community
Get Real working to remove barriers for area youth
Some circumstances in life can prevent individuals from becoming successfully employed or finishing their education, but in Ashe County, one program is working to assist youths who may be facing those difficulties.
Memorial Day tribute and closings planned
Memorial Day is Monday, May 27 and is set aside each year to remember the men and women who died serving the country and to honor those who have or continue to serve.
Doss documentary to be shown in West Jefferson
RFID Technology at the Library
In recognition of everyone’s right to privacy, the library implemented radio frequency identification device technology on May 1.
Photo session to help send youth to Camp Caswell
The Youth of Buffalo Baptist Church will be sponsoring a fundraiser from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Oakwood Farm in West Jefferson for their summer trip to N.C. Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell.
Ornament to feature Mount Jefferson
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area has been announced as the featured location to include on this year’s Ashe County Chamber of Commerce ornament.
Lansing man receives national honor
Lansing’s own Doug Goss received nationwide honors on Saturday as he was presented with the 2012 National Trails Volunteer of the Year Award.
USDA: Ashe farmers sought for final call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
Ashe Idol winners announced
Four Ashe County students were named the winners of the 4th Annual Ashe County Idol Competition on Tuesday, April 23.

