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RiverStreet pulled from internet projects
Wilkesboro-based RiverStreet has been pulled off broadband expansion projects in several rural, south-central Virginia counties after years of delays and faces demands for reimbursement of millions of dollar...
Wilkesboro man charged with trafficking in cocaine
A Wilkesboro man was arrested on four counts of counts of trafficking in cocaine by possession and distribution on Wednesday, Aug. 12, announced North Wilkesboro Police Chief Brad Mathis.
Wilkesboro amends stormwater threshold
The Wilkesboro Town Council unanimously approved changes to the town’s zoning ordinance on Aug. 3, making existing stormwater regulations not applicable to plots smaller than one acre.
Wilkesboro initiates water shortage plan
The Town of Wilkesboro announced on July 8 that it is initiating the first phase of its Water Shortage Response Plan due to current drought conditions.
Carolina West Wireless ceasing operations this fall, transitioning to Verizon
WILKESBORO — After 35 years of proudly serving as the premier wireless provider in western North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless has entered into an agreement to transition its wireless network
Carolina West Wireless network sold to Verizon
Wilkesboro-based Carolina West Wireless (CWW) announced Wednesday morning that it has entered into an agreement to transition its wireless network to Verizon and end its wireless services, effective Sept. 30,
Churches asked to ring bells at 4 p.m. July 4
Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro town officials planning activities in observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence are asking Wilkes County churches to rings their
Wilkesboro rate still 46¢; concerts cut
The Wilkesboro Town Council unanimously approved the town’s 2026-27 budget on Monday, leaving the property tax rate unchanged at 46 cents per $100 of valuation.
Cooperation is theme of intake groundbreaking
Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro officials emphasized benefits of the two towns working together for the betterment of all when ground was broken Friday for a shared facility that will provide
Wilkesboro tax rate cut, dropping concerts eyed
The Town of Wilkesboro’s proposed fiscal 2026-27 includes a one-cent cut in the property tax rate and elimination of town-sponsored concerts and movies in the downtown commons.
Wilkesboro council considers lowering tax rate, dropping concerts/movies
The Town of Wilkesboro’s proposed draft budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year includes a one-cent reduction in the property tax rate and the elimination of town-sponsored concerts and movies in