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Homemade signs and other items will be available for those interested at the local event. CONTRIBUTED

Homemade signs and other items will be available for those interested at the local event. CONTRIBUTED

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A Very Crafty Christmas kicks off Nov. 18

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A Very Crafty Christmas will take place this year on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scout Center, located behind the Lions Club Fairgrounds at 401 Highway 18 in Gray, getting everyone in the holiday spirit with crafts.
Southern murder gothic (part two)

Southern murder gothic (part two)

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Southern murder gothic (part two)

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
In Walterboro, SC, kindness hangs in the air like moss in the oak trees, providing a gentle whisper of invitation. This is what people call the Low Country, since it sets near or below sea level on the coast.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
NOV. 2, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Gregory Duane Williams – three years for the offense of theft by taking. Sentence to be served on probation. Defendant to receive credit for time served in custody from 3/3/22. State vs.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
OCT. 27 – NOV. 2, 2023 OCT. 27 J. Emory Tribble to Patrick Mobley; parcel J3700121; $170,000.00 James Zellner to Bobby Mitchell and Caroline Mitchell; 486 Greene Settlement Rd.; parcel J3700069; $200,000.
‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

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‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Jones County College & Career Academy in partnership with the Development Authority of Jones County presented the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Simulation and a mini career fair Oct. 26.
Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia, Ole Miss set to face off in top-10 matchup

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is set to host No. 12 Ole Miss (8-1, 6-1) this Saturday in Athens.The Bulldogs are currently one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding a 26-game winning streak. So, the Rebels will try to pull off an upset as they’re fighting for a spot in the fourteam playoff.
Shown are first-place tournament winners being congratulated by Charles Newberry on the right.

Shown are first-place tournament winners being congratulated by Charles Newberry on the right.

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Kiwanis Club annual Golf Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Jones County Kiwanis Club held its annual Francis Golson Memorial Golf Tournament on Columbus Day, Oct. 9, at Jonesco Golf Course. President Charles Newberry congratulated the winners as follows: 1st Place: Lundy Team: Chase Lundy, Dillon Dupree, Patrick Reeves, and Zack Haney.
Veterans Appreciation event set Saturday

Veterans Appreciation event set Saturday

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Veterans Appreciation event set Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Debbie Lurie-Smith debbie@jcnews.com All is ready for Jones County’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day, which this year happens on the Veterans Day holiday. The event is unique to the communities of Gray and Jones County, having started in 2001 and continuing each year thereafter.
Ret. Col. Richard Combs

Ret. Col. Richard Combs

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Combs marks 15th year as chairman

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Ret. Col. Richard Combs has served as chairman of Veterans Committee since 2008, which means this year marks his 15th year in that position. Combs is the third and longest-serving chairman of the committee that was formed in 2001 to honor Jones County’s veterans.
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