The U. S. Geological Survey announced that it activated its landslide event team and is providing “timely best science” to inform local authorities as they prioritize resources in the aftermath ...

Wilkes Tourism Development Authority Director Thomas Salley recently successfully completed the Southeast Tourism Society’s Travel Marketing Professional program.

The Appalachian State University is operating under “emergency conditions due to flood damage and other issues resulting from Tropical Storm Helene, with no classes scheduled until after Oct. 15 in ...

Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26-29. The worst flooding occurred across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where rainfall ...

The Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has now been rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

The N.C. Department of Insurance (DOI) announced that its North Wilkesboro office will be open as a victim assistance center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, and ...

A second-half surge lifted the East Wilkes soccer team to its first victory of the season on Sept. 25, a 3-1 decision over winless North Stokes in Ronda.

The following article is published in recognition of the roles of Col. Benjamin and Capt. Robert Cleveland as part of the ...