The nation’s largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data ...

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

The Western Piedmont Symphony, a professional orchestra based in the North Carolina foothills, opens its 2025-26 season with ...

The roof and ceiling of the Cut Ups hair salon building at 926 C Street, North Wilkesboro, collapsed on Aug. 11 and 12.

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 ...

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved increases to health care coverage premiums for members at its meeting on ...

A mobile home in the Shepherds Crossroads Fire District (Roaring River community) was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

The Wilkes County Board of Elections passed a resolution during a meeting earlier this month temporarily transferring voters in the Cricket, Fairplains, Wilkesboro 2 precincts who are eligible to vote ...

The Blue Ridge Conservancy Board of Trustees on Tuesday announced the hiring of David Ray as the organization’s executive ...

The Happy Valley Jamboree, a free event, is Aug. 29-31 on the Jones family farm along N.C. 268 in the Happy Valley community ...

The Wilkes Community College Dental Assisting Program’s 37th annual pinning ceremony was held Aug. 1, with 18 students receiving pins to signify successful completion of the one-year diploma-level ...

Name a novel by a North Carolina writer about a fictional author who traveled abroad and struggled with returning to the complexities of American culture?