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Family dog protects 8-year-old girl from rabid fox attack in North Carolina

Animals · Wilkes County

Family dog protects 8-year-old girl from rabid fox attack in North Carolina

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A family dog saved an 8-year-old girl from a rabid fox attack in Wilkes County, North Carolina.See the Story

The Walker Center announces 2025-26 season lineup

Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro

The Walker Center announces 2025-26 season lineup

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WILKESBORO — The John A. Walker Community Center at Wilkes Community College proudly announces its exciting 2025-2026 season of shows, offering something for every taste — from nostalgic musical tributes to toe-tapping country favorites, an immersive murder mystery dinner, holiday…See the Story

Dorothy Hall Gryder Jones

North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro

Dorothy Hall Gryder Jones

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Dorothy Hall Gryder Jones, 89, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.Read Article

Edith O. Johnson Foster

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Edith O. Johnson Foster, 93, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro Read Article

Youth mental health, resiliency efforts funded

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A North Wilkesboro-based non-profit has been awarded a $525,000 grant to support community-level youth mental health and resilience programs.North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro Read Article

Man charged with firing shots from Y parking lot

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The Wilkesboro Police Department arrested a man for firing shots during an incident in the parking lot of the Wilkes Family YMCA in Wilkesboro late Friday afternoon, said Police Chief Jason Delbert.Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

'Situation Table' will aid people in crisis

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The Health Foundation announced that it is bringing a “Situation Table” to Wilkes County.Wilkes County, North Carolina · Wilkes County Read Article

Broad Reach Construction has Wilkes office

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Broad Reach Construction announced the official opening of its new office at 1605 Curtis Bridge Road in Wilkesboro.Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

Watauga 12U shows improvement during district tournament

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WILKESBORO — For the second time in three days, Watauga’s 12-and-under all-star baseball team squared off with Wilkes County in the Tar Heel League District 2 tournament at Rivers Edge.Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

Bridges, Wright, CCC in news 92 years ago

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New from the July 17, 1933, issue of The Journal-Patriot.Wilkes County, North Carolina · Wilkes County Read Article

1 lane of U.S. 21 on escarpment to be closed

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One of the two lanes of U.S. 21 on the Blue Ridge Mountain escarpment in northeastern Wilkes County will be closed for retaining wall repairs starting July 21 unless delayed, stated an N.C. Department of Transportation press release.Wilkes County, North Carolina · Wilkes County Read Article

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