Due to work at the Wilkesboro Civic Center, no further civic center reservations will be taken until further notice.
Ken Noland, Town Manager & Brian Severt, Public Works Superintendent
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Wilkesboro will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:3·0 pm at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to receive public comment regarding a proposed amendment to, Section 156.415 -Stormwater Protection of the Town of Wilkesboro Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment is intended to revise stormwater regulations and permitting thresholds applicable to development activities within the Town of Wilkesboro and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The amendment is being considered following the Town Council's adoption of a temporary moratorium to evaluate and align local stormwater requirements with applicable state regulations. All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and present comments concerning the proposed amendment.
As part of the budget process that became effective 07/01/2026, the Wilkesboro Town Council increased the monthly garbage fee from $10.00 to $16.00 to cover the increased Landfill Fees and Recycling (picked up at curbside) Fees charged by our vendors to the Town. The $16.00 fee covers 1 trash bin and 1 recycle bin from the town. Each new set of bins is charged an additional $16.00 per month.
Recruitment process is being managed by Western Piedmont Council of Government with a deadline of July 9, 2026.

Due to work in progress at the Wilkesboro Civic Center, no further civic center reservations will be taken until further notice.
Ken Noland, Town Manager
Brian Severt, Public Works Superintendent
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The Town of Wilkesboro is seeking residents who are interested in serving on various advisory boards. These boards are responsible for making important decisions regarding the town. There is no previous experience required. The town will provide all the training necessary to become a successful and active board member. Please contact Town Manager Ken Noland for more information call 336-838-3951 ext.1050 or email.
Applications are available by clicking here or come by Town Hall to pick up an application from Town Clerk Donna Rhodes or email.
Directions to Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
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Instructions for submitting are included. Please read carefully.
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| DEPARTMENT / PHYSICAL ADDRESS | PHONE | FAX |
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Wilkesboro Town Hall |
336-838-3951 |
336-838-7616 |
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Planning & Community Development |
336-838-3951 |
336-838-7616 |
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Fire Department & Fire Inspections |
336-667-6228 |
336-903-1820 |
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Wilkesboro Campground |
336-667-2391 |
336-667-2908 |
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Parks and Recreation |
336-667-8804 |
N/A |
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Police Department |
336-667-7277 |
336-838-9905 |
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Public Works, Streets, Sanitation & Recycling, and W/S Construction |
336-838-0188 |
336-667-0965 |
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Water Filtration Plant |
336-838-4631 |
N/A |
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Wastewater Treatment Plant |
336-981-1078 |
336-667-2908 |
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Town Garage |
336-838-3951 |
N/A |
| ABC Store 1 & 2 Store 1-Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Store 2-Brown's Ford Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
Store 1 336-667-7501 Store 2 336-973-5017 |
Store 2 336-973-5019 |
| Name | Department | Job Function |
Main # |
Main # |
Direct Number |
Fax |
| Dale Isom | Governing Body |
Mayor | 336-838-3951 | 1060 | 336-838-3951 | 336-838-7616 |
| Ronnie Walsh | Mayor Pro Tempore |
N/A |
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| Jimmy Hayes | Council Member | |||||
| Andrew Soots | Council Member | |||||
| Doug Setzer | Council Member | |||||
| Donna Rhodes | Gov Body / GF Admin | Town Clerk | 1042 | |||
| Ken Noland | GF Admin | Town Manager-Retiring | 336-838-3951 | 1050 | 336-838-3951 | 336-838-7616 |
| Halee Ratcliff | Interim Town Manager | 336-838-3951 | 1005 | |||
| Alicia Wyatt | Admin. Assistant | 336-838-3951 | 1000 | |||
| Kinsley Walker | Deputy Finance | 336-838-3951 | 1014 | |||
| Kathy Bare | UT Admin | Utilities / Tax Collector | 336-838-3951 | 1001 | ||
| Mia Brown | Accts Payable / Website | 336-838-3951 | 1003 | |||
| Andrew Carlton | Planning / Zoning / Code Enforcement |
Director | 336-838-3951 | 1010 | ||
| Dylan Powell | Town Planner | 336-838-3951 | 1011 | |||
| Steve Rose | Info. Technology | Info. Tech. Director | 336-838-3951 | 2001 | 336-667-7277 | 336-838-9905 |
| Aiden Childers | IT Technician | 336-838-3951 | 2021 | |||
| Jason Delbert | Police | Chief of Police | 336-838-3951 | 2002 | ||
| Rocky Moore | Deputy Chief of Police | 336-838-3951 | 2004 | |||
| Michelle Sparks | Dispatcher/Records Clerk | 336-838-3951 | 2020 | |||
| Jason Smithey | Fire | Fire Chief | 336-838-3951 | 4050 | 336-667-6228 | 336-903-1820 |
| Fire Engineers | Fire Engineer Office | 336-838-3951 | 4002 | |||
| JB Absher | Fire Inspector & Marshal | 336-838-3951 | 4003 | |||
| Brian Severt | Public Works | Superintendent | 336-838-3951 | 3050 | 336-838-0188 | 336-667-0965 |
| Jason Hart | ORC email | -- | -- | |||
| Glenn Clark | Wastewater Plant/ Campground |
Plant Supervisor, ORC | 336-838-3951 | 5050 | 336-981-1078 | N/A |
| Amber Garwood | Lab Supervisor & Campground |
336-838-3951 | 5002 | 336-667-2391 | N/A | |
| Sam Call | Water Plant | Utility Director | 336-838-3951 | 6050 | 336-838-4631 | N/A |
| Jonathan Parsons | Plant Supervisor, ORC | 336-838-3951 | 6002 | N/A | ||
| Aaron White | CCC, ORC | 336-838-3951 | -- | N/A | ||
| Luke Tharpe | Meter Reader | 336-838-3951 | -- | N/A | ||
| Cliff Gardner | Parks & Rec | Superintendent | 336-838-3951 | 7000 | 336-667-8804 | N/A |
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1. All new customers must provide the following: New accounts CANNOT be set up over the telephone.
Telephone number
US Government photo ID
Social Security Card or Federal Tax ID (business).
2. Payment is required before utility services can be connected.
Activation Fee $15.00 (non-refundable)
A Deposit is required: These fees are set by the Town Council.
Residential $100 (refundable upon closing account or applied to outstanding balance)
Commercial $150 (refundable upon closing account or applied to outstanding balance)
**** If the above items and fees in steps 1 and 2 are not provided, the deposit will increase to the following rates:
Residential $200
Commercial $300
3. If renting a residence or business, they must provide either the renter's agreement or lease agreement. Only the person whose name is on the agreement can have utility services connected in their name.
4. More utility billing information.