While Victim Was Working...a Theft

The thief took the property while the victim was working.  A Wilkes Sheriff's Deputy was flagged down while on patrol on Windy Ridge Road.  The victim stated that he was mowing at Edgewood Baptist Church in Wilkesboro when someone stole a Stihl leaf blower off his landscaping trailer.  Stolen property was valued at $600. 

Vehicle Theft at Hotel

Wilkesboro Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle at a local hotel.  The victims from Lewisville found that someone had gone through their car during the overnight hours.  The only things reported stolen were two pair of sunglasses valued at $350.  No suspects were listed with that report.

Early One-Stop Voting Ends Saturday

Early One-Stop Voting continues this week through Saturday. The Wilkes Board of Elections says One Stop Voting is weekdays through May 1, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; May 2-4, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and on Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All early one-stop voting will be on the ground floor of the County Office Building in Wilkesboro. In early, one-stop voting, citizens can register and then vote.  Tuesday, May 8 is election day for party primaries and school board elections.

County Commissioners First May Meeting Tuesday

The Wilkes County Commissioners will have their first meeting of the month on the first day of the month.  County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 1 in the County Office Building at 5pm.  On the agenda will be the DSS update, budget amendments, and WCC Trustee reappointments.  Note the County Commissioners are meeting at a different time this coming Tuesday at 5pm.

Good News and Wilkes Prison Ministry

There is Good News coming out of the Wilkes Prison Ministry, according to Chaplain Larry Ford.  A 5-day spring revival was held with Evangelist Craig Church and Pastor Steve Ashley in which there were 13 professions of faith.  The prisoners also had a commemoration of the Lord's Last Supper and an Easter SonRise Service.  One of the Wilkes Prison Ministry's major efforts is their Transition house that offers a six-month faith based program to transition released prisoners back into society.  Right now, volunteers are needed to mentor at the Transition House.  If you can help, please call Chaplain Ford at 336-667-4533.

Blue Ridge Artisan Center in Wilkesboro

Attention artists and artisans in Northwest North Carolina, you are invited to submit an application to join the Blue Ridge Artisan Guild.  If you are from Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Iredell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes or Yadkin county, submit an application by May 17th and artwork for jury on May 18th and 21st. Applicants selected to become members of the guild may display and sell their works in the Blue Ridge Artisan Center. To apply, call 336-990-9500. The Blue Ridge Artisan Center will open in July at 201 West Main Street, Wilkesboro in the historic Federal Building.

NC Farms and Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is just around the corner. With more than 1,000 agritourism farms in North Carolina, it is easy to incorporate on-farm activities into your summer vacation plans whether it’s a quick daytrip or a week-long escape. From summer camps and farm stays to you-pick farms and gardening classes, there are a variety of farm activities to enjoy this summer. Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk will host its Knitting with the Alpacas series on June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. Learn more about agritourism in North Carolina, and explore other farms at www.visitncfarms.com.

Stolen from Porch

The Wilkes Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft from a North Wilkesboro location.  The property owner reported that some equipment was taken from the front porch of his house.  The stolen property, an autoscrubber and propane buffer, were valued at $10,500.  There is a known suspect in this theft, and charges are pending further investigation by the Sheriff's Office.

Stolen Guns

In Wilkesboro, guns were stolen.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Office was called this week about a theft from a house on Fox Ridge Road.  The home was forcibly entered.  Two guns, a Beretta 9mm and Ruger .22, were stolen.  Only the guns were taken from the house.  Stolen property is valued at nearly $1000.  The firearms were taken from a gun safe.  No suspects were listed with that report.

Theft and Vandalism

In Millers Creek, there was a theft and vandalism.  The homeowner returned from work to find the house forcibly entered and some things inside the house damaged.  Also, a TV and gaming system were stolen.  Stolen property is valued at $400, and damages are estimated at nearly $200.  The investigation is continuing.