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Topics getting the most attention in Wilkes County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Wilkes Community College Heavy Equipment Program Land Use

The college will keep using county-owned land near Cub Creek for its heavy equipment program — the program that produced North Carolina's first SkillsUSA national champion — now under a three-year agreement at no cost.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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School roofing projects funded

The county accepted $1.2 million in lottery Repair and Renovation funds for roofing at West Wilkes High, Millers Creek Elementary, and Mountain View Elementary.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 4, 2026