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Wilkes County Schools Are a Class Act

Students in Wilkes County Schools are some of the most tech-savvy in the region, if not the state, and grants and donations ensure that this tradition will continue. The school system has invested heavily in classroom technology, as evidenced by each of the 646 classrooms in Wilkes County Schools being equipped with a SMART Board, a data projector and laptop for the system. Meanwhile, teachers and 12th grade students have been given individual laptops, while students in grade six have an e-mini... Read More »
Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro Offers Variety of Degree Programs

Established in 1965, Wilkes Community College serves as a resource for higher education in northwest North Carolina. This public, two-year, open door institution is a member of the North Carolina Community College System and strives to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience, offering basic skills, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate programs. The college's main campus is located in Wilkesboro, off highways US 421 and NC 268 west, and sets on 150 acres. With over... Read More »