Parkway bridge repairs at Deep Gap start
Significant rehabilitation of the Blue Ridge Ridge Parkway bridge a Milepost 276.4 over U.S. 421 in Deep Gap began on July 27, announced the National Park Service (NPS).
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22-year-old gets 10-17 years in prison
Zachariah John Holland, 22, of Billings Hill Church Road in Traphill was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 17 years in prison after he pleaded
Driver dies in wreck on Idlewild Road
A man died in a wreck that occurred Monday night on Idlewild Road near the Worth McNeil Road intersection in Fleetwood in southern Ashe County, reported Master Trooper Jake Macchia
'Dooley' opening weekend turnout 'phenomenal'
A spokesman for the Wilkes Playmakers said the turnout for opening weekend performances of “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend” was “phenomenal,” with a sellout crowd on July 26.
County faces water, sewer line decision
The North Wilkesboro commissioners on Thursday night voted to spend up to $706,000 on installing larger sewer and water lines along N.C. 115 when it is widened, setting the stage
Cameras aid officers; concerns addressed
Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed on heavily traveled sections of Wilkes County roads within the last year helped solve numerous serious crimes, while also raising civil liberties-relat...
William 'Bill' Clarence Shumate Jr.
William “Bill” Clarence Shumate Jr., 78, of Hays went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Alvin Everette Hutchison
Alvin Everette Hutchison, 90, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.
Sarah Fern Greene Handy
Sarah Fern Greene Handy, at the age of 94, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born on Feb. 13, 1932, in Watauga County
Joan 'Carol' Holloway Lyon
Joan “Carol” Holloway Lyon, 79, of Wilkesboro passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Marlene Christine Church Stanley
Marlene Christine Church Stanley, 67, of Wilkesboro passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.
NCDA: Report sightings of spotted lanternfly
The N.C. Department of Agriculture is again urging the public to report sightings of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive, Asian insect that is a known pest of grapes, apple trees,
Motorcyclist dies as result of wreck injuries
A motorcyclist died as a result of a wreck on U.S. 421 East near the Clingman Road interchange Sunday afternoon, reported Master Trooper Jake Macchia of the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Oscar Odell Wingler
On Friday, July 17, 2026, Oscar Odell Wingler went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born May 24, 1945 to Oscar and Pearlie Wingler. He was
4 file for 5 Ronda seats; deadline extended
One person filed for Ronda mayor and three for four Ronda commissioner seats on the ballot this fall before the deadline for seeking these offices passed at noon on Friday,
Wilkes 10U, 15U softball teams fall at states
The Wilkes 10U and 15U all-star softball teams fell short this past extended weekend in the Tar Heel Leagues double-elimination state tournaments in Laurinburg.
Moonshiners go 2-3 in weekly games
The division-winning Lexington summer college baseball team upended visiting Wilkes County, 9-7, Monday on Holt-Moffitt Field.
Wilkes 10U, 15U baseball clubs win district titles
The Wilkes 10U and 15U all-star baseball teams each won Tar Heel Leagues District 2 crowns recently, with the 10U squad taking the title July 14 in Wilkesboro and the
Alive & Kicking returns on Aug. 8
Alive & Kicking, an event providing an opportunity to renew old ties and make new ones, returns on Aug. 8 (4-9 p.m.) in the Stone Center at 613 Cherry Street,
Arrest made after Ashe chase with collisions
Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell reported that a man was arrested after a chase with multiple motor vehicle collisions in the Beaver Creek area near West Jefferson on July 15.
Judy Barber 'tribe' has 51st reunion
The Judy Barber “tribe” held its 51st family reunion on July 3 and 4 at Lincoln Heights School and continued with a memorial service on July 5 at Rickard’s Chapel
Fan Fest in Wilkesboro, N. Wilkesoro a hit
Fan Fest in the Boros on Saturday in the Wilkesboro Community Commons and in North Wilkesboro’s Yadkin Valley Marketplace and on Friday in the Wilkesboro Community Commons drew large crowds.
Brushy Mtn. Peach and Heritage Festival is back
The eighth annual Brushy Mountain Peach and Heritage Festival, organized by the Brushy Mountain Community Center board, is Friday and Saturday in the Community Commons and on the nearby portion
Update given on cyclosporiasis cases in NC
As North Carolina continues to see elevated cyclosporiasis cases, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with the N.C. Department of Agriculture (NCDA) and local partners,