Highway project to address congestion and safety issues in Wilkes County
Work has begun on a long-term project to make a Wilkes County stretch of U.S. 421 safer.
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Tyson Foods lays off workers at Wilkesboro processing plant
Wilkesboro town officials say Tyson Foods Inc. has laid off more than 100 employees at its Wilkesboro processing plant.
Tyson, the largest employer in Wilkes County, announced in a prepared statement that they are reducing the number of second-shift employees due to lower customer demand.
ALE sweep leads to drug, alcohol charges across NC
State Alcohol Law Enforcement agents charged more than 250 people with various crimes during a sweep last week that included unnamed Triad locations.
NC budget to breathe new life into historic North Wilkesboro Speedway
A portion of the newly signed North Carolina budget funds one of the state's beloved traditions: NASCAR.
Forsyth County Couple Sues Tyson Farms Over Alleged Discrimination
Two former employees at the Tyson processing plant in Wilkesboro recently filed a civil rights discrimination lawsuit against the company.
Wilkes County Leaders Look For Ways To Address Housing Gaps
A recent study shows a majo
Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
Poultry Plant Closed For Cleaning After Outbreak
A poultry processing plant with ties to a regional COVID-19 outbreak is temporarily closed.
Wilkes County Plans More Testing After COVID-19 Outbreak At Tyson Plant
COVID-19 cases in Wilkes County have spiked dramatically within the past two weeks — over 130 reported as of Tuesday.