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Custodian of New River records chosen
County representatives are eyeing the final closeout of a long standing mental health provider in the High Country with a sense of optimism and resolve.
Week left, seven are in commissioner race
With a week left in the filing period, seven are vying for three Ashe County commissioner seats.
High school band teacher suspended, investigation under way
Ryan Claar, a band instructor at Ashe County High School, was
suspended with pay on Monday, Feb. 6, pending the completion of an investigation by the Ashe County
Sheriff's Office and the district attorney's office, the school system's attorney
said.
Quiet Tuesday: commissioner filings remains at seven
With no filings Tuesday at the Ashe County Board of Elections, the field of candidates for county commissioners remains at seven.
Summer prices expected to hit $4
As gas prices push toward $4 a gallon, local commuters who leave town daily for work are beginning to feel the pain at the pump.
Seventy years of service as a Mason
At first, 91-year-old Ben Winters' decision to accept an
invitation to one of the world's most secretive and exalted organizations was simple.
Second reading confirms weapons revisions
A second reading concerning revisions to the county's concealed
weapon ordinance confirmed what the board's majority has already stated: their primary concern is
that of the children.
County volunteer awards coming in April
With the list of nominees for the county's annual volunteer awards soon to become a little clearer, coordinator Glenda Luther provided an update to commissioners Monday afternoon on the numerous charitable endeavors across Ashe County.
Boone pumps more money to water intake
The town of Boone is moving forward with plans to build a new 4 million gallon-per-day raw water intake facility near Todd, although the project will require approval from the state legislature.
Rhodes 7th to file for commissioner seat
Larry Rhodes, a longtime Ashe County commissioner, has filed to run for another term.
Hickory man charged in downtown break-ins
A Hickory man was arrested and charged with breaking and entering four West Jefferson businesses at the Meadow Creek Shopping Center during the early Thursday.
Six have filed for county commissioner race
Democrat Marty Gambill is the latest entry to the race for three Ashe County commissioner seats.
Concealed carry advocates not satisfied with gain
Concealed carry permit owners have long been forbidden to bring their weapons onto the grounds of Ashe County Park and its satellite facilities.
Relay for Life holds kick-off for 2012
Ashe County is once again preparing for one of the biggest fundraisers held in the county.