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Sex Crime Plea Earns Long Sentence
A Wilkesboro man has begun serving a minimum of 11 years in prison following his conviction of sexual crimes committed against a 14-year-old girl. Jeremiah Ezra Bare was sentenced this week after a...
05:32 am, November 20, 2009
Make Plans Now to See "The Promise"
It's just about time for Tri-City Baptist Church's annual producion of "The Promise" -- the story of the life of Jesus. It's the 13th year the church has presented the play, and they're coming off ...
05:27 am, November 20, 2009
Ronda Commissioner Resigns
A town commissioner resigned this week.Ronda Commissioner Holly Staley resigned from the board Wednesday night. Staley said the board hasn't helped the town of Ronda and has quote -- "let decision...
7:10 pm, November 19, 2009
Yadkin Officials Served Jail Injunciton
Officials in Yadkin county have received the injunction issued yesterday by a Superior Court judge that orders a committee to stop working on plans for a jail smaller than the one that the Yadkin C...
1:52 pm, November 19, 2009
PASS Race at North Wilkesboro Set for Labor Day Weekend
Racing will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway almost a month earlier than originally thought -- just in time for Labor Day. In fact, officials with the Pro All Stars Series announced today they w...
05:41 am, November 19, 2009
Scott In Jail On No Bond; Police Send Evidence to State Lab
Police are gathering evidence in a week old murder, and the accused is still in jail with no bond.Police say they're collecting evidence that they'll send to the State Bureau of Investigation Crime...
7:01 pm, November 18, 2009
County Credit Rating is A+
The credit rating of one local government entity remains strong, according to a bond rating firm. Fitch Ratings recently affirms the 'A+' rating on Wilkes County's $14.1 million outstanding public ...
05:22 am, November 18, 2009