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Administration
The Wilkes County Manager's Office is responsible for implementing policies established by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Airport
Wilkes County Airport is a general aviation facility and is home to many corporate and personal aircraft, with nearly 23,000 operations yearly.
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Animal Services
Learn more about Animal Control as well as the Animal Shelter, ordinances pertaining to pets, read newsletters, and find out about animal adoption.
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Building Inspections
The Wilkes County Building inspections provides enforcement of the various state building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes and local zoning ordinances.
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Cooperative Extension
Visit the North Carolina Cooperative Extension website. NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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Elections
Access election results, candidate information, links, and more.
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Emergency Management
Emergency Management is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Wilkes County by assisting people to effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all hazards and disasters.
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Emergency Medical Services - EMS
Established in 1971, Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a county government owned and operated medical service located in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Covering more than 756 square miles with a population of approximately 70,000 people, Wilkes County is the third largest county in the state. Employing 39 full time and 20 part time field paramedics, Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services mans two full-time Bases providing around the clock advanced life support care for the citizens of Wilkes County. Wilkes EMS responds to over 10,000 calls per year. We use (4) 24 hour ambulances, (1) 12 hour ambulance and (1) quick response vehicle per day. We strive to provide the highest and most advanced level of care to the citizens of Wilkes County.
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Finance
The Finance Office is responsible for managing and controlling the financial functions of Wilkes County in accordance with generally accepted principles of governmental accounting and the North Carolina Local Government Fiscal Control Act.
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Health Department
The Wilkes County Health Department is located in the heart of Downtown Wilkesboro and is easily accessible.
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Human Resources
View available jobs, email your resume, or apply for a job.
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Landfill & Solid Waste
Find information on Wilkes County Landfill and Solid Waste.
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Parks & Recreation
Find information on Wilkes County Parks and Recreation department.
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Planning
Browse ordinances, permits, guides, and plans as they pertain to the Planning Department of Wilkes County.
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Purchasing
Find contact information as well as surplus information for the Purchasing department.
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Register of Deeds
Access to Land Records, Vital Records, Military Records, Assumed Names, Notary Public, Thank a Veteran
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Sheriff
Learn about the Sheriff of Wilkes County.
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Social Services
Explore foster care, adoption, child support, resources, and more through the Social Services department.
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Soil & Water
Wilkes Soil and Water District works to provide quality service in natural resource conservation to the public of Wilkes County through technical excellence, education and team work.
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Tax Administration
Find personal property tax information, search deeds, view GIS parcel information, and more.
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Veterans Services
Explore information regarding disabilities compensation, pensions, education benefits, health care, and more.