An arrest and charges were made this week stemming from an investigation dating back to November of last year.  On November 7, Wilkesboro Police served a search warrant at an Industrial Drive location following information they received concerning drug activity.  During the course of the investigation and pursuant to the warrant, various items were seized and entered into the Wilkesboro Police evidence system including 8 pounds of marijuana valued at 10,000 dollars, drug paraphernalia, a shotgun, and cell phone.  Based upon information obtained at the first location, additional search warrants were issued and the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office was asked to assist as two of the locations were outside the city limits of Wilkesboro.  After getting results back from the SBI Lab and consulting with the DA's Office, warrants were secured for Mr. Nell Cashion age 65 of Wilkesboro.  Cashion turned himself in and met with Police at the Wilkes County Courthouse.  He was charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver, felony manufacture of marijuana, and 2 felony counts of maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.  Cashion's bond was set at 15,000 dollars and his next court date is March 20 in Wilkes District Court.