Wayne County High School’s 10th annual Bob Haggard “WILDCAT” Alumni Basketball Game will be held on Sunday, February 2, at 1:30 pm. Please check the WCHS Wildcat Nation Facebook page for more details.

December *The annual Waynesboro Rotary Club Christmas Parade kicked off holiday parade season in Wayne County on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade featured lots of horses, emergency vehicles, antique vehicles, beautifully decorated floats, and the WCHS Marching Band. Residents of Waynesboro Post Acute and Rehabilitation even participated in the parade, riding in style in their decorated, lit-up bus.

May *Following a three-day trial at the end of April 2024, John Arlie Rich was convicted on charges of Felony Murder, 2nd Degree Murder, and two counts of Aggravated Rape. The indictments against Rich were handed down in March of 2020 following the death of 25-year-old Brentlyn Hunt. Hunt’s death was initially labeled as “suspicious” after her lifeless body was discovered at John Rich’s Collinwood residence early on Saturday morning, February 1, 2020 following a 911 call that reported concern for Hunt’s well-being. During an investigation conducted by the Collinwood Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office, evidence was obtained that proved Hunt’s death was in fact a homicide. Following a four-year delay during which Rich was free on bond, the three-day trial ultimately took place and resulted in Rich’s conviction. In June 2024, Rich was sentenced to life plus thirty years in prison for the rape and murder of Brentlyn Hunt.

July *Waynesboro’s annual Independence Day Celebration, held on July 3, 2024, brought approximately 3,000 visitors to City Park to enjoy the music, food, fireworks, and fun. Along with Wayne Countians, people from surrounding counties and even some from out of state came to enjoy the festivities. The heat was brutal, but it didn’t stop the good time had by all. Danny Davis, Ben Daniel, and L.D. Money started the music, followed by headliners LoCash. By the time the fireworks extravaganza began at 9:00 p.m., the sun was down for the night and temperatures became more bearable. The fireworks were once again spectacular, and there is no way to even count how many people enjoyed them from all around the city. Wayne Halfway House sponsored the musical entertainment, and the event was organized and co-sponsored by the City of Waynesboro.

The snow event of Friday, Jan. 10, once again showed the dedication of our county employees, area first responders, and towing services. Benton County Highway Department employees, under the …