The present use program was established under a state law intended to encourage use of land for farming and timber production ...

A source of funds for encouraging farmland preservation and supporting agriculture in Wilkes County in other ways was proposed during the Dec. 17 county commissioners meeting.

Blue Ridge Energy recently awarded $2,309 in grants for initiatives at two Wilkes County Schools as part of its annual Bright Ideas program.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program began accepting applications from people 60 and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the ...

The N.C. Forest Service reinstated the requirement for permits for open burning outdoors in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, ...

Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center at 1913 Hickory Boulevard in Lenoir will be a full day of education and ...

The following land and rights of way transfers were filed Dec. 6-19 at the Wilkes Register of Deeds office. Herbert Daniels, Helen Dula, Gene Dula, Craig Daniels and Nathan Daniels to Gene Dula and ...