After struggling for months to find partners to help them deliver aid to Gaza, the embattled Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has picked up a collaborator — Samaritan’s Purse, the international Christian ...

Inflation continues to be one of the top issues in the country. Although some prices have fallen, many are still rising and, what’s more troubling, are they are rising at ...

Fewer Americans report that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to results of a Gallup poll conducted in July.

Wilkes County is in an area of North Carolina that has seen growth in vineyards and wine production in recent years.

Stardust Cellars on N.C. 115, North Wilkesboro, received the “Best Mead” Award for its Country Peach mead in the N.C. Wine & Grape Council’s 2025 N.C. Wine Competition.

William Adkins Long Jr., 61, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1964, in Wilkes County to William Adkins Long Sr.

A company based in Iredell County is now responsible for collecting solid waste and recyclables at numerous locations in Wilkes County under a contract with county government.

Summer in Wilkes County always seems to sprint for the finish line. One day you’re swatting flies (there’s been a plague of ’em here recently, if you haven’t noticed), and ...

As of July 1, all types of pre-existing volunteers in the Wilkes County Schools must reapply to become a volunteer for the 2025-26 school year due to the use of ...

The Alzheimer’s Association — Western Carolina Chapter is inviting residents of Wilkes County and nearby areas to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in a Walk to End ...

NASCAR introduced another innovative national series schedule as the 2026 slates were announced today (Wednesday) for the ...

On Aug. 15, the National Park Service reopened eight miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 221.8 to 229.7 south of ...