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🌱 How a late-night crash left a Wilkesboro family’s home unlivable
And check out Spooktacular on the Wilkesboro Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night crash left a Wilkesboro family's home unlivable
- How a Wilkesboro-based scholarship fund is boosting WCC students
Also on today's calendar: The Dylan Jackson Band and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Car runs off road, heavily damages home, autos (journalpatriot.com) — A Wilkesboro family's home just outside the town limits was left uninhabitable after a Dodge Charger went airborne on Winkler Mill Road, crushing three vehicles and slamming into their house. No family members were hurt, but the 18-year-old driver suffered serious injuries, and repairs are estimated around $263,000 as the family leans on church, Red Cross, and insurance support. 
• DAR scholarships awarded to 2 WCC students (journalpatriot.com) — Two Wilkes Community College students have received $500 scholarships backed by the Rendezvous Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with donations handled through the WCC Foundation in Wilkesboro. The long-running scholarship fund, strengthened by an estate gift, now supports two awards each year and continues to invite community contributions to help local students pursue their education.
📸 Around Wilkesboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilkesboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Spooktacular →
Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership, 210 9th St, North Wilkesboro
4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- The Dylan Jackson Band →
Calls Distillery, 1611 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro - The Dylan Jackson Band at Calls Distillery →
Calls Distillery, 1611 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro - Starmount at Wilkes Central →
Wilkes Central High School, 1807 E Memorial Hwy, Wilkesboro
6:00 pm - Northwest NCEES Training: Educator Evaluations for School Admins →
Wilkes County Schools - Boardroom, 613 Cherry St, Wilkesboro
9:00 am - Alleghany at Wilkes Central →
Wilkes Central High School, 1179 Moravian Falls Rd, Wilkesboro
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 16
📣 Wilkesboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Voices of Hope: Speaker Meeting →
R3 Recovery Center, 234 Jefferson Street, North Wilkesboro
12:00 pm - Tennis Vs Ashe County
Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, NC 28697
4:00 pm - Volleyball Vs Ashe County
Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, NC 28697
4:30 pm - CC Senior Night @Home
Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, NC 28697
5:00 pm - Absentee Meeting - Wilkes Board of Elections →
Wilkes County, NC Calendar, 110 North Street Room 315, Wilkesboro
5:00 pm - Family Literacy Night
North Wilkesboro Elementary School North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )
- KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Wilkesboro. Apply here.
- Lowes Foods posted a job opening for Deli Clerk PT in Wilkesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilkesboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Taylorsville
- This 632ci 1962 Chevy Bel Air Bubble Top Makes 1,015 Horsepower (motorious.com)
Elkin
- Yadkin Ripple honors local businesses (reflector.com)
Ok Wilkesboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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