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Wilkes man charged with murder of wife
RONDA — A Wilkes County man is in jail after his wife’s body was found in a creek over the weekend. On Saturday morning the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office and Elkin Police Department responded to 187 Hilltop Circle, Ronda, in reference to an unknown problem with a man who was knocking on doors in the area. Upon arrival, deputies located David Andrew Cheek, age 42 of Luffman Road, Ronda, talking about his wife being dead. After further investigation and a diligent search effort deputies and officers on scene located Leslie Marie Cheek, age 44 of Ronda, deceased in Little Elkin Creek behind Hilltop Circle. Cheek has been arrested and charged with murder and is in the Wilkes County Jail under no bond. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.
More than just a mountain, town of Pilot Mountain rebranding
PILOT MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Pilot Mountain Mayor Evan Cockerham has seen a lot of change in the town since he become involved 8 years ago, but He says there’s more to be done. “There’s a lot of new things coming to the town that will not only improve the business aspect of the community but also sort of a civic pride aspect as well,” said Mayor Evan Cockerham.
Wilkes County man arrested for wife's alleged murder, held without bond
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — Wilkes County man David Cheek has been arrested on the alleged murder of his wife. Wilkes County Sheriff's Deputies were called to his house in Ronda on Saturday, and found his wife's body in Little Elkin Creed. Cheek was taken in as a suspect following...
County-Pilot Mountain squabble spills onto social media
In what has become almost commonplace in the modern political environment, a squabble between the Surry County Board of Education and the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners has spilled onto social media. The bickering this time is over the absence of a School Resource Officer at Pilot Mountain Elementary School — or more specifically, whose fault it is that no such officer is budgeted for the upcoming school year. In...
Man charged after wife found dead in creek
The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office charged an eastern Wilkes County man with first-degree murder Saturday after his wife was found deceased in a creek earlier that day. David Andrew “Drew” Cheek, 42, of Luffman Road, Ronda, was in the Wilkes County Jail with no bond Monday. He is charged with murder in the death of his wife, Leslie Marie Cheek, 44. She had the same address as Drew Cheek.
Amy's Apricots wins tomato tasting contest
Amy’s Apricots, a sweet cherry (snacking) tomato, was chosen the winner in the annual tomato taste test competition Saturday at the Wilkes County Farmers Market in North Wilkesboro’s Yadkin Valley Market Place. Kevin Foster of Gypsy’s Ridge Honey in Wilkesboro entered Amy’s Apricot, a variety introduced by Southern...
NW Artists’ Exhibition and Miniature Art Exhibition open
The 45th Annual Northwest Artists’ Exhibition and First Annual Minute: A Miniature Art Exhibition both opened Friday, July 19th. Many community members and artists stopped by to celebrate one of the largest exhibitions Wilkes Art Gallery has hosted. There were 230 pieces of artwork came into the Gallery between...
Electronic thefts of money reported
The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office received several reports recently of electronic thefts of money and identity thefts involving bank accounts. Ruth Faw Johnson of Wilkesboro reported on July 9 that she became a victim of identity theft with her Wells Fargo bank account information. Carolyn Griffin of Hays on July...
Ronda board to continue talks on noise, junk cars
The Ronda Board of Commissioners discussed but didn’t act on proposed new ordinances addressing noise problems and junked cars during a special meeting on July 19. The commissioners agreed to continue these discussions during a scheduled work session on Aug. 8. That meeting starts at 5 p.m. It was...
Velma Eller Edmiston
Velma Eller Edmiston, 89, of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. To plant a tree in memory of Velma Edmiston as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.
Academic achievements
Several students from Wilkes County were named to spring semester academic honors lists at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs. Cody Allen Call and Amanda Rose Gravely of North Wilkesboro were named to the Gardner Webb president’s list. To make this list, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of courses and have at least a 4.0 grade point average.
Middle Cross wax museum features Christian heroes
Middle Cross Baptist Church at 2305 Rock Creek Road, North Wilkesboro, announced that it will have a wax museum featuring images of heroes of the Christian faith July 31 to Aug. 3. It’s open to the public starting at 6 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 2 and at noon on...
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight at North Wilkesboro: ‘Wrecky Spinhouse Jr.’ Nickname Coined
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight: Kyle Busch‘s candid reflections on the altercation with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., as shared during his appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-pressure world of professional racing. Busch recounted the tension preceding the confrontation, expecting aggression but encountering an unexpectedly composed Stenhouse. This moment of vulnerability revealed the unpredictable and often volatile dynamics that define driver relationships post-race.
David Andrew Cheek allegedly murdered his wife
A Wilkes County man is accused of killing his wife and is being charged with murder, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. At around 7:33 a.m. on Saturday, Wilkes County deputies and the Elkin Police Department came to the 100 block of Hilltop Circle in Ronda after getting a report of a man knocking on doors in the area.
Smoke on the Mountain barbecue contest begins Friday
Thousands of people will go hog wild for a taste of authentic barbecue and a chance to see a professional cooking competition up close at Smoke on the Mountain this weekend in downtown Galax. This event on July 26-27, sanctioned by both the Memphis Barbecue Network and the Kansas City...
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