Books like Alexie’s remind us why the freedom to read matters. They challenge us, make us uncomfortable at times, and open ...

The awarding of 21 N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) grants totaling $9.81 million to local governments, including in Caldwell and Yadkin counties, was announced Oct. 16.

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Corn harvest is underway in most of North Carolina and tobacco fields are being stripped as harvest season kicks into high gear. That means it is time to get those ...

That’s been a problem for a while. Adam and Eve lived in a literal paradise with everything they could ever need, but with a snake’s encouragement, they wanted more — the knowledge God has. “As we ...

The Moonshiners & Racer’s Reunion was a favorite additional attraction Saturday when the zMAX CARS Tour Championship race was held at the North Wilkesboro Speedway.

The following land and right of way transfers were filed Sept. 26 to Oct. 16 at the Wilkes Register of Deeds office.

As I have mentioned in previous columns, I’ve made over 3,000 presentations in my career as an economist. Most of them occurred during my 43-year career at NC State, but ...

Three people seeking two Wilkesboro Town Council seats addressed town finances and other issues in their race during the ...

Two of three people on the ballot for North Wilkesboro mayor answered questions prepared by the Wilkes Journal-Patriot during ...

Wilkes Youth Life Development (WYLD), a nonprofit dedicated to building healthy and resilient youth, has been awarded a $1.25 ...

The five candidates for two North Wilkesboro commissioner seats responded to questions prepared by the Wilkes Journal-Patriot ...