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Commissioners hear updates on Vaya Partners merger, $70M road project and airport hangars

Wilkes County Board of Commissioners · June 2, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Shirley Randleman described a voluntary merger forming Vaya Partners Health with Tracy Hayes to remain CEO; Commissioner Bill Sexton reported a $70 million road project scheduled for early 2027 and said 30 new airport T-hangars are rented and full.

Commissioner Shirley Randleman updated the Board on a voluntary merger creating Vaya Partners Health (brand: Vaya Partners), saying it is a collaborative response to state consolidation of Local Management Entities and that Tracy Hayes will remain chief executive. Randleman emphasized local governance will continue and said she is seeking Wilkes County representation on the new board.

Commissioner Bill Sexton reported on regional transportation and airport developments: RTAC officials told him Wilkes County road projects are on schedule and a $70 million corridor project (2nd Street Hill through Broadway to Hwy. 421) is scheduled to begin in early 2027. Sexton also reported the county built 30 T-hangars at the airport and they are rented and occupied. Chairman Kennedy also noted tourism staffing changes and upcoming America 250 parade plans.

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