
April 16, 2026
North Wilkesboro is urging voluntary water conservation due to regional drought conditions. The request affects several communities but does not trigger mandatory restrictions at this time.
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April 12, 2026
In 2024, Medicaid providers in North Wilkesboro reported $4,264,042 in claims for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services, a 39.8% increase over the prior year.
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April 8, 2026
The Jefferson Turnpike Trailhead and part of the Yadkin River Greenway will close starting April 9 for riverbank restoration work expected to last two weeks. Staff hope construction may finish earlier than scheduled.
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April 6, 2026
For the week ending Mar. 28, the lowest reported price of premium gas in Wilkes County stood at $4.39 per gallon.
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April 6, 2026
The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Wilkes County during the week ending Mar. 28 was $3.65, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
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April 4, 2026
Drivers in Wilkes County reported a weekly low of $5.19 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending Mar. 28.
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April 2, 2026
The cheapest reported price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Wilkes County came in at $3.99 during the week ending Mar. 28.
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April 1, 2026
North Wilkesboro will hold a community input session about Memorial Park on April 6. Residents can attend in person or submit feedback by email. The meeting seeks ideas for future park improvements.
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March 31, 2026
In Wilkes County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $3.47 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 21.
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March 28, 2026
In Wilkes County, the week’s lowest midgrade gas price was $3.77 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 21.
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