victims of fraud

61% of U.S. credit card holders have been victims of fraud. An estimated 61.3 million Americans had fraudulent charges on their credit or debit cards in the past year, totaling $6.1 billion in unauthorized purchases. Recently, an Elkin resident contacted the Wilkes Sheriff’s Office regarding fraud related to his card. Reportedly, $2000 was stolen from his credit card account. Then another Wilkes resident reported 3 fraudulent checks totaling $957 were written on his account. No suspects were listed with either report and the investigations are ongoing.

arrests in a wreck from last week

Wilkesboro Police have made arrests in a wreck from last week. Police were called to a vehicle collision on Hwy 421 Business. According to the report, one vehicle struck another from behind. All three occupants fled the scene. Two of the three were later found and arrested. The two white males were charged with multiple charges including possession of firearm by a felon and drug possession.

Light Up Downtown

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Downtown North Wilkesboro is preparing to celebrate with one of the community's most beloved holiday traditions! Light Up Downtown returns on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., bringing an evening of holiday cheer, festive entertainment, and family-friendly activities to the heart of downtown. For additional information and event updates, follow Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership on Facebook and Instagram.

Three Wilkes County teachers are among 11 recent winners

Three Wilkes County teachers are among 11 recent winners of Bright Ideas Education Grants from Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corp. All three recipients are from Mountain View Elementary. Jessica Caudle, kindergarten teacher received $225 for her idea to enhance students’ listening comprehension. Kayla Bare, kindergarten teacher, was awarded $450 for her play-based STEM activities. And, Annabelle Lewis, an art teacher at Mountain View received $700 for her project which allows students to explore art and science through plant and insect life.

a missing person case

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Denton NC Police Department are asking for the public’s help with a missing person case. Susan White Robertson, born July 13, 1959, was last seen in the Denton area of Davidson County in September or October of 2001. She was 42 at the time. Her family reported her missing. If you know anything about where Ms. Robertson might be or what may have happened to her, please call the Denton Police Department at 336-859-2164.

North Carolina ranks 21st nationwide

North Carolina ranks 21st nationwide for seasonal airport traffic, Thanksgiving and Christmas through the New Year. During the holidays, daily passenger traffic at North Carolina airports experience a 5.2% increase compared to the rest of the year. Airports in the state average 70,200 passengers per day during the holiday rush, compared to 66,700 outside of the holidays. Air travel has rebounded significantly since the sharp declines of 2020, with average daily passenger traffic now exceeding 2019 levels.

Veterans today in Wilkes at 11 am

You’re invited to the local ceremony in honor of Veterans today in Wilkes at 11 am, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, CBD Loop in North Wilkesboro. The Memorial Avenue Tree Committee invites you to attend the annual Veterans Day Memorial Services. This year’s program will feature retired Marine Corps First Sgt. Mike Shew as the keynote speaker, along with a presentation of colors by Wilkes County Scouts and a special reading of the names by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Wilkes County residents who lost their lives in our nation’s wars.

Veterans Day and the American Red Cross North Carolina Region honors those

It’s Veterans Day and the American Red Cross North Carolina Region honors those who have served. North Carolina is home to 620,000 veterans and thousands of active-duty service members and military families. One of the newest Red Cross resources is Military 2 Veteran Network (M2VN), a peer support network available to current and former service members and veterans. The Red Cross also supports the whole health needs of the military. Over the past year, Red Cross teams reached 1.5 million people through whole health programming and services

Wilkes Hand-to Eye Audit this week

Last Tuesday’s mid-term election results are yet to be completed and certified. According to the Wilkes County Board of Elections, they will have their scheduled Hand-to Eye Audit this week. The Hand-to-Eye Audit is required after an election and prior to each canvass. This audit will be tomorrow, Thursday, November 12 at 2pm on the first floor of the old commissioner’s room at 110 North Street in Wilkesboro.

Wilkes Board of Education meeting

During the November 2 Wilkes Board of Education meeting, officials discussed the NC DOT improvements for traffic flow at Ronda-Clingman Elementary School.  The N.C. Board of Transportation allocated $750,000 for the project, which crews began over the summer. Before the work was done, NCDOT and Wilkes school officials cited concerns about safety issues with vehicles getting backed up on Ronda-Clingman Road. The NCDOT also worked at Wilkes Central High School to improve traffic flow.