WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — UPDATE (Sunday 10 p.m.): The fire is now 90% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. There is an active wildfire in Wilkes County, according to Wilkes ...

The Wilkes County Moonshiners college wooden bat league team continues to show progress in the early season, and it is ...

Now with three races in the books, the NASCAR All-Star Race's effects are becoming more evident, says Thomas Salley, ...

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP ... The homicide is being investigated by the sheriff’s office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.

The Cougars bring home the first State Title in Program history while the Blackhawks get their second and first since 2013.

Read more on our AI policy here. The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a report at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until Wednesday at 12:15 a.m. for Wilkes County. Residents can look for wind ...

The Wilkes County commissioners on Tuesday night unanimously approved a fiscal 2025-26 budget with a tax rate of 42 cents per $100 of property valuation and changes in the initial ...

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Linda Wilkes, of Roaring River, bought a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $500,000 prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I was in disbelief ...

Deputies said he is in the Wilkes County Detention Center under no bond. An autopsy is pending. The investigation is ongoing, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting.

Rutherford County’s American Legion Post 423 senior squad got off to a hot start Monday with a 16-0 five-inning opening night ...