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Wilkes County commissioners hear boards-and-commissions updates; Board of Health flags 17 measles cases in NC
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on America 250 planning, community college enrollment (highest spring enrollment since 2014), and heard from the Board of Health that North Carolina has 17 measles cases concentrated in seven counties; Wilkes County reported no cases.
At the Feb. 10 meeting commissioners reported on recent board and commission activity. Commissioner Casey Johnson summarized America 250 planning with neighboring towns and local agencies; Vice Chairman Evan Handy said Wilkes Community College is seeing its highest spring enrollment since 2014 and praised college staff for recruiting both students and adult learners.
Commissioner Shirley Randleman, who serves on the Board of Health, reported that North Carolina has 17 confirmed measles cases concentrated in seven counties and urged medical and educational communities to be vigilant; she stated explicitly that Wilkes County has no reported cases. Other commissioners noted upcoming Senior Resources and Airport Commission meetings; Chairman Hardin Kennedy praised Animal Control for strong adoption rates following recent flooding.
