Several Things Stolen in Just a Few Minutes

They were able to steal about $1700 in property in about 15 minutes.  A Mtn View Road resident told Sheriff's Deputies that he went to the store for one thing and was gone from home about 15 minutes. He returned to find a car backed in his carport with a male driver.  A female accomplice was taking property out of his house and loading it into the car.  The victim tried to block the burglars' vehicle but they drove through the yard.  The victim gave chase for a short time until it was unsafe to continue.  Again, in only a few minutes, the thieves were able to steal a radar detector, a range finder, several knives, camping stove, two handguns, and two drills.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft.

Wilkesboro PD and Community Outreach Event

Wilkesboro Police were be hosting a Community Outreach Meeting on June 12 starting at 6pm at the Wilkesboro Civic Center.  Capt Tommy Rhodes of the Wilkesboro PD says they are inviting the citizens of Wilkesboro to this meeting to discuss topics of importance to the community.  The goal is to reduce crime and provide neighborhoods with a great sense of security by meeting the Wilkesboro Police Officers and discussing local issues. The meeting is only for people who live within the city limits of Wilkesboro. 

Wilkes Students Wins 5th District Art Contest

Congratulations to a local student for a big win in art. Jessika Norman from Wilkes Early College High School won the North Carolina's 5th District Congressional Art Competition hosted by Virginia Foxx. Runners-up are from Walkertown High School. Each spring the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide visual art competition for amateur high school-aged artists. Each year members of Congress hold contests within their districts to recognize local high school artists.  This year, Jessika won for the 5th District.  Her winning artwork can be viewed on the Wilkes County Schools' Facebook page.

Becoming US Citizens in NC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held a naturalization ceremony at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park to celebrate Memorial Day and to recognize the National Park Service 100^th anniversary.  The 50 candidates are from more than 20 nations.  Because it is an important American holiday, Memorial Day is included in the naturalization test. To qualify for naturalization, a candidate must have been a legal permanent resident and/or meet other qualifications. During the last decade, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed more than 6.6 million naturalized citizens. 

Record Number at NC Air Show

The pre-Memorial Day weekend Wings Over Wayne Air Show, held May 20 and 21 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, attracted a record crowd of 230,000. The biennial display of historic and contemporary airpower kicked off the 75th-anniversary celebration of the 4th Fighter Wing and the birth of military aviation in North Carolina.  Wings Over Wayne is held in odd-numbered years and is a way for Seymour Johnson to thank the local community for their support of airpower and the base’s mission. The base’s next air show is scheduled in May 2019.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and the Comprehensive Stroke Team at Wake Forest Baptist held a luncheon yesterday for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Survivors and their caregivers reunitee with the Stroke Team to share in their recovery and progress made since their initial treatment. The Stroke Team also shared information on clinical trials that are looking at ways to improve stroke care and treatment.

Wilkesboro PD: Click It or Ticket

Wilkesboro Police posted a Click It or Ticket reminder on their Facebook Page from the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep you and your family safe, the national seat belt campaign is underway through June 4. In 2016, 452 people were killed and an additional 601 others were seriously injured who were not using seat belts in motor vehicle crashes in North Carolina. Seat belts save lives, and everyone—front seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up, every trip, every time. It’s the law.

Theft From Mailbox

The Wilkes Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft from a mailbox.  The victim lives in Boomer.  Reportedly, some prescription medication was stolen from the mailbox.  This investigation is still underway.  No suspects were listed with the report.

Took Meds and Weed Eater

In Traphill, they took medication and a weed eater.  The property owner from a Stoney Ridge School Road residence reported that 4 prescriptions from pain medicine and a TroyBilt weed eater were stolen.  The house was forcibly entered.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Dept is investigating.

Stolen Drill

The drill was the only thing reported stolen.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Office was called last week concerning a theft from a house on Yellow Banks Road.  The victim advised that a Black and Decker cordless drill was stolen from his house.  The stolen drill is valued at 300 dollars.  No other property was reported stolen.  That theft happened sometime between the May 17 and May 22.