Mozelle Howell's Fried Pies Delight Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Attendees
MerleFest Brings Cultural, Economic Benefits to College and Region
Wilkes Playmakers Convey Local History Through Outdoor Dramas
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Mozelle Howell's Fried Pies Delight Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Attendees

Mozelle Howell makes fried apple pies for the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival

MerleFest Brings Cultural, Economic Benefits to College and Region

Every spring, hordes of music-lovers from around the country and the world pour into Wilkes County for MerleFest, one of the nation's most highly acclaimed roots-music based festivals.

Wilkes Playmakers Convey Local History Through Outdoor Dramas

Moonshine, fast cars and the law provide all the makings of a great story.

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Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge

Join Terri Parsons at Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge winery and racing museum.

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Quality of Life in Wilkes, NC

Education
Schools Provide Laptops, Other Technology to Learners at All Levels
Students in Wilkes County Schools are some of the most tech-savvy in the region, if not the state, and grants and donations ensure that this tradition will continue. The school system has always FULL ARTICLE
Food
Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge Joins Growing List of Local Wineries
On the western North Carolina land where legendary NASCAR driver Benny Parsons was born and raised, his legacy endures at a vineyard bearing his name. Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge in Purlear is FULL ARTICLE
Business
Aviation Sector Takes Flight in Wilkes County
If a local company’s mission deals with aviation, they might be wise to locate their operations near Wilkes County Airport. And in fact, several businesses have done just that. Three new businesses FULL ARTICLE
Wilkes Leaders Prepare for Increasing Residential Growth
In 2006‚ a property developer pur chased 6‚000 acres between Wilkes and Watauga counties‚ and will construct 1‚500 high-end homes on lots selling for FULL ARTICLE
Seniors Stay Independent and Active At Rose Glenn Village
Don’t expect a slow pace of living at Rose Glen Village‚ a residential community for senior citizens. The residential facility is designed for FULL ARTICLE
Many Wilkes Visitors Decide To Stay
When busy Wilmington residents Sue and David Bridgers decided to take a vacation trip to the mountains‚ a friend recom mended Wilkes County. That’s FULL ARTICLE
Developers Take a Cue from Nature
Imagine a developer buying 1,100 acres and leaving nearly 70 percent of it in its natural state. It’s happening in Wilkes County, where a community FULL ARTICLE

Nestled within the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes County is just 80 miles from Charlotte and 45 miles from Winston-Salem. The county is actually bordered on three sides by mountain ranges (Brushy Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountain range). That mountain beauty is a fitting backdrop for MerleFest, one of the premiere traditional music festivals in the country. Wilkes boasts a burgeoning wine industry, history and heritage sites and recreational opportunities that draw folks interested in mountain biking, birding and canoeing.

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Merlefest Brings Cultural, Economic Benefits to Region
Leaders Are Dedicated to Philanthropy
History Comes Alive at Whippoorwill Academy
Thriving Local Wine Industry Welcomes New Vineyard
Skate Park Keeps Youths Rolling

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The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Wilkes area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce here. "