Interstates and four-lane divided primary routes have first priority under the N.C. Department of Transportation’s written snow clearing policy.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is making progress clearing Wilkes County roads in the aftermath of a 2-inch-deep sleet storm, but hazardous conditions will likely persist through the weekend du ...

Several days of preparations amid fluctuating forecasts culminated with Winter Storm Fern bringing sleet but not the freezing rain and resulting power outages anticipated in Wilkes County.

Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children in need around the world.

The present use program was established under a state law intended to encourage use of land for farming, horticulture and timber production rather than being developed.

Over 100 new and experienced snow clearing equipment operators in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s eight-county ...

The Wilkes County commissioners on Tuesday night unanimously approved hiring an Alexander County native as new Wilkes County tax administrator.

WINSTON-SALEM - Wilkes County track and field programs made a statement at the Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A Conference ...

The East Wilkes varsity boys rallied to take a 59-57 hardcourt victory over Wilkes Central in Ronda on Tuesday.

One residence was destroyed and another about 25 feet away was damaged by fire at Country Square Mobile Home Park off N.C. 16 ...

The first-place East Wilkes varsity girls basketball team cruised to a 69-14 intercounty win over Wilkes Central in Ronda on ...