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    • Talking Trees Trail at Rendezvous Mtn.
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ABC Board Meeting at Store #2
171 New Browns Ford Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, USA
04.20.2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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ABC Board Meeting at Store #2
Date Apr 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
04.20.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Apr 20, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Zoning Board of Adjestments Mtg
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
04.20.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Zoning Board of Adjestments Mtg
Apr 20, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Historic Pres. Comm. Board Mtg.
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
04.21.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Historic Pres. Comm. Board Mtg.
Apr 21, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Budget Workshop
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
04.27.2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Budget Workshop
Apr 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Planning Board Meeting
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
04.28.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Apr 28, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Help Preserve the Old Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Old Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 299 E. South St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.02.2026
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Help Preserve the Old Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Cemetery
May 2, 2026
Town Council Work Session
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.04.2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Town Council Work Session
May 4, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.04.2026 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
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Presentation of Budget and Public Hearing
May 4, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
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Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.04.2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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May 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Movies on Main Series
Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, 102 W Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.08.2026 8:45 pm - 10:15 pm
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Movies on Main Series
May 8, 2026 8:45 pm - 10:15 pm
Concerts in the Commons Series
Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, 102 W Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.09.2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Concerts in the Commons Series
May 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ABC Board Meeting at Store #2
171 New Browns Ford Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, USA
05.18.2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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ABC Board Meeting at Store #2
May 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoning Board of Adj. Meeting
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.18.2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Zoning Board of Adj. Meeting
May 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Historic Pres. Comm. Board Mtg.
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.19.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Historic Pres. Comm. Board Mtg.
May 19, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Memorial Day - Holiday
Town of Wilkesboro Offices, 203 W. Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, USA
05.25.2026
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Memorial Day - Holiday
May 25, 2026
Planning Board Meeting
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.26.2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Planning Board Meeting
May 26, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Town Council Work Session
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
06.01.2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Town Council Work Session
Jun 1, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Town Council Meeting
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
06.01.2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Town Council Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Jun 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm

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NO CAMPFIRES DURING MERLEFEST WEEKEND

Written on Monday, 13 April 2026 08:58

Due to extreme fire danger caused by ongoing drought conditions and little to no rain in the forecast, all campfires are strictly prohibited at any campground during Merlefest weekend.

We understand that enjoying a campfire is a big part of the camping experience during MerleFest. However, current conditions create a serious risk for rapid fire spread, and for the safety of our community and visitors, this precaution is necessary.

This decision has been made through a coordinated effort between the Town of Wilkesboro Fire Marshal, the Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the North Carolina Forest Service.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping keep everyone safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Jonah B. Absher
Fire Marshal, Wilkesboro Fire Department, 400 S. Cherry St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 667-6228    

Robbie Bolin                                           
Fire Marshal, Wilkes Co. Fire Marshal’s Office, 580 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 921-7533

Jeremiah Greene 
Wilkes Co. Ranger, N. C. Forest Service, 638 New Browns Ford Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 973-4104




Wilkesboro Issues a Burn Ban

Written on Saturday, 28 March 2026 20:10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR THE TOWN OF WILKESBORO
Saturday, March 28, 2026

Effective immediately, the Town of Wilkesboro Fire Department Fire Marshal, in coordination with the Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office, has issued a local burn ban on ALL outdoor burning within the town limits of Wilkesboro.

This ban prohibits any open burning within 100 feet of any structure, regardless of previously issued burn permits or existing town ordinances. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Recreational fires
• Portable outdoor fireplaces|
• Burning of yard debris 
• Outdoor fire pits

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PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Written on Thursday, 26 March 2026 14:32

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Wilkesboro will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments regarding a Special Use Permit request submitted by Resource Housing Group on behalf of Wilkes Development Company, LLC, for property located at TBD Olive Drive, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, identified as Parcel ID 3858-01-1531, containing approximately 2.48 acres.

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PUBLIC HEARING - HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORTS & CDBG FUNDS

Written on Thursday, 12 March 2026 11:26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Wilkesboro will be holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the submission of applications for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief Funds (CDBG-DR) funds. The CDBG funds will be used to assist the Town with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Wilkesboro Town Hall located at 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend.

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FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

  
Historically, people have been attracted to water for industry, commerce, living, and recreation. During early settlement and development in the US, locations near water were a necessity for transportation, waterpower, water supply, and contained fertile soils for agricultural use. This pattern of development continued as communities grew to their present form.

When the natural process is unaltered by human activity, flooding is not a problem.  In fact, species of plants and animals that live near water are adapted to periodic flooding. Flooding is only considered a problem when human development is located in flood-prone areas. Problems can result which expose people to dangerous situations and property damage. Flooding can also disrupt the natural functions of floodplains and redirecting surface flows onto lands that are not normally subject to flooding.

Communities do not have to endure the dangers and damages that have resulted from unwise use of floodplains. These are done through guiding and regulating development activities in flood-prone areas and these set of activities are known as Floodplain Management[1].

FORM:

pdf-icon Floodplain Application 

RESOURCES:

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 FEMA Fact Sheet about Flood Insurance

pdf-icon Floodplain Insurance Study - Wilkes County       

pdf-icon NC Floodplain Mapping Program  

pdf-icon FEMA 5 year Plan for North Carolina 

pdf-icon User's Guide to Technical Bulletins

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 1 - Opening Foundation Walls & Walls of Enclosure

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 2 - Flood Damage-Resistent Material Requirements

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 3 - Non-Residential Floodproofing Requirements & Certification

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 4 - Elevator Installation

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 5  - Free-of-Obstruction Requirements

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 6 - Below-Grade Parking Requirements 

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 7 - Wet Floodproofing Requirements)

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 8 - Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 9 - Design & Construction Guidance for Breakaway

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 10 - Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill-in or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas are Reasonably Safe from Flooding

pdf-icon Technical Bulletin 11 - Crawlspace Construction for Buildings located in Special Flood Hazard Areas

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