JEFFERSON — Ashe County Schools wrapped up their first week of required remote learning on Friday, April 3. Superintendent Phyllis Yates continues to provide updates for students and families through Connect 5 phone calls each evening. Read more
- Ashe County Schools complete first week of remote learning, information for graduation requirements available
- Webinar addressing Small Business Association's current initiatives in response to COVID-19 to be held April 8
- April Board of Education Meeting to be held electronically for general public
- 2,093 positive COVID-19 cases in NC, first positive case in Ashe reported by AppHealthCare
- Ashe County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
- LifeStore Bank offers alternate banking and change to drive-thru hours
- State asks FEMA to use hotels, dorms for COVID-19 patients
- West Jefferson recommends new guidelines for shoppers to limit transmission of COVID-19
- Local government meetings latest victim of COVID-19
- 14-day self-quarantine required for people arriving for overnight stays in Ashe County
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- Ashe County Schools complete first week of remote learning, information for graduation requirements available
- Webinar addressing Small Business Association's current initiatives in response to COVID-19 to be held April 8
- Coronavirus survivor: 'In my blood, there may be answers'
- April Board of Education Meeting to be held electronically for general public
- 2,093 positive COVID-19 cases in NC, first positive case in Ashe reported by AppHealthCare
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Schools wrapped up their first week of required remote learning on Friday, April 3. Superintendent Phyllis Yates continues to provide updates for students and families through Connect 5 phone calls each evening.
The U.S. Small Business Administration opened its application process for the Paycheck Protection Program, a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll on April 3.
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Board of Education will conduct its April 2020 regular meeting on Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m at The Annex in compliance with the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration.
BOONE — The Hospitality House released a statement on March 31 to announce a change to its hours during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carolina Farm Credit CEO Vance C. Dalton, Jr. announced that a cash dividend of over $24 million will be distributed to members. This distribution represents our cooperatives sharing of 2019 profits. The $24 million being distributed is the largest Cash Dividend ever returned by Carolina Far…
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CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Monday, March 23, it will be extending their suspension of interscholastic athletics until at least Monday, May 18.
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Huskies men’s tennis team’s home match against West Wilkes Thursday, March 12 was the last action from the school until April 6, but the team finished in style.
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WEST JEFFERSON — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Thursday, March 12, that due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus, all interscholastic athletics will be suspended from Friday, March 13, at 11:59 p.m. through at least Monday, April 6.
WILKESBORO— From its first incarnation in 1993, MerleFest’s annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition has seen the likes of Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, and Martha Scanlan rise to the top of an always competitive field of up-and-coming songwriters.
WEST JEFFERSON — While the Ashe County Arts Council may have closed the doors to the Arts Center while the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic rages on, the “Young At Art” exhibition still goes on.
In light of the ever-evolving situation regarding the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) virus, the Ashe County Arts Council has decided to cancel or postpone upcoming programs and events through May 9. The Ashe Arts Center will be closed to the public at this time and will re-open as soon as reco…
Having fun and raising funds is the idea behind the Feast for the Arts sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. The Arts Council is looking for interested folks to host dinners as part of the fundraiser. This year the Feast of the Arts is on Saturday, June 13. Dinners may be held before th…
The phrase “nothing less than brilliant” has been used to describe the outrageous comedy antics and expertly crafted juggling feats of Mark Nizer. Nizer will be at the Ashe Civic Center Friday, March 6. As part of the Arts Council school programming, he will also perform two shows at the Ash…
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