3 days ago · An N.C. House Select Committee is recommending that the General Assembly change a state law forcing districts to start school the Monday closest to Aug. 26 and end no later than the Friday clo…

Jan 14, 2025 · Ray Byrd, 78, of Hays, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Wilkes County. He was a member of Dehart Baptist Church and was an electrician with Duncan ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Wade Ralph Smithey, 82, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at his home. He was born July 21, 1942, in Wilkes County to Will and Rose Gentle Smithey.

Oct 28, 2024 · After the first item was approved, a second public hearing was held by the Lenoir City Council to discuss the proposed closure of a section of Virginia Street, between 815 and 1005-C Virginia Street.

Jan 2, 2025 · Western North Carolinians will forever remember 2024 for Tropical Storm Helene’s unprecedented damage in late September, but it was a year with other weather extremes.

Jan 15, 2025 · North Wilkesboro Mayor Marc Hauser, far left, reads a letter commending North Wilkesboro Officers Todd Burke, middle, and Justin Johnson, far right, for helping to save a man’s life on Dec. 14.

5 days ago · Today. Rain likely. Low 32F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Tonight

Jan 23, 2013 · The 2014-15 Wilkes Central girls basketball team was recognized Friday on the 10th anniversary of its 2A state championship. Team members, not all of whom are pictured, are Heaven Walker Greer ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Timothy Lynn Byers, 67, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at his home. He was born December 4, 1957 in Wilkes County to Tim N.D. and Barbara

Feb 6, 2025 · The Wilkesboro Town Council tabled action Monday on the proposed rezoning of a 13-acre parcel off Industrial Park Road that earlier this year was rejected as the site of a new asphalt/concrete plant.