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Man charged in NW shooting is arrested
A man charged in connection with a May 8 incident in North Wilkesboro in which two men were shot has been arrested, said Police Chief Brad Mathis early Wednesday afternoon.
Man charged, sought in connection with shooting
The North Wilkesboro Police Department has charged but is still seeking man in connection with an incident in which two other men were shot on May 8, said Police Chief
Partnership's Main Street status renewed
The Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership's designation as an Affiliate Main Street America program has been renewed for 2026.
Downtown NW organization is Affiliate Main Street program
The Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership was designated an Affiliate Main Street America program for 2026 as a result of meeting certain performance standards, stated a Main Street America press release
Master realist artist Ward Nichols dies
Ward Nichols of North Wilkesboro, widely known for the painstaking detail of his paintings, died May 5 at age 95.
Insurance costs, inflation limit NW budget
North Wilkesboro Town Manager Eddie Holland presented a proposed $12.6 million budget, including a $9 million general fund and a $3.5 million water and sewer fund, for fiscal 2026-27 on
Smoot Park ribbon cutting is May 15
The North Wilkesboro Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of the Smoot Park revitalization project, which includes a new swimming pool, at 11 a.m., May 15,
America 250 Parade is July 4 in 2 towns
The Wilkes Celebrate America 250 Parade will start at 5 p.m. July 4 in Wilkesboro and end in North Wilkesboro with events at the North Wilkesboro Train Depot, followed by
NCDOT workers compete on heavy equipment
The rumble of construction equipment could be heard at the North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 30 as more than 100 employees of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division 11 competed
2 shooting victims in critical condition
Two men who were shot during an incident in the parking lot of Muzz’s Gym in North Wilkesboro Friday afternoon were in critical condition as of 4 p.m. Saturday at
2026 Concerts on the Deck series announced
The Town of North Wilkesboro’s Concerts on the Deck performances this summer and fall in the Yadkin Valley Marketplace on the Central Business District was announced Friday.
2 shooting victims transported by AirCare
The North Wilkesboro Police Department is investigating an incident in which two men were found shot in the parking lot of Muzz’s Gym at 201 Elkin Highway (N.C. 268 East)
2 hospitalized after shooting outside North Wilkesboro gym: SBI
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Two people were hospitalized Friday evening after a shooting outside a North Wilkesboro gym, according to the North Carolina State Board of Investigation.
Breaking News: Shooting reported at Muzz’s Gym in North Wilkesboro, officials say 5 MIN
According to authorities, the shooting occurred before 5 p.m.
Noah and Elijah remembered as ‘kind, loving boys’ after fatal crash on their way to church
Elijah, 9, and Noah, 10, were killed in a car crash while heading to church. They both attended North Wilkesboro Elementary. "Noah had a very kind spirit and was always willing to share and help others. Elij...
Motorcyclist dies from injuries in wreck
A man died as a result of injuries he received when the motorcycle he was operating wrecked on Mountain Valley Church Road in the Millers Creek Fire District on the
Auction, flower bouquet sale raise funds for 4-H
An online auction will be held May 8 to raise money for Wilkes County 4-H.
Motorcyclist Killed in North Wilkesboro crash
A man has died after a motorcycle crash in North Wilkesboro.
West softballers win MVC tourney crown
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Eagle boys, girls win MVC track titles
Wilkes Central made a clean sweep of the Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A Conference track finals Thursday at Starmount High School in Boonville.
Eller ties for 10th at 4A golf regionals
Wilkes Central senior Wills Eller landed in a four-way tie for 10th in the 4A West Regional golf match Monday at Catawba Country Club in Newton. Eller signed for a
Central, East win intercounty soccer matches Friday
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West hardballers win MVC tourney over North
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