With April showers staying away, record hot temperatures in recent weeks, and rainfall deficits continuing to increase, “extreme” drought conditions expanded explosively across North Carolina this ...

The National Park Service (NPS) announced plans to remove storm-generated tree debris in six areas along the Blue Ridge Parkway to reduce wildfire risks while preserving the visual character of ...

The second annual North Wilkesboro Art Walk is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in downtown North Wilkesboro.

The 12th annual Vertical Mile Challenge trail race is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite.

COVID-19 first appeared over six years ago. The most devastating pandemic in the country in a century left scars and impacts on millions of people and numerous parts of the ...

The Wilkes Art Gallery will hold its third annual Blue Ridge Art and Jazz Night from 5:30-9 p.m., Saturday, May 2.

MerleFest 2026 had a strong start Thursday and Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday on the campus of Wilkes Community ...

The main premise behind Canadian law is that everyone who is accused of a crime has the right to a robust and resolute defense. When someone is up against the ...

The path to formal music education often starts with finding a versatile instrument that opens the door to music theory and performance. For a lot of students, taking piano lessons ...

Moravian Falls Elementary School fifth grade math teacher Zana Whittington is the new Wilkes County Teacher of the Year, ...

Organizers say everything is shaping up for another outstanding MerleFest, with world class “traditional plus” music in a family atmosphere at Wilkes Community College Thursday through Sunday.