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Hall Fires Off Strong With New Team On CARS Tour
When Connor Hall was growing up, he revered Nelson Motorsports — and team owner Barry Nelson — as the “Hendrick Motorsports” of the late model world. Nelson’s team has won the late model stock car championship on the CARS Tour three times, in addition to collecting victories at NASCAR’s annual late model race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and other crown jewels throughout the Southeast.
Goodyear Fast Facts — All-Star Race
NASCAR Cup Series – All-Star Race. North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile oval) – North Wilkesboro, N.C. All-Star teams — 3 sets of Primes & 2 sets of Options for practice/qualifying/heats;. Open teams — 3 sets of Primes & 2 sets of Options for practice/qualifying/Open;. All-Star race: 2...
NCDOT, Highway Patrol and Speedway Motorsports Announce Parking and All-Star Race Week Traffic Instructions
CONCORD, N.C. (May 11, 2024) – In preparation for the May 14-19 NASCAR All-Star Race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NWS), track, state and local officials want race fans and area residents to prepare for parking and increased traffic by providing safe and efficient travel recommendations. For the smoothest...
Movement Mortgage to host sixth annual High Country Top 50 Realtor Gala May 30
HIGH COUNTRY — The premier top 50 local real estate professionals in the High Country will gather to be honored for their 2023 success at the High Country Top 50 Realtor Gala on May 30. This annual event was founded by The Angela McLean Team of Movement Mortgage in 2018 and has become the premier event for the Top Realtors in the High Country. This year’s celebration will be a...
Early morning police chase ends with two arrests
WEST JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of two individuals after an early morning chase on April 27 that ended on Highway 163. On April 27, Sgt. Daniel Cox was patrolling and running radar when he noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Cox then initiated blue lights and sirens. During the chase, the vehicle failed to stop and exceeded the speed limit by more than 50 mph. Deputy Cody Call and Jacob Bledsoe arrived to...
ACNCRW announces venue change for monthly lunch
ASHE COUNTY — As the Ashe County NC Republican Women continue to grow, we have long needed a place to have our meetings without the noise and challenge of respecting the privacy of other customers dining in the same place. We have searched many times for a place where we can grow and have it all to ourselves. In the past, most places we saw in our extensive searches charged a fee or did not want a political group in that space or both! But...
TBI: Missing Johnson Co. teen found safe
UPDATE: 7 a.m. – The TBI has issued a statement saying Lilyana Cook has been located and Steffany Hamner is in custody. Previous story: MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert out of Johnson County. The TBI says 14-year-old Lilyana Cook was last seen Wednesday […]
Traphill woman charged with attempted murder
A 39-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a man on April 26. Selena Lovette was arrested on charges of attempted first-degree murder, misdemeanor domestic violence, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and misdemeanor child abuse. According to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest stems from a domestic dispute at 224 Lovette Lane in the Traphill Community. Deputies were sent there in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies learned the victim was en route to Hugh Chatham Hospital in a personal vehicle. After further investigation deputies learned this was a domestic situation and Lovette was charged and arrested. The individual who was stabbed has been identified as 42-year old Joel Spicer. Authorities said he was treated and released the same day.
Did You Know? | All-Star Race host North Wilkesboro Speedway and NASCAR go way back
NASCAR’s All Star race goes green Sunday at revamped and revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway in Wilkes County, N.C. It’s the second straight year at North Wilkesboro for a race that ran at Charlotte Motor Speedway for 34 of its first 39 years. A lot has changed over the years, from venues to formats to the actual name of the race.
Ballets With A Twist Reveals 2024 Touring Season to North Carolina, Wisconsin & More
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. New York City-based dance company, Ballets with a Twist, announces its 2024 touring season to North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina. Tour Details. July 6, 2024: Appalachian Theatre, Boone, NC. October 5, 2024: Schauer Arts Center, Hartford, WI.
Wilkes County commissioner Stoney Greene resigns after assault charge
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A commissioner in Wilkes County resigns after assault allegations. Stoney Scott Greene turned himself in on Monday, April 29, at the Wilkes County Magistrate's office after being accused of hitting a woman, according to the Sheriff's Office. Greene sent a resignation letter that was effective...
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