Yadkin Valley News

Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Increased Access to Bariatric Surgery for Obesity

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

Following the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion, access to bariatric surgery as a treatment for obesity increased by 31% annually for lower-income Medicaid-covered and uninsured white adults age 26 to 64 but not for Hispanic and Black adults, according to research conducted by scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Duke awards $25,000 to Partnership for business grants

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers

WCC Small Business Center October Seminars

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

The Wilkes Community College Small Business Center has a variety of seminars scheduled for October that support the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses.

Tabitha Hudler named Director of The Walker Center at Wilkes Community College

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

Wilkes Community College (WCC) announced that Tabitha Hudler has been named director of The Walker Center at WCC.

Wes Whitson named MerleFest Festival Director

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

Wilkes Community College (WCC) announced that Wes Whitson has been named as the new MerleFest festival director.

WCC welcomes Wanda Beck as new Alleghany Center Director

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

Wilkes Community College welcomes Wanda Beck as the new director of the Alleghany Center. The position became vacant when Susan Nilo retired earlier this year.

Caleb Gilley - Employee Spotlight

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

Caleb Gilley has been working as a Student Success Advisor at Surry Community College since summer 2020.

Knights Grill Weekly Menu

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2021

The Knights Grill is a full service cafeteria located on our main campus and is open to the public.