The Wilkes Economic Development Corp. sponsored and participated in the third Tory Oak Project, which provides Wilkes Early ...

A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front ...

The newest inductee in the Wilkes County Agricultural Hall of Fame is a retired pastor and veteran orchardist known for ...

The Wilkes Journal-Patriot on Nov. 21 received reports from local residents about unmarked, black SUVs with U.S. government license plates — apparently vehicles with Immigration and Customs Enforcemen ...

Thanks to cooperation between business owners, the Town of Blowing Rock, elected officials, and Blue Ridge Conservancy, a section of Middle Fork Greenway in Blowing Rock is beginning to take ...

The Wilkes County Christmas Parade and Town of Wilkesboro’s Christmas in the Commons are both on Dec. 6. The parade grand marshal is Linda Cheek, who retired at the end of January 2025 after serving ...

Four local businesses were awarded grants through the fall 2025 Entrepreneur Grant Program during the Wilkes Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board meeting on Nov. 21.

The Caldwell County Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Howell as the next superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, effective Dec. 1.

Firefighters were busy in Wilkes County in the last few days, including with a blaze that destroyed a family’s home and ...

After being down to three members in September, all six seats on the Ronda town board are now filled as a result of Michael Combs being appointed a commissioner during ...

Nearly 100 people — mostly engaged in agriculture in Wilkes County — attended a Farmer Appreciation event with a meal at the ...

The 2025 North Wilkesboro Christmas Cheer Project is underway, with donations being sought from businesses and individuals to purchase food to fill 320 boxes.