by Janet Pollard | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
Wilson College invites the public to take part in Las Posadas-a Mexican Christmas tradition re-enacting the story of Christ’s birth-being held on the campus, Thursday, Dec. 5. The celebration will run from 6 to 8 p.m., starting at the Brooks Science Center and...
by Janet Pollard | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog
Wilson College today announced the appointment of Dr. Wesley R. Fugate as the 20th president in the 150-year history of the college. Fugate, who will officially assume the Wilson presidency in January 2020, currently serves as vice president for student affairs and...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog
Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to Franklin County for a weekend of Earth Day Celebrations on April 27-28. Renfrew Park in Waynesboro kicks off the celebration with its annual Reuse/Recycle Yard Sale, 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday April 27. Recycle...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 21, 2018 | History
Alexander K. McClure was active in the Republican party, campaigning and supporting Abraham Lincoln. In addition, McClure was an attorney and editor of the local newspaper, Franklin Repository. He was an outspoken critic of the Confederacy and escaped retaliation on... by Janet Pollard | Oct 7, 2015 | Blog
Art happens every day at Wilson College, but not this kind of art. Internationally known environmental artist Patrick Dougherty is working his magic over the next few weeks as volunteers from the community and campus join him to create a one-of-a-kind “stickwork”...