JEFFERSON - The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is inviting everyone to take part in their biannual blood drive happening on Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The blood drive will be taking place at 140 Law Enforcement Drive in Jefferson. Read moreAshe County Sheriff’s Office holding blood drive April 6
JEFFERSON — For 15 years, Don Long served as the curator of the Museum of Ashe County History. His love of history and vast knowledge that he … Read morePreserving the past: Don Long remembered for knowledge and passion for Ashe County history
WEST JEFFERSON — Matthew Greer, a former football standout at Ashe County High School, was one of many student athletes in Ashe County that re… Read moreFormer ACHS athlete starts petition to name football field after Tom Roberts
WARRENSVILLE — On March 16, students at Ashe County Middle School got a chance to learn about several careers that are available throughout th… Read moreAshe County Middle School hosts career day
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on March 10 to welcome Krause Family Arborist to its growing list… Read moreAshe County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Krause Family Arborist
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Arts Council is happy to welcome the Cornbread and Tortilla ensemble to Ashe County this week for two public … Read moreCornbread and Tortillas residency in Ashe County happening this week
SPARTA — Ashe County had no problem with former conference rival Alleghany on March 16, picking up a 9-0 victory on the road. Read moreLady Husky soccer team shuts out Alleghany
ELKIN — The Ashe County varsity softball team scored twice in the top of the seventh inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 victory at Elkin … Read moreAshe softball rallies to beat Elkin
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Domino’s pizza on Tuesday, March 14, welcoming them back to the county. Read moreDomino’s returns to Ashe County
WILKESBORO — SAGE Fellows is a scholarship program that provides students with academic and financial support. It was established to remove ba… Read moreWCC SAGE Fellows program removing barriers to help students succeed
JEFFERSON — A Yadkin County teen initially charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of a classmate was found guilty of involuntary ma… Read moreYadkin County teen found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
BOONE — On Wednesday, March 8, the Daniel Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a special monthly meeting where fo… Read moreColvard receives award during Daughters of American Revolution meeting
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RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Transportation has received a federal $1.5 million grant to help make driving safer, especially through work zones. Read moreNCDOT wins federal grant to expand traveler information
RALEIGH - On March 8, Governor Roy Cooper released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and … Read moreGov. Cooper releases roadmap for $1 billion in behavioral health and resilience investments
The following information is public record, obtained from information recorded by the Ashe County Register of Deeds Office. Read moreLand Transfers
The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County. All times and dates are subject t… Read moreAshe County events
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Cemetery Committee has started identifying abandoned cemeteries … Read moreAshe County Cemetery Committee volunteers to clean up Poe-Bly Cemetery this Saturday
JEFFERSON — For 15 years, Don Long served as the curator of the Museum of Ashe County Histor… Read morePreserving the past: Don Long remembered for knowledge and passion for Ashe County history
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is cautioning families … Read moreVoluntary recall of certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on March 10 to … Read moreAshe County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Krause Family Arborist
The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are… Read moreAshe County arrest reports
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RALEIGH - Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina on April 1. The youth season is April 1-7, and the statewide season is April 8 - May 6. Hunters are limited to two turkeys for the season, only one of which may be taken during the youth season. Read moreWild turkey season opens in North Carolina on April 1
NORTH WILKESBORO — One of country music’s best-known performers, Dierks Bentley, is set to thrill race fans at the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 21 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The platinum-selling recording artist will perform on a festival-style stage at 2:30 p.m., adding even more exciteme… Read moreMulti-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley to perform pre-race concert for NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
MILLERS CREEK — Three Ashe County track athletes have already qualified for regional competition after just a pair of meets to start the 2023 season and several others are closing in on qualifying for postseason competition. Read moreAshe track team off to strong start
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JEFFERSON — Here are the most recent scores from the Ashe County Parks and Recreation Adult Basketball League. Read moreACPR Adult Basketball League weekly scores
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County varsity softball team has combined to score 32 runs in the first two games of the season, which started with a 17-2 victory at North Wilkes on March 9 and most recently a 15-0 shutout of Alleghany at home on March 10. Read moreACHS varsity softball off to 2-0 start
NORTH WILKESBORO — A familiar name will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the track’s first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race since 1996, with the Tyson brand serving as the official sponsor of the Tyson 250 on Saturday, May 20, during NASCAR All-Star Race weekend. Read moreTyson brand named official sponsor for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
BLOWING ROCK - Experience magic up close and personal at the VIP Magic Parlor at Chetola Resort. Read moreLyndy Phillips to perform magic at Chetola Resort on April 8
WILKESBORO - Wilkes Community College congratulates its most recent phlebotomy program graduates taught by instructor Cindy Wagoner, EMT-P. The students had 100% national pass rate on their exam. The graduates are Alexis Faw, State Road and Chaniqwa Hairston, Elkin. Read moreWCC congratulates phlebotomy graduates
BOONE — Willard Cordell, an AMOREM hospice patient, lived in a camper for nearly a decade before several High Country organizations, including AMOREM, helped him find comfortable housing. Read moreAMOREM patient finds housing after living nearly a decade in a camper
Send your faith note item to nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com for publication. Submission deadline for the current week of publication is 9 a.m. Friday. Times and dates are subject to change; contact the facility for the most current information. Read moreFaith Notes
The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County. All times and dates are subject to change. If you have an event you would like added to the calendar, email event details to nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com by 5 p.m. on Friday. Read moreAshe County events
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). Read moreThis week in the archives: 2012 Small Business of the Year, barn quilts and Flapjack Fundraiser
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Cemetery Committee has started identifying abandoned cemeteries across the county and began the process of cleaning up and maintaining them well into the future. Read moreAshe County Cemetery Committee volunteers to clean up Poe-Bly Cemetery this Saturday
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