Wilkes County
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Sep- 2025 -24 September
NCDOT Enters Next Phase of U.S. 421 Intersection Improvements
WILKESBORO – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor has entered a new phase of intersection improvements along U.S. 421 in Wilkes…
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8 September
Wilkes County Deputy injured in motor vehicle accident
North Wilkesboro –On Sunday, September 7, at approximately 3:55 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a…
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Jul- 2025 -12 July
Shots fired at Wilkesboro YMCA under investigation
Wilkesboro, NC: On Friday the Wilkesboro Police Department received a call of a disturbance with shots fired at the Wilkesboro…
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10 July
UPDATE: Lane, Overlook Closure for Wall Repair in Wilkes County
THURMOND – U.S. 21 South, near the overlook north of Thurmond, will close for retaining wall maintenance starting Tuesday, July…
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Jun- 2025 -24 June
Heat Advisory including Wilkes County – Tuesday June 24, 2025
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA240 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025 NCZ003-019-020-VAZ032-241445-/O.EXA.KRNK.HT.Y.0002.250624T1500Z-250625T0100Z/Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Including the cities of Dobson, Yadkinville,…
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20 June
Wilkesboro Police Department and NC ALE Seize Illegal Substances in Joint Operation
Wilkesboro, NC — On May 9, 2025, the Wilkesboro Police Department, incollaboration with agents from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement…
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Mar- 2025 -22 March
Crews battling wildfire in Wilkes County, fires also in Ashe & Caldwell
Fire crews from at least six departments and the NC Forest Service are battling a wildfire in Wilkes County. That…
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Nov- 2024 -30 November
Wilkes County woman “in disbelief” after $500,000 Powerball win
Linda Wilkes of Roaring River had a hard time believing her eyes when a $3 Powerball purchase won her a…
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5 November
Blasting Operations Scheduled for U.S. 421 in Wilkes County
NORTH WILKESBORO – Blasting operations will take place on the U.S. 421 superstreet project in Wilkes County over the next few…
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Oct- 2024 -11 October
Blasting Operations Upcoming for U.S. 421 in Wilkes County
NORTH WILKESBORO – Blasting operations will take place on the U.S. 421 superstreet project in Wilkes County next week. From 9…
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