Area rural populations grew during pandemic, reversing trend
Most of the seven counties in Northwest North Carolina that lost population in the previous decade saw some growth since the start of the pandemic.
Wilkes County
Gov. Cooper visits North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race
Following nearly three decades of dormancy, and months of renovation efforts, the North Wilkesboro Speedway is once again hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race, set to begin thi
Wilkes County organization fights growing hunger problem
Food insecurity is both an urban and rural problem in North Carolina.
MerleFest to celebrate two milestones in 2023 with 'traditional plus' music
MerleFest organizers have announced their schedule for this year’s festival in Wilkes County with music
Court ruling could soon mean permit for local homeless shelter
A legal battle over the location of a homeless shelter in North Wilkesboro could be a step closer to ending.
NC budget to breathe new life into historic North Wilkesboro Speedway
A portion of the newly signed North Carolina budget funds one of the state's beloved traditions: NASCAR.
North Carolina Expands Access To COVID-19 Therapy
North Carolina is expanding the number of sites offering an experimental treatment for COVID-19.
Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Earthquake
Low-interest disaster loans are now available in several counties affected by an August earthquake.
Tyson Wilkes Plant Ramping Back Up After Temporary Closure
As hundreds of workers tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tyson plant in Wilkes County, the company says it plans to ramp up operations again this week.
Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.