Yadkin County, located in northwestern North Carolina, encompasses an area of 398 square miles and is home to a population of 38,406. The county seat is Yadkinville, and the largest city is East Bend. Yadkin County was formed in 1850 from parts of Surry and Davie Counties.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms in non-partisan elections. All legislative powers of the county, as granted to local government under the state constitution, are vested in the Board of Commissioners.

Yadkin County’s government is responsible for a range of services, including public safety, public works and infrastructure, health services, courts, transportation, and economic development. Other entities, such as the school system and Yadkin County Social Services, also operate independently of the county government.

The major industries in Yadkin County are agriculture, health care, manufacturing, and retail. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Wake Forest University, Appalachian State University, and Winston-Salem State University.

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