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Tuesday
May102016

WEF Tournament a Gets Thousands for Schools

The Wilkes Education Foundation’s (WEF) 26th Annual Hugh Martin Memorial Golf Tournament was held Thursday, May 5, 2016, and generated in excess of $20,000 toward mini-grants and scholarships awarded to Wilkes County Schools’ students and teachers.  Since 1990, the Hugh Martin Memorial Golf Tournament has provided $400,000 in awards to Wilkes County Schools in the form of mini-grants to teachers for special projects that are not funded through the state or county. WEF has provided additional scholarships and mini-grants and has awarded over $428,000 to Wilkes County students since its beginning.  The tournament was established in memory of Hugh Martin who died in April 1990. Hugh was an avid golfer and had been a teacher at Mulberry Elementary and Wilkes Central before becoming a state and federal probation officer. The Wilkes Education Foundation is a private, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt endowment corporation dedicated to promoting excellence in education in the Wilkes County Schools. For information about making a donation to the WEF, contact Jody Hamby, 309 9th St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. For more information, see www.wilkeseducationfoundation.org.

Tuesday
May102016

NC vs US DOJ over HB2

Governor Pat McCrory has filed a declaratory judgment action asking the federal courts to clarify federal law. This action is a result of the Obama administration’s interpretation of federal law.  “The Obama administration is bypassing Congress by attempting to rewrite the law and set restroom policies for public and private employers across the country, not just North Carolina. This is now a national issue that applies to every state and it needs to be resolved at the federal level,” said Governor McCrory. “They are now telling every government agency and every company that employs more than 15 people that men should be allowed to use a women’s locker room, restroom or shower facility.”  In his filing, Governor McCrory cited the fact that he has directed state agencies to make a reasonable accommodation of a single occupancy restroom. The state also allows private companies to set their own policies for bathrooms, locker rooms and shower facilities. On May 4, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Governor McCrory that alleged violations of federal law. On Friday, the McCrory administration requested additional time to respond. However, DOJ officials refused to grant that request unless the state agreed to unrealistic terms. “I’m taking this initiative to ensure that North Carolina continues to receive federal funding until the courts resolve this issue,” said Governor McCrory.

Monday
May092016

Wilkes ID Theft Victim

Identity or ID Theft is an ever-growing problem, and ID Thieves are creative about how to obtain your personal information including hacking company computer systems.  A man is a recent victim of ID Theft through hacking.  The Boomer resident called the Wilkes Sheriff's Office to report that he purchased a product online.  The company then contacted the Wilkes resident to inform him that their company computers had been hacked and some of his personal information was stolen.  The Sheriff's Office advised the man to change any credit card numbers used to make the purchase.

Monday
May092016

Wanted Man Arrested in Wilkes

Wilkesboro Police received a call from that there was a man wanted on drug charges seen in the area.  Police found the man at the Food Lion on Westwood Lane.  They questioned the man who initially gave them false information on his name and date of birth; however, Police were able to positively identified the man as Rodney Carlton of Lenoir.  Carlton had outstanding warrants for trafficking cocaine and other trafficking offenses.  Carlton was arrested on the open warrants and taken to the Wilkes County Jail where his bond was set at $31,000.  A court date in Caldwell County is set for June.

Monday
May092016

Voter Registration for June Primary Ends Friday

Voter registration closes this Friday, May 13, 2016 for the June 7th Primary Election. Residents who wish to register in Wilkes County for the first time, or voters who wish to change their name, address or party affiliation must do so before 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2016. Registration forms are available at the Wilkes County Board of Elections office, located in the County Office Building, third floor, Room 315 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mail in registration forms are also available at the Public Library on 10th Street in North Wilkesboro. Registration forms are available at the Public Assistance Agencies and the Employment Security Commission office. A person may also register at the Department of Motor Vehicles if renewing a license. All voter registration forms must be received by the Wilkes County Board of Elections by 5:00 pm Friday, May 13, 2016 or be postmarked May 13, 2016 to be applicable for the June 7th Primary Election. New registrants who miss the May 13, 2016 deadline may register and vote at a one stop voting site. Registrants will need to provide proof of residence and will also need to meet the North Carolina’s voter identification requirements. 

Monday
May092016

FFA Rally at WCC

High School students from 15 counties gathered at Wilkes Community College last week for the North Carolina FFA Northwest Region Rally.  Approximately 375 students and agriculture instructors from Wilkes and the 14 surrounding counties competed. According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the state’s agricultural industry contributes $78 billion to the state's economy, accounts for more than 17 percent of the state's income, and employs 16 percent of the workforce. The state's 52,200 farmers grow over 80 different commodities. North Carolina produces more tobacco and sweet potatoes than any other state and ranks second in Christmas tree cash receipts and the production of hogs and turkeys. The state ranks seventh nationally in farm profits with a net farm income of over $3.3 billion.

Monday
May092016

Farming News

Attention Wilkes County Farmers---the USDA has announced the enrollment of more than 800,000 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and strengthen wildlife habitat. Farmers’ and ranchers’ participation in CRP continues to provide numerous benefits to our nation, including helping reduce emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and providing resiliency to future weather changes. Participants in CRP establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, and in return, the FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance.  Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years.  To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact the Wilkes FSA county office.

Monday
May092016

Feds and NC Leaders on HB2

Today is the day when NC State Leaders are to reply to the U.S. Justice Department which said a North Carolina law --HB2-- violates federal civil rights laws. The Obama Administration put North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory on notice that state officials must confirm by Monday (today) that they will not comply with or implement the law called House Bill 2 otherwise known as the Bathroom Bill. A letter from the Justice Department obtained by The Associated Press said the law violates Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination in education based on sex. That could lead to North Carolina losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal school funding.  Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Governor and who opposes HB2 said, "Enough is enough. It's time for the Governor to put our schools and economy first and work to repeal this devastating law."

Monday
May092016

NC Eastern Music Festival

Eastern Music Festival is honored announce receipt of a significant scholarship fund gift from The Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos Family Foundation. This generous gift will provide scholarship assistance to eight North Carolina musicians between the ages of 14 and 23 studying at EMF this summer.  Eastern Music Festival stands among the country's premier summer music educational programs and most imaginative performance festivals.  For 55 years, EMF has served three missions:  to provide exemplary musical education; to present and produce concerts; and to serve as a cornerstone artistic and cultural institution in the Triad. This season there are 210 young artists enrolled from 40+ states and a number of countries and a teaching faculty of 80+ acclaimed musicians. The Eastern Music Festival’s 55th season begins with student arrivals on Saturday, June 25.  Performances begin on Monday, June 27 and continue through Saturday, July 30 at venues on the Guilford College and UNCG campuses.  For more information about the 2016 EMF season, visit www.easternmusicfestival.org/festival/calendar

Friday
May062016

The Three Coming Together on Raw Water Intake

Officials in  Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro and Wilkes County moved forward this week with plans to make W. Kerr Scott Reservoir the primary public water source in Wilkes County. Both Towns and the County agreed in meetings this week to submit an application to the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a loan of up to $27 million for the proposed raw water intake on W. Kerr Scott Reservoir and the water lines to Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro.  They are applying for a zero interest 30-year loan. North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro will both make payments to the county for the debt from the intake facility, which the county will then forward to the state.  The county will then be fully reimbursed by the towns. Wilkesboro will forward its share of debt payments on the water lines to North Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro will use that and its own funds to make debt payments on the water lines to the state. The two towns will use money paid by water customers to fund the debt.