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New Trail Town Guide includes Wilkes
The “Wilkesboro area” is included as one of 15 Outdoor NC Trail Town areas in the newly-released North Carolina Trail Town Guide. “This prestigious designation highlights our community’s dedication to preserving natural beauty, cultural heritage and fostering a strong sense of place for residents and visitors alike,” said Thomas Salley, director of the Wilkes County Tourism Development Authority (TDA).
Justin Edward Hawkins
Justin Edward Hawkins, 25, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Asheville. He was born April 5, 1999, in Wilkes County to Jeff Hawkins and Amy Krysinski. Justin loved driving anywhere and everywhere. He loved his nephews and his friends. Justin was preceded in death by his parents. To plant...
Wilkes County Man Charged With Disturbing Items In Cemetery
A Wilkes County man has been charged with damaging a half-dozen headstones. 30-year old David Ryan Morlando Jr of Roaring River, was taken into custody by the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with 6 counts of felony disturbing a casket or grave marker. Morlando was located by Deputies in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery and arrested on August 9th. As of Wednesday, he remained in custody under a secured bond of $15,000. An August 28th court appearance is scheduled.
Wilkes couple N.C. Tree Farmers of Year
“B” and Martha Ham Townes of the Boomer community have been named 2024 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year for North Carolina. The selection by officials with N.C. Tree Farm Program Inc. was announced June 15 at the program’s annual meeting in Durham. They were Wilkes County and N.C. Mountain Region Tree Farmers of the Year for 2016.
Best bets in Wilkes living
Here’s the best bets for fun things to do this week in Wilkes County and the Town of Elkin, as selected by the Wilkes Journal-Patriot staff. COPPERHEAD ROAD, a new live music venue, restaurant and bar in Ronda (5552 Wilkes Yadkin Rd.), has pulled out all the stops for its grand opening weekend (Aug. 15-17).
LP Building Solutions awards scholarships
LP Building Solutions announced the awarding of college scholarships of $2,500 apiece to three students from Wilkes County. The three students and the schools they plan to attend are Ryleigh Gilreath, Western Carolina University in Culowhee; Caleb Morgan, Clarks Summit University in Clarks Summit, Penn.; and Baileigh Walsh, Wilkes Community College.
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