Ice, wind cause tens of thousands of outages
An ice storm on Feb. 12 and strong wind gusts on Feb. 16 left tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Wilkes and other ... More 10:53am, February 18, 2025
Carolina West Wireless hosts FCC chairman
Carolina West Wireless, a Wilkesboro-based wireless carrier, hosted Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr when he recently assessed damage from Tropical Storm Helene and recovery ... More 10:21am, February 17, 2025
Stratus Team acquires Wilkes-based BREC
Stratus Team LLC, an engineering, architecture and consulting firm based in Coraopolis, Penn., announced that it acquired Wilkesboro-based BREC (Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants). 10:08am, February 17, 2025
Wilkes Hall of Fame board gives $31,770
The Wilkes County Hall of Fame Governing Board recently awarded $31,770 in grants the arts education, physical education and athletics in the Wilkes County Schools. 9:20am, February 17, 2025