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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 ⬇️

07/18/2026

So exciting to see the new Carolina Museum of the Marine ( ) here. Go explore!

07/18/2026

Great to work for Wilkes NC Tourism with FOX8’s Melissa Rademaker on this story about businesses celebrating the return of racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend. Love hearing from The Lost Wombat, Taylor Berry at Downtown North Wilkesboro, Dooley's Wilkesboro and Wilkes Coffee Company. Let’s race!🏁

07/17/2026

A few tips on handling produce and preventing cyclosporiasis in NC from NC Department of Health and Human Services:
--Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.
--If damage or bruising occurs before eating or handling, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating.
Rinse produce BEFORE you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
--Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There’s no need to use soap or a produce wash.
--Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers.
--Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present.
--Remove the outermost leaves of a head of lettuce or cabbage.
Find more here:

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite called cyclospora. This parasite can only be seen with a microscope. People get sick when they eat…