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Ashe County man convicted in $4 million tax evasion scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An insurance broker out of Ashe County was found guilty of a fraudulent tax scheme in a case that also involved two defendants from St. Louis. A federal jury in Charlotte on Thursday found two tax attorneys and an insurance agent guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States […]
Ashe County arrest reports
The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. April 15 Lonnie C. Payne Jr., 40, of Fleetwood, was charged with not paying child support. Payne Jr. was released on April 16 under a $1,010 cash bond. April 16 ...
State of the County Health Report released for Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report for Ashe County. This report provides an update on public health priorities, county demographics, leading causes of death and information on emerging issues. The SOTCH report is released each year between cycles of conducting a Community Health Report. The most recent Community Health Report was published in January 2022. The next Community Health Report will be released this summer. ...
North Wilkesboro man identified, charged; accused of assaulting high school baseball coach after game
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — The Yadkin County Sheriff's Office says a North Wilkesboro manwill be charged with assault after an incident that happened after a high school baseball game. The varsity baseball game was held on Friday, April 12, at Forbush High School against North Wilkes High School. Click...
Former NWPD Cadet in training charged after juvenile shot in the leg in Wilkes County
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office said two people were arrested and charged after a juvenile was shot in the leg. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Deputies said they responded to East Magnolia Road in North Wilkesboro back on Feb. 29...
FORMER RIVAL QUARTERBACK COMMITS TO APP STATE
Appalachian State will fill a key spot on its quarterback depth chart with former Sun Belt Conference starter Billy Wiles committing to transfer during an April 24 official visit with the Mountaineers. A 10-game starter at Southern Mississippi after transferring from Clemson, Wiles passed for 1,940 yards and 11 touchdowns...
MerleFest Music Festival 2024: Parking and traffic information
WILKESBORO, N.C. — The36th Annual MerleFest music event in Wilkesboro is attracting thousands of guests to participate in all the festivities. With the large turnout scheduled, WXII has you covered on traffic and parking for the four-day festival. When you arrive, you will see signs that say "Festival Parking."...
Lucky Dog Vintage barks its way into Boone
Nestled discreetly on 1167 West King St., Lucky Dog Vintage greets customers with a unique vibe and treasure trove of hand-selected thrift finds. Trevor Shue, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and the store’s owner, began his journey in 2018 by reselling clothes on Depop. What started as a side hustle in high school eventually blossomed into a full-time job for him just a few years later.
Lees-McRae College honors newest group of Mountain Legends with ceremony at LP on Main
BANNER ELK — Mountain Legends, a group that honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the High Country through education, service, scholarship, or development, welcomed its fifth cohort of Legends on Thursday, April 18 with a special induction ceremony at LP on Main. The program, hosted by the college’s Outdoor Recreation Management academic program, inducts a new group of Legends each year, celebrating the invaluable contributions they have made to the outdoor recreation field on and around the college’s campus. This year’s Mountain Legends are...
‘Something for everyone’: Performers and organizers share what fans can expect from Wilkesboro’s MerleFest
WILKESBORO, N.C. — WILKESBORO, N.C.—MerleFest is returning to Wilkesboro starting Thursday afternoon. Organizers say this year’s lineup has something for every kind of music listener. Nearly 100 artists from across the country and globe are coming to Wilkes Community College to perform at this year’s MerleFest.
Love hiking? Explore Beech Mountain this May
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WNCT) — Enjoy hiking? Beech Mountain should be your destination in May. Beech Mountain is a beautiful hiking spot all year round with features like waterfalls, wildlife and wildflowers doting the mountain. This May, there are a few new experiences for visitors. There will be weekly blogs that provide trail recommendations for […]
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