On Jan. 6, our nation’s Capitol was besieged by a lawless mob that was incited by President Donald Trump.
Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine: The short answer is that I want to protect myself, my family, my patients and my community. I also want to pla…
OK, now for a perspective on authentic voting some may not have considered: Recall that men and women who serve in the Armed Forces do what th…
I am 76 years old and I do not remember such a contentious election year across the country at all levels, where the focus was disparaging the…
I would like to respond to the letter, “One good turn” (Oct. 21) and repeat the first paragraph: “Just when I’d about given up on the human ra…
Just when I’d about given up on the human race and this toxic environment we are living in an act of kindness brought some hope back.
D.G. Martin’s column in the Oct. 7 issue of Ashe Post & Times (”Fighting for America”) was so breathtaking that it needs a rebuttal. Marti…
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Appalachian State University began the fall 2020 semester on Aug. 17. The reopening included face-to-face classes, full dorms and only sporadi…
As a combat wounded veteran (North Korea, 2 a.m., Feb. 21, 1953, while leading my platoon of night fighters), I must respond to the recent rem…
On Sept. 23 in a press conference, President Donald Trump was asked to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election, and he…
I affirm professor Lynne M. Getz’s sentiments desiring a peaceful transition of power in the upcoming election.
It’s another presidential election year and once again my Democratic candidate’s sign has been snatched. My BIDEN/HARRIS sign only lasted four days.
A Christian racist? We are living in a time when many who claim to be disciples of Jesus are supporting individuals and groups who do not subs…
Congratulations to all the 2020 graduates of Ashe County High School. Knowing that this has been a difficult year for our seniors, we wanted t…
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As we are led to believe that we are facing a country filled with many issues and faults, I find it very curious that we consistently fail to …
On Saturday, July 11, the Ashe County Democratic Party held a grand opening for its 2020 Headquarters located at 519 East Main St., Jefferson,…
ACTA, our local transportation service, is requiring their drivers to wear masks and have notices in their vans requesting passengers wear mas…
In reply to the letter, “Ray Pickett needs to answer the question” (July 8): Black lives do matter, including the black children recently murd…
A flyer supporting Ray Pickett’s run for the North Carolina House of Representatives arrived in my mailbox on June 20. It wasn’t the first or …
Columnist John Hood would if he could. Get a real job that is! We have way too many paid talking and writing heads in America, who will spew a…
My reaction to the letter writer who offered to come in and educate you and your staff on how to cover the news to their liking (“Protest cove…
I felt compelled to respond to the Letters To The Editor section, “Protest coverage raises concerns“ (June 24). I would like to remind the wri…
The world needs more Melanies, simple as that.
While I am grateful for the local coverage of the Ashe County Black Lives Matter protest, the “Protesters march in West Jefferson against poli…
The April 22 letter, “Elections have consequences” (https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter-to-the-editor-elections-…
In North Carolina, more than 788,000 people older than the age of 50 live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation. That includes many…
Elections have consequences, and we are seeing the results of the current occupant of the White House’s election now. It is obvious that the c…
In times of trouble, you know who your friends are: An old saying now with a new twist. Covid-19 has given everything a new twist. However, te…
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