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Wilkesboro, NC
83Events this week
9Free things to do
91New spots
84New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wilkesboro

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 83 events, day by day →

NaNoWriMo Short Story Challenge

Monday 9am · Wilkes County Public Library

Kindred Spirits Luncheon

Monday 11:45am · Dodge City

The Charm Bar Grand Opening

Monday 4pm · North Wilkesboro · Free

New in Wilkesboro

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Candlelight Ghost Tours of Wilkes

Arts & Culture

History with a haunting: Candlelight Ghost Tours of Wilkes brings local folklore to life with stories passed down through generations, including tales of Tom “Dooley” Dula and a spirit said to linger after a tragic accident.

wilkesheritagemuseum.com ↗

Williams Crafted

Shopping

A little crafted charm: Williams Crafted offers handmade and personalized pieces, making it a good spot to find a thoughtful gift or something with more character than the usual grab-and-go.

williamscrafted.com ↗

Wilkesboro’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Wilkesboro

The five stories Wilkesboro readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Western NC liquor distillery seized after explosion, ALE says

    An investigation is underway after an illegal liquor distillery exploded in Wilkes County, according to the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.

    Full story at wspa.com ↗

  2. Former Wilkes County register of deeds gets probation after guilty plea: Records

    A former Wilkes County register of deeds entered a plea deal after her March arrest by the NCSBI.

    Full story at wxii12.com ↗

  3. Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list

    Next year, 11 new Buc-ee's are expected to open in seven different states, if everything goes according to plan.

    Full story at ocala.com ↗

  4. RiverStreet Reaches Agreement to Transition Ownership to Oaktree; Proposed Transaction Expected to Provide Financial Strength and Additional Resources to Support Long-Term Success

    Receives Commitment for $20 Million in New Financing to Support Normal Business Operations Continuing to Deliver Reliable Telecommunications and Broadband...

    Full story at globenewswire.com ↗

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