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FLEETWOOD — A 22-year-old male was transported by Wings Air Rescue from U.S. 221 near Fleetwood to Johnson City, Tenn., after suffering from a head injury.
The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GLENDALE SPRINGS — The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Member Blast at Glendale Springs Inn and Restaurant on Thursday, June 20, raising $170 for its high school scholarship fund.
Across the High Country, communities, towns and villages will come together in their own way to commemorate 243 years of American independence.
BOONE — The High Country Area Agency on Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is calling for volunteers in Ashe County, according to a press release from Stevie John, Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman.
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WEST JEFFERSON — After seven months of waiting, the Ashe County Huskies boys soccer team finally has a head coach in Paul Winterton. Winterton is also serving as the head coach of the girls’ team.
RURAL RETREAT, Va. — Shaun Robinson of West Jefferson placed fifth overall in the Kids Gold Rush race on Saturday, June 15, at Wythe Raceway.
WEST JEFFERSON — The 4th Annual Mountain Madness Hoops Camp was held from June 11-13 at Ashe County High School. Under the direction of Huskies boy’s basketball head coach Nathan Colvard, Huskies past and present taught the ins and outs of basketball to local boys from rising third graders t…
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