Wilkes County
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May- 2024 -15 May
FanFest In the ‘Boros Kicks Off All-Star Race Weekend
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 15, 2024) – NASCAR All-Star Race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway will officially kick-off in Wilkes…
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13 May
North Wilkesboro Speedway Sights & Sounds – Monday, May 13, 2024
This North Wilkesboro Speedway update is sponsored by L&N Performance Auto Repair in Blowing Rock. Learn more about them by…
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11 May
NCDOT, Highway Patrol and Speedway Motorsports Announce Parking and All-Star Race Week Traffic Instructions
CONCORD, N.C. (May 11, 2024) – In preparation for the May 14-19 NASCAR All-Star Race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway…
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Apr- 2024 -15 April
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Wilkes County on Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed a tornado in Wilkes County on Thursday night. The NWS survey confirms an…
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Mar- 2024 -20 March
U.S. 421 Construction Begun in Wilkes County
WILKESBORO – The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun work on a Reduced Conflict Intersection Corridor project on a stretch of…
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Sep- 2023 -25 September
Wilkes County man collects $100,000 scratch-off win
William Watkins of North Wilkesboro took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Watkins bought his…
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Aug- 2023 -12 August
Ashe County Schools announce free breakfast and lunch for students for the 2023-24 year
Another local school system has announced free meals for students this school year. On Friday, Ashe County Schools posted on…
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6 August
SECU Foundation Supports 20 North Carolina Non-Profits with$800,000 in Capacity Building Grants
RALEIGH, N.C. – Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.…
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Jul- 2023 -27 July
Two more regional school systems announce free breakfast and lunch for students for the 2023-24 year
Wilkes County and Mitchell County join Avery County in the ability to provide this service. No forms are required to…
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19 July
Wilkes County man celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win
Nathan Shuping of North Wilkesboro tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Shuping bought…
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