Charles Augello
Charles Augello, 84, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Wilkes Health & Rehab Center. He was born Dec. 3, 1941, in Sicily, Italy, to Vincent and Rossellio
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Haley Perry Royal
Haley Magoline Perry Royal, 84 of Wilkesboro passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at her home.
Peggy Ann Bumgarner Lovette
Peggy Ann Bumgarner Lovette of Millers Creek passed away at home on Oct. 30, 2026. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Millers Creek on April
William Andrew Anderson
William Andrew Anderson, better known as Bill, age 68, of McGrady, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at his home. Born on June 16, 1958, in Philadelphia, Penn., he
Cardinal netters fall to Raptors in 2A finals
The Research Triangle tennis team blanked East Wilkes, 5-0, in the 2A dual team state finals Friday at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Eagle boys, Redies win regional XC titles
The Wilkes Central boys raced to a cross country victory Saturday in the 4A West Regional at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.
West ends long title drought on gridiron; East bests Central
West Wilkes football players and coaches celebrate their first league title in nearly a quarter century in Hays on Friday.
Wilkes Playmakers holiday events planned
The Wilkes Playmakers announced plans for two holiday events in December at Benton Hall Community Arts Center at 300 D Street, North Wilkesboro.
Controversial county office facility unveiled
A ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday marked completion of a 48,500-square-foot Wilkes County government office building that survived nearly three years of debate and numerous 3-2 votes over whether it should
Building capitalizes on expansive views
A new three-story facility with a commanding view of downtown Wilkesboro and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond, officially called the Wilkes County Government Building, was unveiled in tours for people
Wilkes labor force continues to shrink
Wilkes County’s 3.2% unemployment rate in September was the lowest for a single month since 3% in December 2021, mirroring a statewide trend that labor analysts said is due largely
2 more conversions to right turn only left
The N.C. Department of Transportation transitioned Dancy Road and Zion Hill Church Road to “reduced conflict intersections” where they connect with U.S. 421 West in Wilkesboro on Thursday, leaving only
Veterans Day service at Yadkin Valley Marketplace
The annual Veterans Day Memorial Service, organized by the Memorial Avenue Tree Committee, will begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 11 at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace on the Central Business District
'Hometown Heroes' honored at McNeill Chevrolet
McNeill Chevrolet on U.S. 421 in Wilkesboro again honored local emergency personnel by hosting its ninth annual Hometown Heroes celebration on Oct. 15.
Yates gets Outstanding Local Government Manager Award
Wilkes County Manager John Yates of Purlear was recently named co-winner of the 2026 Outstanding Local Government Manager Award by the High Country Council of Governments.
Patrick is Outstanding Beginning Teacher of the Year
Cheyenne Patrick, a third grade teacher at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, was recognized as 2026-27 Outstanding Beginning Teacher of the Year for the Wilkes County Schools during the Wilkes school
Best bets in Wilkes living
Here’s the best bets for musical things to do this week in Wilkes County and the Town of Elkin.
Norman Howell
Norman Howell, 88, of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at his home.
George Fletcher Reeves Jr.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, George Fletcher Reeves Jr., passed away peacefully at Mountain Valley Hospice on Oct. 27, 2026. He was born in Rocky Mount on Sept.
Cecil Earl Davis
Cecil Earl Davis, 86, of Ferguson passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Wilkes Medical Center.
Marie Staley Miller
Ila Marie Staley Miller, 100, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Portrayers of Washingtons coming Nov. 7
The Rendezvous Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is bringing Daniel and Kelly Shippey of Appomattox, Va., who portray George and Martha Washington nationwide, to make
More 'reduced conflict intersections' on U.S. 421
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced the transition to "reduced conflict intersections" at two more locations on U.S. 421 in Wilkesboro.
Betty Carter
Betty Brooks Carter, 86, our beloved mom, also known as Gram, Mamaw, Mema, and Granny, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026 leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and