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Fire Breaks Out at Coach's in Wilkesboro with Employees, Patrons Inside

Fire · Wilkesboro

Fire Breaks Out at Coach's in Wilkesboro with Employees, Patrons Inside

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

WILKESBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A fire broke out at Coach's Neighborhood Grill on Tuesday while employees and patrons were inside, according to a Facebook post by Millers Creek Fire Department. Wilkesboro Fire Department arrived at Coach's, located at 1840 Winkler Street off of U.S. Hwy 421, and found smoke and fire coming from the roof's mechanical area. Heavy fire spread throughout the ceiling area above the tiles. Crews cut three ventilation holes …See the Story

Robert Allen Hall Sr.

Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro

Robert Allen Hall Sr.

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Robert Allen Hall Sr., 77, of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Wilkes Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Hall was born June 5, 1947, in Wilkes County to Johnny and Gail Laxton Hall. Robert was a U.S. Army…Read Article

WCC celebrates Night Phlebotomy class graduates

Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro

WCC celebrates Night Phlebotomy class graduates

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College is proud to recognize the recent graduates of its Night Phlebotomy class, a vital program equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the growing healthcare field.Read Article

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at MerleFest: The War and Treaty

No Depression set up the temporary studio in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to capture a joy-filled session during MerleFest 2025. Held each year on the campus of Wilkes Community College, MerleFest remains one of the most celebrated roots music festivals in the country, offering an annual blend of tradition and reinvention in memory of Merle Watson, son of famed bluegrass picker Doc Watson. Tucked inside one of the campus buildings, away from the …Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS AT MERLEFEST: Emily Nenni

No Depression set up the "studio" at the 37th annual MerleFest for a dozen sessions with legends and legends-in-the-making. The festival was founded in 1988 in memory of Doc Watson’s son Merle, and features “traditional plus” music, meaning a broad range of styles from the sweet falsetto harmonies of East L.A. to the high lonesome sounds of the Appalachian Mountains.Nashville honky-tonk songstress Emily Nenni stripped her MerleFest x No Depressi…Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

Local theatre group presents 'Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

WILKESBORO — The Understudies Production Company, Inc. has announced its upcoming production of "Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses," written by Michael Parker and Susan Parker and directed by Gabby Rodriguez. Running from June 26 to June 29 at the Mayes…Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

WCC degrees, diplomas, certificates awarded

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A total of 604 Wilkes Community College graduates earned 1,152 credentials in the spring semester.Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

WCC students compete in SkillsUSA

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WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College (WCC) students soared to success at the 60th Annual SkillsUSA North Carolina Leadership and Skills Conference, held April 8–11, 2025, bringing home an impressive 33 medals, including 14 golds, and cementing WCC’s status as a…Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS AT MerleFest: The Dead South

No Depression set up the "studio" at the 37th annual MerleFest for a dozen sessions with legends and legends-in-the-making. The festival was founded in 1988 in memory of Doc Watson’s son Merle, and features “traditional plus” music, meaning a broad range of styles from the sweet falsetto harmonies of East L.A. to the high lonesome sounds of the Appalachian Mountains.Saskatchewan folk-bluegrass quartet The Dead South stole away from their headlin…Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

Baby Goat Takes Her First Steps Thanks to NC Community College Students

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WCC students spent weeks measuring, designing, testing, and printing Millie's new prosthetic leg.Wilkesboro · Wilkesboro Read Article

Ryan Preece reflects on Wilkesboro penalty controversy, finds new confidence after NASCAR All-Star drama

Ryan Preece reflects on the Wilkesboro penalty controversy, shifting from frustration to renewed confidence as he prepares for future races.Motorsports · Wilkesboro Read Article