ASHE COUNTY — With no end in sight for rising grocery prices, more people throughout Ashe County and the surrounding region are finding challenges in putting enough food on their tables. Read moreCompassionate Commissary program increases distributions to fight hunger
WEST JEFFERSON — As the local blues legends The King Bees get ready to perform at the Old Barn Winery this weekend, they have a lot on their p… Read moreKing Bees to honor guitarist Dickey Betts before show at Old Barn Winery on Saturday
JEFFERSON — On Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the Museum of Ashe County will be holding its Spring Open House. The public is invite… Read moreMuseum of Ashe County History to hold Spring Open House on May 4
BOONE — Ashe County completed the final two matches of the regular season last week. The Huskies dropped an 8-1 match to South Caldwell on Apr… Read moreMen’s tennis finishes regular season
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua James Roland of Jefferson. Read moreJefferson man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
WEST JEFFERSON — The “Out of the Blue” exhibit is on display at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson now through May 4. This exhibit i… Read moreFlorence Thomas Art School announces 'Out of the Blue' exhibit
BOONE — The National Park Service is recruiting interested volunteers to help educate park visitors about the protection of peregrine falcons … Read moreBlue Ridge Parkway recruiting natural resource protection and education volunteers
WEST JEFFERSON — The Jane Lonon Legacy Fund, established in June 2019 to honor the contributions of Jane Lonon, former Executive Director of t… Read moreJane Lonon Legacy Fund Grant supports Appalachian Tunes music program in Ashe County
WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health has named Ashe County native Dr. Chan Badger senior vice president of Novant Health and president of Novant Heal… Read moreNovant Health names Dr. Chan Badger president of Novant Health primary care services
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7946 presented West Jefferson McDonald's a 2024 Appreciation Award for their su… Read moreAshe County VFW presents award to McDonald's
JEFFERSON — A single-vehicle crash Sunday night on Low Gap Road took the life of a Jefferson man after his vehicle hit a tree and caught fire. Read moreJefferson man dies in single-vehicle crash
As time goes by, and one generation gives way to the next, it is easy to forget those who came before. Even those individuals who were well kn… Read moreOur Shared History: A History Column by the Museum of Ashe County History — A look back at Thomas Crumpler
Tom Aycock, a Creston Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter, U.S. Army Veteran, and Ashe Veterans of Foreign Wars Member captured this invasiv… Read moreAshe County resident captures python in Florida
ASHEVILLE — ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina … Read moreHow does Western North Carolina shop for food?
The following information was provided by Appalachian Health Care. Restaurants and food stands are inspected one to four times per year, based… Read moreAshe County health inspections
The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are… Read moreAshe County arrest reports
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Ja… Read moreJefferson man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health has named Ashe County native Dr. Chan Badger senior vice presi… Read moreNovant Health names Dr. Chan Badger president of Novant Health primary care services
ASHEVILLE — As Autism Awareness Month continues to feature the diverse talents and capabilit… Read moreVaya Health member shares how business dream became a reality through Microenterprise Program
BOONE — Appalachian State University has received $320,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield o… Read moreApp State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is confirming 13 new cases of Chron… Read moreNC Wildlife Resources Commission reports additional cases of Chronic Wasting Disease
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is proud to stage the 2024 Spring Sports Championships are premier venues across the state. Read moreNCHSAA announces spring championship sites
WEST JEFFERSON — A seventh inning, walk-off hit from senior Hannah Osborne gave the varsity softball team a 7-6 victory over the Hibriten Panthers on April 16. Read moreWalk-off hit propels Lady Huskies over Hibriten
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Parks and Recreation kicked off their youth spring sports leagues on April 15 with soccer, baseball, softball and tee-ball all in action. Read moreNew LED lighting installed at Family Central field
BOONE — Ashe County made the short trip to Boone for a track meet with Watauga, South Caldwell, Johnson County (TN) and Forsyth Home Education. Read moreTrack athletes compete at Watauga
LENOIR — Ashe County opened the Northwestern 3A/4A portion of their schedule with two defeats, first against Alexander Central on April 9 and against Hibriten on April 12. Read moreWomen's soccer drops two conference matches
Monday, April 8 Read moreThis week in Husky athletics
BOONE — On the heels of a record-breaking season, App State head men’s basketball Dustin Kerns has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced last Friday. The extension was approved by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalach… Read moreMountaineers extend Kerns through 2029-30 season
LANSING — Volunteers from the Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) braved windy conditions on Saturday, April 13, to conduct a litter sweep on West Deep Ford Road near Lansing. Read moreAshe County Democrats take part in litter sweep
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
JEFFERSON — On April 15 the Free Mason’s and Shriner’s from Lodge #594 and Ashe Shrine Club celebrated 50 years of dedication to Free Mason & Shriners. Read moreLocal Shriner celebrated for 50 years of service
BOONE — Appalachian State University has received $320,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to expand the Aging Well program, an initiative by Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (App Well) housed in App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences (BC… Read moreApp State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
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: Project Graduation gears up for 20th anniversary, Ashe inmate recaptured minutes after escape and Rotary Club celebrates 75 years of service
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
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
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