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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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Planning Board Meeting
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 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Town Council Meeting
May 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.04.2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Public Hearing Notice-Proposed Budget & Economic Dev. Appropriation
Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697
05.04.2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Public Hearing Notice-Proposed Budget & Economic Dev. Appropriation
May 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 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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Public Hearing - Home Occupations

Written on Friday, 17 April 2026 16:46

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wilkesboro Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to consider the following:

Text Amendment Application: TA 2025-02 Subject: Home Occupations

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comments on a proposed amendment to the Town of Wilkesboro Zoning Ordinance related to regulations governing Home Occupations.

The Wilkesboro Planning Board reviewed the request on February 24, 2026, and recommended approval of the amendment, finding it consistent with the Town of Wilkesboro 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection in the Planning and Community Development Department at Wilkesboro Town Hall during normal business hours.

No Further Civic Center Reservations

Written on Thursday, 16 April 2026 13:41

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

Public Hearing Notice-Proposed Budget & Economic Dev. Appropriation

Written on Thursday, 16 April 2026 13:15

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - TOWN OF WILKESBORO 
2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPRROPIATION

The 2026-2027 proposed budget for the Town of Wilkesboro has been submitted to the Wilkesboro Town Council. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection (NC § 159-13(b)) at the Finance Department located at 203 West Main Street in Wilkesboro.

The Wilkesboro Town Council will meet to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget at 5:30 P.M. May 4, 2026, in the lobby of the Town Hall, located at 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

In accordance with North Carolina § 158-7.1(c), notice is also given that public comment will be received by the Town Council at the time of the public hearing regarding a request made by the Wilkes Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for the allocation of funds by the Town to EDC to further its ongoing plans for development or expansion of business and industry in Wilkes County by increasing the inventory of available building sites and buildings, improving infrastructure, conducting due diligence inquiries and furthering other aspects of EDC’s programmatic plans and designs.

After hearing and considering public comments, the Wilkesboro Town Council will vote at that meeting on both the proposed budget and EDC’s request for funding.

Donna Rhodes, Town Clerk

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




 

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COMPREHENSIVE PEDESTRIAN PLAN

Complete Plan 

The purpose of the Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan is essentially to create a document to guide the Town of Wilkesboro in the (1) planning, (2) design, (3) financing, (4) implementation, and (5) maintenance of the Town’s pedestrian system. The plan is designed to enhance and prioritize capital improvements and maintenance projects for the Town with special Consideration for addressing critical pedestrian transportation and safety and addressing Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.

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The goals of the Wilkesboro Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan are to:   

  • Enhance the pedestrian environment and increase opportunities to choose walking as a safe mode of transportation;
  • Improve the health of citizens in the Town of Wilkesboro;
  • Develop standards that enhance livability, economic opportunity, safety, and quality of life; and
  • Promote pedestrian activity as a viable alternative to automobile use.

 

 

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