Wilkes County

Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs

March 28, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At its March meeting, the North Carolina Local Government Commission approved a request for $135 million in revenue bonds for the fast-growing town of Holly Springs in Wake County. The town has nearly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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Wilkes County

Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs

LGC approves health care, airport funding

Wilkes County’s educator named NC Principal of the Year

North Wilkesboro Speedway to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

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

Racing returning to North Wilkesboro

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

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

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation effective June 30

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November