Three Wilkes County all-star youth softball teams will be vying for state titles—as they enjoy home cooking—this weekend as ...

A North Wilkesboro resident who turned 100 on July 4 graduated first in her high school class and wanted to become a ...

Wilkes Community College’s John A. Walker Community Center announced its 2025-26 season of shows, from nostalgic musical ...

While the state budget is still pending, much of our recent focus has been on advancing important legislation that reflects the values and concerns of our communities.

Felony cases heard in the June 4 session of Wilkes District Court, with Judge Donna Shumate presiding, included: Josue Javier Acosta, pleaded no contest to possession with intent to manufacture ...

A co-ed recreational sports league launched this spring by Weave Wilkes has rapidly increased in popularity.

The Wilkes Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for annual Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year awards.

The Wilkesboro Police Department is investigating the theft of a purse with $80 in cash, credit cards and a driver’s license in a vehicle break-in that occurred in the Wilkes Family YMCA parking ...

The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the second round of Disaster Recovery Grants for fire departments and rescue squads impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend is back for its 24th Season. The show is being performed at Benton Hall, 300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, in partnership with Wilkes Playmakers and Bleu Moon ...