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09/10/2026

Business North Carolina highlights the business—and spirit—behind FaithFest. The Christian music festival will bring 20K to Wilkes County this weekend: https://businessnc.com/not-merlefest-faithfest-20000-christian-music-fans-expected-in-wilkesboro/
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09/05/2026

Is the most creative small town in America? It might be!

08/31/2026

Sending love and prayers to our tourism colleague and dear friend, Thomas Salley, who lost his dad this weekend.

View James R. "Rotie" Salley's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/27/2026

Exciting to see share this exciting piece. Proud to represent Carolina Museum of the Marine with Benhaim.

It's the surprising weekend getaway you should visit now: bit.ly/4gOUePo

08/26/2026

Today is Day, honoring the first Black men who served as Marines during World War II. They trained separately from their white counterparts in challenging conditions at what is now known as Camp Johnson, part of US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Meet Gunnery Sgt F.M. Hooper, a living Montford Point Marine from Wilmington, NC, who attended the opening day at Carolina Museum of the Marine. He was greeted like a rock star with groups flocking to have their photos made with him.

08/14/2026

Shout out to the Wilkes Journal-Patriot for their coverage of Wilkes NC Tourism's new tourism director.

Wilkes County’s new tourism director, announced Monday, has extensive experience promoting tourism in rural areas.

08/13/2026

We hunted down “Big Pete With the Big Feet” at the The River District in …. He is adorable with those big, black troll eyes! Thomas Dambo built Pete, a troll, a member of a global community of art designed to spark joy, thought, and sustainability; he is made out of materials that might otherwise be thrown away. Thank you for bringing a troll, River District. Thank you for your mission, Thomas Dambo. Go see Pete.

08/10/2026

Thrilled to join the Wilkes NC Tourism Board in officially welcoming Jesa McNeill-Valle as the new tourism director. 🎉🎉🎉

We are excited to welcome Jesa McNeill-Vale to Wilkes County! 🗺️ She’s an Appalachian State University alum who has called North Carolina home for over 20 years. Most recently, she served as a project manager for Tourism WORKS in Raleigh where she developed tourism efforts in rural destinations across our state. We are thrilled to embrace her expertise to showcase our community. 🩵

🔗 To learn more: https://wilkescountytourism.com/news/ #/post/2252-Jesa-McNeill-Valle-Is-Named-Wilkes-County-Tourism-Director

08/06/2026

Tea with Seagrove Potters is this Sat, Aug 9 in
✅Enjoy COLD iced tea from Carriage House Tea (can’t wait to see what flavors Lady Mary is brewing!) … and treats from Seagrove Cafe.
🫖 Participatimg potters include Blue Hen Pottery, Thomas Pottery, Dean and Martin Pottery, From the Ground Up - Pottery by Michael Mahan, Eck McCanless Pottery.
Wonderful things happen on this tour… sometimes, you see a demo or an impromptu flute concert by Michael Mahan. ☀️
🚗 If you miss this weekend, visit these and other in their studios throughout the year —they just might not have tea and treats waiting for you! 😍

08/03/2026

Lake Norman Currents Magazine and morethanVMI go stargazing, stay in an historic, newly renovated hotel and much more. Where are they? See ⬇️