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The importance of having property on U.S. 421 already zoned as needed for companies seeking sites for industrial or other commercial buildings was emphasized in a Wilkes Economic Development Corp.
The upcoming launch of a new fundraising campaign for the Wilkes Economic Development Corp. (EDC) was announced at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Aug. 10 at the North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Staff Photo â Jule Hubbard Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing was offered in the Walmart parking lot in Wilkesboro in May and June through a joint effort of Walmart, the Wilkes Health Department and the state. Staff Photo â Jule Hubbard Graduation ceremonies for Wilkes high school seniors were delayed and held by requiring that each student have a designated time and date to be presented a diploma in his or her high school gym, with only the presenters and immediate family members present. Wilkes Early High School Principal Michelle Shepherd congratulates one of her seniors. Staff...