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December 7, 2025

Wilkes County

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LGC approves health care, airport funding

May 17, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved financing packages for health care infrastructure and airport improvements during its May 6 meeting. The Local Government Commission (LGC), chaired by State Treasurer Brad Briner, authorized […]

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Wilkes County’s educator named NC Principal of the Year

May 31, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH —Beckie Spears of Wilkes County was selected among nine regional finalists as the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at a luncheon held May 24. Spears, the principal of Wilkesboro Elementary […]

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North Wilkesboro Speedway to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

September 8, 2022 North State Journal Staff

The NASCAR Cup Series is coming back to North Wilkesboro. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held a press conference Thursday outside the North Carolina Museum of History to announce NASCAR’s 2023 All-Star Race will be […]

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State auditor finds numerous issues at now-closed rural charter school

June 2, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A recent report by the N.C. State Auditor calls into question financial mismanagement and cites falsification of enrollment records at Bridges Academy, a charter school in Wilkes County.  The report from Auditor Beth […]

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Racing returning to North Wilkesboro

May 25, 2022 Shawn Krest

In 1946, North Wilkesboro Speedway cost $1,500 to build. Now, one of NASCAR’s original tracks will return to action thanks to an $18 million makeover. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and at […]

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Reviving its roots? NASCAR weighs return to bygone North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 26, 2021 Brett Friedlander

No one involved with NASCAR really wanted to leave North Wilkesboro Speedway when the racing series said goodbye to the historic track in 1996. But the sport was growing and becoming more popular nationwide, so […]

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100 in 100: Wilkes County’s Junior Johnson, charter member of NASCAR Hall of Fame

July 30, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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