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BANNER ELK — According to the Avery County Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, "unfortunately, due to inclement weather and wind damage, organizers are having to cancel today's Woolly Worm Festival activities.
JEFFERSON — Each year, Ashe County Schools offers guidance to new teachers in the system. In September, due to changes at the state level, ACS updated its Beginning Teacher Support Program.
WEST JEFFERSON — High Country health professionals spoke on issues relating to health care during a forum sponsored by the Ashe County Democratic Party in the Ashe Services for Aging conference room at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.
From left, Oonna Hueck, a representative of Janome, awards Lester Mullis, of the Ashe Sewing Center in West Jefferson, for outstanding commitment to sales, service and performance in upholding the quality standards of Janome America, Inc. Ashe Sewing Center has been been around for 30 years,…
We all seek restoration — a restoring of setting things aright. When Abraham and Sarah were traveling through a foreign land, Abraham became afraid that, because Sarah was so beautiful, he would be killed so the king could have her.
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WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County girls team tennis season came to an end, as the Huskies fell to Oak Grove 6-3 Wednesday, Oct. 17.
BOONE — Soccer has been a staple in Watauga County for decades. Appalachian State Men’s Soccer played their first season in 1962 and the Women began playing in 1994. Watauga County Parks & Recreation has been offering youth soccer since 1973 and High Country Soccer Association has been p…
WEST JEFFERSON — Ashe County seniors were honored during the Oct. 9 volleyball match against East Wilkes. Bella Potter, Lauren Robinson, Cori Richardson, Rayna Blevins, Salem Brown and Maggie Knight were recognized before the contest.
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