The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on charges of first-degree rape and other felony and misdemeanor offenses Sunday.

The Wilkes Journal-Patriot doesn’t endorse or oppose views expressed in letters to the editor or opinion columns. Letters must have the writer’s first and last name. They must include a ...

In the Sept. 16 Wilkes County commissioners meeting, the board referenced basing proposed county grant applications on one provided by The Health Foundation. It may be based on our mini-grant ...

The North Wilkesboro commissioners hired Eddie Holland as town manager Thursday night. Voting for a motion to appoint Holland ...

MountainTrue announced the appointment of Hannah Woodburn as the first Upper New Riverkeeper, a new full-time position ...

In the months that followed Tropical Storm Helene in late September 2024, Appalachian State University collaborated with regional partners to connect research expertise with community needs and ...

The Wilkes Genealogical Society will have a Swap Meet & History Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Wilkes County Library at 215 10th Street, ...

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The North Wilkes varsity volleyball team completed a season sweep of Wilkes Central on Tuesday, dispatching of the Eagles in ...

Welcome Home Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual homecoming on Sunday, Oct 5. Mike Cheek is the pastor.

Wilkes Senior Resources Masquerade Dance fundraiser is from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Wilkes Senior Center, 228 Fairplains School Road, North Wilkesboro.