Ashe County News

Convicted murderer Charles Ray Turner may be trading in his prison stripes for street clothes a little sooner than what local law enforcement officials prefer.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 5:42 p.m. Read more: Local , Christmas , Thanksgiving , Tree , Picking , Tradition , Farm , Goodman Besides shopping, many Grand Strand families will take part in another holiday tradition this weekend , picking out a Christmas tree.

An historic property in Ashe County is receiving some much needed renovation in preparation for a return to its glory days.

The streets of West Jefferson came alive on Saturday afternoon as children and parade goers of all ages lined the sidewalks of Jefferson Avenue in anticipation for the 2009 Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Parker Tie Co.

Ashe County Middle School Principal Bobby Ashley resigned as school principal this week to accept a position with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh.

Four years ago today, Tim Shatley was shot to death near a bridge over the North Fork of the New River.

International recording artist Jim Malcolm will perform at the River House Inn in Ashe County on Thursday, November 19, and the traditional Scottish music, in combination with top-quality food and hospitality, will ensure an unforgettable evening.

Signs of a downtown revitalization are now emerging as the West Jefferson Community Partnership celebrated the completion of the WJ BackStreet Park on Monday with a plaque presentation.

Heavy rain and high winds will keep pounding the Triad and Northwest North Carolina today for the third day in a row as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida move through the state.

The State Library of North Carolina awarded the Appalachian Regional Library two Library Services and Technology Act grants, totaling $65,314, in fiscal year 2009-2010: a Technology grant in the amount of $45,314, and a Strengthening Public Library Collections grant in the amount of $20,000. Both grants supported the newly renovated Ashe County ...

Tears were shed and warm braces were exchanged at the Ashe County Courthouse Sunday afternoon as survivors of loved ones who lost their lives to suicide gathered for the Sunshine Sunday Candlelight Vigil shortly before dusk.

For the eighth consecutive year the staff at Appalachian Senior Programs, with the assistance of other county agencies, will try to bring some holiday cheer to the lonely or isolated elderly population of the county through Project Star Christmas Trees.

Warrensville photographer Angelia Shepherd gave selflessly of her time, expertise and money this weekend to raise funds for Ashe Outreach Ministries.

Heritage Estates Lot 46. 1.3 acres. 100 feet on the river. Anchored gazebo stays.

Ceremonies for the upcoming Veteransa Day holiday kick-off in Ashe County on Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church at 2 p.m. A commemorative flag raising and the unveiling of veterana s flag memorial will be presented by Troop 221 as part of an Eagle Scout Project.

All good things come to an end, and that includes our area farmers' markets, which end this week.

West Jefferson will be full of young people on foot and in costume this weekend for Halloween and related activities so motorists are encouraged to be cautious on the roads Friday and Saturday.

The Ashe Suicide/Depression Awareness and Prevention Task force is now in the process of finalizing plans for the ninth annual a oeSunshine Sundaya and Candlelight Vigil which will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse on Nov.

Although unemployment rates have dropped in five High Country counties over the last month, the percentage of unemployed residents in Ashe County is still hovering at around 10 percent.

Teen pregnancies have decreased significantly in Ashe County over the past year and that number has hit a 30-year low statewide.