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North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Supports YMCA Bright Beginnings with $10,200 Grant

North Wilkesboro, N.C. — The North Wilkesboro Rotary Club presented a check for $10,200 to Wilkes YMCA Executive Director Caroline Whitson at the club’s meeting on November 3, 2025. The donation,

February is American Heart Month: Tips to Be Heart Healthy

February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and woman since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to

Pettigrew Named to Winston-Salem’s Under 40 List

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is proud to recognize Executive Director Kenneth Pettigrew as one of Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s Under 40 honorees.Each year, these awards h

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Set to Host 2025 Christian Leadership Conference at YMCA Camp Hanes

King, NC — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina invites YMCA staff, volunteers, and community members to join in the 2025 Christian Leadership Conference (CLC) on Saturday, November 15, at YMCA C

Davie Family YMCA Executive Director Harris Wins National YMCA Award

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Luke Harris, the Executive Director at the Davie family YMCA has earned the Christian Emphasis Award from YMCA-USA at the annual YMCA Professional Network Conference.The award re

YMCA and Fleet Feet Announce World Champion Korir as Pacer for 2025 Mistletoe Run

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and Fleet Feet Winston-Salem have announced marathon champion John Korir will be pacing the 1:30 group at the 2025 Mistletoe Half Marathon.The