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Shirley Mastin Williams, 85, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
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Claude Smith, 90, of Traphill passed peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, surrounded by his loving family.
Annual Light Up Downtown is Nov. 20 ↗
The annual Light Up Downtown, organized by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership, is from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Bricks honoring veterans to be dedicated ↗
The Wilkes Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans’ Bricks Dedication ceremony is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 on the museum front lawn in downtown Wilkesboro.
Exhibits at Lincoln Heights honor veterans ↗
Veterans will be honored with exhibits at historic Lincoln Heights School in Wilkesboro from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Avetts, Judd on initial MerleFeat list ↗
The Avett Brothers, country music’s Wynonna Judd and the Americana duo of Gilian Welch & David Rawlings are on the opening list of artists announced Tuesday for MerleFest 2027, which
Nightly closures planned for U.S. 601 in Yadkinville ↗
An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor closed a short stretch of U.S. 601 at U.S. 421 over the weekend with more overnight closures planned for this week to finish constructing
Recent rains dent drought in area ↗
The “D-word” hasn’t been removed from the dictionary yet, but drought is rapidly being reduced to a fleeting memory with Surry County having escaped that status thanks to recent precipitation.
‘Thank you for being a veteran:’ Appreciation breakfast celebrates those who served 4 MIN READ ↗
SALISBURY — Through words, songs and food, veterans were thanked and celebrated at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. On Nov. 6, veterans were invited to an appreciation breakfast at the center, including […]
From Travis Allen: A debt of gratitude 2 MIN READ ↗
What an honor it has been to serve as the 59th Sheriff of Rowan County. Thank you to all the citizens for allowing me this privilege. To be able to […]
Queen for a day: Local veteran named Hyundai Hometown Hero 4 MIN READ ↗
SALISBURY — It was a Tuesday, the day that veterans normally meet at Christiana Lutheran Church in Salisbury for lunch and a program; however, Nov 10 would not be the […]
Ribbon Cutting For Fremont House ↗
ANSON COUNTY — A ribbon cutting for Fremont House was held on Wednesday, October 21. In attendance was the Chamber of Commerce, local leaders…