North Wilkesboro News

Don Alexander, the director of the Wilkes Economic Development Corp., had heard dozens of proposals for redeveloping North Wilkesboro Speedway.

More details this morning on the discussions taking place on what should happen with the Wilkes County Jail's overcrowding problem.

Some were taking photos at Lowe's Motor Speedway, while others were wiping down their vehicles, but most who came to the Goodguys 16th Southeastern Nationals on Saturday were doing what they came to do, see and talk about cars.

The president of the Parent Teacher Organization at C.C. Wright Elementary School was arrested Monday on a charge connected to the theft of $6,294 from the organization, authorities said.

Wilkes Steel is expanding. Owner Bert Hall tells the Journal Patriot the North Wilkesboro-based company is reaching out to more customers than ever before.

Jonesville police Friday afternoon arrested three local men who they say have been stealing large amounts of metal from local utility companies and selling it at area scrap yards for what they estimate to be thousands of dollars.

Today is the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of a North Wilkesboro man.

BOOK READING: Author R.G. Absher will share stories from the book Ghosts of the Yadkin Valley at 6 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., North Wilkesboro.

So you're headed west to the mountains, and the 32-ounce soda you downed in Winston-Salem has finally run its course.

The Wilkes County Sheriff's department says a man who was shot in the leg last Cadnesday with a bow and arrow and released from the hospital on Friday has died.

Make a Difference Day is coming up Saturday. Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others within the community.

Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. Tom and Lynn Vorys of Fletcher are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, John Michael to Ann Marie Huffman, daughter of Randy and Karen Huffman of North Wilkesboro.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of White Tiger directors chairs due to a fall hazard.

A student teacher from Appalachian State University has been charged with taking indecent liberties and engaging in a sexual act with a student at East Wilkes High School, where he had been working, officials said yesterday.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of White Tiger directors chairs due to a fall hazard.

Authorities have charged a man with three misdemeanor offenses in connection with one of the largest seizures of non-tax paid liquor in Wilkes County in recent memory.

A student teacher from Appalachian State University has been charged with taking indecent liberties and engaging in a sexual act with a student at East Wilkes High School, where he had been working, officials said yesterday.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center/Rest Area-the statea s first green rest area, located off Highway 421 just off Exit 282 in North Wilkesboro-will take place this morning at 10:30 a.m. The rest area offers many unique features that increase energy efficiency, conserve water and reduce ...

This weekend is bursting with sweet celebrations of the apple in and around the High Country.