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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
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
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.
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.
Last updated 01-06-2026
| Town Council Commissions |
Member | Appointment | End Term |
|
Ronnie Walsh (Ex-officio) |
William (Bill) Myers (Chair) | August 2024 | June 2027 |
| Ann Showalter | September 2023 | June 2026 | |
| Logan Kerr | August 2024 | June 2027 | |
| Ed Holland (Vice Chair) - ETJ | June 2023 | June 2026 | |
| James (Jim) Faw | June 2023 | June 2026 | |
| Jim Nieland | June 2023 | June 2026 | |
| Drew Mayberry - ETJ | June 2023 | June 2026 | |
| Doug Setzer | March 2024 | March 2027 | |
| John Willardson, Town Attorney | ----- | ----- |
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1. An image is listed below with login information and this login information must be entered to grant access.
ImageSilo Login Information:
The entity Id is 8384
The user name is user
The password is user
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4. Press the Install Now button for the ImageSilo Web Assistant application. Once the application is installed, continue to the next step.
5. Click on the Available Projects button on the left menu. The user will see the folders, Agendas & Minutes of the Board of Commissioners and Town Council. The governing body changed their name in July 2004 from the Board of Commissioners to Town Council; therefore, minutes after July 2004 are listed in the Minutes of the Town Council folder.
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment does not have a regular monthly meeting ~ only meet when business arises. Meetings are usually on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Lobby at the Wilkesboro Town Hall.
Pursuant to G.S. 160A-388, a Board of Adjustment is hereby established. Said board shall consist of at least five members, each to be appointed for three (3) year terms. The Board of Adjustments is a "quasi-judicial" administrative body that operates on a level between the enforcement officers and the courts. The Board of Adjustments hears appeals by any person aggrieved by an officer, department, board, or bureau of the city. The Zoning Board of Adjustment does not have a regular monthly meeting. They only meet with business arises.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Town of Wilkesboro fulfills the following responsibilities, duties, and powers:
To hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by any administrative official charged with the enforcement of the Wilkesboro Zoning Ordinance;
To hear and decide requests for variances;
To review applications for conditional use permits; and
To make interpretations of the Official Zoning Map and to pass upon disputed questions of lot lines or district boundary lines.
If you should need further information or a copy of an agenda or minutes not listed, please contact the Town Clerk or Planning Department for this information at 336-838-3951.
