome speech, and a military medley was performed by…
Flag Day is on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, and American Legion Post 254 of Collinwood will be holding a ceremony to properly dispose of all worn, tattered, or unserviceable flags. The ceremony will be at Veterans Park, located on Broadway Street in Collinwood, at 6:00 p.m. The U.S. Flag code states, “the flag, when it…
The Beech Creek Community Center and Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a benefit fundraiser concert to help rebuild their building that was damaged and condemned after the March 31 tornado. The concert will be on Saturday, June 17, beginning at 9am on Stage 64 at the Waynesboro City Park. Several musicians are set to…
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