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Tyson Foods record loss during second quarter

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:40:36 +0000

"Our Chicken segment suffered losses due to significantly higher and volatile input costs."

Tyson Foods, Inc. recorded a loss of $5 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, ended March 29. via Meat & Poultry

Man Suspected of Intoxicated Driving; Admits Taking Prescirpiton Painkillers

North Wilkesboro News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:22:00 +0000

Wilkesboro police ticketed a man for driving while impaired after finding him run off the road into a ditch at Industrial and YMCA Road Saturday morning. Officers were called to the single-vehicle wreck about 5:25 am, and found 18-year old Joseph Corey...

Spring Share-A-Thon

North Wilkesboro News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:38:00 +0000

The Spring Share-a-thon for Ebenezer Christian Children's Home was held over the weekend on 3WC. Around 100 volunteers came together to answer phones at the radio station, collect money at various intersections, and work at the Hot Dog stand at Walmart...

Car Stop Nets More than a Pound of Marijuana

North Wilkesboro News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:10:00 +0000

A loud muffler and a burned out light on the license plate caught the attention of a Wilkesboro police officer late last week, and led to the arrest of a Lexington man after more than a pound of marijuana was found in the car. It happened shortly after...

Bil Clinton Reportedly Coming to WIlkes

North Wilkesboro News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:19:00 +0000

Multiple sources over the weekend have reported that Former President Bill Clinton will be in Wilkes county tomorrow. He is scheduled to make 11 stops in North Carolina during a two-day swing in the state. Clinton officials said Sunday that he will cam...

One-Stop Voting Locations, Hours Announced

Wilkes County News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:13 +0000

As we told you earlier in the week, one-stop voting has begun statewide in advance of the May 3rd primary. via 3WC Radio News Blog

Bill Clinton to visit 11 cities in NC

Wilkesboro News — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:44:39 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton will make 11 stops in North Carolina during a two-day swing in the state. via Abc11tv.com

Carolina Choclate Drops Rocks Cabin Stage MerleFest

admin — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:29:58 +0000

The Carolina Chocolate Drops just finished an awesome set on the cabin stage at MerleFest. They are young, awesome, and full of energy. The crowd loved every tasty morsel of them. The Carolina Chocolate Drops sure left them hungry for more. Alexander County, Alleghany County, Ashe County, Boone, Elkin, Iredell County, MerleFest, News, [...]

Today in Asheville

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:42:45 +0000

Yeah, we know that gas is sky high, but there are times for a road trip. So feel free to head to MerleFest continuing today and tomorrow at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Lights, Cameras, Action

Wilkes County News — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:43:35 +0000

Filmmakers with LH-Square Production, aka LH2, announced today that a new feature film, "The Rising of the Sun" will be shot throughout the Triad beginning June 2008. via WFMY 2 Greensboro