Wilkes Community College is excited to announce the launch of two innovative programs: Electrical Systems and Heavy Equipment Operator! We invite you to our Open House on Tuesday, July 30, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Daniel Hall, located at 227 First Citizens Bank Lane, Wilkesboro, NC. Come explore these new programs, meet with our Financial Aid counselors, and learn how these programs can jumpstart your career. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win MerleFest tickets, pick up some cool swag, and gather all the information you need about these exciting opportunities!  For more information, contact Kristy Caldwell at 336-838-6218

Wilkes Community College selected as one of 11 community colleges nationwide to receive support from the Lowe’s Foundation to scale training and remove education barriers for sought-after trades careers  WHAT:   The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $500,000 to Wilkes Community College as a part of today’s select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has assisted in expanding skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states.  Wilkes Community College (Wilkesboro, North Carolina) will address the local […]

AMOREM Names New Chief Executive Officer On Monday evening, the AMOREM Board of Directors named April Moore as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Moore began her career in hospice in 2004 as a volunteer coordinator with Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, which integrated with Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in 2021 to form AMOREM. It was during this time as a volunteer coordinator that she said the volunteers and her peers inspired her and opened her eyes to the true philosophy of hospice care.   During her 20 years with the organization, Moore has held multiple roles and has […]

Wilkes Community College announces launch of two innovative programs   Wilkesboro, N.C. – Wilkes Community College (WCC) proudly announces the launch of two innovative programs: Electrical Systems and Heavy Equipment Operator. These programs cater to individuals keen on mastering specialized skills crucial in today’s workforce.   The Electrical Systems program equips students to install and maintain electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Graduates emerge prepared for diverse roles in the electrical field, from apprenticeships aiding in system layout to full-fledged technicians managing installations and upkeep.   The Heavy Equipment Operator program teaches students how to proficiently operate a […]

Creston Man Arrested for Several Counts of Sexual Exploitation Jefferson N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 40-yearold Carl Jefferson Abbott Jr. of Creston, NC. In recent months, the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation launched a joint investigation into illegal internet-based activity concerning child sexual exploitation. The investigation came to an end on June 11, 2024, when the Sheriff’s Office and SBI personnel executed two search warrants in the Creston area. These warrants ultimately led to Abbott Jr.’s arrest and the seizure of several electronic devices. Carl Jefferson Abbott Jr. […]

The final performances of the 2024 season of the stage play “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend” will be performed this week at Benton Hall at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro The performances start with a 30-minute concert by the Americana music group Magnolia Fire. The shows will be held on Thursday, July 18; Friday, July 19; and Saturday, July 20, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, July 21, at 2:30 p.m. The show is presented this season, through a partnership between Bleu Moon Productions and Wilkes Playmakers. The Dooley legend was made internationally famous by the Kingston Trio’s […]

AMOREM Receives $100k Grant from The Cannon Foundation BOONE –  AMOREM received a $100k grant from The Cannon Foundation for its Quality. Compassion. Support: A Patient Care Unit for the High Country campaign. The Cannon Foundation has joined AMOREM’s vision to provide more quality, more compassion and more support to residents of the High Country with a $100k grant to assist with the purchase of non-medical equipment needed to operate the patient care unit and meet the needs of patients and their families while in AMOREM’s care.  “AMOREM is honored that The Cannon Foundation has joined our vision,” says Director […]

WCC Hosts Girls Construction Camp         Wilkesboro, N.C. –Wilkes Community College recently hosted a week-long Construction Girls Camp tailored for girls in grades 9 to 12. The primary goal of the camp was to equip the participants with construction skills and to provide insight into potential careers in architecture and building construction. The event featured guest speakers from the construction industry, all of whom were women.   A total of eight girls from Caldwell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties, along with Grayson County, Virginia, took part in the week-long camp. The girls gained practical, hands-on experience in learning construction […]

EVENT DATE: Saturday, July 13th, 2024 CONTACT: Karen Moll, 336-977-9111, ka***@sk*****.com MEDIA: WKSK PUBLICATION DATES: June 7th – July 13th CABOOSE KIDS EVENT SPONSOR: Keep Ashe Beautiful All Aboard! Join Caboose Kids this Saturday, July 13th with “can”tastic sponsor Keep Ashe Beautiful from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Connie the Caboose in the Backstreet Park in West Jefferson. This family enrichment and entertainment program is free and open to kids ages 3 – 12 years of age. The program will be introduced and dismissed by a conductor (volunteer from the Ashe County Little Theatre) and each participating group will […]