Tag: Wilkes County
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EF-1 Tornado Hits Wilkes County, North Carolina
A tornado with estimated winds of 105-110 mph wreaks havoc in Wilkes County, leaving a trail of destruction from Wilkesboro to Ronda. Tornado Touchdown and Path The tornado touched down 2.2 miles south-southwest of Wilkesboro at 6:45 p.m. and traveled northeast, ending near Main Street in Wilkesboro three minutes later. Affected Areas Communities including Elkin…
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Fatal Crash in Wilkes County Claims Life of Moped Rider
A tragic incident occurred in Wilkes County, North Carolina, resulting in the death of a moped rider following a collision with a pickup truck. The Incident The North Wilkesboro Police Department reported that the crash transpired on Saturday morning. Peter Thiep Ding, aged 49 and a resident of North Wilkesboro, was operating a 2019 Vitacci…
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Wilkes County Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Wilkes County man, Dennis Raymond Hunt, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident on Link Road in Elkin, North Carolina. Incident Details Deputies from the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim with gunshot wounds…
