The third annual Best of Wilkes recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals who were selected from nearly 3,000 nominations. Nominations were submitted by Wilkes Journal-Patriot readers by printed ballot or online voting at www.journalpatriot.com.
These Wilkes County Schools videos were created to help families with morning transportation as schools reopen under Plan B on Sept. 8.
Around 25 fire departments based in Wilkes County participated in water training exercises on Aug. 22 that could potentially lead to lower homeowner insurance rates.
Damage from Sunday morning’s 5.1-magnitude earthquake to the Kerry and Kim Miller home on Rivers Edge Road (off U.S. 21) in Sparta is shown in a video provided by Kerry Miller. The earthquake started about 8:05 a.m. and lasted about 10-12 seconds, he said.
A Wilkesboro couple, both 65 years old and with few preexisting health conditions, nearly lost their lives in May battling COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
In this video press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announces a three-week continuation of his phase two "stay safer at home" order until July 17 and the mandatory wearing of face masks in public starting Friday, June 26, at 5 p.m.
Brood IX of the 17-year periodical cicadas invaded northern Wilkes County in May and June of 2020.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper announces executive action on criminal justice and racial equity on Tuesday June 9, 2020.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper, along with health leaders, shares an update on COVID-19 on Monday June 8, 2020.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper, along with health leaders, shares an update on COVID-19 and recent events on Tuesday June 2, 2020.
Sun and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds light and variable.
Overcast. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.
A mainly sunny sky. High near 65F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:13:38 AM
Sunset: 05:10:39 PM
Humidity: 44%
Wind: W @ 4mph
UV Index: 1 Low
Overcast. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:14:35 AM
Sunset: 05:10:24 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: NNW @ 3mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Clear. Low 34F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 07:15:30 AM
Sunset: 05:10:11 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSE @ 4mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Cloudy with periods of rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 45F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall possibly over one inch.
Chance of Rain: 40%
Sunrise: 07:16:25 AM
Sunset: 05:10 PM
Humidity: 73%
Wind: W @ 10mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Overcast. A few flurries are possible. Low 31F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:17:20 AM
Sunset: 05:09:51 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: WNW @ 10mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Hard freeze expected. Low 24F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:18:13 AM
Sunset: 05:09:45 PM
Humidity: 43%
Wind: W @ 4mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
A mostly clear sky. Low 26F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 07:19:06 AM
Sunset: 05:09:40 PM
Humidity: 46%
Wind: SW @ 4mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mostly cloudy with some showers late. Low 33F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
When you’re looking for something fun to do each week, check our curated guide to what’s going on in Wilkes County and the area from Aug. 26-Sept. 2.
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