Jobless rate stays 3.9%; labor force still low
The N.C. Department of Commerce reported that Wilkes County's unemployment rate was 3.9% in March, unchanged from January and February and close to average rates ... More 7:29am, May 20, 2024
New race parking plans due to heavy rain
Heavy rain resulted in changes in parking plans for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race at the North Wilkesboro Speedway, announced Speedway Motor Sports, owner of the ... More 9:27am, May 19, 2024
Hauler Parade brings NASCAR to 2 towns
NASCAR All-Star Race weekend in Wilkes County was kicked off May 16 with the Hauler Parade, featuring several dozen colorfully-painted 18-wheelers that haul NASCAR team ... More 4:22pm, May 17, 2024
Wilkes woman charged in drive-by shooting
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office charged a woman from Wilkesboro and a man from Granite Falls in connection with a drive-by shooting with no injuries ... More 7:23am, May 17, 2024
American dream gone , Thanks Joe
American Dream homeownership, paying for college, paying for college for your kids, having a comfortable retirement with high prices and ...
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