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Deputies Investigating Burglary Spree

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Wilkes Sheriff Deputies are still working to determine the extent of an apparent series of burglaries from homes in the Moravian Falls area in the past few days. They've taken reports of at least four homes being broken into in one area since Saturday,...

Foxx on Unemployment and Paying the Cost

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000

"Do as I say, not as I do." A cliché, perhaps, in the halls of power, but one that Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says is alive and well in Washington, DC. Her comment case in a discussion concerning the recent actions on unemployment: F...

Chili Helps Build Habitat House

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Think of it as the house that chili built! It'll be the fifth house that Habitat for Humanity has built, and this year's chili supper raised three thousand dollars toward that house. This was the 15th annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Supper, sponso...

Saturday Fire Destroys Wilkes Mobile Home

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:58:33 +0000

A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner.

Droput Rates Down Locally, Statewide

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:54:00 +0000

State officials say the dropout rate in Wilkes County Schools has declined to its lowest level ever. The 5.49 percent dropout rate in the 2008-09 school year translates to just over 1 of every 20 students dropping out of school before graduating. Earli...

5th Annual Civil War B…

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:58:12 +0000

The Historic Village of Rockford will be hosting the 5th Annual Battle in Rockford Reenactment.

Wilkes Schools’ Reportable Offenses Trending Down

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000

The state says the number criminal offenses Wilkes school officials are required to report to them has gone down. Reportable offenses in the Wilkes County schools decreased from 97 in the 2007-08 school year to 70 last school year, according to the N.C...

Saturday Fire Destroys Wilkes Mobile Home

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0000

A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner. State Road Fire Chief Lanny Whitaker tells the Winston-Salem Journal fire fighters were called to 2539 South Center Church Rd about just after...

Man Held After Attack

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:18:00 +0000

A Hickory man's in the Catawba County Jail, being held without bond after he was arrested for attacking a woman over the weekend. Police say Keith Campbell faces five counts, including rape and assault, after the early Saturday incident. They say he bo...

Man displaced but unhurt in Wilkes mobile home fire

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:47:00 +0000

THURMOND a ' A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner, Lanny Whitaker, chief of the State Road Volunteer Fire Department, said.

Lakehouse Ready For Summer Fun, Wilkes County NC

Wilkes County News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:36:30 +0000

Very livable well maintained home on a large waterfront lot. Lake veiws. Dock already in place.

Former Doctora s Building, Commercial Property, North Wilkesboro NC

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:20:44 +0000

The Doctor's Building is a 3 story masonry bldg w/brick veneer, partial basement, hip style roof, hydraulic elevators & 2 sets of stairs.

Carlton Listed in Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:59:54 +0000

A local businessman has been honored as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in North Carolina.

Wilkes County winery may put your rescue dog’s mug on its next label.

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:59:59 +0000

Wilkes County winery may put your rescue doga TMs mug on its next label. March 5, 11:15 AM Charlotte Pet News Examiner Debra Tobin Kelly, rescued from abadoned junk yard Debra Pittman Tobin Raffaldini Vineyards sits in the Yadkin Valley in Northwest North Carolina and boasts it's" the Chianti in the Carolina's." So what has a winery got to do with ...

Massive Food Recall

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:26:00 +0000

The FDA has ordered a massive recall of food products containing the flavoring hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) over fears of salmonella contamination. The FDA said the recall centered on HVP from Basic Food Flavors Inc. that has been distributed sin...

Incredible Timber Frame Home, West Meadows, Wilkes County NC 28697

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:36 +0000

Incredible Timber Frame home w/ beautiful wood beams! Enjoy the outdoors from the huge deck or screened in porch.

Third Annual Gospel Wi…

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:40:33 +0000

Mt. Airy 27030 MT. AIRY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 1011 N. SOUTH ST. cost: $10 + Advance tickets are $8.00 or $10.00 at door.

Carlton Listed in Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

A local businessman has been honored as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in North Carolina. Jason Carlton, founder of the GoNC Network, which includes GoWilkes.com, GoAshe.com, and GoSurry.com, has been recognized by Business Leader Magazine as one of t...

Radiation, Pain Concerns Keep Some from Life-Saving Test

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:17:00 +0000

Those who give medical tests and screenings have heard all the excuses and worries people have, when they're trying to justify to themselves why they're skipping out on a test that could save their life. Donna Shumate with the Wilkes County Health Depa...

Baptist Patient? Identity Theft Risk

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:14:00 +0000

If you have a patient record at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, you may be at increased risk for identity theft. Officials at the hospital says the personal information -- including Social Security numbers -- of 554 patients was stolen f...

3 Months of Snow, Slopes on the GO!

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:33:00 +0000

It snowed. In December, January, February, and now in March and now, ski slopes are bracing for a busy weekend. "We've had fantastic snow," is what Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Line sales manager Justin Grimes told the Watauga Democrat. He said they'...

Komen Foundation Grant Makes Possible Free Mammograms

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:42:00 +0000

Early detection is the best preventive medicine for a lot of diseases, and breast cancer is no exception. Donna Shumate with the Wilkes County Health Department says often, women wait longer than they should to be checked: The Susan G. Komen Breast C...

Community Bulletin Board

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:06:58 +0000

Legal Aid Clinic: The Legal Aid of North Carolina, Boone Office, will have a divorce clinic at 12:30 p.m. at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., North Wilkesboro.

Sewer Bill Changes Coming to Ronda, Elkin, Jonesville

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000

Residents in Ronda, Elkin and Jonesville will soon be seeing changes in their costs for sewer service. When the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority assumes control of the three local municipal sewer systems in mid March, its customers in Elkin and Jonesville...

Writer Claims Secessoion Would Have Been Legal

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000

A writer from Ashe county will trace the 6-week escape of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from Richmond through North Carolina to his capture in Georgia during an upcoming event at the Wilkes County Library. Clint Johnson will also discuss Davis'...

Free Export Classes Start Today; Registration Still Open

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0000

Today is the day at least 18 companies will start learning more about preparing products for export, in a series of sessions that starts this afternoon at Brushy Mountain Smoke House. Export University 201 will be an eight-session course being offered ...

Area Utility Awarded

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:57:00 +0000

EnergyUnited in Statesville is a safe place and the award says so!The Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program gives the award and is one of only a few programs in the US that helps keep electric utilities safe with a management tool. The cooperati...

Foxx Rated 19th Most-Conservative in Congress

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:32:00 +0000

National Journal, a non-partisan publication that covers Congress, has named Congresswoman Virginia Foxx one of the 20 most conservative members of Congress in its latest vote ratings. The ratings are based on about 200 key votes from 2009 that illustr...

Lithia Ridge, Unobstructed Mountain Views Yet Close To Wilkesboro NC 28697

Wilkesboro News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:26:29 +0000

MLS Number: 55049 List Price: $79,900 Property Type: Lots Remarks: Spectacular and unobstructed mountain views! Wonderful lot with great building site, excellent neighborhood with multi million dollar homes throughout.

Fuel Oil Stolen from Wilkes Business

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:35:00 +0000

At this point, sheriff's deputies have no suspects in the theft of about 15-hundred gallons of fuel oil from a storage tank at High Country Lumber. But they are looking to speak with a recently-fired employee who had been to the site last week to pick ...

WCC Hosts Regional SkillsUSA Conference Friday

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Wilkes Community College will host the Region 7 SkillsUSA Conference and Career Showcase starting Friday. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It he...

Rural Break-In

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000

Although sheriff's deputies have not identified a suspect in a recent home break-in outside Wilkesboro, it appears the thief may have know something about the victim. The crime was reported by a person watching the house for the victim, who was in jail...

County Revenue Below Projections

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Less sales tax revenue than they budgeted for is leading Wilkes county officials to start looking at more budget cuts. Because of the economic situation, the county had already budgeted to receive about one-eighth less sales tax revenue last year than ...

Attack Leads to Assault Charge

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:20:00 +0000

A Wilkes man turned himself in to face charges following a reported drunken attack on his brother that resulted in his brother going to the hospital. Deputies say 38-year old Bobby Ray Anderson, Jr. agreed to turn himself in when he was notified of a w...

Thief Steals Jewelry After Breaking Into Wilkes Home

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:12:00 +0000

More than 25-hundred dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from a Wilkes home on Friday. Sheriff's deputies report being called to the home on White Plans Road Friday afternoon just before 2, when the homeowner came back form a trip to town. She'd been g...

Upper Deck of CBD Parking Being Demolished

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:41:00 +0000

Crews have started taking down the top level of the North Wilkesboro's parking deck.They started removing the wall next to the CBD loop and the parking "bumpers, and they'll start the demolition of the floor on Wednesday. The Wilkes Journal Patriot re...

Sarah Palin, Laura Bush to visit

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:23:16 +0000

Sarah Palin are scheduled to visit Wilkesboro this summer for a women's expo, according to the host Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group.

Moulton Files for District 94

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:00 +0000

Millers Creek resident David Moulton, filed Friday to run for the 94th District seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Moulton retired in 2003 after a 29-year career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He began as a Bank Exami...

Testing Time Saturday at NWS

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0000

The sound of racing, or at least the preparations for it, will grace Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend. The speedway has invited all area teams in all divisions to come out and test March 6th. It is an open testing session for any and all...

Wilkes Cattle Market Reopens

Wilkes County News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:07:00 +0000

It may be the luck of the Irish that a cattle market in Wikesboro that was closed in January will reopen on March 17th. The market had been opened for 75 years before it closed and three men say they'll work to open it. Rodney Shepherd, Shelmer Black...

Laura Bush and Sarah Palin to speak in Wilkesboro this summer

Wilkesboro News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:21:59 +0000

WILKESBORO a ' Former First Lady Laura Bush and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are scheduled to visit Wilkesboro this summer for a women's expo, according to the host Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group.

Business Spotlight: The Fabric Familya “Endless Yards of Modern Selections at The Fabric Shoppe

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:05:12 +0000

Lovella Lovette, Rhonda Jarvis and Joan Bullings, co-owners of The Fabric Shoppe in Boone, stand behind their 'store mascot,' Bullings' black lab named Jet.

BREMCO Announces Second Month of Bill Cuts

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:35:00 +0000

The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation last night approved a second month for a temporary rate reduction in an effort to help members struggling from higher than normal winter electric bills due to extended severely cold w...

Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Palin To Visit Wilkes

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:51:00 +0000

As you heard on the morning show today, Former First Lady Laura Bush and Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be in Wilkes this summer. The Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group is hosting both women as part of its "Complete Women Expo 2010" to be h...

Heart Attack Doesn’t Always have “Classic” Symptoms

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:37:00 +0000

It's National Healthy Heart Month for a couple of more days. Lynn Day from the Wilkes Chapter of the American Heart Association says heart disease is the number one killer health problem nationwide and here in Wilkes. Stroke is the #3 condition that ca...

High Wind Warning

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:14:00 +0000

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.* EXPECT SUSTAINED NORTHWEST WINDS TO INCREASE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...WITH SOME GUSTS TO 50 OR 60 MPH POSSIBLE. WINDS OF THIS STRENGTH CAN KNOCK DOWN TREES......

Wilkes United Way Comes SO Close to Goal

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:04:24 +0000

They came SO close...yet Wilkes County United Way officials say they're pleased.

Benefit Set for Mom with Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0000

A benefit is set next month for a local mother of four recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Mikki Bryan is faced with mounting medical bills and day-to-day living expenses, as she is unable to work. A benefit will be held on March 20 at East...

Jody Brady Starts Forestry Consulting Service After Losing County Forester Job

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +0000

Nobody's saying why, but Jody Brady is out after more than 17 years as county forester. Wilkes is one of just two counties int he state to have a separate forester, because of the large amount of forest management activities by private landowners here....

Bid Awarded for Wilkes County Bridge Work

Wilkesboro News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:55:01 +0000

If federal figures are correct, an upcoming Wilkes road project will create 14 jobs and create about 2-point-5 million dollars in economic impact.

Wilkes United Way Comes SO Close to Goal

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:52:00 +0000

They came SO close...yet Wilkes County United Way officials say they're pleased.They announced on Tuesday that they raised more than 700 thousand dollars during the 2009-2010 campaign. even though the goal was 800 thousand dollars. 2009-2010 Campaign ...

Lovette Arrested for Stabbing Father

Wilkes County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0000

Authorities have arrested the man wanted for stabbing his father and brother earlier this week. Jonathan Cole Lovette is charged with assault using a deadly weapon and is held on a 15-thousand dollar bond, according to an arrest report. As we reported ...

Foxx Awarded for Tax, Spending Votes

Wilkes County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:20:00 +0000

The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today awarded Foxx an “A” grade for her record of consistently voting to reduce spending and keep taxes low. In NTU’s detailed rating of more than 300 House votes in 2009 Foxx scored a 94 percent, giving her the...

Wilkes County man wins national turkey-calling contest

Wilkes County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:49:26 +0000

Purlear - Mitchell Johnston puts a turkey call in his mouth and makes trilling, clucking sounds that rise and fall in musical bursts of volume, rhythm and cadence.

WCC Volunteer Day is March 4

Wilkes County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:31:00 +0000

The Wilkes Community College Annual Volunteer Recognition is set for next week. The event will be held on March 4th at the Walker Center. Everyone who volunteered for Wilkes Community College, The Walker Center, and for events at the college is invited...

Pendry Announces Run for Wilkes Sheriff

Wilkes County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:45:03 +0000

Another candidate has entered the race to replace Wilkes County Sheriff Dane Mastin, who will step down at the end of his term.

Stabbing Hurts Brother, Father

Wilkes County News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:15:00 +0000

A Wilkes man is charged with stabbing his father and brother during a confrontation at the family's home last night. Sheriff's deputies charged 26-year old Jonathan Cole Lovette some time after the fight, once they had statements from several family me...

Pendry Announces Run for Wilkes Sheriff

Wilkes County News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0000

Another candidate has entered the race to replace Wilkes County Sheriff Dane Mastin, who will step down at the end of his term. David Pendry, a former North Wilkesboro Police Chief and deputy Sheriff, has returned from retirement, according to a statem...

Goss Appointend to ABC Reform Committee

Wilkes County News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:18:00 +0000

State Senator Steve Goss has been appointed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control reform study committee. The new General Assembly committee will examine the state’s alcoholic beverage control system and discuss ways to reform it. The committee, comprise...

Perdue: Medicaid $ Important to NC

Wilkes County News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:13:00 +0000

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue has been in Washington DC the last three days for the winter conference of the National Governors' Association. During her time there, she says she met several times with a number of federal department heads: Her co...

Jose Maximino Garcia

Wilkesboro News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:54:02 +0000

Jose Maximino Garcia, 30, of Wilkesboro, N.C., was born June 28, 1979 and passed away Feb.

U.S. Department of Labor Grant Focuses on Turning Green into Gold in WNC

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:41:32 +0000

The Future Forward Workforce Alliance - a partnership including the High Country, Western Piedmont and Region C Workforce Development Boards - is one of four project teams in North Carolina to win a significant U.S. Department of Labor grant focused on developing green training and employment opportunities in the region.

Driver in Hit-and-Run Turns Self In

Wilkes County News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:15:00 +0000

The driver of a vehicle sought in conjunction with a hit-and-run crash Friday that left a man clinging to life has turned himself in. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said today that 31-year old Michael Lee Kennedy of North Wilkesboro turned himself ...

Perdue: Small Biz Loan Fund Needed

Wilkes County News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Small business is on the mind of North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue, who is in Washington, DC at the National Governors' Association Winter Meeting. Speaking this afternoon on a conference call with reporters from around the state, Perdue said she ...

Wlikes Scout Leaders Tops

Wilkes County News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:58:00 +0000

February is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Local scoutmaster Gary Jordan says the leadership in Wilkes is among the best in all of Boy Scouts: We'll have additional excerpts from Gary Jordan's interview on lst wee...

The Killing of a Legacy

Wilkes County News — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:43:13 +0000

This past week saw the destruction of 146 American Pit Bull Terriers that were "products" of the Wildside Kennels, owned by Ed Faron of North Carolina.

MESH Group Celebrates

Wilkes County News — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:36:00 +0000

Governor Beverly Perdue has issued a proclamation that declares the week of February 12 - 20, 2010: a oeNorth Carolina School Community Health Alliance Week.a The Mobile Expanded School Health Unit is an active member of the Alliance, which is committed to supporting accessible, affordable, quality health care for children and youth in school-based ...

Troopers Look For Driver Involved In Hit-And-Run

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:41:03 +0000

The Highway Patrol needs your help identifying the driver and victim of a hit-and-run just outside north Wilkesboro Friday evening.

Flu Shot Clinic Tomorrow

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:35:00 +0000

Don't thnk just because you haven't heard about it for a while that the flu, and especially H1N1, is all over: Donna Shumate with the Wilkes Health Department says the agency is offering a flu shot clinic from 9 to noon tomorrow for those who still n...

Best Panoramic Views Of The Brushy Mountains, Wilkes County Home For Sale

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:26:55 +0000

MLS Number: 55022 List Price: $299,900 Property Type: Residential City: Moravian Falls State: NC Subdivision: N/A Middle School: Cntrl Wlks High School: Wilkes Central Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 MORNING BEAUTIFUL! best panoramic views of the Brushy Mountains! Beautiful 4-5BR home on almost 2 acres! Wonderful floorplan with over 1400 ...

Asplundh Wood Chipper Stolen

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Wilkes Sheriff deputies have little to go on concerning the reported theft of a 40-thousand dollar Woodchuck wood chipper this week. The large chipper, owned by a national tree service, was parked in the open area at Highway 268 and Champion Road Tues...

1949 Farm Pickup Stolen, Man Says

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:25:00 +0000

Wilkesboro Police are looking for two people who allegedly stole a farm pickup truck recently. According to a report released by police yesterday, the 1949 Chevrolet farm truck was stolen sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. It was parked ...

Boy Scouting Celebrates Centennial

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:22:00 +0000

This is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. The organization celebrated its centennial on February 8th. Local scoutmaster Gary Jordan talks about the anniversary: The Boy Scouts actually has some military history: We...

Beautiful Log Home In Moravian Falls, Wilkes County NC Real Estate Value

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:26:27 +0000

Beautiful Log Home featuring unique Amish Crafted Hand Hewn Logs located in W Meadows in Moravian Falls! Enjoy the warmth & beauty of the wood accentuated by the natural light from the large windows.

Bid Awarded for Wilkes County Bridge Work

Wilkes County News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:13:11 +0000

If federal figures are correct, an upcoming Wilkes road project will create 14 jobs and create about 2-point-5 million dollars in economic impact.

Air Force Band to Perform

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:18:00 +0000

The Air Force Band is performing today.The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band from Langley Air Force Base in Richmond, Virginia presents a concert tonight at 7 at the John A. Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College. There's no adm...

Wilkes to Share in Green Jobs Grant

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:52:10 +0000

Wilkes county is one of fifteen in a partnership that will receive a stimulus-funded Workforce Development grant.

MESH Group Celebrates

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:15:00 +0000

Governor Beverly Perdue has issued a proclamation that declares the week of February 12 - 20, 2010: “North Carolina School Community Health Alliance Week.” The Mobile Expanded School Health (MESH) Unit is an active member of the Alliance, which is ...

Bid Awarded for Wilkes County Bridge Work

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0000

If federal figures are correct, an upcoming Wilkes road project will create 14 jobs and create about 2-point-5 million dollars in economic impact. The work is set to start sometime after March first, along Old US 60 north of Wilkesboro, where a bridge ...

Sinkhole shuts down highway

Wilkesboro News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:22:27 +0000

A sinkhole opened underneath N.C. 18 in Lenoir Friday afternoon and the Department of Transportation closed the highway.

Smithey: County Should Value Property as Often in Falling Prices as When They’re Rising

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:28:00 +0000

The state has decided to delay income tax refunds, and a former Wilkes County commissioner is taking local officials to task for what he characterizes as a similar money grab. See, it's just about time for property tax revaluations in the county -- but...

State Tax Refunds Delayed

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:19:00 +0000

If you don't have your state tax refund yet, don't get in a hurry to receive it. Officials say once again, North Carolina is delaying income tax refunds to individuals and businesses because the state hasn't collected enough tax revenue. People due ref...

Wilkes to Share in Green Jobs Grant

Wilkes County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:17:00 +0000

Wilkes county is one of fifteen in a partnership that will receive a stimulus-funded Workforce Development grant. The Future Forward Workforce Alliance-a partnership including the High Country, Western Piedmont and Region C Workforce Development Boards...

Wilkes County Plans For Shortened School Year Experiment

Wilkes County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:34:02 +0000

While area school systems work on correcting their calendar for snow days, one North Carolina school system is experimenting this year with a shorter school calendar.

Wilkes adds to record snowfall

Wilkesboro News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:04:12 +0000

Boone has seen about 62 inches of snow -- more than 5 feet -- so far this year. That makes this the snowiest winter on record so far for Boone, where the records go back to the 1920s.

Second Republican Files for Goss’ Seat

Wilkes County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:07:00 +0000

A Wilkesboro man has become the third person to run for the North Carolina Senate seat representing the area. Jeffrey Elmore of North Wilkesboro has filed for the 45th District. He will face Boone resident Daniel Soucek in a party primary May 4th. The ...

Wilkes Ranks #64 for Health in NC

Wilkes County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +0000

A new report released today ranks Wilkes county 64th out of the 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health. The study, by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ranks the overall health o...

Police Investigate Rent-A-Center Break-In

Wilkes County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:40:00 +0000

Wilkesboro Police are investigating the theft of two oven units from a local store Monday. Police reports released yesterday indicate officers were called to Rent-A-Center about 3pm Monday, when the theft was discovered. An employee reported the items ...

Wilkesboro restaurant manager who was shot, run over dies at hospital

Wilkes County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:56:13 +0000

A restaurant manager who was shot and run over Sunday in a dispute over a drink bill died this morning, authorities said.

Kokoman In Indianapolis Hosp After Shooting

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:54:00 +0000

A Kokomo man was in an Indianapolis hospital early Tuesday after he was shot at a local bar. Police say Ronald E Johnson was leaving Little Daddy's on Home Avenue in Kokomo just before 3 a.m. when he was shot. Police say a fight inside the bar precip...

KPD Citizens Academy Taking Apps

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0000

Do you want to know how the Kokomo Police Department works?Well, here's your chance! Attend and graduate from the Citizens Police Academy. The academy is accepting applications for its March 10th sesssion that runs eight weeks. Application deadline ...

Vigil for Slain Restaurant Owner is This Evening

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:49:00 +0000

There will be a candlelight vigil this evening for the owner of Chile Verde Restaurant in Wilkesboro, who lost his battle for life this morning. Jose Garcia was shot twice and run over twice Sunday afternoon after chasing a man out of the restaura...

Man Arrested for Threats on Judge, Wilkes County Courthouse

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:40:03 +0000

Wilkesboro police arrested a North Wilkesboro man yesterday on charges that he threatened to blow up the Wilkes County Courthouse and the people working inside.

Man Arrested for Threats on Judge, Wilkes County Courthouse

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0000

Wilkesboro police arrested a North Wilkesboro man yesterday on charges that he threatened to blow up the Wilkes County Courthouse and the people working inside. The alleged threat was also directed specifically at retired judge Mike Helms. 31-year old ...

Wilkes adds to record snowfall

Wilkes County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:03:02 +0000

Boone has seen about 62 inches of snow -- more than 5 feet -- so far this year. That makes this the snowiest winter on record so far for Boone, where the records go back to the 1920s.

Wilkesboro man shot twice and run over in dispute over restaurant bill, police say

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:58:47 +0000

A customer shot a Wilkesboro restaurant manager and ran over him in a dispute over a bill Sunday, according to Wilkesboro police.

Local Restaurant Owner Shot, Run Over

Wilkes County News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Wilkesboro police have released the details of a shooting yesterday that injured the owner of the Chile Verde restaurant. A police report released today does not indicate a motivation for the shooting that left Jose Garcia in critical condition, but nu...

New Construction With Mountain Views, Wilkes County NC

Wilkes County News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:55:01 +0000

WHAT A DEAL FOR A MOUNTAIN HOME WITH VIEWS AND MAJOR UPGRADES. GREAT NEW CONSTRUCTION THAT HAS NEVER BEEN LIVED IN.

More Chicken Growers Sought

Wilkes County News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:37:00 +0000

Tyson Foods says it needs about 300 new or renovated chicken houses to keep the local plant supplied with the birds it needs to meet current demand. Informational meetings for those interested in becoming a Tyson Foods contract grower are from 6 to 8 p...

Body Found; Three Charged

Wilkes County News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:32:00 +0000

Wilkes county authorities recovered the body of a man Friday afternoon, acting on a tip that someone had been killed and duped in the remote reaches of the county. 51-year old Timothy Munday hadn't even been reported missing, according to the sheriff's...